The United States and Israel launched joint attacks on Iran starting last Saturday. According to the Washington DC-based think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the United States spent $3.7 billion in the first 100 hours of the war, with a daily expenditure of $891.4 million. US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have both indicated that the conflict could continue for several weeks.

CSIS reported that the US Department of Defense will require additional funds beyond its current budget to sustain the war effort. The think tank also noted that shifting toward lower-cost weaponry could reduce overall expenses, as air operations are particularly costly and require advanced weapon systems.

The report further stated that at some stage, the Pentagon will need supplementary funding to maintain operations. The conflict has already caused significant damage in Iran, including civilian infrastructure losses and casualties, according to related reports cited in the source.

An Indian Air Force Sukhoi SU-30 MKI fighter jet crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong area on Thursday evening, killing both pilots on board. The aircraft had taken off from the Jorhat Air Force base and lost contact with ground control at 7:42 p.m. local time. Later that night, the Air Force confirmed through its official X handle that the wreckage was found about 60 kilometers from Jorhat.

The deceased pilots were identified as Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Durgakar. The Indian Air Force has not yet clarified the cause of the crash. The incident adds to previous accidents involving the same aircraft model, including a 2017 crash after takeoff from Tezpur Air Force base in Assam, which also resulted in the deaths of two pilots.

Investigations are expected to determine the technical or operational reasons behind the latest crash, though no official explanation has been provided so far.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that American attacks on Iran are set to increase dramatically. The statement came during a Thursday night briefing at Central Command, attended by Hegseth, CENTCOM Admiral Brad Cooper, and President Donald Trump, focusing on ongoing US operations in Iran. Hegseth said the volume of ammunition being dropped on Iran and Tehran would rise sharply.

He added that the United Kingdom’s decision to allow the United States to use the Diego Garcia military base would strengthen Washington’s offensive capacity. Hegseth noted that although Britain had not initially granted permission, the approval was eventually secured. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that Britain would send four additional Typhoon fighter jets to join its squadron stationed in Qatar and that British bases were being used for defensive operations.

According to reports, recent US-Israeli strikes in Iran’s Shiraz killed 20 people, damaged over 3,000 civilian structures, and destroyed six missile launchers. The US reportedly spent $3.7 billion during the first 100 hours of the conflict.

Lebanon’s armed group Hezbollah carried out a series of attacks targeting Israeli ground forces and the port of Haifa early Friday, according to a statement released on Telegram. The group also claimed responsibility for strikes on Israeli troops who had entered Lebanese territory, including areas such as Marun al-Ras and Kafar Kila.

Hezbollah stated that its fighters attacked Israel’s Yov military camp in the occupied Golan Heights and a naval base at Haifa port. No immediate reports of casualties were available following the assaults. The group had earlier issued warnings regarding the evacuation of Israeli settlers near the Lebanon border.

The attacks mark an escalation in cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, though the immediate impact and potential response from Israel were not detailed in the report.

US military investigators suspect that American forces may have been responsible for a bombing at a girls’ school in southern Iran that killed 165 children, according to Reuters. The attack occurred last Saturday in the Minab area, and while details of the investigation remain incomplete, officials have not yet reached a final conclusion or closed the inquiry.

Reuters cited two US officials who confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that no definitive findings have been made. The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Ali Bahraini, initially reported 150 student deaths, later revised to 165. A large funeral and mourning ceremony was held in Iran for the victims, including students and school staff.

Under international humanitarian law, deliberate attacks on schools, hospitals, or other civilian facilities are considered war crimes, highlighting the gravity of the incident and the potential legal implications if responsibility is confirmed.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared that the country is fully prepared for a prolonged war. IRGC spokesperson Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Nayeni stated that Iran is ready to use advanced weapons that have not yet been deployed in any conflict. He warned of painful punishment for enemies and said new Iranian weapons are on the way, though not yet widely deployed.

According to Nayeni, Iran’s readiness has increased following attacks by the United States and Israel last year. The statement comes amid reports of significant damage from those assaults, including civilian infrastructure losses and casualties in Shiraz. The IRGC’s remarks were reported by Al Jazeera and reflect Tehran’s emphasis on military preparedness and deterrence.

The announcement signals Iran’s intent to project strength and technological advancement in its defense capabilities, though details about the new weapons and their potential deployment remain undisclosed.

A Bangladeshi expatriate named Zahed Hossain, aged 30, died in an explosion in Kuwait’s Salmi desert area on Thursday around 11 a.m. local time. He was the son of Kamal Uddin from Ward 9 of Sandwip Municipality in Chattogram. The incident was confirmed by his colleague Lutfur Rahman, who said the explosion occurred while Zahed was working in the desert region.

According to relatives, Zahed had gone to Kuwait about two years ago on a camel-herding visa and was planning to return home soon for vacation. Kuwaiti authorities have not yet issued any official statement or details about the cause of the explosion. His death has cast a shadow of grief over his family, relatives, and the Bangladeshi expatriate community.

The lack of official information from Kuwaiti authorities leaves uncertainty about the circumstances surrounding the explosion and any potential investigation.

US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper stated that American bomber forces have carried out strikes on nearly 200 Iranian targets over the past 72 hours. He claimed that more than 30 Iranian ships were sunk during this phase of operations. Cooper added that a large Iranian drone carrier, comparable in size to a World War II aircraft carrier, was recently attacked and is currently on fire.

