A major oil facility in Bahrain was hit on Sunday, with videos showing a storage tank bursting into flames. Clips shared online appear to capture an aerial object striking the site, followed by a large fireball.   Bapco Energies said one of its tanks caught fire after what it called an Iranian attack. “The fire has been extinguished and damage is being assessed,” the company said. It added there were no injuries.   Another video showed thick black smoke rising from the refinery. Authorities worked with emergency teams to control the fire. The refinery is a key part of Bahrain’s oil sector.

The United States is preparing to deploy its long-range JASSM-ER missile as the war with Iran intensifies. The move comes after the loss of two US aircraft in Iranian airspace.   US President Donald Trump had earlier warned of strong action against Iran. Reports said nearly the full stock of these missiles is being repositioned for possible strikes.   The JASSM-ER can hit targets over 900 km away and avoid air defences. US forces have already used more than 1,000 such missiles in the conflict.   Officials said stocks are under strain and may take years to rebuild. The shift shows growing risk in the next phase of the war. (PC: India Today)

Iran said at least five people were killed during a US mission to rescue a crew member from a downed F-15E Strike Eagle. Iranian forces claimed they hit several “flying objects” during the operation.   Officials said a C-130 Hercules and two Black Hawk helicopters were targeted in southern Isfahan. Iran also said it downed an Israeli drone.   US President Donald Trump called the rescue “one of the most daring operations”. He said the injured airman “will be fine”.   The rescue involved dozens of aircraft and special forces. The crew member was missing for two days before being safely extracted. (PC: NDTV)

US President Donald Trump said the military carried out a “daring” mission to rescue an airman after an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down in Iran.   The rescue involved dozens of aircraft and special forces. The airman was found injured but safe. Trump said, “He will be just fine.”   The jet crashed on Friday after Iran claimed it hit it with air defences. The second crew member was located after more than a day.   Officials said the CIA ran a deception plan to confuse Iranian forces. US commandos later carried out the extraction.   The airman was taken to Kuwait for treatment. (PC: HT)

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the successful rescue of a missing crew member from a downed F-15 fighter jet in Iran, declaring “We got him” after a high-risk operation. The airman, a colonel, had been stranded for two days after the jet was shot down amid escalating conflict. U.S. forces deployed dozens of aircraft and conducted an intense search-and-rescue mission under hostile conditions. The officer sustained injuries but is now “safe and sound.” Another crew member had been rescued earlier. The operation highlights rising tensions between United States and Iran. (PC: X)

Tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply escalated after former US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face severe military action. Iran dismissed the warning as “helpless” and “nervous,” with military officials ridiculing the threat and vowing strong retaliation. Tehran warned that any US aggression would trigger devastating consequences, declaring that the “gates of hell” would open in response. The standoff comes amid ongoing conflict in the region, with both sides intensifying rhetoric and military posturing, raising fears of a wider war and disruption to global oil supplies. (PC: X)

Two days into the escalating US-Iran conflict, one crew member of a downed US F-15 fighter jet remains missing inside Iran. While one pilot has been rescued, both US forces and Iranian authorities are racing to locate the second airman. Iran has reportedly mobilised local tribesmen and “popular forces,” even offering rewards for capturing the pilot. The US has launched high-risk rescue missions using helicopters and special forces, facing hostile fire. The incident marks a major escalation, being the first confirmed US jet loss inside Iran during the war, intensifying tensions and military operations across the region. (PC: NDTV)

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned of a serious risk of radioactive contamination following U.S.-Israeli strikes near the Bushehr nuclear power plant amid escalating conflict. He criticised Western “double standards,” noting global concern over similar attacks elsewhere but limited reaction to strikes on Iran. A projectile reportedly hit near the facility, killing a security personnel member and damaging an auxiliary building, though core operations remain unaffected. Araghchi cautioned that any radiation leak could impact Gulf nations, highlighting the regional danger. International agencies have expressed concern, even as no radiation increase has yet been detected. (PC: X)

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a “massive” military strike on Iran, claiming that several top Iranian military leaders were killed in attacks targeting Tehran. He shared video footage showing explosions, highlighting the scale of the operation. The strike marks a major escalation in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, which has already seen intense air raids, missile exchanges, and regional instability. Analysts note that while U.S. forces have inflicted significant damage on Iran’s military infrastructure, Tehran continues to resist and retaliate. With both sides refusing to back down, tensions in the Middle East remain high, raising fears of a prolonged and wider war.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military targeted Iran’s petrochemical facilities. He said these sites are a “cash machine” for funding attacks. “We will continue to strike them,” he added. The strikes follow earlier attacks on Iran’s steel plants. Iranian media reported at least five people were killed in the Mahshahr Petrochemical Zone. The developments come amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran. Earlier, a strike was also reported near the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, where one guard was killed. (PC: HT)