Israel carried out strikes in central Beirut, hitting areas outside Hezbollah strongholds. A blast flattened a building in a busy district with hotels and businesses. Israel also ordered evacuations in southern Lebanon.   At the same time, the US said it used “deep penetrator” bombs on Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway remains disrupted amid the war.   Iran’s army chief warned of a “decisive” response after the killing of security leader Ali Larijani.   Fighting continues across the region. Two people were killed in Tel Aviv. Strikes and interceptions were reported in Dubai, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. (PC: BBC)

Iran has claimed that more than 3,000 US troops were killed or wounded in the first week of the war. Press TV, citing an Iranian official, said over 200 soldiers were killed and thousands injured. The official also claimed the US lost missile launchers, air defence systems, and aircraft. He said there was a “very serious” drop in US and Israeli defence stockpiles. The report said the data came from “extra-regional sources.” The claims have not been verified independently. The statement came as both sides continue to report heavy damage since the conflict began on February 28. (PC: HT)

US forces struck Iranian missile sites along the southern coast near the Strait of Hormuz using 2,200-kg bunker-buster bombs, the US Central Command said. The military said the targets were anti-ship cruise missiles that “posed a risk to international shipping” in the area. The strikes were carried out on hardened sites along Iran’s coastline. The action came hours after US President Donald Trump said many allies refused to send naval ships to escort vessels through the strait. The Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted amid the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran, affecting global oil movement and pushing fuel prices higher. (PC: India Today)

Iran has confirmed that Ali Larijani was killed in an airstrike while visiting his daughter’s home near Tehran. The strike also killed his son and several aides, marking one of the highest-level losses for Iran’s leadership in the ongoing conflict. Reports indicate the attack was carried out by US-Israeli forces targeting key security figures. Larijani, a central figure in Iran’s political and security establishment, had played a major role in nuclear policy and internal strategy. His death is expected to intensify regional tensions and could trigger further retaliation from Tehran. (PC: India Today)

The United States carried out major airstrikes on Iranian missile facilities near the Strait of Hormuz using powerful 5,000-pound bunker-buster bombs. According to US Central Command, the strikes targeted underground sites housing anti-ship cruise missiles that threatened international shipping in the vital waterway. The operation aims to weaken Iran’s ability to disrupt global oil transport and reopen the strait, a key energy corridor. The attack comes amid escalating conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel, with rising regional tensions and concerns over global energy supply and security. (PC: X)

Iran launched missile strikes on central Israel, killing at least two people and causing significant damage. Tehran stated the attack was retaliation for the assassinations of key figures, including Ali Larijani and Qasem Soleimani. The strikes have intensified tensions between the two countries, raising concerns of a wider regional conflict. Emergency teams responded to multiple impact sites across Israel. Global leaders have called for restraint as the situation remains highly volatile, with fears of further escalation in the coming days.

Ukraine has deployed more than 200 anti-drone warfare specialists to the Middle East to assist Gulf countries in countering rising drone threats, particularly from Iranian-designed systems. The move reflects Kyiv’s growing global role in drone defence, built from its experience in the war with Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that drone warfare is rapidly evolving and could pose risks beyond current conflict zones. The deployment also signals deepening military cooperation between Ukraine and regional allies, as tensions in the Middle East escalate and concerns grow over the spread of advanced drone technology. (PC: AP)

Iran has confirmed the death of senior leader Ali Larijani, reportedly killed in a targeted strike amid the intensifying Iran–Israel–US conflict. Larijani, a prominent political figure and former parliamentary speaker, played a key role in Iran’s strategic and diplomatic affairs. His death marks a major escalation, triggering strong reactions from Tehran and raising fears of further retaliation across the region. The development comes alongside ongoing missile and drone exchanges, increasing instability in the Middle East and heightening concerns over a broader regional war and its global geopolitical impact. (PC: Reuters)

The United States launched powerful airstrikes on Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz, deploying 5,000-pound bunker-buster bombs to destroy hardened underground facilities. US Central Command stated the targets included anti-ship cruise missile systems threatening international maritime routes. The strikes come amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, following disruptions to shipping in the region. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil transit chokepoint, has witnessed increasing instability, raising fears over energy security and potential wider conflict in the Middle East. 

Israel’s military warned it will continue targeting threats, including Mojtaba Khamenei, amid escalating conflict with Iran. IDF spokesperson Effie Defrin said Israel would “pursue, find and neutralise” anyone endangering the state, though Khamenei’s location remains unknown. The statement follows Israeli strikes that killed Gholamreza Soleimani in Tehran. Israel also vowed continued operations against Iran’s Basij forces and signalled preparations for a prolonged campaign, including during Passover. Meanwhile, Iran launched fresh missile barrages, triggering air raid sirens across Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, underscoring intensifying hostilities and the widening scale of the conflict. (PC: X)