On The Brink Of Attrition Warfare: The Military And Economic Costs Of The Israel-Iran Conflict – OpEd

RAF plane departs Israel carrying 63 UK nationals

An RAF A400 plane leaves Israel carrying 63 UK nationals and their dependents, as the UK government begins evacuating British citizens from the country. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

USS Nimitz: U.S’ Flagship Aircraft Carrier Heads West | Israel’s Power Boosted | Headache for Iran

The U.S. appears to be stepping directly into the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, deploying its aircraft carrier USS Nimitz toward the Persian Gulf. The carrier’s Vietnam port call was abruptly cancelled due to “emergent operational requirements,” sparking speculation of heightened American military readiness. While the U.S. denies involvement in Israel’s June 13 strikes, Trump admitted American-supplied systems were key. Iran has accused the U.S. of enabling Israeli attacks and warned that strikes on U.S. bases would be considered an act of war. #USNavy #USSNimitz #IsraelIranConflict #BreakingNews #MiddleEastTensions #PersianGulf #RedSea #USMilitary #Trump #USBases #IranNuclear #IsraelStrikes #IranAccusesUS #AircraftCarrier #USDeployments #Geopolitics #USIranTensions #WarFooting #MarineTraffic #USSupportToIsrael #MilitaryEscalation #EmergencyDeployment #DanangVisitCancelled #AbbasAraghchi #GlobalCrisis #MilitaryPosture #USIsraelAlliance #IranWarWarning #NavalPower #USStrikeGroup Also Read Israeli Missile Hit Iran's TV Studio During Live Bulletin; Video Goes Viral :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israeli-missile-hit-irans-tv-studio-during-live-bulletin-video-goes-viral-4183489.html?ref=DMDesc G7 Backs Israel, Says Tel Aviv Has Right To Self-defence; No Nukes To Iran :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/g7-backs-israel-says-tel-aviv-has-right-to-self-defence-no-nukes-to-iran-4183393.html?ref=DMDesc Khawaja Asif: Pakistan Made ‘No Such Commitment’ To Iran On Israel Nuclear Strike :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/khawaja-asif-pakistan-made-no-such-commitment-to-iran-on-israel-nuclear-strike-4183025.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~ED.420~GR.124~

Trump’s VP JD Vance’s Huge Confession: US Threatened by Russia, China? | ‘US Dominance Over’

In a recent commencement address at the U.S. Naval Academy, Vice President JD Vance emphasized that under President Donald Trump, the U.S. will adopt a cautious yet decisive approach to military engagement, avoiding open-ended conflicts. He underscored the importance of preserving technological superiority in response to threats from China, Russia, and others, acknowledging the end of uncontested U.S. dominance. #JDVance #TrumpVP #USPolitics #USChinaTensions #RussiaUSRelations #Geopolitics #USDominance #GlobalPowerShift #Trump2025 #ChinaThreat #RussiaThreat #AmericanDecline #VPConfession #WorldOrder #BreakingNews Also Read China, Pakistan Agree With Kabul To Expand CPEC To Afghanistan :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/china-pakistan-agree-with-kabul-to-expand-cpec-to-afghanistan-4159507.html?ref=DMDesc Donald Trump Says Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks To Begin 'Immediately' Following Call With Putin :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/donald-trump-says-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-talks-to-begin-immediately-following-call-with-putin-4158165.html?ref=DMDesc JD Vance, Zelenskyy Meet In Rome To Push For Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/jd-vance-zelenskyy-meet-in-rome-to-push-for-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-4157269.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~HT.408~ED.194~GR.124~

WWII Ship Sinks Before U.S.-Philippines Drill | BRP Malvar Goes Down Near Disputed Shoal

