A missile fired from Iran has struck near Israel’s sensitive Dimona region, close to its nuclear facility, marking a major escalation as the West Asia conflict enters its 26th day.
Even as the United States claims “productive” talks with Tehran and signals progress towards ending the war, Iran has denied any negotiations, insisting only messages have been exchanged through intermediaries. On the ground, however, strikes continue, with Washington stepping up operations to secure the Strait of Hormuz and stabilise global oil flows.
With tensions rising around critical energy routes, fresh military threats, and conflicting claims on diplomacy, the region remains on edge.
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'US will be Iran's biggest nightmare' if deal not signed: Trump
While chairing a Cabinet meeting, US President Donald Trump today said that Iran should should negotiate a deal to end the war, while also warning the country that the US will "keep blowing them away".
“If they don’t, we’re their worst nightmare,” Trump said. “We’ll just keep blowing them away. Unimpeded, unstopped.”
US President Trump delivered remarks at the National Republican Congressional Committee's (NRCC) Annual fundraising dinner in Washington, DC yesterday; he said, "They say, we'd like to make you the next Supreme Leader. No, thank you. I don't want it..." He says, "We settled eight wars. We're winning another one, I tell you. We're winning so big. They are negotiating, and they want to make a deal so badly, but they're afraid to say it because they figure they'll be killed by their own people. There's never been a head of a country that wanted that job less than being the head of Iran."
Indian killed by falling debris of intercepted missile in Abu Dhabi
An Indian and a Pakistani national were killed in Abu Dhabi due to falling debris from an intercepted ballistic missile.
“Injuries ranging from serious to moderate [have been] sustained by three individuals of Emirati, Jordanian and Indian nationality,” the Abu Dhabi Media Office said in a post on X. “The public is advised to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumours or unverified information,” it added.
Indian killed by falling debris of intercepted missile in Abu Dhabi
An Indian and a Pakistani national were killed in Abu Dhabi due to falling debris from an intercepted ballistic missile.
“Injuries ranging from serious to moderate [have been] sustained by three individuals of Emirati, Jordanian and Indian nationality,” the Abu Dhabi Media Office said in a post on X. “The public is advised to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumours or unverified information,” it added.
'There will be no turning back': Trump warns Iran to ' better get serious before its too late'
US President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a fresh warning to Iran over its public comments on US peace proposal, asserting that Tehran should better get serious before its too late as "there will be no turning back."
"The Iranian negotiators are very different, and "strange." They are "begging" us to make a deal, which they should be doing since they have been militarily obliterated, with zero chance of a comeback, and yet they publicly state that they are only "looking at our proposal." WRONG!!! They better get serious soon, before it is too late, because once that happens, there is NO TURNING BACK, and it won’t be pretty," he said on social media.
'There will be no turning back': Trump warns Iran to ' better get serious before its too late'
US President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a fresh warning to Iran over its public comments on US peace proposal, asserting that Tehran should better get serious before its too late as "there will be no turning back."
"The Iranian negotiators are very different, and "strange." They are "begging" us to make a deal, which they should be doing since they have been militarily obliterated, with zero chance of a comeback, and yet they publicly state that they are only "looking at our proposal." WRONG!!! They better get serious soon, before it is too late, because once that happens, there is NO TURNING BACK, and it won’t be pretty," he said on social media.
Latest Iran war news: Trump claims conflict in ‘final stages’, pushes 4–6 week timeline
Trump has privately urged advisors to stick to a four-to-six-week timeline for ending the war, with the deadline potentially aligning with his planned mid-May meeting with Xi Jinping.
US-Iran war latest news: Trump signals war may end in weeks, eyes mid-May deadline
US President Donald Trump has told aides he wants to avoid a prolonged conflict and believes the Iran war could end within weeks, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Iran war latest news: Israel kills IRGC naval chief Alireza Tangsiri amid Hormuz tensions
Iran’s naval commander Alireza Tangsiri, who was overseeing operations linked to the Strait of Hormuz blockade, has reportedly been killed in Israeli strikes. If confirmed, it will mark a major blow to Tehran’s maritime command structure.
Iran-Israel war latest news: Israel launches fresh strikes on Iran’s Isfahan, Tehran
The Israel Defense Forces said it carried out extensive strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure in Isfahan and weapons production sites in Tehran. Defence systems and missile launch positions were also hit, signalling continued escalation.
Iran war latest news: New front feared as Bab al-Mandeb chokepoint comes into focus
With the Houthis signalling readiness to act, attention has shifted to the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a key route linking the Red Sea to global trade lanes. Any disruption could further strain supply chains already hit by Hormuz tensions.
Middle East war latest news: Houthis ready to enter Iran war, Red Sea risks rise
Yemen’s Houthi movement (Ansarullah) is reportedly on high alert and ready to enter the conflict in support of Iran, according to Tasnim News Agency. The group may target the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
US Iran war news latest: Military buildup nears Iraq war levels, over 50,000 troops deployed
US troop deployment in the Middle East is approaching levels seen during the Iraq war, with up to 50,000 personnel already positioned and additional forces on standby.
Latest war news today: UN calls for Hormuz reopening amid global supply fears
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that disruptions are impacting global oil, gas and fertiliser supply chains.
