Iran has drawn a firm red line, warning of devastating retaliation if its infrastructure is targeted, just as US President Donald Trump signals possible strikes on bridges, power plants and critical assets. In an escalation, Iranian-linked strikes have reportedly hit a Kuwaiti refinery, triggering fires and raising alarm across the Gulf. Tehran has also flagged US- and Israel-linked energy and economic hubs as potential targets, hinting at a much wider conflict footprint. IRGC-linked voices, including Ebrahim Zolfaghari, have warned that any attack on Iran’s infrastructure will be met with far more destructive retaliation across allied territories in the region. WATCH

A dramatic escalation unfolds in the Middle East as a wave of coordinated drone strikes targets US positions across Iraq and beyond. Within just 24 hours, at least 41 strikes have been reported, marking one of the most intense bursts of activity in recent months. Groups identifying as part of the “Islamic Resistance in Iraq” claim responsibility for launching dozens of drones aimed at US military bases and associated assets. What makes this development more significant is the widening geographic scope. Bahrain has now emerged within the broader strike zone, raising concerns over a potential spillover into the Gulf region. Analysts warn that such cross-border targeting could reshape the regional security landscape and trigger wider geopolitical consequences. WATCH