Police in Scotland charged an Iranian man and a Romanian woman after they allegedly tried to enter a UK nuclear submarine base. The pair, aged 34 and 31, were stopped at Faslane base on Thursday. Police said, “The suspects were arrested and later charged.” They are set to appear in court on Monday. The base houses the UK’s Trident nuclear submarines. Officials said the attempt was unsuccessful and investigations are ongoing. A Navy spokesperson confirmed the incident but gave no further details. Faslane is one of Britain’s most important military sites, with thousands of staff working there daily. (PC: PA)

The United States said it has hit over 8,000 Iranian military targets since the war began in late February. A US official said, “We have struck over 8,000 targets, including vessels and key sites.” The strikes include attacks on Iran’s navy and missile systems. The conflict shows no signs of slowing. Iran accused the US and Israel of targeting civilian and passenger ships. Fresh strikes also hit Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility. Several countries have urged Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Rising attacks have increased global concern over safety, oil supply, and stability in the region.

Iran said its Natanz nuclear facility was hit again in an airstrike, blaming the US and Israel. The site is a key enrichment centre located about 220 km from Tehran.   Iran’s Mizan news agency reported there was “no radioactive leak” after the strike. The UN nuclear watchdog had earlier also said no radiological impact was expected.   Natanz was first targeted in the early days of the conflict. Satellite images had shown damage to buildings.   The strike comes as fighting continues across the region. Officials said the situation remains unclear, with limited details on the extent of damage. (PC: India Today)

A US jury has found that Elon Musk misled investors during his 2022 takeover of Twitter. The verdict came after two days of deliberations in a San Francisco court.   Investors said they relied on Musk’s public statements and tweets. The jury agreed that some claims about fake accounts and the deal status were misleading.   The court said these statements affected Twitter’s share price between May and October 2022.   Investor Brian Belgrave told the court, “I got screwed. I got cheated.”   Musk had denied misleading anyone. He said people read too much into his posts. (PC: BBC)

Iran’s reported attempt to fire missiles at a US-UK base in Diego Garcia has raised concerns about its actual strike range. The base is about 4,000 km away, while Iran says its missiles are limited to 2,000 km.   Reports said one missile failed and another may have been intercepted. Still, the attempt has drawn attention.   Experts say this could point to undeclared capabilities or testing of longer-range systems. It may also increase uncertainty for the US and its allies.   Iran’s Mehr news agency called the move a “significant step” showing missile range beyond what was known. (PC: NDTV)

Iranian strikes on bases used by US forces in the Middle East have caused about $800 million in damage in the first two weeks of the war, a new analysis shows. The study by CSIS said much of the damage came in early retaliatory attacks. Key targets included radar and air-defence systems in Jordan, UAE and Kuwait. A THAAD radar system alone is estimated at $485 million. “The damage… has been underreported,” said analyst Mark Cancian. Satellite images show repeated strikes on some bases. The full scale of losses remains unclear as the conflict continues. (PC: BBC)

Iran has fired over 3,000 missiles and drones at Gulf Cooperation Council countries during the ongoing war. The strikes, especially on the UAE, have raised tensions between Shia Iran and Sunni Gulf states. Iran also disrupted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global oil flows. Saudi Arabia has flagged loss of trust, while other Gulf nations are angered by damage to energy assets. Iran said it has no plans to stop attacks. The US and allies are now working to restore shipping routes. The conflict has widened regional divisions and added pressure on the global economy. (PC: HT)

A huge fire broke out at a US diplomatic facility in Baghdad after a reported strike, according to BBC. The complex is believed to house US military personnel. No official casualty figures have been released yet.   Several US facilities in the Gulf have been targeted during the conflict. Embassies in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia have suspended operations. The US consulate in Dubai was also hit earlier. So far, 13 US personnel have been killed in the war.   Meanwhile, Israel said it carried out fresh strikes in Tehran. Explosions were also reported in Isfahan and Karaj, as fighting continued across the region. (PC: X)

Israeli forces said more than 20 Hezbollah fighters were killed in the past 24 hours during operations in southern Lebanon. The military said it also struck dozens of sites linked to the group. Troops seized weapons, including RPGs, anti-tank missiles and ammunition.   The army said it will continue targeting Hezbollah positions. It accused the group of acting with support from Iran and posing a threat to Israeli civilians.   In separate incidents, Israeli troops identified armed cells. One group was preparing to fire an anti-tank missile, the military said. At least seven fighters were killed in quick strikes and an air attack. (PC: India Today)

Iran fired two ballistic missiles at a joint US-UK military base on Diego Garcia, marking a possible expansion of the war into the Indian Ocean. US officials told The Wall Street Journal that neither missile hit the target. One failed mid-air. The other was intercepted by a US warship. The base is about 4,000 km from Iran, showing extended strike range. Congress MP Manish Tewari said, “Iran has just widened the war.” The Pentagon has not confirmed the report. The base is a key hub for US-UK operations. (PC: NDTV)