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The US military confirmed the loss of a KC-135 refueling aircraft over Iraq during Operation Epic Fury.

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Thursday that a Boeing KC‑135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft was lost while operating in the skies

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei statement about closing the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called for maintaining the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a

Members of the United Nations Security Council vote on a draft resolution during a meeting on the situation in the Middle East at the United Nations headquarters on March 11, 2026 in New York City. (Via AFP)

The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution demanding that Iran immediately halt its attacks on several Gulf states, warning that

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaking during a televised address amid escalating Middle East tensions.

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian declared on Saturday that Iran will not surrender to pressure from Israel and the United States, as the ongoing

Iranian warship IRIS Lavan docking at Kochi port in India amid rising regional naval tensions.

An Iranian naval vessel has docked at the southwestern Indian port city of Kochi, according to an Indian government source in New Delhi.

Ali Khamenei killed airstrikes Iran Israel US conflict Middle East war escalation

Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was reportedly killed in a series of large-scale airstrikes launched by Israel and the United States, marking

Burj Al Arab Dubai drone debris minor fire UAE security response

Dubai: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates reported that an Iranian drone was intercepted early Sunday near one of Dubai’s most iconic landmarks,

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Russia visit diplomatic talks

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is planning an official visit to Russia from March 3 to March 5, according to a report by

Iran backed Iraqi militia warns fighters about possible Iran US war escalation

A powerful Iran-backed Iraqi armed group has warned its fighters to prepare for a potential long conflict if the United States launches military