Reports and news analyses
 "Denial of airspace by Saudi Arabia made US to halt Project Freedom: Report")
Denial of airspace by Saudi Arabia made US to halt Project Freedom: Report
Several Gulf allies, including Saudi Arabia, were reportedly caught off guard by President Donald Trump's public announcement of Project Freedom
 "US informed Iran about Project Freedom via private message: Report")
US informed Iran about Project Freedom via private message: Report
The move suggests that by giving the information in advance, the US wanted to mitigate the risk of potential escalation during the ceasefire, the report stated
 "Apaches, Seahawks strike six Iranian boats as US launches Project Freedom")
Apaches, Seahawks strike six Iranian boats as US launches Project Freedom
The helicopters were deployed to carry out armed patrol, escort and rapid-response strike missions against fast-moving small craft targeting merchant vessels and warships
 "Satellite imagery shows China's stealth unmanned aircraft at secret base")
Satellite imagery shows China's stealth unmanned aircraft at secret base
This is the first instance these systems have been observed simultaneously outside their hangars and on the main apron
 "US weighs three military options against Iran amid tensions in West Asia")
US weighs three military options against Iran amid tensions in West Asia
The development signals that the US is actively preparing for multiple scenarios ranging from limited strikes to more expansive operations
 "War with Iran may have cost the US $40-$50 billion so far: Report")
War with Iran may have cost the US $40-$50 billion so far: Report
While a top Pentagon official has said the war in West Asia has cost the US $25 billion so far, the estimate does not account for damage to American bases in the region
 "UAE decides to exit Opec as US-Iran war continues to affect energy flow")
UAE decides to exit Opec as US-Iran war continues to affect energy flow
According to reports, the move is aimed at asserting the country's position as an independent regional actor
 "Iran lays mines in Hormuz for the second time since war began: Report")
Iran lays mines in Hormuz for the second time since war began: Report
US military reportedly aware of how many new mines Iran has deployed
 "US efforts to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz can take six months: Pentagon")
US efforts to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz can take six months: Pentagon
An assessment by the Defense Intelligence Agency found that Iran could keep the Strait closed anywhere from one to six months
 "Japan ends ban on lethal arms exports as security pressures mount: Report")
Japan ends ban on lethal arms exports as security pressures mount: Report
Policy change signals a significant departure from the country's post-World War II pacifist stance
 "Iran's missile, drone arsenal rebound despite US, Israeli strikes: Report")
Iran's missile, drone arsenal rebound despite US, Israeli strikes: Report
While US and Israeli strikes degraded Iran's arsenal and weapons manufacturing capacity, the latter has preserved sufficient capability to remain a credible threat
 "Chinese, Russian intelligence shaping Iran war? Here's what to know")
Chinese, Russian intelligence shaping Iran war? Here's what to know
Iran reportedly used a Chinese-built reconnaissance satellite to enhance targeting against US military bases
 "Minehunters move to Hormuz as US forces six vessels to return amid blockade")
Minehunters move to Hormuz as US forces six vessels to return amid blockade
The blockade, ordered by US President Donald Trump, has effectively halted maritime trade to and from Iran
 "US Navy starts blockade of Iranian ports with 15 warships in Hormuz")
US Navy starts blockade of Iranian ports with 15 warships in Hormuz
The US Navy has deployed around 15 ships, including an aircraft carrier and destroyers in the West Asian region
 "India's missing eyes in the sky")
India's missing eyes in the sky
Gaps in India's surveillance fleet highlight serious vulnerability in a conflict situation
 "A low-cost drone in wide use")
A low-cost drone in wide use
Designed for mass saturation, Iran's Shahed-136 overwhelms defences by making quantity count, creationg an unaffordable cost asymmetry for adversaries.
 "Strait of Hormuz and the US Navy's mammoth challenge of clearing mines")
Strait of Hormuz and the US Navy's mammoth challenge of clearing mines
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) described it as a mission to clear sea mines laid by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps in the critical global maritime chokepoint
 "The hyperwar is here")
The hyperwar is here
How predictive AI is changing outcomes in conflict
 "Slender hopes of mindset shift")
Slender hopes of mindset shift
Private players call for the government to identify 'national champions' in defence buying
 "Striking at lightning speed")
Striking at lightning speed
Directed-energy weapons are seen as a sustainable option to counter aerial attacks