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Iran-US war

Iran threatens to turn US-linked oil sites into ‘ashes’ after Kharg strikes

Tehran warns of attacks on regional energy facilities tied to Washington as tensions surge after US bombing of strategic oil hub handling 90% of Iran’s exports.

Sri Lanka begins repatriating bodies of Iranian sailors killed in IRIS Dena submarine attack

The mortal remains of dozens of Iranian sailors killed when a US submarine sank the Iranian warship IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka earlier this month are being sent back to Iran as the wider Middle East conflict reaches the Indian Ocean.

Iran's Araghchi calls Jaishankar, urges BRICS role amid escalating West Asia war

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi briefed External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the latest developments in the Iran-US-Israel conflict and urged stronger cooperation from BRICS countries to support regional stability and global security.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly in coma after airstrike

Unverified report claims Mojtaba Khamenei lost a leg and suffered severe internal injuries; questions mount over who is directing Iran’s war strategy.

Russia oil

US eases Russia oil sanctions for 30 days as Iran war disrupts global supply

Temporary waiver allows sale of Russian oil stranded at sea after crude prices surge past $100 per barrel amid Strait of Hormuz shutdown.

aircraft crash

US military aircraft crashes in Iraq as Iran war escalates, Tehran-backed militia claims attack

Five crew members aboard US KC-135 that crashed in western Iraq as rescue operation underway while Washington says incident was not caused by hostile fire.

United States

US burns $11.3 billion in first six days of Iran war

Trump administration says early cost excludes troop buildup and pre-strike military preparations as conflict enters its second week.