PM Modi speaks to UAE president, discusses Iran war & Strait of Hormuz
Israel Iran War News: The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has intensified into one of the most volatile crises in the Middle East in recent years, with missile strikes, drone attacks and air raids reported across several countries in the region. The confrontation began after coordinated American and Israeli strikes targeted Iranian military infrastructure, triggering a series of retaliatory attacks from Tehran and expanding the conflict beyond the three main adversaries.Since the initial strikes, the war has rapidly spread across multiple fronts. Iran has launched ballistic missiles and drones targeting Israeli cities as well as US military installations across the Gulf region. Several countries hosting American bases including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait, have reported interceptions of drones or missile threats, highlighting the widening geographical scope of the conflict.The fighting has also disrupted global energy routes, particularly around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The narrow waterway carries a significant portion of the world’s oil shipments, and fears that the conflict could affect tanker traffic have already pushed global energy markets into uncertainty.Amid the escalating violence, US President Donald Trump has said Washington is in contact with Tehran but believes Iran is not yet ready to reach a deal. At the same time, he claimed US and Israeli strikes have significantly weakened Iran’s military infrastructure, including its air defence systems and drone production capabilities.Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has said that nuclear material at Iranian facilities is currently buried under rubble following recent attacks, adding that it could only be retrieved under supervision from the International Atomic Energy Agency. With missile exchanges continuing and regional states increasingly affected, the crisis has raised global concerns about a wider war and a prolonged disruption to international energy supplies.The war began after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes inside Iran targeting military infrastructure and missile systems.Iran responded with large waves of ballistic missiles and drones aimed at Israeli territory and US military bases across the Middle East.The conflict quickly expanded across the region, with attacks and interceptions reported in Gulf states including the Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.The Lebanese group Hezbollah opened a northern front by firing rockets toward Israel, prompting Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon.The conflict has disrupted shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a global energy crisis.Oil prices surged amid concerns that tanker traffic through the Gulf could be severely affected.Iran appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader following the killing of Ali Khamenei in the opening phase of the conflict.US President Donald Trump has said Washington is in discussions with Tehran while also claiming Iran’s military capabilities have been significantly weakened.Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said nuclear material at damaged facilities remains buried under rubble following attacks.