B-2 stealth bombers deployment to U.K. military bases signals escalation in U.S.-Israel operations against Iran. RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia prepared for strategic bombers.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls Iranian warship sinking a message that 'gloves are off' as U.S. nuclear submarine demonstrates maritime dominance with torpedo strike.
Iran has delayed a farewell ceremony for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following his assassination, citing crowd size and infrastructure challenges.
Seventy-four retired U.S. generals and admirals publicly endorse joint military operations with Israel targeting Iran's regional threats and capabilities.
Israel said it carried out airstrikes targeting Iran's security apparatus as both Israeli and U.S. officials hint at a regime change and popular uprising.
Israel's military said an F-35I "Adir" stealth jet shot down an Iranian Yak-130 over Tehran, the first time the aircraft has destroyed a manned fighter in combat.
Defense analyst Kobi Michael says Israeli strike on Iranian Assembly of Experts building in Qom demonstrates intelligence superiority and leaves regime leadership hunted.