More US Marines and warships to be moved to Middle East, reports say

The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC's US partner.

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Says It Bombed Key Iranian Island With Oil Hub

President Trump said he directed the Pentagon to “totally obliterate” military assets on Kharg Island. The U.S. said it was deploying thousands of Marines to the region.

By The New York Times

Iran Repeats Retaliation Threat as US Hits Kharg Island Military - Bloomberg.com

Iran Repeats Retaliation Threat as US Hits Kharg Island Military  Bloomberg.com

What is the strait of Hormuz and can the US stop Iran from blocking it?

Energy prices have soared as Iranian strikes and reports of mines prevent ships from transiting the chokepoint Middle East crisis – live updates More than 1,000 cargo ships, mainly oil and gas tankers, have been blocked from transiting the strait of Hormuz by the Israeli-US war against Iran after Tehran closed the key maritime passage. Officials in the Trump administration have suggested efforts to get ships moving again, but amid continued Iranian strikes on tankers, and reports that Iran ...

By Peter Beaumont

How the conflict in Iran is affecting global markets

Escalation of the Iran conflict is sending shockwaves through global markets — driving up oil, fuel, and commodity prices, stoking inflation and recession risks worldwide. We hear from three NPR reporters in Europe, Asia and Russia.

By Charles Maynes

Two more Iranian female footballers pull Australia asylum bids: State media

Seven members of the Iranian football delegation sought asylum, with four now known to have withdrawn applications.

US offers $10M reward for info on Iran’s new supreme leader, top IRGC officials

The U.S. is offering a $10 million reward for intel on Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and IRGC officials accused of attacks against Americans.

We are destroying Iran terrorist regime, Trump says — as it happened - The Times

We are destroying Iran terrorist regime, Trump says — as it happened  The Times

US says Iran’s new supreme leader likely ‘wounded’, dismisses Strait of Hormuz concerns

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been injured and pledged to continue ramping up attacks, while playing down the impact of the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Khamenei is “wounded and likely disfigured”, Hegseth said during a press conference on Friday morning. The new Iranian leader’s first public address, issued on Thursday through a written statement, showed that “he’s scared, he’s injured, he’s on the run, an...

By Xinmei Shen

Iran's leader Khamenei 'likely wounded,' says US

US Defense Secretary Hegseth has said he believes Iran's leader is "disfigured" and won't appear in public. Meanwhile, the US said four were killed in a plane crash as the war enters its second week. More on DW.

US military bombs military sites on Kharg island, Iranian media reports no damage

President Donald Trump said the US destroyed military sites on an island vital to Iran’s oil network and warned that its oil infrastructure could be next if Iran continues to interfere with the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Fars news agency, citing sources on Kharg Island, said there had been no damage to oil facilities and that only military targets had been destroyed by the US strikes. Story by Peter O'Brien and Lou Kisiela.

By FRANCE24

Kharg island: A tiny oil hub in Persian Gulf could be Trump’s secret weapon against Iran

Kharg island holds 94 per cent of Iran’s oil exports and could choke off the country’s economy for years

By Maira Butt

Kharg Island: The pearl of the Persian Gulf

The attack came after Mr. Trump’s earlier warning to Iran not to shut the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime checkpoint connecting the Gulf with the Arabian Sea

Iran leader says Strait of Hormuz to stay shut, Trump shrugs off oil

The defiance shown by both leaders indicates that the war in the Middle East isn’t close to a de-escalation after almost two weeks of fighting

By Bloomberg News

Inside the F/A-18 Super Hornet: The backbone of the US Navy leading the air war in Iran

The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet remains a vital asset for the U.S. Navy, serving as the backbone of carrier air wings and a key component in "Operation Epic Fury" against Iranian military infrastructure. Despite the advent of stealth fighters, its reliability and cost-effectiveness ensure sustained strike capabilities well into the 2040s.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Iran FM says no problem with Mojtaba Khamenei after US' 'disfigured' claim

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said there was “no problem” with Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Middle East War Day 15: US strikes Iran’s Kharg Island, US embassy in Baghdad attacked — What happened in last 24 hours

Donald Trump says military targets on Kharg island ‘obliterated’ as Iran threatens further UAE attacks in retaliation

Donald Trump said US forces have "obliterated" military targets on an island vital to Iran's oil network and warned its oil infrastructure could be next if Tehran continues to interfere with the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump, Xi prepare to meet amid Iran war, uncertain goals

Just over two weeks before President Donald Trump is due to meet his counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing, Chinese uncertainty over the US leader’s goals and the impact of the Iran war hangs over the highly anticipated state visit. Trump’s trip, his first to China in his second term, is aimed at sealing a trade war truce the two leaders shook hands on when they met in South Korea in October. But for Beijing, which likes to carefully choreograph such events to avoid any possibility of embarrassme...

