Pope Urges Peace as Vatican Condemns Iran Conflict
Pope Leo XIV condemned the US-Israeli approach to Iran, urging leaders to pursue peace and stating that God does not bless any conflict, as the Vatican calls for de-escalation amid rising tensions.
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Iran War Update: Missile Bases Hit as Regional Attacks Escalate
ISW-CTP’s daily update portrays a widening US/Israeli campaign against Iran, with strikes damaging four key missile facilities (Khojir, Shahroud, Parchin, Hakimiyeh) and over 20 missile bases, while Iran retaliates against Israel and conducts strikes on Gulf targets. Inside Iran, economic strain and simmering tensions between President Pezeshkian and the IRGC are prompting recruitment efforts and policy friction. Russia provides satellite support, and Iran-backed militias, including Hezbollah and Iraqi groups, escalate cross-border attacks. The US is withdrawing from Syria’s Qasrak Base, and Houthis have briefly appeared in the conflict, signaling expanding regional spillovers and mounting costs for Iran.
Basij Chief Killed as Iran Faces Intensified US-Israeli Strikes
Brig. Gen. Gholamreza Soleimani, head of Iran’s Basij paramilitary, was killed in the US-Israeli war on Iran, confirmed by the IRGC. A veteran of the Iran-Iraq War, Soleimani led the Basij since 2019 and previously commanded regional units, including the Saheb al-Zaman Corps in Isfahan; his death, along with the reported killing of Ali Larijani, underscores how Iran’s top security figures are being targeted as hostilities intensify and the Basij is repeatedly used to quell domestic unrest.
Hamas urges Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states amid regional war
Hamas, Tehran's ally, urged Iran to stop attacks on Gulf states and push for a regional halt to the war, while affirming Iran's right to defend itself against US-Israel strikes; Iran says its retaliatory strikes target American installations rather than neighbouring countries, as casualties rise across the Gulf.
Thousands rally in Tehran as Iran endures US-Israel strikes
Thousands rallied in Tehran for Al-Quds Day as US-Israel strikes continue, with state media reporting a death near the rally; Iran’s toll stands at 1,444 dead and 18,551 wounded, and the IRGC says it launched missiles and drones at Israel in coordination with Hezbollah.
US refuelling plane crash in Iraq escalates Middle East crisis
Live updates say a US KC-135 refuelling plane crashed in Iraq with at least five crew aboard; rescue efforts are under way and officials say the incident was not caused by hostile fire. The wider US-Israel campaign against Iran intensifies with reports of strikes on Tehran and Beirut, while Iran warns it will use the Hormuz Strait to pressure the US and its allies, sending oil prices toward $100 a barrel. France confirmed the death of a soldier in Erbil as regional forces report ongoing aerial and missile exchanges, and Saudi Arabia and Qatar say they intercepted missiles and drones as the US weighs escort plans for traffic through Hormuz.
Oil breaches $100 as Iran widens energy strikes in US-Israel conflict
Oil prices rise above $100 as Iran steps up attacks on Middle East energy sites amid the US-Israel war, triggering widespread disruption to oil logistics (Iraq halting oil terminals, Oman and Bahrain taking precautions) and a historic IEA reserve release to steady supplies. In Lebanon, Israeli strikes and Hezbollah rocket fire escalate—causing civilian casualties and a mass displacement crisis—while regional governments consider fuel-supply measures (Australia relaxing fuel standards, New Zealand discussing carless days). US intelligence and officials emphasize continued, prolonged hostilities and strategic responses as the conflict reverberates through global energy markets.
Iran conflict reaches day 12 as civilian toll and Gulf strikes escalate
On day 12 of the US-Israel campaign against Iran, Tehran says nearly 10,000 civilian sites have been bombed and more than 1,300 civilians killed, as Iran conducts retaliatory strikes on Israel and US bases in the Gulf. The fighting has widened with air and missile attacks across Iran, the Gulf, and Lebanon, energy prices rise, and US casualties mount (about 140 wounded and seven killed). More than 43,000 Americans have been evacuated from the region, and diplomatic efforts to de‑escalate are intensifying amid regional security alerts and ongoing military activity.
Oil jitters rise as US-Israeli strikes widen the Iran crisis
CNN’s live updates show an escalating US-Israeli campaign against Iran, with Tehran under heavy bombardment and a threatened Strait of Hormuz raising global oil-price fears; discussions of emergency oil releases and alternative routing reflect the market’s fragility, while regional events—from UNESCO heritage-site damage in Esfahan to Lebanon evacuations—underscore a widening regional crisis and ongoing political rhetoric on how to respond.
Iran Assembly backs a new supreme leader candidate, name withheld
Iran’s Assembly of Experts says it has determined the most suitable candidate to replace Ali Khamenei as supreme leader, but the name was not announced; Mojtaba Khamenei has emerged as an early frontrunner. The move comes amid escalating US‑Israeli clashes and regional strikes, with Israel warning it would target any successor as Tehran’s rivals press their advantage.
Tehran bombed as US warns of war’s biggest bombing campaign.
Explosions flare over western Tehran as Iran and its regional partners retaliate in a widening conflict with the US and Israel; Washington warns the war’s most intense bombing campaign is still to come, while approving a $151 million arms sale to Israel and Trump pushes for Iran’s unconditional surrender amid mounting casualties.
Iranians endure near-daily airstrikes as life tightens under war
BBC reporting from Tehran and other cities portrays Iranians enduring near-daily US-Israeli airstrikes since Feb. 28, with hundreds killed including children, rising prices, a heavy security presence, and widespread internet outages. People largely stay indoors, some vacate Tehran, and VPNs are used to access information as the regime tightens control amid the death of the supreme leader and ongoing conflict.
Visual tour: how maps and images depict the US-Israel strike on Iran and its leadership future
AP News presents a photo-gallery using maps and before/after imagery to show the US-Israel strike on Iran, highlighting the destruction around Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s compound and outlining potential successors, underscoring the broader political stakes in the region.
Widening Middle East Crisis as US-Israel Strike Iran Sparks Escalation
A widening crisis in the Middle East sees US-Israeli strikes targeting Iran triggering wider regional violence, with attacks reported in Iran and Lebanon and ongoing evacuations of foreigners. France has deployed Rafale jets and carrier assets to protect UAE bases amid the conflict, while global markets react to oil and gas supply disruptions and rising prices. Countries scramble to move citizens out, and the situation remains highly volatile as alliances tighten and strategic targets shift.