Iran vs US: Missile Claims, War Optics & Russia’s Warning | Gulf Tensions Explode

Iran claims a missile strike near the UAE’s Jebel Ali Port - one of the world’s busiest shipping hubs. But there’s no independent confirmation. No visuals. No disruption. At the same time, Tehran alleges recovery of a U.S. soldier’s remains - a claim Washington has flatly denied, calling its mission a complete success. A viral video showing alleged wreckage of a U.S. F-15E fighter jet is now fueling global narratives - even as analysts wa of an intensifying information war. And now, Russia has stepped in - urging the United States to drop ultimatums and retu to negotiations, as tensions rise over the Strait of Hormuz and critical energy routes. This is no longer just a military standoff — it is a battle of perception, power, and geopolitical signaling. Pankaj Mishra brings the World News.