The BRP Miguel Malvar, an 80-year-old World War II ship, sank unexpectedly before it could be used as a live-fire target in the U.S.-Philippine Balikatan drills. Originally set to be sunk off Zambales, rough seas and the vessel's age caused it to go under prematurely. The Malvar held historical value as a former U.S. Navy ship that once hunted Japanese submarines. Although the target drill was canceled, joint military exercises continued near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, highlighting growing U.S.-Philippine cooperation in deterring China's presence in the South China Sea. #BRPMiguelMalvar #Balikatan #WWIIShip #PhilippineNavy #USPhilippines #SouthChinaSea #ScarboroughShoal #ChinaTensions #MilitaryDrills #NavalLegacy #LiveFireExercise #USMilitary #RoughSeas #NavalHistory #Shipwreck #USPhilAlliance #PacificSecurity #OldWarship #ShipSinks #JointExercises #MaritimeSecurity #HistoricalVessel #AsiaPacific #USDefense #PhilippinesNews #SeaPower #Balikatan2025 #USIndoPacific #ChinaDeterrence #NavalForce

U.S Carrier Truman RETREATS? Massive Yemeni Missiles And Drone Strikes Sinks American Jet In Red Sea

The U.S. Navy's Harry S. Truman may soon exit the Red Sea after enduring multiple strikes from Yemeni forces, including missiles and drones, in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes that targeted civilians. Yemeni defense sources report that the carrier could have been hit, forcing it to retreat. Meanwhile, a U.S. Navy Super Hornet jet fell into the sea amid the attack. With rising tensions in the region and ongoing missile threats, the Truman may follow other carriers that have withdrawn under pressure from Yemeni forces. #HarrySTruman #Yemen #RedSea #USCarrier #NavalStrikes #YemeniForces #MiddleEastTensions #MissileAttacks #NavalOperations #MilitaryNews #USNavy #GazaConflict #Israel #MiddleEastWar #YemeniRetaliation #USAirstrikes #NavalEscalation #USMilitary #CarrierStrikeGroup #MissileThreats #NavalNews #SuperHornet #DefenseNews #USPolitics #GulfRegion #YemenWar #MilitaryTensions #DroneStrikes #RedSeaRegion #CarrierRetreat #YemenConflict #USInterests Also Read Yemen Denies Sanctioning Death Sentence For Indian Nurse Nimisha Priya, Says Houthis In Control :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/yemen-denies-sanctioning-death-sentence-for-indian-nurse-nimisha-priya-says-houthis-in-control-4034595.html?ref=DMDesc Iran Offers To Help India In Securing Release Of Kerala Nurse Facing Death Row In Yemen :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/iran-offers-to-help-india-in-securing-release-of-kerala-nurse-facing-death-row-in-yemen-4032241.html?ref=DMDesc MEA Extends Help As Yemen President Sanctions Death Sentence To Kerala Nurse Nimisha Priya :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/mea-extends-help-as-yemen-president-sanctions-death-sentence-to-kerala-nurse-nimisha-priya-4029925.html?ref=DMDesc

Houthis Hammer USS Harry Truman? U.S' $60 Mn F/A-18E Jet Destroyed in Mysterious Red Sea Incident

A $60 million U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet has been lost under mysterious circumstances in the Red Sea after what appears to be a high-intensity encounter involving the USS Harry S. Truman and Houthi forces. According to the U.S. Navy, the aircraft was under tow when the move crew lost control, sending it overboard — but questions are mounting. The incident comes amid escalating attacks on the Truman carrier group by Yemen’s Ansar Allah forces, sparking speculation of a potential strike rather than an accident. With rising tensions in the region and Truman’s recent history of close calls, experts are questioning the official narrative. #USSTruman #USNavy #AircraftCarrier #FA18E #RedSeaCrisis #NavyJetLost #USTrumanAccident #USMilitary #HouthiVsUSA #RedSeaConflict #USNavyIncident #FighterJetLost #USAttackOnHouthi #NavyMishap #USSAccident

Iran BOMBS Israel With DEADLY New Sejjil Missiles | Iran Ups Its Hypersonic War Game Against Israel

