# Iran
Latest news and articles about Iran
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Israel Says Campaign Against Iran Is Entering a New, More Destructive Phase
The Israeli military announced it is moving to a new phase of operations against Iran after claiming air superiority and suppression of ballistic-missile positions. The IDF says it will intensify damage to Iran's regime foundations and military capabilities, a shift that raises the risk of broader regional escalation and international repercussions.
U.S. Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship in the Indian Ocean — A Strategic Shock and a Political Test for New Delhi
A U.S. submarine torpedoed and sank the Iranian warship Iris Dena in international waters of the Indian Ocean after the vessel had taken part in India's Milan 2026 exercises. The attack, which killed dozens and rescued some survivors, has intensified debate over the legality of U.S. actions, provoked anger in Tehran and domestic criticism in New Delhi for its silence, and signals a dangerous widening of the conflict beyond the Middle East.
A Wounded Icon: How the 1981 Mosque Bombing and a Paralyzed Arm Shaped Khamenei’s Three-Decade Rule
A Chinese article reports that Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an attack attributed to the United States and Israel, and uses the claim to revisit his life. It emphasizes the 1981 mosque bombing that left his right arm paralyzed, a wound that became a lasting symbol of his legitimacy and the violence that has shaped the Islamic Republic.
UK Says It Won’t Rule Out Joining Strikes on Iran’s Missile Sites, Reopening Diego Garcia Debate
British officials say London has not ruled out joining strikes on Iranian ballistic-missile launchers, while US heavy bombers are reported to be headed to Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford. The development revives legal and diplomatic controversy over use of the Chagos base and increases the risk of wider escalation with Tehran.
Iran Deploys New High‑Speed ‘Hadid‑110’ Suicide Drone, Testing U.S. Air‑Defence Vulnerabilities
Iran’s IRGC has deployed the Hadid‑110, a rocket‑assisted high‑speed suicide drone that Tehran says is optimized to penetrate modern air defences. The weapon’s combination of stealth shaping, turbojet propulsion and mobility is aimed at targeting radars and command nodes, complicating defensive timelines for U.S. and allied forces in the region.
Iran Claims Missile Strike on U.S. Destroyer with New Kader‑380 Weapon — A Potential Escalation in the Indian Ocean
Iran’s IRGC announced it struck a U.S. destroyer with Kader‑380 and other missiles during a refuelling operation roughly 600 km from Iran’s coast, claiming fires aboard both the warship and a tanker. Independent verification is lacking; regardless, the claim marks a sharp escalation with implications for naval operations, regional stability and global shipping.
Confusion Over the Gulf: Three U.S. F-15s Downed in Suspected Friendly-Fire Amid Iran Strike
Three U.S. F-15E fighters were downed over Kuwait following a U.S. strike on Iran, with Washington blaming a suspected Kuwaiti friendly-fire incident while Tehran claims its air defences scored a hit. The event highlights failures in integrated identification systems, the complicating role of electronic warfare, and strained coalition coordination during high-tempo operations.
Berlin Rules Out Combat Role in Any US‑Israeli Campaign Against Iran, Urges De‑Escalation
Germany’s defence minister Boris Pistorius declared that the Bundeswehr will not participate in any US‑ or Israeli‑led military campaign against Iran, stressing de‑escalation and the absence of a credible withdrawal plan. The statement highlights growing transatlantic divergence and limits on European combat support, while leaving room for non‑combat diplomatic and humanitarian roles.
Region on Edge: Iran Says It Struck Israeli Defense Ministry as US Rules Out Ground Invasion—for Now
A sixth day of fighting has seen Iran claim strikes on Israeli military and civilian infrastructure using a new high‑speed attack drone, while the US reports thousands of strikes on Iranian targets and warns of munitions depletion. Washington says it will not send ground troops for now, but both sides are signalling readiness for a protracted confrontation that risks broader regional escalation and economic disruption.
Pentagon Warns U.S.-Iran Campaign Could Stretch Beyond Two Months as Strikes, Losses Mount
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Heggses warned the campaign against Iran could last several weeks to more than two months, with Washington setting the pace. U.S. and Israeli strikes have reportedly hit some 2,000 Iranian targets while Iran has responded with hundreds of missiles and thousands of drones, creating a high-tempo confrontation with regional and economic risks.
Chinese Commentator Condemns Alleged US Submarine Strike on Iranian Warship as ‘Piracy’ and Norms Erosion
Chinese state media commentary accuses a US nuclear submarine of torpedoing an Iranian frigate and failing to render assistance, framing the act as a violation of maritime tradition and rules of engagement. The piece warns that such behaviour by a dominant naval power risks normalising lawlessness at sea and could invite asymmetric retaliation and wider instability.
Iran’s ‘Last‑Resort’ Threats Could Spark a Nuclear, Refugee and Food Shock Across the Middle East
A Chinese military commentator warns that Iran’s threat to strike Israel’s Dimona nuclear facility, if faced with regime‑change efforts by the US and Israel, risks triggering a triple crisis: nuclear contamination, mass displacement and a disruption of fertiliser supplies that could undermine food security across the region. The analysis highlights the limits of Iran’s military precision, the high humanitarian cost of escalation, and the constrained leverage of neighbouring states and the international community to prevent spillover.