Tensions in the Middle East are reaching a dangerous new peak. The United States has warned that the most intense strikes on Iran may still be ahead, even as Tehran continues launching retaliatory attacks across Israel and the Persian Gulf. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth signalled a major escalation, warning that American forces are prepared for a significant wave of operations against Iran if hostilities continue to expand. Meanwhile, the Pentagon says US forces have destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels believed to be involved in operations around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint. Washington fears Tehran may attempt to disrupt shipping lanes or block energy exports passing through the narrow waterway.

A newly circulating video allegedly linked to Jeffrey Epstein has gone viral across social media, triggering widespread public reaction and renewed global scrutiny. The footage, which appears to show Epstein in a kitchen setting, has sparked intense online debate, with viewers questioning its authenticity timeline and origin. As multiple unverified clips continue to surface from unknown locations, digital platforms are witnessing a surge in discussions surrounding Epstein’s past, the broader investigation networks and the ongoing demand for transparency. WATCH