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"US capabilities 'overwhelming' compared to Iran's": US Secy of War Pete H
Updated : 5 days, 23 hours ago IST
United States War Secretary Pete Hegseth has outlined Washington's stance on the ongoing tensions in West Asia, emphasising the scale of American military strength and its objectives in the region.
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"We shall not falter": Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi pledges absolute s
Updated : 5 days, 23 hours ago IST
Top Iranian officials, including the Foreign Minister and Parliament Speaker, have pledged absolute allegiance to the new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. Following a "decisive vote" by the Assembly of Experts, leaders hailed the transition as a "legal process" ensuring national s
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"We'll see what happens": Trump reacts to Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment a
Updated : 5 days, 23 hours ago IST
US President Donald Trump adopted a "we'll see what happens" stance following Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment as Iran's Supreme Leader. Despite prior warnings that any successor requires US approval to "last long," Tehran finalised the transition, while Israel issued threats of "elimination"
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Iran's absence in oil market likely to be offset by global oversupply: Car
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Iran's absence from the global oil market is likely to be offset by an existing oversupply in global oil inventories, providing a buffer against potential supply disruptions, according to a report by CareEdge.
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No Indian fatalities in Al Kharj incident: Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia
Updated : 5 days, 23 hours ago IST
In a post on X, the Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia wrote, "It is a matter of relief that there has been no Indian fatality in the unfortunate incident at Al Kharj yesterday evening. The Embassy has been in touch with the concerned Saudi authorities regarding this issue. Counsellor (CW) Sh
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'Operation True Promise 4': Iran, regional allies launch massive retaliato
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Iran and regional allies launched "Operation True Promise 4," conducting 27 waves of missile and drone strikes against US and Israeli military targets. The retaliatory offensive, reported by Press TV, struck bases in Kuwait, Iraq, and the occupied territories following the killing of the for
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"New era of honour": President Pezeshkian hails Mojtaba Khamenei's electio
Updated : 5 days, 23 hours ago IST
Following the death of his father, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed Iran's new Supreme Leader. President Masoud Pezeshkian hailed the transition as a "new era of honour," urging national unity to overcome economic challenges and external aggression from the US and Israel.
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Iranians celebrate after Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei announced as new Supreme
Updated : 5 days, 19 hours ago IST
Celebrations erupted across Iran as hundreds of people took to the streets of the country after Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of the late Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was announced as the new Supreme Leader of Iran, Press TV reported on Monday.
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"Very small price to pay": Trump says short-term oil spike acceptable amid
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Amid surging global oil prices triggered by escalating conflict in West Asia, United States President Donald Trump said the "short-term" spike is worth the cost if it eliminates Tehran's nuclear threat.
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Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran's new Supreme Leader, reports state media
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Mojtaba Khamenei is the second-oldest son of Ali Khamenei.
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Jairam Ramesh says Oppn demand "full-fledge" Parliament debate on West Asi
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to make a statement in the Lok Sabha regarding the evolving situation in West Asia. According to the Lok Sabha's list of business issued on Sunday, Jaishankar will brief members on the developments in the region.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba Khamenei indicated to be Iran's new S
Updated : 5 days, 23 hours ago IST
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son, Mojtaba Khamenei, is indicated to be the new Supreme Leader of Iran, Reuters reported on Sunday, citing a senior Iranian cleric who was involved in the vote to choose the new supreme leader, although a formal announcement is awaited.
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