As the West Asia conflict enters its seventh day, US President Donald Trump announced plans to target Cuba following the conclusion of the war in Iran. Iranian Masoud Pezeshkian responded with defiance, affirming the nation's commitment to defending its authority. The conflict has resulted in 1,230 deaths in Iran, 102 in Lebanon, and 11 in Israel. Iranian forces claim to have downed a US MQ-9 Reaper drone near a western city, while Israeli jets struck underground bunkers at Ayatollah Khamenei's leadership compound in Tehran. Global aviation faces severe disruption, with over 27,000 flights cancelled and major hubs in Dubai and Qatar restricted. Indian carriers like Air India and IndiGo report significant losses due to route cancellations. Amid the crisis, the US offered India a Russian oil waiver, while Indian government sources dismissed claims that the Indian Navy provided intelligence regarding a struck Iranian warship. Gulf allies expressed displeasure over the lack of prior warning regarding US-led strikes as regional tensions continue to escalate.
