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Iran has launched a major retaliatory campaign against US military assets across the Middle East, targeting bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan after recent American strikes inside Iran. Kuwait temporarily shut its airspace as missiles approached, while Bahrain issued air raid alerts. The attacks follow US strikes on Iranian military infrastructure ordered by President Donald Trump. With Iran threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, fears of a wider regional war continue to grow.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it launched a drone strike targeting the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, marking a major escalation in the ongoing US-Iran confrontation. According to Iranian state media, Shahed-136 drones were launched in retaliation for recent US strikes on southern Iranian locations including Jask, Sirik and Qeshm.

Iran has launched a major retaliatory operation against US military assets across the Middle East, firing ballistic missiles and drones at bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. The attacks came hours after US forces carried out multiple strikes on Iranian military infrastructure, which Washington described as a self-defence response following the downing of a US military helicopter.

The United States has launched retaliatory strikes inside Iran, targeting air defence systems, radar installations and military infrastructure across Hormozgan province, including areas near Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, Sirik and Jask. CENTCOM described the operation as a self-defence response following the downing of a US military helicopter off Oman.

A missile attack on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex off the coast of Oman triggered a major rescue operation involving Indian and Omani authorities. The vessel, carrying 24 Indian crew members, came under attack near Masirah. After receiving an alert from a crew member's relative, MRCC Mumbai coordinated closely with Oman's maritime rescue agencies. Rescue helicopters and a nearby vessel were deployed, leading to the successful evacuation of all 24 crew members without injuries. The tanker remains anchored off Oman. Earlier reports linked the vessel to US sanctions and alleged blockade violations, though no casualties were reported in the incident.

Chinese President Xi Jinping received a grand welcome in Pyongyang as he began a two-day state visit to North Korea, his first in seven years. Crowds lined the streets waving Chinese and North Korean flags as Xi’s motorcade made its way through the capital. Later, Xi and First Lady Peng Liyuan attended a state banquet hosted by Kim Jong-un and Ri Sol-ju.

Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in North Korea after 7 years, DPRK President Kim Jong Un welcomed him in Pyongyang.

US President Donald Trump walked out of an interview midway after having an heated argument with the presenter over 2020 California Elections, which he alleges were 'rigged'.

'I've had enough': Furious Trump exits mid-interview, blasts NBC journalist, calls her 'crooked' #Trump #NBC #US #PresidentTrump

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez at Hyderabad House, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties. Venezuelan leader, currently on a five-day visit to India, discussed areas of cooperation including energy, trade, strategic partnership.

The United States carried out another lethal strike in international waters, targeting a vessel in the eastern Pacific as part of its ongoing anti-narcotics campaign, Operation Southern Spear. According to US Southern Command, intelligence indicated the boat was operating along known drug-trafficking routes and was linked to a designated terrorist organization involved in narco-trafficking activities. Two men aboard were killed in the strike, while no US personnel were injured.

Dramatic footage released by Kuwaiti authorities shows the moment a drone struck Kuwait International Airport, triggering a massive explosion and fire inside Terminal 1. The attack killed at least one person, injured dozens, and forced the suspension of all air traffic as emergency crews rushed to the scene.

Malviya Nagar, Delhi: A massive fire tore through Lemon Green Hotel on Wednesday morning, killing 20 people and triggering a major emergency response. Authorities have secured the area and launched an investigation to determine the cause of the blaze. Rescue and assessment operations remain underway. #DelhiFire #MalviyaNagar #BreakingNews

Iranian Media released footage it claimed to show launch of ballistic missiles on US Navy's 5th Fleet Base in Bahrain. However, CENTCOM earlier had said that missiles were successfully intercepted and all members were safe.

The US-Iran confrontation has entered a dangerous new phase after American forces struck and disabled the Botswana-flagged tanker M/T Lexie in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM said the vessel ignored repeated warnings and was attempting to reach Iran’s Kharg Island in violation of Washington’s maritime blockade. The strike came amid rapidly escalating tensions, with Iran responding through missile and drone attacks across the Gulf region.

Iran's REVENGE FURY SHAKES GULF! Kuwait, Bahrain Report Missile Attacks After US Strikes Hormuz youtu.be/5xvA73egbu8

US Bombs Iran's Qeshm Islands, Strikes Drone Facilities As Tensions Escalate In Strait Of Hormuz youtu.be/WLg2GSabAeQ

Trump Contradicts Iran On Shutting Diplomatic Talks, Claims Deal Soon As Deadlock Intensifies youtu.be/yKvWHuc6ln0

'F**KING CRAZY': Trump Blasts Netanyahu Over Lebanon Strikes In Tense Call As Iran Halts Talks youtube.com/watch?v=uQf8fwtQ…