US President Donald Trump also asserted that Iran’s air force has been completely destroyed. Speaking at an event with Major League Soccer champions Inter Miami on Thursday, Trump said Iran is being destroyed ahead of schedule in a way never seen before.

The report, citing BBC, comes amid ongoing hostilities that have caused significant damage in Iran, including civilian infrastructure losses and casualties from US and Israeli strikes.

Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a major missile strike on Tel Aviv, Israel’s commercial hub, on Friday, according to Iran’s state news agency IRNA. The report described the assault as a coordinated attack involving both missiles and drones aimed at the city center, with projectiles reportedly heading toward Tel Aviv at the time of reporting.

In addition to the strike on Israel, Iranian media reported that Iran carried out an attack on the Israeli embassy in Manama, Bahrain. The assault targeted the Financial Harbour Tower commercial complex in the Bahraini capital during the night. Air raid sirens were also heard across Kuwait, accompanied by sounds of powerful explosions, while Tehran reportedly launched attacks across much of the region, including Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

Most of the attacks were reportedly intercepted, though the full extent of damage or casualties was not detailed in the reports.

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran’s air force has been completely destroyed, asserting that the country is being devastated ahead of schedule. He stated that Iran now has no air force or air defense system. Trump also claimed that the American public supports the war against Iran, though recent polling data suggests otherwise.

A joint Reuters-Ipsos survey conducted after US and Israeli forces began attacks in Iran found that 43 percent of respondents opposed the strikes, while 27 percent supported them and 29 percent were uncertain. The poll included 1,282 participants. The results indicate a divided American public opinion regarding the ongoing military operations.

The conflict has already caused significant damage in Iran, with reports of 20 deaths in Shiraz, over 3,000 civilian structures damaged, and six missile launchers destroyed according to Israeli claims.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has denied claims that the United States used Indian ports to launch attacks against Iran. The allegation was made by retired US Army Colonel Douglas Macgregor in an interview with One America News Network, where he said US forces were relying on Indian ports amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. The ministry’s fact-check division dismissed the statement as false and warned against spreading fabricated information.

The claim came amid domestic criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government for its silence following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Opposition parties have used the issue to question India’s stance on the Iran conflict. Experts noted that while India and the US signed the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) in 2016, it does not automatically grant access to Indian facilities without India’s consent.

Defense analysts said India has maintained a neutral position in the Iran-US conflict. They emphasized that rejecting the claim was diplomatically significant, as India seeks to balance relations amid global tensions over the war.

Iran carried out an attack on the Israeli embassy located in Bahrain’s capital, Manama, according to Iranian media reports. The strike targeted the Financial Harbor Tower commercial complex, where the embassy was situated. Semi-official Fars News Agency confirmed the location, while Reuters reported that an Iranian drone was shot down near the complex.

The incident occurred as Tehran launched multiple attacks across the region, including in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Most of these assaults were reportedly intercepted. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense stated that its air defense systems intercepted three ballistic missiles heading toward Prince Sultan Air Base, marking the second such attack in recent days.

The attacks follow escalating hostilities in the region, with reports of previous strikes in Iran’s Shiraz and significant damage to civilian infrastructure. The situation underscores rising tensions involving Iran, Israel, and allied states across the Middle East.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed that three Australian citizens were aboard a US nuclear-powered submarine involved in an attack on an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka. Speaking to Sky News, Albanese said that while Australia typically does not confirm such matters, the decision was made in the public interest following a meeting of the national security committee. He emphasized that no Australian personnel took part in offensive actions against Iran.

According to Albanese, the three Australians were present on the submarine as part of the AUKUS trilateral defense partnership to gain operational experience with allied forces. The Iranian warship was struck by torpedoes fired from the US submarine, resulting in the deaths of at least 87 Iranian sailors, according to the report.

The incident adds tension to ongoing regional hostilities, with reports of further attacks and damage to Iranian infrastructure in recent days.

A French chartered aircraft en route to the United Arab Emirates to evacuate French citizens was forced to turn back after encountering a missile threat in the region, according to France’s Transport Minister Philippe Tabaro. The Air France flight had been scheduled to bring French nationals home from the UAE, but the incident underscored the growing instability in the Middle East and the increasing difficulty of ensuring safe repatriation operations.

The development followed a missile and drone alert issued to Dubai residents last Thursday night, warning of potential Iranian attacks. Although the alert was later withdrawn, UAE authorities confirmed intercepting six missiles and more than one hundred drones launched by Iran. No casualties or serious injuries were reported, according to official statements.

The incident highlights the heightened regional tensions and the operational risks faced by evacuation missions amid ongoing hostilities involving Iran and other regional actors.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has voiced deep concern over Israel’s increased military operations in Lebanon, which have displaced thousands of people. In a post on social media platform X, Sánchez said he had spoken with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun about the overall situation in Beirut and across the country.

Sánchez assured that Spain would provide full support and humanitarian aid to the Lebanese people affected by the crisis. He also criticized the growing tensions in the Middle East, declaring that it was time to stop the destruction and war. The Spanish leader has also been at odds with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the ongoing conflict centered on Iran.

The situation follows reports of intensified attacks in Iran and Lebanon, with significant civilian and infrastructure damage, underscoring the widening regional instability.