News

Gulf Arab states report new drone and missile attacks on key ports. Iran called for evacuations there just one day earlier. Officials say the conflict has worsened Lebanon’s crisis with over 800 dead and 850,000 displaced from Israeli strikes on Hezbollah.

The US military says all six service members aboard an American refueling aircraft were killed when it crashed in Iraq on Thursday. The US said the incident was “not due to hostile fire,” but an Iranian proxy group claimed responsibility. There are international stories claiming the aircraft was shot down in the skies of Iraq.

The attack disrupted flights and sparked evacuations at the hub. United Nations leaders called for calm as they demand an end to strikes endangering civilian sites. Bahrain officials reported minimal damage but heightened security.

The U.S. destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels in the area on Wednesday. Tehran warns banks could be next targets after strikes on Dubai airport. Officials say commercial shipping faces growing risks from these disruptions.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared Tuesday the most intense day of strikes against Iran yet. Iranian authorities claimed a US missile killed 168 people near a southern school. Residents in Tehran and Karaj spoke of exhaustion from power outages and sleepless nights after ten days of attacks. President Trump described the conflict as far ahead of schedule, prompting Iranian warnings of severe consequences.

This is the highest since August 2024, fueled by the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz blockade. The spike marks the biggest weekly rise in years, tied to Iran strikes on regional oil infrastructure. West Texas crude soared 12% Friday to $90 a barrel. More hikes loom as global supply fears grow.