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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.

Israel’s Iran offensive lays bare regime change ambition

US sounds urgent evacuation alarm across Middle East as spiralling war intensifies

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as US Embassy hit in Riyadh, global oil shock fears mount

India stresses de-escalation as China urges halt to fighting amid US-Israel strikes on Iran

India reiterates its call for restraint and dialogue after US-Israel strikes on Iran, while China terms the attacks a violation of international law, escalating diplomatic tensions as Prime Minister Narendra Modi stresses civilian safety and early cessation of hostilities.

US F-15 fighter jet crashes in Kuwait as Middle East conflict widens

A US Air Force F-15 fighter jet crashed in Kuwait amid escalating Iran retaliation following joint US-Israel strikes, with all crew members reported safe as the widening Middle East conflict raises fresh security concerns across Gulf nations.

Red flag raised at Jamkaran mosque as Iran reels from US–Israel strikes

In a symbolic show of anger and intention of retaliation, Iran hoists a red flag over a sacred mosque after its supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei was killed in a joint military offensive, deepening Middle East tensions.

Air India, IndiGo cancel flights as Iran crisis shuts key air routes

Escalating tensions in West Asia following US–Iran hostilities have led to widespread airspace closures, forcing Indian airlines to cancel and divert flights, stranding passengers at major airports and disrupting international travel schedules.

Ayatollah Alireza Arafi to serve as Iran's interim supreme leader after Khamenei’s death

Senior cleric Alireza Arafi has been appointed to Iran’s temporary Leadership Council following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, placing him at the centre of a complex and closely watched transition.

Trump celebrates Khamenei’s death, says US‑Israel strikes will continue

US President Donald Trump hails the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US‑Israeli strikes, warning of continued military action as Iran announces 40 days of mourning and regional tensions escalate.