Middle East war latest news: Hormuz under tighter control as Iran enforces passage rules
Iran has introduced stricter controls in the Strait of Hormuz, requiring vessels to obtain clearance and follow designated routes under IRGC monitoring, according to shipping reports.
Iran war latest news: India among 5 nations allowed passage through Strait of Hormuz
Iran said vessels from India, Russia, China, Pakistan and Iraq will be allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. However, ships linked to the US and Israel will face restrictions.
Crude oil price today: Brent crosses $100 as Iran rejects US talks
Global crude oil prices surged past $100 per barrel as Iran denied direct negotiations with the US. Brent crude rose above $103, while WTI also climbed amid fears of prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
Latest Iran war news: Tehran rules out talks, says ‘no negotiations underway’
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated that no negotiations are taking place with the US, despite Washington’s claims of ongoing talks. Tehran said it will continue its “resistance” strategy.
Iran-Israel war latest news: Over 70 sites hit as Iran claims fresh missile strikes
Iran’s IRGC claimed it struck more than 70 targets across Israel in the latest wave of attacks, including areas near Haifa, Dimona and Tel Aviv, using ballistic missiles and drones.
Iran war news latest: Iran lays mines, reinforces Kharg Island amid invasion fears
Iran has reportedly deployed mines and additional forces around Kharg Island to counter a potential US assault. The island remains critical to global oil supply, intensifying concerns over escalation in the Gulf region.
US-Iran war latest news: Pentagon weighs Kharg Island operation as troop buildup grows
The US is reportedly considering a ground operation to seize Iran’s Kharg Island, which handles nearly 90% of the country’s crude exports. The move comes as thousands of troops, including elements of the 82nd Airborne Division, are being deployed to the Middle East.
US-Iran war latest news: Pentagon weighs Kharg Island operation as troop buildup grows
The US is reportedly considering a ground operation to seize Iran’s Kharg Island, which handles nearly 90% of the country’s crude exports. The move comes as thousands of troops, including elements of the 82nd Airborne Division, are being deployed to the Middle East.
Trump claims Iran ‘wants deal’, says US ‘winning’ conflict
US President Donald Trump said Iran is eager to negotiate and claimed Washington is “winning” the war. Tehran, however, has dismissed such claims and reiterated its resistance stance.
Full story: ‘The cancer was Iran with a nuclear weapon. We cut it out’: Trump says Tehran wants a deal ‘so badly’ but ‘afraid’ to admit it
Iran war latest news: IRGC warns of ground war, says invading forces will ‘disappear’
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned the US and Israel against any ground operation, saying invading forces would be “drowned” by resistance. The warning comes amid reports of possible US troop deployment and plans targeting strategic Iranian territory.
Trump claims Iran ‘wants deal’, says US ‘winning’ conflict
US President Donald Trump said Iran is eager to negotiate and claimed Washington is “winning” the war. Tehran, however, has dismissed such claims and reiterated its resistance stance.
Full story: ‘The cancer was Iran with a nuclear weapon. We cut it out’: Trump says Tehran wants a deal ‘so badly’ but ‘afraid’ to admit it
Iran-Israel war latest news: Fresh strikes continue despite diplomacy signals
Despite talk of negotiations, strikes between Iran, Israel and US forces continue across the region. The conflict, now in its fourth week, shows no signs of immediate de-escalation.
Middle East war latest news: US says campaign ‘ahead of schedule’, over 9,000 targets hit
The US said its military campaign is nearing core objectives, claiming over 9,000 targets have been struck and Iran’s military capabilities significantly degraded. Officials said the operation is “ahead of schedule”.
Iran-US war latest news: Iran denies talks, says only messages exchanged
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected US claims of negotiations, stating that only indirect messages have been exchanged through intermediaries. Tehran reiterated it will not enter talks and seeks an end to the war “on its own terms”.
Iran war latest news: US says talks ‘productive’, pauses select strikes
The White House said discussions with Iran over the past three days have been “productive”, prompting a temporary pause in strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. However, broader military operations under Operation Epic Fury continue.
Latest Iran war news: Oil routes in focus as US deploys energy market measures
Washington said it is working with global partners to stabilise oil markets, including insurance support for tankers and supply interventions.
US Iran war latest news: US intensifies Hormuz operations to secure oil flow
The United States said it is ramping up military operations to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route. The White House confirmed strikes on Iranian coastal military infrastructure and said efforts are focused on ensuring safe passage for commercial shipping and stabilising crude oil prices.
Iran war news latest: Tehran warns of attack on Iranian island, US troop movement tracked
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that “enemies” may attempt to occupy an Iranian island, adding that Tehran is closely monitoring US troop deployments. He cautioned that any such move would trigger “unrelenting attacks” on regional infrastructure.
Iran war latest news: Missile hits near Israel nuclear site in Dimona
A missile fired from Iran struck Dimona, near Israel’s key nuclear facility, according to state media reports. Air defence systems reportedly failed to intercept the projectile, though no injuries were reported. The strike comes amid repeated Iranian targeting of the region in retaliation for earlier attacks on nuclear infrastructure.