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Trump administration lashes out at CNN over Iran war

The Pentagon and White House slammed CNN over its Iran war coverage Friday -- with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth saying he looked forward to an ally of President Donald Trump taking over the news network.

Iranian leaders determined to prove Islamic republic’s staying power

Iran's leaders are seeking to show the staying power of their near half-century old clerical-based system and prove that it can withstand the killing of its longtime ruler and war with United States and Israel, analysts said.

Iranian media reports no damage to Kharg oil infrastructure after US strike

No oil infrastructure was damaged in US strikes on Kharg Island, Tehran's crude export hub in the Gulf, Iranian media reported on Saturday.

Pakistan says thwarted Afghan Taliban ‘drone attacks’

President Asif Ali Zardari said on Saturday the Afghan Taliban had "crossed a red line" by launching what the military called "rudimentary drones" against civilian targets in Pakistan.

Iran says museums and historic sites damaged in war

Iran's cultural heritage and tourism ministry said Saturday at least 56 museums and historic sites across the country have been damaged, as the Middle East war entered its 15th day.

Hamas urges Iran to stop ‘targeting neighbouring countries’

Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas on Saturday called on Iran to refrain from targeting neighbouring countries, while affirming Tehran's right to defend itself against Israel and the United States.

Iranian Missiles Damage Six US Air Force Tankers at Saudi Base: Report

Six US Air Force tanker aircraft were damaged in an Iranian missile strike at a Saudi air base, according to reports citing US officials.

North Korea Fires 10 Ballistic Missiles Amid US-South Korea Military Drills

Japan confirms missiles landed outside its economic zone, with no reported damage. Tensions rise amid global conflicts in the Middle East and concerns over missile defense relocations.

US Strikes Iran’s Kharg Island, Threatening Key Oil Export Hub

Iran vows retaliation, escalating tensions near the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for international oil flows.

Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep Hormuz shut, Netanyahu issues threat

In his first public comments since becoming Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday asked neighbouring Arab countries to shut U.S. bases “as soon as possible”

Dubai building hit by debris from attack: media office

A building in central Dubai was hit by debris from an intercepted attack, the government media office said on Friday, after blasts shook the Middle East financial hub.

US refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq: US military

An American KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq while a second plane involved in the incident landed safely, the US military said Thursday.

Afghanistan says six civilians killed in Pakistan strikes

Afghan authorities said on Friday that Pakistan attacks on Kabul and border provinces killed four people in the capital and two in the east, the latest deadly clashes in the long-running conflict.

Trump threatens ‘deranged scumbags’ after US suffers aircraft loss

US President Donald Trump has vented anger over media coverage of the war on Iran, claiming observers could “incorrectly think that we are not winning.”

Iran hacking group claims attack on US medical company

An Iran-linked hacking group claimed responsibility Wednesday for a cyberattack on US medical technology giant Stryker, saying it had extracted 50 terabytes of data in retaliation for military strikes on Iran.

Luxury Hotels in Dubai Offer Deep Discounts Amid Travel Disruptions

Dubai hotels are offering discounted staycation deals for UAE residents as international travel slows due to regional conflict and flight cancellations.

Iran threatens prolonged war as Trump says it is near defeat

Iran warned it could wage a prolonged war with the United States and Israel that would "destroy" the world economy, even as US President Donald Trump said late Wednesday the Islamic republic was facing imminent defeat.

Iran signals it will hit US, Israeli economic and tech targets

Iran's military vowed on Wednesday to launch strikes against US and Israeli economic interests in the region, including banks, while an Iranian news agency listed tech giants as possible "future targets".

Kuwait Attack Leaves Dozens of US Troops With Burns, Brain Trauma and Shrapnel Wounds

Dozens of U.S. service members were seriously injured after an Iranian drone strike targeted a U.S. tactical operations center in Kuwait early in the war. Several troops remain hospitalized across military medical centers in the U.S. and Europe.

Oil tops $100 as Iran attacks offset IEA stockpile release

Oil soared above $100 and stocks sank Thursday as Iran's fresh attempts to hit supplies in the Middle East and threats to bring down the global economy overshadowed a record release of strategic crude by the International Energy Agency.

Spain removes ambassador from Israel

Spain has permanently withdrawn its ambassador from Israel, formally downgrading the level of diplomatic relations with the country.

FBI warns of ‘Iranian drone threat’ to California

The FBI has warned the authorities in California that Iran has planned drone raids launched from an unidentified vessel off the West Coast, according to an alert reviewed by US media outlets. Local officials, however, have cast doubt on the warning, saying it is unverified.

Pentagon Briefing: $11.3 Billion Spent in First Week of Iran War

The Trump administration may soon request up to $50 billion more from Congress as the conflict expands across the Middle East.

War, Pressure, and Fractures: How Foreign Attacks Are Testing Iran’s Stability

Foreign military strikes on Iran have intensified debate over the country’s political stability, exposing deep divisions within society about the regime and the cost of war.

Major UAE refinery shut as Saudi Aramco warns war spells catastrophe for oil

One of the world's largest refineries in the UAE was shut as a "precaution" after a drone attack nearby, a source said, while Saudi giant Aramco warned of the war's devastating impact on oil.

Saudi stops drones heading for oil field in wave of new Gulf attacks

Saudi Arabia said Wednesday it had intercepted a wave of seven drones heading towards a strategic oil field, as Iran renewed fire on its Gulf neighbours and their energy infrastructure.

Iran’s new supreme leader ‘safe and sound’ despite war injury reports: president’s son

Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is "safe and sound" despite reports of an injury during the war with Israel and the United States, said the son of the Iranian president on Wednesday.

Iran Vows to Strike US–Israel Economic Targets After Bank Attack in Tehran

Iran’s central military command, Khatam al-Anbiya, warned it will target economic centers and banks linked to the United States and Israel across the region after overnight strikes.

Drones fall near Dubai airport, ships hit as Iran presses on with attacks

Drones fell near Dubai airport, injuring four people, while ships were hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday as Iran kept up its campaign disrupting oil markets and air and maritime traffic.

Streets aflame and acid rain: Israeli strikes on Iranian fuel depots compared to chemical warfare

Israeli strikes on oil storage facilities near Tehran over the weekend temporarily turned the Iranian capital into a fire-lit “hellscape,” with long-term environmental and health damage expected.