In a dramatic escalation, Iran has reportedly launched its Sejjil medium-range ballistic missiles against Israel for the first time, as per Iranian sources. The IRGC has also deployed the hypersonic Fattah missile, marking a new chapter in Tehran’s missile capabilities. Reports suggest these missiles feature new flight patterns and launch methods not previously observed. The IDF confirmed alerts are now over after the attack. However, the use of these new-generation projectiles could shift the dynamics of the conflict. The global community watches closely as missile warfare intensifies in the Middle East. #IranMissileAttack #SejjilMissile #FattahMissile #IsraelIranConflict #MiddleEastWar #TehranStrikes #IDF #IRGC #BallisticMissiles #HypersonicMissile #BreakingNews #IsraelDefense #IranLaunch #MissileAlert #WorldWarThreat #NewWeapons #AirDefenseFail #TelAvivAttack #WarEscalates #MilitaryTensions Also Read 'Operation Sindhu': India Starts Evacuating Its Nationals Stranded In Iran :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/operation-sindhu-india-starts-evacuating-its-nationals-stranded-in-iran-4185423.html?ref=DMDesc Iran Won’t Surrender, Khamenei Tells Trump — Says Tehran Doesn’t Respond To 'Language of Threat' :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/iran-won-t-surrender-khamenei-tells-trump-says-tehran-doesn-t-respond-to-language-of-threat-4185093.html?ref=DMDesc Israel's Air Defence 'Overwhelmed' As Interceptor Stockpile Dwindles Amid Ongoing Iran Barrage :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israels-air-defence-overwhelmed-as-interceptor-stockpile-dwindles-amid-ongoing-iran-barrage-4184991.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.420~HT.408~

Iran’s FIRST HYPERSONIC Missile Barrage STUNS Israel; All About Iran’s Fattah-1 Hypersonic Missile

In a dramatic escalation of the Iran-Israel conflict, Tehran has launched its first-ever hypersonic missile strike using the Fattah-1 — a Mach 15 precision weapon designed to evade all known missile defense systems, including Israel’s vaunted Iron Dome. Fired during the 11th phase of Operation True Promise III, the Fattah missile reportedly penetrated deep into Israeli airspace, shaking shelters and signaling a dangerous shift in regional warfare. #IranMissileAttack #IsraelIranWar #IranHypersonicMissile #FattahMissile #HypersonicStrike #IranIsraelConflict #IsraelUnderAttack #IranVsIsrael #MiddleEastTensions #Mach15Missile #IranAttacksIsrael #IsraelStrikesBack #Fattah1 #HypersonicWarfare #IranWarUpdate #TehranVsTelAviv #IsraelIranCrisis #MissileStrikeLive #TruePromiseIII #AirDefenseCollapse ~PR.152~HT.408~ED.194~

Iron Dome FAILS: Israeli Interceptor Stockpiles Empty, Iran at Its Most ADVANTAGEOUS Point Yet!

Iran launched a bold daylight missile strike on Tel Aviv, with five missiles reportedly penetrating Israeli defenses without interception. This alarming event marks a turning point in the war: Iran is escalating timing and tactics, and Israeli interceptor stockpiles may be running dangerously low. Reports suggest growing failure rates and a reliance on older systems. As Israel struggles to shield its cities, voices in Washington pushing for U.S. military involvement grow louder. Trump's recent actions indicate the U.S. may be preparing to step in, as Israeli defense crumbles under relentless Iranian pressure. #TelAvivStrike #IranMissileAttack #IsraelAirDefenseFail #InterceptorShortage #DaylightMissileStrike #IsraelIranWar #IranStrikesTelAviv #MiddleEastWar #IronDomeFail #IsraeliDefenseSystem #TrumpIranWar #USInMiddleEast #IranLaunchesMissiles #WarDrumsInWashington #IsraeliMissileCrisis #IranianRetaliation #USIsraelAlliance #TelAvivMissileAttack #IranVsIsrael #MilitaryEscalation Also Read Iran's Top War Commander Ali Shadmani Killed In Israeli Airstrike On Tehran :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/irans-top-war-commander-ali-shadmani-killed-in-israeli-airstrike-on-tehran-4183849.html?ref=DMDesc Iran-Israel Conflict: What Gets Costlier And How It Might Affect Common Man In India :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/iran-israel-war-pinches-pockets-in-india-what-gets-costlier-and-how-it-affects-you-011-4183677.html?ref=DMDesc Israeli Missile Hit Iran's TV Studio During Live Bulletin; Video Goes Viral :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israeli-missile-hit-irans-tv-studio-during-live-bulletin-video-goes-viral-4183489.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~ED.103~GR.125~

