Airlines face disruptions that surpass previous Middle East conflicts

Trump says US has destroyed nine Iranian naval ships

The White House says President Donald Trump has been informed that U.S. forces have destroyed and sunk nine Iranian naval ships, some described as relatively large and significant.

In a post shared by the White House account, Trump said the U.S. was “going after the rest”, signalling further military action at sea.

The claim comes amid intensifying hostilities between Washington and Tehran, with naval operations now forming part of the widening conflict across the region.

Three Americans killed as Iran enters transitional period

The U.S. military’s Central Command says three American service members were killed during the joint Israeli-U.S. operation. President Donald Trump said Iran now wants to resume negotiations following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, telling The Atlantic he has agreed to talk.

In addition to Khamenei, several senior Iranian military and political figures were killed in the strikes, further reshaping the country’s leadership structure. The deaths mark a significant escalation in the conflict and deepen uncertainty across the region.

Iranian state media says the country is entering a “transitional period”. Until a new supreme leader is appointed, a three-man council will assume control, with the president appearing on state television as part of the interim leadership.

Israel strikes Tehran again as Iran installs interim leadership council

Israel launched a fresh wave of air strikes on Tehran on Sunday, a day after the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as Iran responded with renewed missile barrages across the region. The escalation has sent shockwaves through global markets, disrupting shipping, aviation and oil flows, with the Strait of Hormuz closed and major Gulf hubs including Dubai and Doha facing bombardment.

U.S. President Donald Trump said the operation was aimed at preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and curbing its missile programme, while also eliminating threats to the United States and its allies. However, opinion polling shows limited domestic support for the action, and analysts warn that prolonged disruption to oil supplies could drive up global energy prices.

Inside Iran, President Masoud Pezeshkian said a temporary leadership council comprising himself, the head of the judiciary and a member of the Guardians Council has assumed the duties of the supreme leader. While Oman signalled Tehran may be open to de-escalation, uncertainty remains over Iran’s long term political future and the broader regional fallout.

Blasts reported across Gulf cities after Iran targets US bases

Fresh explosions were heard across Dubai, Doha and Manama on Sunday morning local time as Iran targeted locations in the Gulf in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes.

AFP reporters said blasts were heard in the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain, with thick black smoke visible over parts of Doha following several loud explosions. An AFP journalist reported smoke rising on the southern horizon of the Qatari capital.

The strikes come as Iran targets U.S. military bases across Gulf states following a large-scale U.S. and Israeli attack that killed senior Iranian figures, further escalating tensions across the region.

Israelis return to bomb shelters amid new wave of Iranian strikes

Residents across Israel have been ordered back into bomb shelters as a fresh wave of air strikes targets major cities. The Israeli Defence Forces issued multiple alerts on Sunday afternoon, urging people to seek cover as drone sirens sounded across dozens of regions, particularly in central Israel.

According to the IDF, this marks the 20th time in 24 hours that civilians have been directed to find shelter due to Iranian missile fire. The renewed warnings highlight the sustained pace of attacks and the continued volatility across the region.