US Sinks Iranian Warship in Indian Ocean
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that the US military successfully sank "an Iranian warship" in the Indian Ocean using a torpedo. Although he did not specify the name of the vessel, this follows earlier confirmation from the Sri Lankan navy that it rescued 32 individuals following a distress call from the Iranian IRIS Dena. Approximately 140 people remain missing from the ship.
Smoke Observed Over US Naval Base in Bahrain
Smoke was reported rising from the US Navy base in Bahrain, which has been targeted by Iran. This incident has exposed vulnerabilities in the base's air defense systems, raising concerns for Washington and its regional allies.
Hegseth Comments on Iran Attacks
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth provided limited details regarding the operation, leaving questions about its scope and duration unanswered.
US F-15 Fighter Jets Downed in Kuwait
The US confirmed that six F-15 fighter jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses." All crew members are reported to be in stable condition.
Ongoing Retaliations Amid US-Israel Attacks on Iran
Donald Trump warned of additional US casualties after three US service members were killed on the second day of the US-Israel offensive against Iran.
Trump Warns of Potential Additional US Deaths
US President Donald Trump posted a video statement on Truth Social addressing the attacks on Iran, cautioning that "there will likely be more" US deaths.
Footage of Iranian Drone Crash in Kuwait
An eyewitness captured video footage showing an Iranian drone on fire as it crash-landed in Kuwait.
Day Two of US Strikes on Iran: Public Inquiries
BBC’s Helena Humphrey reports from Washington DC on the second day of President Donald Trump’s military strikes on Iran.
Iran's State TV Confirms Death of Supreme Leader
Iranian state media announced that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed.
Protests Across US Against Strikes on Iran
Demonstrations took place in multiple American cities on Saturday, with further protests planned in the coming days.
Analysis of Middle East Developments and Future Prospects
Chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet examines the immediate effects of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and potential future developments.
BBC's Sarah Smith on Trump's Objectives in Iran Assault
Sarah Smith analyzes President Donald Trump’s possible ambitions behind the recent military actions against Iran.
BBC Reports from Florida Where Trump Directs Military Actions
White House reporter Bernd Debusmann Jr is in Palm Beach, Florida, covering President Trump’s direction of US military operations.
BBC's Clive Myrie Reports from Tel Aviv Bomb Shelter
Presenter Clive Myrie reports from inside a bomb shelter in Tel Aviv amid retaliatory strikes launched by Iran toward Israel.
Videos Show Aftermath of Strikes in Tehran
The US and Israel conducted strikes as part of Operation Epic Fury, with videos depicting the aftermath in Tehran.
Chaotic Scenes Following Tehran Neighborhood Strike
Social media videos reveal the chaotic conditions on the ground after a strike hit a neighborhood in Tehran.
Trump Announces 'Major Combat Operations' in Iran
President Donald Trump accused the Iranian regime of conducting an "unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States."
Smoke Over Tehran as Trump Seeks Regime Change
The BBC’s Jon Donnison in Jerusalem reports as President Trump declares that "major combat operations" have commenced.
Lunar New Year 2026 Celebrations Worldwide
Millions globally are celebrating the Lunar New Year, with festivities occurring from Hong Kong to Buenos Aires.
US-Russia Nuclear Treaty Expiration and Future Implications
The expiration of the New START treaty marks the first time since 1991 that there are no limits on nuclear weapons between the US and Russia.
Ecuador Responds to ICE Attempt to Enter Minneapolis Consulate
BBC’s Ione Wells reports on the Ecuadorian government’s response to an incident involving ICE attempting to enter its consulate in Minneapolis amid heightened tensions.