Iranians MOCK Israel as Missile Evades Iron Dome, Explodes| Watch Missile Nosedive Inside Israel

In a stunning moment caught on camera, an Iranian missile evades Israel’s Iron Dome and nosedives directly into Israeli territory, triggering a massive explosion. As air raid sirens blare, Iranians are seen bursting into laughter, mocking what they call the "myth" of Israeli air defenses. #IsraelIranWar #IranMissileAttack #IronDomeFailure #IranStrikesIsrael #IsraelUnderAttack #IranIsraelWar #MissileStrike #IsraelVsIran #IranAttackIsrael #IsraelStrikesIran #IranMissileVideo #MiddleEastConflict #BreakingNews #TehranVsTelAviv #IranMockIsrael Also Read Iran's Top War Commander Ali Shadmani Killed In Israeli Airstrike On Tehran :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/irans-top-war-commander-ali-shadmani-killed-in-israeli-airstrike-on-tehran-4183849.html?ref=DMDesc Iran-Israel Conflict: What Gets Costlier And How It Might Affect Common Man In India :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/iran-israel-war-pinches-pockets-in-india-what-gets-costlier-and-how-it-affects-you-011-4183677.html?ref=DMDesc Israeli Missile Hit Iran's TV Studio During Live Bulletin; Video Goes Viral :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israeli-missile-hit-irans-tv-studio-during-live-bulletin-video-goes-viral-4183489.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~PR.152~GR.124~ED.420~

Iran’s New Missiles SHATTERS Mossad HQ | Iron Dome Fails To Intercept Advanced Iranian Missiles

In a stunning escalation, Iran launched a next-gen guided missile at Israel’s Glilot intelligence center near Tel Aviv — reportedly the Mossad HQ. The Iranian Defense Ministry confirmed the use of this advanced missile in combat for the first time. Despite intense U.S.-backed air defense attempts, over 10 interceptors failed as the missile hit its mark. Dramatic footage shows fire at the strike site. This marks a significant failure of Israel’s Iron Dome and a new phase in Iran’s offensive capability amid the escalating regional conflict. #IranIsraelConflict #MossadHit #IronDomeFailure #GlilotStrike #IsraelIntelAttack #MissileStrike #TehranAttack #IsraelIranTensions #MiddleEastWar #BreakingNews #IRGCStrike #TelAvivAttack #IranMissile #AdvancedWeapons #CombatMissile #IsraelSecurity #IranNews #IDFResponse #IranStrikesBack #IsraelUnderFire ~HT.410~ED.420~GR.125~

Iran BOMBS Israel's Secret Intel Base In Glilot: Hypersonic Missiles Smash AMAM As Iron Dome Fails

Iran has launched a devastating missile strike on Israel’s top-secret intelligence complex in Glilot, near Tel Aviv. The highly secure base, home to the elite cyber-espionage Unit 8200 and the covert AMAM facility, was rocked by at least four ballistic and hypersonic missiles. Explosions lit up the night sky as Israel’s Iron Dome failed to intercept the full barrage. #Israel #Iran #IsraelAttack #IranAttack #IsraelIranWar #MissileStrike #IronDome #GlilotBase #Unit8200 #AMAMHit #HypersonicMissiles #IsraelStrikes #IranMissileAttack #MiddleEastWar #BreakingNews Also Read Iran-Israel Conflict: What Gets Costlier And How It Might Affect Common Man In India :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/iran-israel-war-pinches-pockets-in-india-what-gets-costlier-and-how-it-affects-you-011-4183677.html?ref=DMDesc Israeli Missile Hit Iran's TV Studio During Live Bulletin; Video Goes Viral :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/israeli-missile-hit-irans-tv-studio-during-live-bulletin-video-goes-viral-4183489.html?ref=DMDesc G7 Backs Israel, Says Tel Aviv Has Right To Self-defence; No Nukes To Iran :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/g7-backs-israel-says-tel-aviv-has-right-to-self-defence-no-nukes-to-iran-4183393.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~HT.408~ED.194~

