Israel and Iran exchange new strikes as the conflict enters its sixth day, with air raid sirens reported in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and explosions seen in the skies after intercepted attacks.
US–Israel Joint Military Operation
The United States and Israel continue targeting Iranian military infrastructure, including a ballistic missile launcher in Qom and air defence systems in Isfahan.
US Senate War Powers Vote
The United States Senate blocked a resolution aimed at limiting Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran, voting 53–47.
Civilian Displacement in Iran
A significant portion of residents has fled the Tehran metropolitan area, which is home to about 14 million people, amid continuing airstrikes and security fears.
Regional Economic Impact
The conflict is putting global economic stability under pressure, according to the International Monetary Fund, warning that Middle East tensions are again testing global markets.
Maritime and Military Casualties
Iranian sailors who survived a United States Department of Defense submarine strike in the Indian Ocean are receiving treatment in a hospital in Galle, Sri Lanka.
European Security Concern
The European Union has sent military assistance to Cyprus amid fears that the Middle East conflict could spread further.
Aviation and Evacuation Operations
Airlines including Qatar Airways are operating relief flights from Muscat and Riyadh to help stranded passengers leave the region.
UK Evacuation Flight Delayed
The first evacuation flight arranged by the United Kingdom Government was postponed due to a technical problem. The flight was scheduled to depart from Oman but is expected to leave later as officials work to resolve the issue.
Iran Denies Missile Launch Toward Turkey
Iran’s military rejected claims that it fired a missile toward Turkey, saying its armed forces respect Turkish sovereignty after interception reports over the eastern Mediterranean.
Iran Targets Kurdish Groups in Iraq
Iran launched attacks on Kurdish militant positions in northern Iraq amid allegations of external intelligence contacts with Kurdish groups regarding possible operations.
Iranian Sailors Receive Treatment in Sri Lanka
Iranian sailors who survived a submarine strike in the Indian Ocean are being treated at a hospital in Galle, Sri Lanka, following the maritime incident.
South Korea Holds Emergency Economic Meeting
South Korean leaders held an urgent meeting in Seoul to address the economic shock caused by the Middle East conflict and rising energy market instability.
Pentagon Releases Names of Killed US Soldiers
The Pentagon released the names of the final two US soldiers killed in the Kuwait drone strike: Robert M. Marzan (54) and Jeffrey O’Brien (45). These names are in addition to previously disclosed victims including several officers and sergeants.
IMF Warns Conflict Testing Global Economy
The Middle East war is again testing global economic stability, according to the International Monetary Fund, highlighting concerns over long-term resilience during the Asia in 2050 conference in Bangkok.
The US Senate has voted against a measure that sought to restrict President Donald Trump’s authority to conduct military operations against Iran, effectively allowing the administration to continue its current military campaign without new limits from Congress.
In a closely watched vote, senators rejected the proposed war powers resolution by 53 votes to 47. The measure would have required the president to seek explicit approval from United States Congress before continuing or expanding US military action against Iran. It also aimed to force the withdrawal of American forces from the conflict unless lawmakers formally authorised the mission.
The vote largely followed party lines, with most Republicans opposing the resolution and most Democrats supporting it. A few senators broke ranks, highlighting divisions in Washington over how far the United States should go in the growing confrontation with Iran.
The decision comes as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. Iranian forces launched another barrage of missiles toward Israel early Thursday, according to the Israel Defense Forces, with explosions reportedly heard in Jerusalem. Meanwhile, Israel said it carried out a new wave of strikes targeting military infrastructure in Tehran.
Separately, the United States Department of Defense confirmed that a US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, releasing footage of the strike. Authorities said about 180 people were believed to have been aboard the vessel when it went down.
What the vote means legally
Although the Senate rejected the resolution, the vote does not remove Congress from the decision-making process entirely.
Under the War Powers Resolution, the US president has the authority to deploy military forces quickly in response to threats, but that power is subject to oversight from Congress. The law requires the president to notify lawmakers within 48 hours of introducing US forces into hostilities.
It also states that military operations should generally end within 60 days unless Congress formally authorises the mission or declares war.
In practice, the Senate vote means the attempt to impose new immediate restrictions on the president’s authority has failed. However, Congress still retains the constitutional power to approve, limit, or halt military action in the future if lawmakers choose to revisit the issue.
The outcome leaves the administration free to continue current operations for now, while keeping the debate over presidential war powers and congressional oversight at the centre of US politics as the conflict unfolds.
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