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Trump's stern warning to Iran against placing mines in Strait of

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) issued a sharply worded statement against Iran, calling on the country to refrain from placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz and warning of military consequences if they are not removed.

2026-03-10T21:04:15.380813+00:00 IST

Leavitt says boots-on-ground in Iran not ruled out

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday (local time) said that the United States has not ruled out the option of sending troops on ground in Iran and that the military operations in the Persian Gulf nation would end once the objectives of Epic Fury are achieved.

2026-03-10T20:51:56.519270+00:00 IST

White House confirms US Navy did not escort vessels

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday (local time) said that the United States has not escorted any vessels or tankers via the Strait of Hormuz amid the developing security situation in West Asia and the Gulf.

2026-03-10T20:19:31.807679+00:00 IST

White House on granting "permission" to India for Russian oil

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday underlined that the United States had "permitted" India to temporarily purchase Russian oil in the wake of the disruptions to global energy supplies amid the conflict in West Asia.

2026-03-10T19:15:19.579036+00:00 IST

Trump says Iran’s new supreme leader “cannot live in peace"

US President Donald Trump expressed concern over the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei, son of late Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, as Iran's new Supreme Leader, stating that he does not believe the newly appointed leader of the Islamic Republic will be able to "live in peace" as US military operations in the region against the regime continues.

2026-03-10T15:29:07.825517+00:00 IST

"This is not 2003": US War Secy vows to defeat Iran

Secretary Hegseth underscored a shift in American military doctrine, distancing the current administration from the "endless nation-building" of previous decades. "Those days are dead," Hegseth stated. "Instead, we're winning decisively with brutal efficiency and an unbreakable will to accomplish the President's objectives."

2026-03-10T14:58:46.761593+00:00 IST

US War Secy warns Russia not to be "involved" in West Asia

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Tuesday cautioned Russia against intervening in the ongoing conflict in West Asia amid rising tensions involving Iran with the US and Israel.

2026-03-10T14:24:45.726854+00:00 IST

Most intense strikes inside Iran today: US War Secy Hegseth

As the ongoing conflict in West Asia entered its 11th day, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Tuesday said that "today will be yet again our most intense day of strikes inside Iran", signalling a further escalation in the joint military operations against the Islamic Regime.

2026-03-10T13:11:41.346033+00:00 IST

Brazil President stresses need for Defence Investment

The remarks came during a meeting with Cyril Ramaphosa at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia as part of Ramaphosa's state visit aimed at deepening bilateral relations between the two countries.

2026-03-10T12:25:30.654649+00:00 IST

Trump warns Iran against attempting to block Strait of Hormuz

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Iran against attempting to disrupt global oil supplies, saying Washington would respond with overwhelming force if Tehran tried to interfere with energy shipments through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

2026-03-10T08:19:03.024473+00:00 IST

India’s UN envoy slams Pakistan over Afghan civilian deaths

India's UN Ambassador, Harish Parvathaneni, has condemned Pakistan's "hypocritical" airstrikes in Afghanistan during Ramadan, which killed 185 civilians. Speaking at the UNSC, he denounced the strikes as flagrant violations of sovereignty and international law, while also slamming "trade and transit terrorism" targeting the landlocked nation.

2026-03-10T06:59:43.856402+00:00 IST

Reza Pahlavi hails "ultimate heroism" of Iranian protesters

Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi praised the heroism of Iranian protesters and urged the military to join the people following the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader. Pahlavi supported US-Israeli efforts to dismantle the regime's "infrastructure of terror" while accusing the leadership of using civilians as human shields.

2026-03-10T05:21:15.742087+00:00 IST

US expended USD 5.6 billion in munitions in 48 hours: Report

The Pentagon spent USD 5.6 billion on munitions in just two days against Iran, sparking fears over a "scarce supply" of advanced weapons. As the military shifts to cheaper bombs, assets are being rerouted from the Indo-Pacific, raising concerns about US "readiness" for other global threats.

2026-03-10T03:15:49.560024+00:00 IST

“We’re waiving certain oil-related sanctions”: US Prez Trump

US President Donald Trump suggested a temporary waiver of certain oil sanctions to curb soaring energy prices. He noted the US Navy could escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary. This follows recent Treasury sanctions on Iran's "shadow fleet" used to fund military programmes.

2026-03-10T02:52:58.595835+00:00 IST

India flags humanitarian concerns on Afghanistan

India raised concerns over humanitarian challenges, cross-border violence, and trade restrictions affecting Afghanistan during a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) briefing on the situation in the country. Delivering India's statement at the meeting, Permanent Representative Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni highlighted New Delhi's continued humanitarian support while drawing attention to issues including civilian casualties, forced returns, and barriers to trade for the landlocked nation.

2026-03-10T02:28:06.784235+00:00 IST

US labels Afghanistan ‘state sponsor of wrongful detention’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated Afghanistan as a "state sponsor of wrongful detention" in a release on Monday. He urged the Taliban to release Americans "unjustly detained," accusing the group of using "terrorist tactics" and "hostage diplomacy" to seek policy concessions from the US.

2026-03-10T02:25:44.146839+00:00 IST

Trump warns Iran of response “twenty times harder” over oil flow

US President Donald Trump warned Iran of a response "twenty times harder" if they block the Strait of Hormuz. Claiming the war is "pretty much over," he stated Tehran has no military assets left. However, the IRGC countered that they will "determine the end of the war."

2026-03-10T02:22:47.310948+00:00 IST

Trump says military operation in Iran to end “very soon"

The US President made the remarks during a press conference in Florida.

2026-03-10T01:06:59.114841+00:00 IST

Iran’s military ‘wiped out’, US will go further if needed: Trump

The US President made the remarks during a press conference in Florida.

2026-03-10T00:26:52.973032+00:00 IST

Trump vows to achieve "ultimate victory" against Iran

US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said that they have won against Iran in many ways but have not won enough, vowing to achieve "ultimate victory" against the Persian Gulf country.

2026-03-09T22:58:40.211572+00:00 IST

Trump on idea of sending US troops into Iran to secure uranium

US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) told the New York Post in a telephonic interview that the United States is not planning to send troops into Iran to secure enriched uranium from the nuclear sites.

2026-03-09T20:25:08.084156+00:00 IST