The United States and Israel confirmed the death of Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy commander Admiral Alireza Tangsiri in an Israeli airstrike, marking a major escalation in the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran. US Central Command described Tangsiri as responsible for attacks on merchant ships, civilian casualties, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Fourth Pakistani Killed by Missile Interception Debris in UAE Amid US-Israel-Iran Conflict
The Pentagon reports that 92% of Iran’s largest naval vessels have been neutralized, while plans for further military escalation, including potential ground operations, remain on the table.
Amid the conflict, Pakistan is facilitating indirect US-Iran communications, relaying a 15-point US proposal to Tehran. Iranian officials say they are reviewing the plan but insist that any resolution must occur on Iran’s terms.
Meanwhile, Iran launched its 82nd wave of “Operation True Promise 4,” striking US bases, Israeli-linked facilities, and Gulf airbases with missiles and drones. The conflict has disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, triggering global fuel shortages and contributing to rising food insecurity.
Two people were killed in Abu Dhabi when debris from an intercepted missile fell on Sweihan Road, highlighting the conflict’s spillover beyond the immediate war zone.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the war is “out of control,” urging immediate diplomatic engagement to prevent a broader regional crisis.
