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"US will never risk sending its navy to open up Strait of Hormuz": Kanwal
Updated : 1 week, 3 days 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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UAE hails UNSC resolution condemning unprovoked Iranian strikes as "unifie
Updated : 1 week, 3 days 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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UAE air defences respond to missile threat; residents told to stay in safe
Updated : 1 week, 3 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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Bahrain warns residents to stay indoors after Iranian strike on Muharraq f
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Bahrain has advised residents in several areas to "remain in their homes" and "close windows" following a major blaze in Muharraq Governorate. The Ministry described the move as a "precaution against potential effects of smoke" after Al Jazeera reported an Iranian strike on local fuel storag
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US to release 172 million barrels of oil to stabilise markets as Middle Ea
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The US will release 172 million barrels of oil "beginning next week" to stabilse markets amid war with Iran. President Trump vowed to "finish the job" despite Tehran's threats to "destroy" the economy. While Trump suggests there is "practically nothing left to target," Israel claims it ha
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"Excursion that will keep us out of war," says Trump on strikes against Ir
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Speaking to reporters during a visit to the Thermo Fisher Scientific facility in Cincinnati, Trump said the operation was aimed at neutralising Iran's missile and drone capabilities.
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India "deplores" attacks on commercial shipping amid West Asia conflict: M
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
India on Wednesday expressed concern over attacks targeting commercial shipping in the ongoing West Asia conflict, following missile strikes on a Thai-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz earlier today.
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Thai-flagged cargo ship hit by missiles near Strait of Hormuz; 20 crew res
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
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.
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Iran's IRGC says 37th wave of attacks launched against Israel, heavy missi
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
According to the IRGC, the latest wave "was carried out over more than three hours, with continuous, multi-layered missile strikes, including the heaviest type of missiles."
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Iran using missiles with cluster bomb warheads to target Israel says IDF
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Cluster bomb warheads indiscriminately spread dozens of submunitions, each with several kilograms of explosives, over a radius of around 10 kilometers
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West Asia conflict: Israel conducts strikes in Tehran and Tabriz, intercep
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Amid the evolving security situation in West Asia and the Gulf, Israeli Defence Forces on Tuesday (local time) conducted a combined strike in Tehran and Tabriz, as per the details shared by the Israel Defence Forces.
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"BEWARE": Trump's stern warning to Iran against placing mines in Strait of
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
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.
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