Israel has claimed it destroyed an aircraft linked to Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a strike at Tehran’s Mehrabad International Airport. According to the Israeli military, the aircraft was a Boeing 747 belonging to the Iranian Air Force and used by senior Iranian officials and military leaders. The strike is part of a broader Israeli air campaign targeting strategic infrastructure across Iran. Israeli officials say more than 200 targets have been hit, including missile production sites and defence installations.
17 March,2026 02:05 AM IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel is “crushing” Iran and Hezbollah, mocking Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as a “puppet of the Revolutionary Guards.” In a detailed war briefing, Netanyahu outlined the relentless Israeli strikes targeting Iranian bases, checkpoints and elite units, while signaling potential ground action against Hezbollah in Lebanon. The Prime Minister highlighted his close daily communication with US President Donald Trump and emphasized swift regional campaigns aimed at blocking Iran’s nuclear ambitions, eliminating key scientists, and establishing new alliances for future generations. Meanwhile, Iran has issued threats over the Strait of Hormuz, calling for its closure and promising continued attacks on Gulf states, further escalating tensions as global oil prices soar above $100 per barrel.
13 March,2026 10:38 PM IST
A controversy is brewing online after the US Central Command revised a statement related to reports of a fighter jet incident over Basra, Iraq. What began as unverified claims on social media quickly escalated into a global debate after CENTCOM edited its public messaging, prompting critics to accuse the US military of changing its narrative. The Pentagon has firmly denied that any US fighter jet crashed in Basra, dismissing viral claims circulating across social platforms. However, the revised wording in CENTCOM’s communication has triggered intense scrutiny, with users online questioning whether the aircraft was lost or shot down. WATCH
06 March,2026 04:07 PM IST
US President Donald Trump has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following growing controversy over a $220 million immigration advertising campaign designed to encourage undocumented migrants to self-deport. The decision comes after reports that Trump was frustrated with Noem’s responses during congressional hearings, where lawmakers questioned her role in approving the ad campaign contracts.
06 March,2026 03:04 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