Israel’s MOST Successful HIT: IAEA Confirms Strike Hit Iran's Natanz Facility, Centrifuges DAMAGED

The IAEA has confirmed that Israel’s recent strikes damaged the underground uranium enrichment halls at Iran’s Natanz facility. While the agency cannot yet inspect the site in person, satellite imagery reveals direct impacts. Earlier, an overground structure was already destroyed. IAEA chief Grossi said the underground centrifuges were likely damaged due to power disruptions. However, Iran's Fordow nuclear site, hidden deep in a mountain, remains untouched. The escalating Israel-Iran conflict now threatens the global nuclear balance as enrichment levels reach dangerously high thresholds. #NatanzStrike #IAEAUpdate #IranNuclearSite #IsraelIranWar #UndergroundFacilityHit #IranNuclearCrisis #NuclearTensions #IranStrikeConfirmed #IAEANews #GrossiStatement #FordowUpdate #NuclearWatchdog #IranCentrifugesHit #NatanzNuclearPlant #SatelliteDamageIran #IranIsraelEscalation #FordowEnrichment #IranBombWarning #BunkerBusterIran #MiddleEastCrisis ~HT.410~ED.194~

Israel BOMBS Iran's Natanz Nuclear Site in Massive Air Assault | Iran Hits Back With Deadly Missiles

Tensions between Israel and Iran have reached a boiling point as Israeli airstrikes targeted critical infrastructure, including Iran's Natanz nuclear site, sparking fears of a nuclear leak. The IAEA is investigating reports from the facility. Iran responded with missile attacks on Haifa and live TV in Tehran. Sirens blared in Tel Aviv amid incoming missile waves. Former President Trump issued a stern warning, urging Iranians to evacuate Tehran ahead of an expected major Israeli strike. This marks the fifth consecutive day of escalating hostilities, with potential U.S. involvement looming. #IranAttack #TelAvivUnderAttack #IranIsraelConflict #MissileStrike #TelAvivExplosions #IsraelIranWar #IronDome #IDF #MiddleEastCrisis #TehranRetaliation #AyatollahKhamenei #IsraelDefense #TelAvivMissiles #IranMissileStrike #IsraelUnderFire #TelAvivSkyline #MilitaryTensions #IDFHeadquarters #IsraelVsIran #BreakingNews #MissileDefense #IsraelNews #IranNews #WarUpdates #TelAvivAttack #GeopoliticalTensions #IsraelStrikesIran #IranStrikesBack #LiveMissileFootage

Satellite images indicate severe damage to Iran's Fordow plant

America’s $2 Billion War Machine: B-2 Bombers With Toilets, Microwaves, Beds Fly 37 Hours Straight

Step inside Operation Midnight Hammer — the most secretive and precise aerial assault in decades. Seven U.S. B-2 stealth bombers, equipped with toilets, microwaves, refrigerators, and sleeping quarters, flew 37 hours non-stop from Missouri to Iran and back, delivering bunker-busting bombs on three of Iran’s most fortified nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. #OperationMidnightHammer #B2Bomber #IranStrike #USAirForce #StealthBombers #Fordow #Natanz #Isfahan #MiddleEastConflict #Pentagon #NuclearSites #USMilitary #AmericaVsIran #AerialWarfare #GlobalSecurity #MilitaryPower #Airstrike #Geopolitics #DefenseNews #LuxuryWarfare #MicrowaveToiletFlight #B2Stealth ~PR.274~HT.408~ED.194~

Did US strikes 'finish the job' of destroying Fordow plant?

