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Impact of Depleting Weapon Stockpiles on the Iran Conflict

US and Iran face challenges sustaining weapon stockpiles amid ongoing conflict. US claims vast supplies; Iran asserts resilience. Air supremacy and missile defense systems play critical roles, with production and stockpile limitations influencing operational tempo.

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US Navy via Getty Images US sailors prepare to stage ordnance on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln

Pentagon Releases Video of US Torpedo Sinking Iranian Warship

The Pentagon released video of a US torpedo sinking an Iranian warship amid ongoing US-Israel strikes on Iran. Multiple incidents, including US jets downed in Kuwait and protests in the US, highlight escalating tensions in the region.

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Front view of the iconic F-117 Nighthawk Stealth Fighter at a Dayton museum.

Businessman Returns Home After Drone Attack Sets Dubai Hotel Ablaze

Businessman Stuart Carson recounts his nerve-wracking experience after a drone attack set fire to his Dubai hotel amid Middle East airspace closures, and details his challenging journey back to Northern Ireland.

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Stuart Carson Stuart is smiling at the camera. He is standing in front of a race course. He has blond hair and is wearing a white shirt and black blazer.

Iran Delays Khamenei Funeral Amid Ongoing US-Israeli Strikes

Iran has postponed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral amid ongoing US-Israeli strikes. The Assembly of Experts is close to naming a successor. The conflict has caused significant casualties and regional tensions.

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WANA/Via Reuters Women prepare a makeshift memorial in tribute to Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on a street in Tehran, Iran (4 March 2026)

Russia Accuses Ukrainian Naval Drones as Russian Tanker Sinks in Mediterranean

A Russian LNG tanker sank in the Mediterranean after explosions and fire. Russia blames Ukrainian naval drones; Ukraine and Libya have not confirmed the cause. All crew were rescued safely amid ongoing tensions and sanctions related to Russia's shadow fleet.

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Serhii Sternenko/X A ship on fire in the dark

US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship; Israel Launches New Strikes on Tehran

US Defence Secretary confirms US submarine sank Iranian warship; Israel launches new strikes on Tehran. Over 20 Iranian naval vessels destroyed. US and Israel to control Iranian skies soon. Conflict escalates with attacks in Lebanon and Iran's retaliations across the region.

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A grab from a video released by the US Department of Defense shows what the Department of Defense says is periscope footage of a US Navy submarine firing on and sinking an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean.

Satellite Images Reveal Extensive Damage to Iranian Navy and Nuclear Sites from US-Israeli Strikes

Satellite images reveal US and Israeli strikes have damaged at least 11 Iranian naval vessels, missile bases, and nuclear sites, severely impacting Iran's military capabilities and causing significant civilian casualties.

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BBC Three ships are seen docked at an Iranian port in a satellite image. Smoke can be seen billowing from one of the ships. The image is imposed over the BBC Verify colours and branding.

Footage Reveals Widespread Strikes Across Iran Amid Escalating Conflict

Videos across Iran show widespread explosions amid US-Israel strikes killing Supreme Leader Khamenei. Retaliations continue as protests erupt in the US and global reactions unfold.

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Crowds gather for a protest in Idlib, Syria, with flags and signs advocating political change.

Irish Government to Charter Flight from Oman for Citizens in Middle East

The Irish government will charter a flight from Oman to repatriate about 280 Irish citizens stranded in the Middle East, prioritizing vulnerable individuals amid regional conflict and air travel disruptions.

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PA Media Helen McEntee, a woman with blonde hair, wearing a red jacket.

UK Launches First Government-Arranged Repatriation Flight from Oman Amid Middle East Tensions

The UK government has chartered its first repatriation flight from Oman to assist British nationals amid Middle East tensions and disrupted air travel.

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Getty Images Planes with blue tails and marked "Oman Air" line up at Muscat International Airport.

Trump Announces US Navy Will Protect Middle East Ships If Needed

President Trump announced the US Navy will protect ships in the Middle East if needed, offering risk insurance to ensure energy supply amid rising oil prices and regional tensions.

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AFP via Getty Images Tankers are seen at the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal, the only natural deep-sea port in the region and one of the major container ports in the Sharjah Emirate, along the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway through which one-fifth of global oil output passes on June 23, 2025.

Wong Highlights Australia’s Largest Consular Crisis as Dubai-Sydney Flight Awaits

Foreign Minister Penny Wong calls the situation a major consular crisis as the first Dubai to Sydney flight awaits departure. The government engages with UAE and regional partners to assist 115,000 Australians stranded amid Middle East conflict.

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