US President Donald Trump said “everything’s been knocked out in Iran” as he criticised the UK and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Speaking at the White House, Trump said he was “not happy” with Britain’s early response to US and Israeli strikes on Iran. “This is not Winston Churchill we’re dealing with,” he said, referring to Starmer. His remarks came as tensions rose in the region. The US warned of an “imminent” Iranian attack in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Israel said it carried out new strikes on Iran’s leadership sites in Tehran. The UK said it would send helicopters and the destroyer HMS Dragon to Cyprus after attacks on a British base. (PC: BBC)

Loud explosions were heard in Dubai and Doha as Iran continued missile and drone attacks across the region. Journalists in Doha said blasts echoed across the city. Two residents told AFP they also heard explosions in Abu Dhabi. The strikes followed US and Israeli attacks on Iran earlier this week. Iran has since targeted sites in Gulf countries and Israel where US forces are present. President Donald Trump said it was “too late” for Iran to seek talks. Iran denied asking for negotiations. Airspace closures disrupted travel. Aviation firm Cirium said 12,903 flights were cancelled between Saturday and Monday. (PC: NDTV)

US President Donald Trump said he may have pushed Israel to act against Iran and denied that Washington was pulled into the conflict. Speaking at the Oval Office, Trump rejected claims that the US struck Iran only because Israel was set to attack first. “They were going to attack if we didn’t do it,” he said, referring to Iran. “I felt strongly about that.” Trump added, “I might have forced Israel’s hand, but Israel was ready, and we were ready.” His remarks differ from comments by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who suggested Israel was close to acting alone. Trump said the strikes had reduced Iran’s missile capacity. (PC: India Today)

An Iran Air passenger aircraft has been destroyed on the ground during Israeli strikes on Bushehr Airport in southern Iran, marking a severe escalation targeting civilian infrastructure. No immediate casualty confirmation was reported. Bushehr also hosts Iran's only operational nuclear power plant, raising serious safety concerns. Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom has halted construction on the plant's second and third units, with chief Alexei Likhachev warning that explosions were heard kilometres from the facility. Of 639 Russian personnel remaining in Iran, nearly 100 workers and families were evacuated Saturday when strikes began, with evacuations continuing during ceasefire pauses. Communication with Iran's nuclear industry leadership has been completely severed. (PC: X/@GPXPress)

As the US-Israel war on Iran intensifies, President Trump declared Iran's air defence, Air Force, Navy, and leadership "gone," dismissing Tehran's willingness to negotiate with "Too Late." Trump also told Politico that Iran is rapidly depleting crucial armaments and expressed openness to engaging surviving regime members, noting new leadership candidates are "emerging." Meanwhile, US-Israeli strikes targeted the Assembly of Experts building in Qom, the body responsible for electing Iran's next Supreme Leader causing severe damage. Turkish President Erdogan urged immediate de-escalation, pledging all resources toward regional peace before "greater hostility" erupts between nations. The strikes follow Khamenei's killing on Saturday, leaving Iran's political future deeply uncertain. (PC: Times Now)

Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has alleged a "Zionist conspiracy" behind the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran, claiming it aims to reduce Pakistan into a vassal state. Asif warned that an Israeli victory could trigger a coordinated anti-Pakistan alliance involving India, Afghanistan, and Iran. He attributed decades of Islamic world conflicts to Zionist influence, claiming major global powers remain "hostage" to Zionist ideology. Asif reaffirmed Pakistan's nuclear deterrence as its primary shield and called for Muslim-nation unity. His remarks come amid escalating Middle East tensions following US-Israeli strikes killing Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei. Analysts note Asif's claims mirror Pakistan's long-standing narrative of portraying itself as perpetually encircled by enemies. (PC: India Today)

Twelve people were injured in Israel after Iranian strikes in central areas and Tel Aviv districts, emergency services said. Magen David Adom said medics were treating “12 injured people,” including a woman in moderate condition. Others suffered light injuries from glass and blast impact. After issuing evacuation warnings, Israel struck Tehran’s Mehrabad airport, Iranian media reported. Another airport in Bushehr was also hit. An Iranian carrier on the ground was destroyed in the strike. Iran’s foreign ministry rejected talks with the US and Israel. It said it was “standing against evil” and accused others of turning “to the military option.” The fighting has spread across the region. (PC: HT)

The United States has warned of an “imminent” Iranian attack on Dhahran, a key Saudi oil city. The alert comes as fighting between the US, Israel and Iran continues. President Donald Trump said it is “too late” for talks with Tehran. He claimed Iran’s “air defense, air force, navy, and leadership is gone.” Israel said it struck Iran’s “leadership compound,” including the presidential office in Tehran. More attacks were reported later. Iran’s Red Crescent said 787 people have been killed since the strikes began on Saturday. Oil and gas prices have risen. Share markets have fallen. Iran has launched attacks across the region in response. (PC: BBC)

Six American soldiers were killed after an Iranian missile struck a US military facility in Kuwait, US officials confirmed. The United States Central Command first reported three deaths. The toll later rose to six after one soldier died of injuries and two bodies were found in the rubble. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said a “powerful weapon” hit a “tactical operations centre that was fortified”. Officials said the missile evaded air defences. US media reported the troops were working in a temporary office space. The US has more than 13,000 troops stationed in Kuwait. The strike came amid ongoing fighting between the US, Israel and Iran. (PC: BBC)

Israel said it carried out overnight airstrikes on key leadership sites in Tehran. The Israel Defense Forces said it targeted the Iranian presidential office and the Supreme National Security Council building.   In a statement, the IDF said, “Numerous munitions were dropped on the Presidential Office and the building of the Supreme National Security Council.” It said the strikes were guided by Military Intelligence.   Israel said the compound is used to manage security decisions and oversee operations against Israel. It called the site “the most important and central headquarters” of Iran’s leadership.   The strikes mark a sharp rise in tensions after recent US-Israel attacks on Iran. (PC: X/IAFsite)