30 dead in Libya boat capsize

Sibal argued that the US is unlikely to risk a naval operation to forcibly "reopen" the Strait of Hormuz as the deep-water channel necessary for large vessels lies within Iranian territorial waters. Iran does not need sophisticated long-range missiles to defend this corridor; short-range missiles, torpedoes, and mines can easily sink high-value naval assets.

According to Iranian state media, Iran has intensified its restrictions on the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing US-Israeli strikes.

INS Trikand arrived at Port Louis on March 10 (Tuesday) as part of its ongoing operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy said.

According to the Indian Embassy in Beirut, the first batch of 177 Indian nationals was repatriated to New Delhi on a charter flight arranged by their employer on Wednesday. The group was seen off at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport by India's Ambassador to Lebanon, Noor Rahman Sheikh.

A Thai-flagged cargo vessel was struck by missiles near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, leaving three crew members unaccounted for, while 20 others were rescued by the Royal Navy of Oman, the Bangkok Post reported, citing the Royal Thai Navy.

Speaking alongside Lula, the South African leader highlighted the importance of the Brazilian president's leadership in deepening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation between the two nations. He described Brazil as a vital strategic partner for South Africa across multiple sectors, as per the reports of Brasil 247.

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.

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.

The UK Air Force on Tuesday announced that overnight, a ground-based British Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems unit took out a drone in Iraqi airspace, which was heading towards Coalition forces.

Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said that India sent 500 MT of rice as immediate food assistance, 10 MT of essential relief supplies and other support.