Iran-backed militias like Hezbollah and Iraqi groups attack US and Israeli targets but avoid all-out war. Houthis in Yemen remain on standby, testing tensions as US warships approach Red Sea chokepoints.
Experts warn that bombing or capturing Kharg Island, which handles 90% of Iran's oil exports, could spike global oil prices to $150 a barrel, risking market chaos.
The US has reportedly redeployed Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors from South Korea to the Middle East, raising questions about security commitments and regional stability in Northeast Asia.
Australia's military involvement in global conflicts is described as 'war-adjacent,' using bombs and planes without formal war declaration, raising strategic and ethical questions.
Sky News' Trump100 podcast reveals Pentagon spent $7 million on lobster tails in one month while briefing on Iran conflict, drawing criticism from Democrat senators.
Donald Trump's Operation Epic Fury against Iran has faced economic backlash, with soaring oil prices and market turmoil forcing a tactical retreat while benefiting Vladimir Putin.
The US military destroyed 16 Iranian vessels as reports indicate Iran has begun laying mines in the strategic waterway, causing oil prices to surge and global market disruptions.
A Sky News podcast reveals Pentagon spending $7 million on lobster tails in one month amid Iran war briefings, with public prayer and comic-style commentary.
The advanced Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon has finally set sail for Cyprus to protect British bases, but delays in its dispatch raise serious concerns about the Royal Navy's readiness and operational capabilities amid escalating Middle East tensions.
The advanced Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon finally departed for Cyprus to protect RAF Akrotiri from Iranian threats, but delays highlight deeper problems within the Royal Navy's readiness and operational capacity.
Christian residents of Alma al Shaab in Lebanon sought shelter under their church from Israeli bombardment before evacuating, highlighting a humanitarian crisis.
Rabbi Yitzhak Biton lost his three teenage children in an Iranian missile strike on Beit Shemesh, highlighting the devastating human cost of the conflict.
Former Royal Navy commander Tom Sharpe cites defence cuts and government indecision for HMS Dragon's slow deployment to Cyprus, highlighting a 'wafer-thin' fleet and operational risks.
Sky News' Data & Forensics team reveals ships still transiting the Strait of Hormuz using tracking data and verified videos, highlighting shadow fleets and attacks in the strategic waterway.
The Trump administration is reportedly considering deploying special forces into Iran to secure its highly enriched uranium stockpile, which experts say could make at least 10 nuclear warheads.
US officials report Iran is preparing to plant naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping lane, escalating tensions and threatening worldwide oil and gas supplies.
Donald Trump has named Erika Kirk, widow of murdered activist Charlie Kirk, to the US Air Force Academy's advisory board, continuing her husband's legacy on the 16-member panel.
NYPD responds to a suspicious device report near Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence, days after two men threw homemade explosives in an ISIS-inspired terrorism incident. FBI confirms explosive residue found in Pennsylvania storage unit linked to the attack.
British MPs and trade union leaders urge the government to cease all participation in the US-Israel war on Iran, citing its illegality, unprovoked nature, and global economic risks.
Tehran residents report the worst night of aerial bombardment in the US-Israel campaign, with contradictory US statements on war duration and escalating regional attacks.
The Royal Navy's Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon has set sail from Portsmouth for the eastern Mediterranean, following a drone attack on RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. The deployment was expedited with six weeks of work completed in just six days.
Donald Trump stated the conflict in Iran is 'very complete' and could conclude rapidly, but Tehran remains defiant as economic costs mount.
Canadian police are investigating a shooting at the US consulate in Toronto as a national security incident. No injuries reported; suspect details remain undisclosed.
The Royal Navy is deploying the RFA Lyme Bay to rescue British tourists and expats stranded in Dubai due to Middle East tensions, with HMS Dragon also sent to protect Cyprus after missile strikes.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Tuesday would see the most intense US strikes yet on Iran, while accusing Tehran of firing missiles from schools and hospitals, leading to civilian casualties.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Australia is dispatching aircraft, missiles, and personnel to the Gulf as conflict escalates, but insists this does not mean official war involvement.
Iran's coordinated drone attacks on Amazon Web Services datacenters in the UAE and Bahrain mark the first deliberate targeting of commercial data infrastructure in warfare, disrupting millions while AI accelerates military operations.
Police in Toronto are investigating shots fired at the US consulate, with no injuries reported. This follows an explosion at the US embassy in Oslo, where Norwegian police are searching for a suspect linked to the Iran war.
Salem Michel Al-Salem, 58, faces seven charges including murder as a crime against humanity in landmark UK prosecution connected to Syrian Air Force Intelligence actions.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council has issued a direct threat to Donald Trump, warning him to 'watch himself' or be eliminated. The warning comes as Iran launches new attacks on Israel and Gulf states, with oil prices fluctuating and experts analyzi