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

Iran’s top security chief, Ali Larijani, has issued a stark warning to US President Donald Trump over what he calls a “serious strategic miscalculation” in the escalating West Asia conflict. Larijani declares that Iran will continue its military actions until Trump faces the consequences of his decisions, signaling an uncompromising stance with the hashtag #TrumpMustPay. The remarks come after Trump claimed that tensions with Iran were “almost finished,” while Larijani rebukes such rhetoric, asserting that wars cannot be resolved through social media or a few tweets. The Iranian security chief emphasizes that Tehran will not relent until Trump is “made sorry for grave strategic miscalculations,” highlighting the deepening crisis in the region. WATCH