Russia Accuses Quad Nations Of ‘Forcing’ India Into Military Bloc, Urges Revival Of RIC Alliance

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused Quad nations — the US, Japan, and Australia — of dragging India into a de facto military alliance, despite Delhi’s stated focus on economic ties. Speaking at a Eurasian security forum, Lavrov warned of coordinated naval drills aimed at militarizing Quad beyond its original scope. He also pushed to revive the dormant Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral platform, asserting that Western powers are deliberately stoking Indo-China tensions by reframing the region as "Indo-Pacific" with anti-China goals. His remarks signal Moscow’s shifting strategic focus in Asia. #RussiaQuad #IndiaQuad #LavrovStatement #RICAlliance #IndiaChina #IndoPacific #RussiaIndiaChina #Geopolitics #QuadMilitary #MoscowDiplomacy #GlobalShifts #AsiaPacific #QuadTensions #RICRevival #LavrovWarning #GalwanClash #IndiaChinaBorder #WesternStrategies #MilitaryDrills #RussiaIndiaRelations Also Read India Rebukes Pakistan Over Indus Waters Treaty Remarks At UN Forum: 'Appalled' :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/india-rebukes-pakistan-over-indus-waters-treaty-remarks-at-un-forum-appalled-4169437.html?ref=DMDesc Russia: Bridge Collapse Derails Train, At Least 7 Confirmed Dead :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-bridge-collapse-derails-train-at-least-7-confirmed-dead-4169275.html?ref=DMDesc Adani Ports taps its Largest Ever Domestic bond - 5,000 crore 15-year NCD :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/apsez-secures-inr-5000-crore-via-non-convertible-debentures-012-4168661.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~ED.102~

‘China Won’t Invade Taiwan Under Trump…’, Says Pentagon Chief Hegseth, Warns Of Imminent Threat

At the Shangri-La Dialogue, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that China would not dare invade Taiwan while Donald Trump remains in office, warning that Beijing poses a real and possibly imminent threat. Hegseth urged Asian allies to increase defense spending and prepare for a potential regional conflict. He affirmed Trump’s Indo-Pacific focus and emphasized consequences for any Chinese aggression. With China skipping the summit, Hegseth’s comments take on sharper geopolitical meaning, signaling America’s hard stance and strategic pivot toward Asia’s growing security challenges. #ChinaTaiwanTensions #TrumpHegseth #IndoPacific #ShangriLaDialogue #USChinaConflict #TaiwanDefense #ChinaThreat #PeteHegseth #TaiwanInvasion #TrumpWatch #AsiaSecurity #DefenseSpending #USAlliesAsia #XiJinping #Geopolitics #USMilitary #TaiwanPolicy #FoxHostToDefenseChief #PentagonWarning #TrumpForeignPolicy

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World In PANIC As Oil Surges After U.S Strikes On Iran | Tehran Threatens To Close Hormuz Chokehold

Oil prices surged as the U.S. joined Israel in striking Iran's nuclear sites, sending shockwaves across global markets. Tehran warned that U.S. aggression has widened its range of legitimate targets, with threats to close the Strait of Hormuz looming large. China condemned the attacks, calling U.S. credibility “damaged.” Investors fear disruptions to global oil flow, with Brent briefly spiking to $81.40. Analysts say the mere threat of retaliation could keep prices volatile and inflated. Iran, OPEC’s third-largest producer, now holds global energy markets at the edge of uncertainty. #IranOil #StraitOfHormuz #OilPriceSurge #IranUSConflict #IsraelIranTensions #USIsraelIran #MiddleEastCrisis #OilMarketVolatility #TehranResponds #OilSupplyFears #BrentCrude #TrumpIranStrikes #IranRetaliation #ChinaSlamsUS #GeopoliticalRisk #OPECWatch #IranianResistance #HormuzClosureThreat #OilDisruption #IranStrikesBack ~ED.420~HT.408~