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Israeli F-35 downs Iranian YAK-130 in first dogfight of the war

Any Iranian fighter jets could be problematic for Israeli and American drones and generally complicate the battle space, making it harder for close-range "stand-in" attacks.

Sri Lankan navy rescues 30 from sinking Iranian ship off Galle coast

The Sri Lankan navy dispatched a rescue mission after a distress call from the Iranian ship, a defense ministry spokesperson said earlier on Wednesday.

Iranian regime to hold former supreme leader Khamenei’s farewell ceremony in Tehran

Hojjatoleslam Mahmoudi, head of Iran’s Islamic Propagation Council, said the farewell ceremony would continue for three days and the funeral procession will be announced later.

What we know on day five of US-Israeli attacks on Iran

Strikes have hit nuclear-related facilities in Tehran, while Iran has launched hundreds of missiles and drones.

WATCH: IDF strikes Iran’s Basij paramilitary forces, IRGC command centers across Tehran

Dozens of munitions were dropped on several different internal security centers belonging to the Iranian regime, including those belonging to the Basij.

IRGC says Iran in ‘complete control’ of Strait of Hormuz amid Trump threats

One-fifth of the global oil is shipped through the strait, which remains effectively closed amid US-Israeli war on Iran.

Trump says Iran leader alternatives mostly killed

Trump told reporters that most of the people he had considered as potential future leaders for Iran are now dead.

Iran’s new supreme leader could be even more radical – expert

The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has not undermined the country’s ability to resist the United States, and his successor could prove to be even more radical.

Israel declares tenth wave of attacks in Tehran

Israel declares tenth wave of attacks in Tehran The Israeli army announced a new series of attacks on Iran, with the air force now beginning a "broad wave of strikes" targeting Tehran. 

How long can Israel sustain a military conflict with Iran?

Public support for Israel's war effort contrasts with doubts over its long-term military and economic sustainability.

US says assault on Iran ahead of schedule as Tehran becomes ‘ghost town’

Washington claims early gains in its Iran offensive as Tehran empties, Gulf shipping is threatened, and global markets brace for further instability.

Sri Lanka rescues 30 onboard sinking Iranian vessel

Sri Lanka rescues 30 onboard sinking Iranian vessel The Sri Lankan military has rescued at least 30 people on board a sinking Iranian ship nearby the countries waters, according to foreign minister Vijitha Herath. Herath indicated that Co

Destruction seen after attack on Iran’s Assembly of Experts building

Videos show the aftermath of an air attack on Iran’s Assembly of Experts building in the city of Qom.

Rights group says over 1,000 civilians killed in Iran since Israeli-US attacks began

Rights group says over 1,000 civilians killed in Iran since Israeli-US attacks began At least 1,097 civilians have been killed across Iran since the Israeli-US war began, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency. The o

Israelis left homeless by the first Iran war are still in reconstruction limbo

A drive to rebuild the houses destroyed in the first war between Israel and Iran through urban renewal projects led to the drafting of groundbreaking legislation. However, internal government infighting, followed by exasperating foot-dragging in the Knesset, has left the bill nowhere near approval,

CIA discussing support for Iranian Kurds

QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is reportedly discussing plans to arm Iranian Kurdish groups in an effort to encourage an uprising against the government in Iran, CNN cited sources as saying on Wednesday. Multiple sources familiar with the discussions said

US, Kurds discuss potential Iran military operation, sources say

While a final decision has not yet been made, the goal of a joint operation would be to create room for Iranians opposed to the Islamic regime to rise up.

Israel Katz vows to 'eliminate' Iran's upper echelon

Israel Katz vows to 'eliminate' Iran's upper echelon Israel's defense minister has indicated that every Iranian leader will be "an unequivocal target" for assassination. "The Prime Minister and I have instructed the IDF to prepare and ac

Iran to hold farewell ceremony for assassinated leader Khamenei in Tehran

Iran to hold farewell ceremony for assassinated leader Khamenei in Tehran Iran will hold a public farewell ceremony for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Wednesday evening, according to state media. Authorities said the gathering w

Multiple fragments fall in central Israel as Iran continues launching missile volleys

Multiple fragments were said to have fallen in a central Israel city by Israeli Fire and Rescue Services, though they received no reports of injuries.

Israel Says Hit Iran Nuclear Site: Latest Developments in Middle East War

Missiles and drones strike Gulf oil sites and US missions as Iran retaliates to US-Israeli attacks; Israel hits a covert nuclear site near Tehran, conflict widens across the region.

Report: Kurds expected to launch Iran ground offensive after receiving U.S. arms

The aim would be to create space for Iranians opposed to the Islamic regime to rise after the deaths of its leaders, sources said. Any Kurdish operation from Iraq would likely require significant U.S. military and intelligence support

Firing fewer missiles at Israel, Iran seeks to ignite a wider Middle East war

As Tehran's missile fire drops sharply, Netanyahu and Trump press their advantage – but differences over the war's duration, mounting economic costs and political blowback in Washington threaten to complicate the campaign's next phase

Trump Says Tehran Dragged Gulf States Into War, Outlines Iran ‘Worst Case’ as Merz Visits White House

With Trump accusing Iran of widening the conflict by striking Gulf states, analyst Paul Goble cautioned that unclear end goals raise miscalculation risks.

First US soldiers to die in Iran conflict are identified

Four of the six - ranging in age from 20 to 42 - have been named after the drone strike in Kuwait.

