US–Israel–Iran War: Saudi Arabia Downs 14 Drones; Kuwait Airport Fuel Facility Hit

The conflict involving United States, Israel and Iran is rapidly expanding, with missile exchanges, naval strikes and regional spillover pushing the Middle East toward one of its most volatile crises in decades.

Iran has launched fresh missiles toward Israel, while Israel has widened its strikes to targets linked to Hezbollah in Lebanon. At sea, a US submarine reportedly sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, marking a sharp escalation in the maritime dimension of the conflict.

Casualties continue to rise. Reports indicate that more than 1,000 people have been killed in Iran, while dozens have died in Lebanon and Israel.

Tehran remains under sustained bombardment, and uncertainty over Iran’s political future has deepened amid discussions about a successor to Ali Khamenei. According to the United Nations, tens of thousands of residents have fled the Iranian capital.

Meanwhile in Washington, Republican Party senators blocked an attempt to limit the war powers of Donald Trump, signaling strong political backing for ongoing military operations. The White House says deploying US ground troops is not part of the current plan, though it has not ruled out future options.

The conflict is also beginning to disrupt global trade and energy supplies. Missile attacks near the Strait of Hormuz have significantly reduced tanker traffic, pushing oil prices higher and rattling financial markets.

Several global shipping companies are suspending routes as security risks in the region increase.

Stay with this live blog for real-time updates, key statements, battlefield developments, diplomatic moves and the wider economic fallout as the crisis continues to unfold.inputs TOI