By none@none.com (AFP)

Trump threatens to hit Iran’s Kharg Island oil network, US embassy in Iraq hit

President Donald Trump threatened to strike the oil infrastructure of Iran’s Kharg Island hub unless Tehran stopped attacking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, a warning that could further roil markets coping with a historic supply disruption. Trump paired his ultimatum with a social media post saying the United States had “totally obliterated” military targets […]

"Patently Ridiculous": Trump Administration Lashes Out At CNN Over Iran War

The Pentagon and White House slammed CNN over its Iran war coverage Friday -- with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth saying he looked forward to an ally of President Donald Trump taking over the news network.

Iran's new supreme leader wounded, likely disfigured, Hegseth says

"We know the new so-called not-so-supreme leader is wounded and likely disfigured... He's scared, he's injured, he's on the run, and he lacks legitimacy," US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.

Strait of Hormuz 'tactically complex environment': Top US general

Iran’s foreign minister says there is no problem with supreme leader

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told MS Now in an interview on Saturday that there is no problem with Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed on Friday that he was wounded and likely disfigured. (Reuters)

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Iran threatens to reduce US-linked oil facilities to 'pile of ashes' after US bombs Kharg Island

Tump has said he may decide to ‘wipe out’ Iran’s largest oil export hub on its Kharg Island.

Iran threatens US-linked oil targets after Trump says Kharg bombed - The Jakarta Post

Iran threatens US-linked oil targets after Trump says Kharg bombed  The Jakarta Post

Iran’s new supreme leader wounded, likely disfigured – US defense secretary

In an earlier statement, Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz shut and called on neighboring countries to close US bases on their territory or risk Iran targeting them

By Reuters

US offers reward for information on Iran's supreme leader, senior officials

Reward targets 10 officials associated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

By Reuters

US military sends 2,500 Marines and at least one more ship to Mideast - Arab News

US military sends 2,500 Marines and at least one more ship to Mideast  Arab News

US/Israel-Iran War (Day 15): US bombs Iran’s Khard Island, American embassy in Iraq attacked

However, Iran, in response to this, has threatened to hit oil infrastructure owned by companies linked to the US, should its energy infrastructure be attacked. The post US/Israel-Iran War (Day 15): US bombs Iran’s Khard Island, American embassy in Iraq attacked appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

Kharg Island, struck by US, is key hub for Iran oil exports - The Daily Star

Kharg Island, struck by US, is key hub for Iran oil exports  The Daily Star

US defense chief says Iran's new leader wounded, likely disfigured

Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is wounded and likely disfigured, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Friday, raising fresh questions about Tehran’s...

Iran not going to close Strait of Hormuz, Iran UN envoy says - The Star | Malaysia

Iran not going to close Strait of Hormuz, Iran UN envoy says  The Star | Malaysia

Trump threatens to strike Iran’s Kharg Island oil network if shipping lanes remain blocked - The Kathmandu Post

Trump threatens to strike Iran’s Kharg Island oil network if shipping lanes remain blocked  The Kathmandu Post

US offers $10 mn reward for info on top Iran leaders - Jordan Times

US offers $10 mn reward for info on top Iran leaders  Jordan Times

‘No problem’ with Iranian supreme leader after reported injuries – Minister

On Friday, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said he believed Khamenei, who took power after his father was killed in a strike at the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran, "is wounded and likely disfigured." The post ‘No problem’ with Iranian supreme leader after reported injuries – Minister appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

US Embassy in Baghdad hit by missile – US bombed Kharg Island, Iran responds: we will destroy oil facilities (Update)

“The US carried out one of the most powerful air strikes and completely destroyed every military target on Kharg Island,” Trump said - Iran threatens retaliation The post US Embassy in Baghdad hit by missile – US bombed Kharg Island, Iran responds: we will destroy oil facilities (Update) appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Trump administration in disarray: How Washington miscalculated Iran's resolve - Tehran Times

Trump administration in disarray: How Washington miscalculated Iran's resolve  Tehran Times

All six crew members killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq - the-star.co.ke

All six crew members killed after US refuelling plane crashes in Iraq  the-star.co.ke

US offers up to $10m reward for information on Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

US offers up to $10m reward for information on Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

US Defense Secretary Says Iran’s New Supreme Leader ‘Likely Disfigured’

Rabat – US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, had been wounded and was “likely disfigured,” raising questions about his ability to lead the country following nearly two weeks of US and Israeli attacks on Iran. Speaking at a press briefing, Hegseth suggested the injuries may […] The post US Defense Secretary Says Iran’s New Supreme Leader ‘Likely Disfigured’ appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Keyla Limones

'Finger on the trigger': Yemen says decision made to stand with Iran against US-Israeli aggression - PressTV

'Finger on the trigger': Yemen says decision made to stand with Iran against US-Israeli aggression  PressTV

Trump threatens to hit Iran's Kharg Island oil network if shipping lanes remain blocked - thecitizen.co.tz

Trump threatens to hit Iran's Kharg Island oil network if shipping lanes remain blocked  thecitizen.co.tz

Trump declares that "Iran is going to be hit very hard today" - Seneweb

Trump declares that "Iran is going to be hit very hard today"  Seneweb