An Iranian warship, the IRIS Dena, was sunk in a reported U.S. submarine torpedo attack in the Indian Ocean, marking what U.S. officials called the first American submarine sinking of an enemy ship since World War II. The vessel went down about 25 miles off Sri Lanka’s coast, with dozens rescued but more than 100 crew members missing and at least 80 reported dead, according … Continue reading Iranian warship torpedoed by sub in first since WWII

An official from the Coalition of Political Forces of Iranian Kurdistan claimed that Kurdish fighters from the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) have begun military operations inside Iran, taking positions near Mariwan and in the Zagros Mountains. The official said Iranian forces withdrew from parts of the border area and that thousands of PJAK fighters, including units such as the YRK and HPJ, are now … Continue reading Thousands of Kurdish fighters launch ground offensive into Iran against regime, official says

Iraq experienced a nationwide blackout Wednesday after its entire power grid shut down, with all transmission lines and generating stations going offline simultaneously, according to the Electricity Ministry. The cause of the failure remains unclear as the country faces mounting instability tied to the escalating U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Explosions were reported in Erbil, and pro-Iranian militias claimed attacks near key military bases in Erbil … Continue reading Iraq plunged into nationwide blackout as US tells citizens to leave immediately

A ballistic missile fired from Iran was intercepted by NATO defenses in the eastern Mediterranean as it headed toward Turkish airspace, according to Turkey’s defense ministry. U.S. and Western officials said the missile was likely aimed at Incirlik Air Base, which hosts American and allied troops. The missile was reportedly shot down by an SM-3 interceptor launched from the USS Oscar Austin shortly before midnight … Continue reading NATO Air Defenses Shoot Down Iranian Missile Headed Toward Turkey

Israel intensified airstrikes Tuesday on Iranian missile launchers, weapons factories and Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, while Iran retaliated with ballistic missile attacks on Israel and strikes across the Gulf region. The fighting has disrupted energy supplies and air travel, and a drone attack targeted the American embassy in Saudi Arabia. Four days into the war, hundreds have been killed — most of them in Iran … Continue reading Israel steps up airstrikes in Tehran, as Iran widens its response across the region

Verified video shows a tense confrontation in Al Ahmadi, Kuwait, where a local man appeared to threaten a downed U.S. F-15 pilot with a metal pipe before realizing he was American. The pilot, who had ejected after his jet was mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses, repeatedly identified himself and tried to show he was not a threat before the group backed off. Three … Continue reading Video shows downed F-15 pilot being threatened by pipe-wielding Kuwaiti

The United States closed its embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait on Tuesday as Iran intensified drone and missile attacks on U.S. targets across the Gulf. The U.S. Embassy Riyadh shut down after a drone strike caused minor damage, while the U.S. Embassy Kuwait also closed following a separate drone incident. The State Department ordered nonessential personnel and families to evacuate from six countries, including … Continue reading U.S. Closes Embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Two additional U.S. service members have been confirmed dead in the war with Iran, bringing the total American fatalities to six, according to United States Central Command. Three troops were initially reported killed and five seriously wounded after an Iranian strike on a base in Kuwait; one of the wounded later died, and two previously missing troops were found dead in a struck facility. The … Continue reading U.S. Military Death Toll Rises to 6