Iran's IRGC claimed a drone attack on the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, alleging it was retaliation for recent US airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure. The IRGC stated the operation targeted the base in Manama after US strikes damaged civilian facilities in Jask, Sirik, and Qeshm, warning of stronger responses to further US military action.

Tensions in the Middle East continue to simmer as US military responded with retaliatory strikes following the downing of an American Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said Iran was responsible for the incident, adding that the two crew members were safe and uninjured after being rescued by US forces using a naval drone.The US military’s Central Command said the helicopter went down near the coast of Oman and that the pilots were recovered within about two hours and were in stable condition. The cause of the crash has not been confirmed and remains under investigation.Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it launched a drone attack targeting the headquarters of the US 5th Fleet in Bahrain, hours after American forces carried out strikes on targets inside Iran.The incident comes amid continued instability in the region following ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, which has already included exchanges of fire and strikes on military targets. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy shipping route, has become a focal point of heightened military risk during the broader confrontation.Earlier in the conflict, a US fighter aircraft was also lost, underlining rising operational risks in the region. Analysts say the latest incident further threatens an already fragile ceasefire framework that has struggled to hold since April, raising concerns that direct US involvement could deepen the escalation cycle between Iran, Israel and American forces in the Gulf.

Retired Bombay HC judge Gautam Patel says his family received threats over his 2024 Dawoodi Bohra succession verdict, including a demand to recant it on YouTube. His daughter was later attacked in London, where she lives

Following Iran's downing of a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump ordered retaliatory strikes on Iranian air defense systems. This escalation intensifies months of Middle East tensions, disrupting shipping and raising global energy prices. Iran vowed a "decisive response," casting doubt on ceasefire efforts amid ongoing regional hostilities.

England captain Harry Kane amused fans by posting, “Always ready if needed, @englandcricket & @RCBTweets!” after playing cricket during FIFA World Cup preparations. A friend of Virat Kohli, Kane recently congratulated IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Meanwhile, England boss Thomas Tuchel is expected to manage Kane's workload during the World Cup.