IDF begins 'broad-scale strikes' targeting Iranian regime objectives in Tehran

Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornet Responsible For Shooting Down Three USAF F-15E Strike Eagles: Report

The bizarre friendly fire incident resulted in the total loss of all three Strike Eagles, but their crews survived. The post Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornet Responsible For Shooting Down Three USAF F-15E Strike Eagles: Report appeared first on The War Zone.

Trump says US Navy could escort tankers, Iran aimed to strike first

DefenceTalkPresident Donald Trump said Tuesday the US Navy was ready to escort oil tankers through a crucial Gulf shipping route, as he justified his war on Iran by saying he believed Tehran was about to strike first. Trump has given often conflicting explanations for the joint US-Israeli attack on

Iran missile and drone barrages create dilemma for Gulf states

DefenceTalkFor four days, Iranian missiles and drones have swept Gulf states’ cities and infrastructure, sundering ties with Tehran and placing the neighbours on a potential course for greater military confrontation, analysts said. After years of careful diplomatic rapprochement with the Islam

Israel army says struck ‘covert underground’ nuclear site in Iran

DefenceTalkThe Israeli military said Tuesday that it struck an underground nuclear site in Iran where it alleged scientists were “covertly” developing a key component for nuclear weapons. Following the conflict in June, when Israel struck several Iranian nuclear sites, the military said

Gulf Arab States Under Pressure As Iranian Attacks Grind On (Updated)

Energy infrastructure and ports around the Gulf are increasingly on the receiving end of Iranian drones and missiles. The post Gulf Arab States Under Pressure As Iranian Attacks Grind On (Updated) appeared first on The War Zone.

Congress to Vote on Ending the War on Iran

Democrats describe the assault as illegal and contrary to U.S. interests.

'All red lines have been crossed': Gulf states weigh response to Iranian strikes

Retaliatory Iranian strikes on Gulf states have tarnished their image as safe and prosperous, writes the BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher.

Trump’s Plan To Escort Ships Through Strait Of Hormuz Would Put U.S. Navy Warships In The Crosshairs

U.S. Navy's surface combatants would be tasked with sailing repeatedly through a super weapons engagement zone to get ship traffic moving. The post Trump’s Plan To Escort Ships Through Strait Of Hormuz Would Put U.S. Navy Warships In The Crosshairs appeared first on The War Zone.

Russia benefits militarily, economically from Iran war

The U.S.–Israeli war against Iran benefits Moscow in two ways: depleting Western stockpile of interceptors Ukraine desperately needs, and shoring up Russian finances through spiking oil prices, Russian journalist Mikhail Fishman told NV Radio on March 3.

Iraqi Shiite militias claim attacks on US bases

Iraqi militias backed by Iran have continued to fire drones and missiles at American bases in Iraq and in the region. Both the Islamic Resistance in Iraq and Saraya Awliya al Dam have claimed responsibility for the strikes. Collectively, the groups have claimed dozens of operations against American

US identifies troops killed during actions against Iran

The soldiers, who were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, were killed during an attack by an unmanned aircraft in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.

The Trump Administration’s Iran War Justifications Keep Changing

The U.S. president and his officials can’t get their story straight.

Trump says US Navy could escort ships through Strait of Hormuz

A high-ranking member in the Iranian Armed Forces said Monday that any vessel traveling through the narrow maritime passage would be destroyed.

Trump says US Navy could escort ships through Strait of Hormuz

A high-ranking member in the Iranian Armed Forces said Monday that any vessel traveling through the narrow maritime passage would be destroyed.

B-1B Lancers conduct deep strikes in Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury

The bombers targeted ballistic missile facilities and command-and-control infrastructure, U.S. Central Command announced Monday.

B-1B Lancers conduct deep strikes in Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury

The bombers targeted ballistic missile facilities and command-and-control infrastructure, U.S. Central Command announced Monday.

Gulf Defenses Unprepared for Iranian Drones, Analysts Say

The Shahed-136, supplied by Iran to Russia and now produced by the thousands under the name Geran-2 for Moscow’s war against Ukraine, is incomparably cheaper than the missiles fired to intercept it.

Tehran 2 March 2026 #1

Tehran 2 March 2026 #1 nrafati Tue, 03/03/2026 - 23:41 Tehran Tue, 03/03/2026 - 12:00 2 March 2026 IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi indicated “up to now, we have no indication that any of the nuclear installations, including the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, the Tehran R

How China Sees the War in Iran

Beijing is an unentangled superpower—but one with key interests at stake.

France Deploys Aircraft Carrier to Mediterranean Over Iran War

The French president said the strikes on Iran, even if violating international law, were provoked and justified.

Trump: U.S. Navy May Escort Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz, More European Warships en Route to Med

President Donald Trump signaled the U.S. would provide military escorts and war insurance to oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz after the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened to attack vessels in the strategic waterway crucial to the world’s natural gas and oil network. “Effective I

Tehran 28 February 2026 #1

Tehran 28 February 2026 #1 nrafati Tue, 03/03/2026 - 23:08 Tehran Tue, 03/03/2026 - 12:00 28 February 2026 President Trump announced that Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was “dead… this is the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their country”. P

Trump says US Navy vessels could accompany tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Navy vessels have previously been employed as part of Operation Prosperity Guardian to help protect civilian ships in the Red Sea.

Americans Stranded in Middle East as U.S. Urges Its Citizens to Depart

Most U.S. citizens were not warned to leave the region before the United States and Israel launched the war on Iran.