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Iranian frigate sinks off Sri Lanka after suspected submarine attack; dozens injured, many missing

A submarine strike on an Iranian naval vessel near the Sri Lankan coast has led to the sinking of the frigate IRIS Dena, with rescue operations underway after dozens were hurt and more than 100 crew members remain unaccounted for.

Iran postpones state funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei amid expected unprecedented turnout

Indian-American student killed in Austin mass shooting; FBI probes Iran link

Rubio says Israel forced US hand in Iran assault, Trump denies pressure

Gulf on edge: Iranian drone strike near US consulate in Dubai as West Asia conflict spirals

Flights halted, containers stranded, and “depart now” advisory issued as Iran’s retaliation widens across the region.

IAEA confirms limited damage at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility after strikes

The UN nuclear watchdog said satellite imagery shows damage to entrance structures at Iran’s Natanz enrichment facility following recent strikes, but confirmed there is no indication of radiological leakage or impact on core nuclear infrastructure.

Strait of Hormuz closure fears raise alarm for India’s economy amid West Asia tensions

With nearly a fifth of the world’s oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz, any disruption could sharply raise crude prices, inflate India’s import bill, widen the current account deficit, and trigger fuel-driven inflation across sectors.

Iran conflict enters day four with no end in sight as US–Israeli strikes intensify

Four days into the joint US and Israeli military campaign against Iran, the conflict has widened across the Middle East, with intensified bombardment, retaliatory strikes, diplomatic tensions, and conflicting signals about how long the war might last.

OpenAI revises Pentagon deal after backlash as ChatGPT uninstall surge hits the company

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledges rushed military contract and updates terms amid sharp user backlash and rising uninstall rates for ChatGPT.

Israel pounds Tehran, Beirut as US signals hardest strikes yet to come

With Khamenei dead, over 1,250 targets hit and the Strait of Hormuz under threat, the fourth day of war pushes the Middle East closer to a wider regional rupture.