Airstrikes by American and Israeli forces on oil depots in Tehran and Alborz caused massive fires and thick black smoke to cover parts of the Iranian capital. Residents reported a strange drizzle after the strikes that many described as “acid rain,” believed to contain hydrocarbons from the burning fuel depots. People complained of breathing problems, burning eyes, and throat pain, while authorities warned residents to … Continue reading Fears In Tehran As Israeli Strikes On Oil Depots Send Toxic Smoke Over City

The United States military announced it struck another boat suspected of drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific, killing six men. U.S. Southern Command said intelligence confirmed the vessel was traveling along known narcotics trafficking routes and was involved in drug operations. The command described the six men killed as “male narco-terrorists.” Officials also reported that no U.S. military personnel were harmed during the strike, ABC … Continue reading US military strikes another alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific, killing 6

London police arrested four men suspected of spying on the Jewish community on behalf of Iran. The suspects — one Iranian national and three dual British-Iranian citizens aged 22 to 55 — were detained during early-morning raids in and around north London. Authorities said they are suspected of assisting a foreign intelligence service by surveilling locations and individuals, while six additional men were arrested on … Continue reading 4 men arrested in UK on suspicion of aiding Iran

Hungarian authorities detained seven Ukrainian citizens and seized armored vehicles carrying about $80 million in cash and gold while they were transporting funds from Austria to Ukraine for the state-owned Oschadbank. The Ukrainians were later released and returned home, but Hungary kept the money, prompting Ukraine to accuse the Hungarian government of illegally confiscating it. Ukrainian officials say the transfer was a routine bank operation … Continue reading Hungary temporarily detains 7 Ukrainians and seizes $80 million cash shipment

Russia is reportedly providing Iran with intelligence on the locations of U.S. forces in the Middle East, according to sources familiar with the matter. The information, which may include satellite data on American ships and communication systems, could help Iran target U.S. assets but is not believed to directly guide missile or drone strikes. Iran began attacking U.S. bases after the United States and Israel … Continue reading Russia is providing intelligence to Iran on the location of U.S. forces, sources say

Sri Lanka began transferring more than 200 sailors from the Iranian vessel IRIS Bushehr to shore after the ship requested assistance near its waters. The move came days after a U.S. submarine sank the Iranian warship IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka’s coast, killing many crew members and escalating regional tensions. Sri Lankan forces rescued 32 sailors and recovered 87 bodies from the sunken ship. Officials … Continue reading Sri Lanka takes control of an Iranian vessel off its coast

Israel’s military launched a broad wave of strikes on Tehran targeting Iranian regime infrastructure and also hit areas in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Iran retaliated early Friday with strikes on Israel. Since the U.S. and Israel began attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, more than 1,300 people have been killed, according to the Iranian Red Crescent, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and over 160 people … Continue reading Israel strikes Beirut and Tehran as Trump demands Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’