China calls for immediate ceasefire as Middle East conflict escalates
China has called for an urgent ceasefire and diplomatic efforts to halt the Middle East conflict, now in its third day, following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Lebanon. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stressed dialogue and negotiation as the way to resolve the crisis, warning against the spillover of violence into neighboring […]
Saudi Arabia’s largest refinery burns after Iranian drone strike
Saudi Arabia’s largest oil refinery, Ras Tanura, caught fire after being targeted by Iranian drones on Monday. The facility, which processes about 550,000 barrels per day, was shut down as a precaution. The Saudi Defense Ministry confirmed the drone attack but said the projectiles were intercepted before causing major damage. Operations were halted amid growing […]
Iran: Khamenei’s wife, Bagherzadeh dies from injuries after Israeli-US attack
Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, wife of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has died in Tehran after sustaining injuries during a joint US-Israeli airstrike. She had been in a coma since Saturday following the attacks. Bagherzadeh, 79, was struck while multiple military targets in and around Tehran were hit, an operation that also killed her […]
Tehran Strikes ‘will Increase’ In Coming Days, Says Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said military strikes on Tehran will grow stronger in the coming days. Speaking in Tel Aviv after meeting with defence and security chiefs, he stated that Israel is targeting key sites in Iran as part of a campaign to secure its future. Netanyahu acknowledged the loss of Israeli lives […]
France says it is ‘ready’ to defend Gulf countries, Jordan against Iran
France has announced it is prepared to help Gulf countries and Jordan defend themselves as missile and drone attacks linked to Iran continue across the region. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Paris stands in full solidarity with nations affected by the escalating violence. Iran has reportedly launched strikes targeting US military bases in response […]
US Unleashes Devastating New Weapons In Opening Salvo Of Operation Epic Fury
The United States reportedly introduced at least three new weapons systems during the first wave of Operation Epic Fury against Iran. Officials said the assault included kamikaze drones, an upgraded Tomahawk cruise missile, and a next-generation precision-strike missile. One of the weapons, the Lucas (FLM-136) drone, is modeled after Iran’s Shahed-136. It is described as […]
Trump Says He His Open To Talks With Iran As Conflict Deepens In Middle East
US President Donald Trump has said he is willing to hold talks with Iran’s surviving leaders after heavy US-Israeli airstrikes killed the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The conflict has entered a dangerous phase, with Iran launching missile attacks in response. Israel has expanded strikes to Lebanon after Hezbollah fired rockets toward northern Israel. […]
Oil prices surge amid Israel-US strikes on Iran
Crude oil prices surged on Monday to $79 a barrel, the highest in over a year, following Israel-US strikes on Iran that raised fears of a prolonged Middle East conflict. Brent crude jumped over 9% to $79, while US West Texas Intermediate rose to $73.06 a barrel. The attacks prompted the closure of the Strait […]
Hezbollah Leader Mohammad Raad Killed In IDF Retaliation Strikes
Hezbollah’s parliamentary head, Mohammad Raad, was reportedly killed during Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) strikes on Lebanon, according to Al-Hadath. The strikes targeted Hezbollah operatives after the group launched projectiles toward northern Israel. The IDF confirmed attacks on senior Hezbollah members and infrastructure in Beirut and southern Lebanon, though it did not officially name all targets. […]
US Fighter Jet Crashes In Kuwait During Iranian Missile Attack
A US F-15E Strike Eagle crashed in Kuwait during an Iranian missile attack on the Ali Al Salem Air Base. Video shows the jet spiraling down with flames engulfing its engine six miles from the base. The pilot reportedly ejected safely, while the fate of the weapons system operator remains unknown. It is unclear if […]