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PM Modi speaks to Iranian President Pezeshkian, voices concern over escala
Updated : 1 day, 9 hours ago IST
"Had a conversation with Iranian President, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, to discuss the serious situation in the region. Expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure," PM Modi posted on X.
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"Iran team is welcome to World Cup, but...": Donald Trump warns Iranian fo
Updated : 1 day, 10 hours ago IST
United States will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico. The tournament will feature 104 matches, beginning at Mexico City Stadium on June 11 and culminating at New York New Jersey Stadium with the final on 19 July.
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"Leverage of blocking Strait of Hormuz must continue," says Ayatollah Mojt
Updated : 1 day, 12 hours ago IST
In his first address to the Iranian people. Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called for the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a move that will raise tensions.
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"US will never risk sending its navy to open up Strait of Hormuz": Kanwal
Updated : 1 day, 15 hours ago IST
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
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Jaishankar spoke to Iranian counterpart Araghchi, raises shipping safety,
Updated : 1 day, 17 hours ago IST
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that several of these individuals, particularly students, have already left Iran and returned to India. Others, including students and pilgrims based in Tehran, have been shifted to safer locations and cities within the country.
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Indian crew member killed in attack on US-owned oil tanker near Iraq; 15 o
Updated : 1 day, 21 hours ago IST
An Indian crew member was killed after the US-owned tanker Safesea Vishnu was attacked near Basra, Iraq, on March 11. The Indian Embassy in Baghdad confirmed that 15 other Indian sailors were successfully evacuated and are receiving assistance as regional maritime tensions continue to esc
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Iran allows Indian flagged vessels to pass through Strait of Hormuz: Sourc
Updated : 1 day, 20 hours ago IST
Sources say Iranian authorities have decided to allow Indian flagged ship pass safely from the Strait of Hormuz.
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Three crew members feared trapped in engine room after Iranian attack on T
Updated : 1 day, 22 hours ago IST
Three crew members are feared trapped in a Thai-flagged vessel's engine room following an Iranian strike in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack is part of an intensifying IRGC blockade, where international ships are targeted by drones if they move "even a few metres" without permission.
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UAE hails UNSC resolution condemning unprovoked Iranian strikes as "unifie
Updated : 1 day, 23 hours ago IST
The UAE has led a successful UN diplomatic push, with the Security Council adopting Resolution 2817 to condemn Iran's "egregious attacks." Co-sponsored by 140 nations, the resolution demands an end to "indiscriminate strikes" and affirms the UAE's right to self-defence against threats to its
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Kuwait residential building struck by "enemy drone" at dawn
Updated : 1 day, 23 hours ago IST
A drone strike on a Kuwaiti residential building has caused casualties and "material damage," following revelations that a previous Iranian attack on US forces was more severe than disclosed. While "robust air defences" are in place, dozens of personnel suffered "brain trauma" and other "urg
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UAE air defences respond to missile threat; residents told to stay in safe
Updated : 2 days ago IST
The UAE has activated air defences to intercept an Iranian missile and drone attack, advising residents to "remain in a safe location." Authorities have intercepted over 1,700 threats since the conflict began. While most were neutralised, hostilities have tragically caused six deaths and 131
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Iran's Navy Chief says vessels seeking to sail through Strait of Hormuz ne
Updated : 2 days ago IST
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.
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