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Iran Says Strikes Hit Cancer Drug Company

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

US and Israeli strikes have damaged one of Iran’s largest pharmaceutical companies, according to the Iranian government, which said the facility produced cancer medicines, anaesthetics and other specialised drugs. Tehran said the strike hit a civilian-linked site and disrupted part of its medicine production capacity, adding a public health dimension to the widening

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Iran Warns Against Ground Invasion

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Iran’s wartime command structure has issued a fresh warning against any possible foreign ground invasion, with a senior military spokesperson saying the country’s armed forces would respond with force to any aggressor entering its territory. The statement comes as speculation continues over whether the United States could expand the conflict beyond air and missile

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Sergei Lavrov Says Iran, Venezuela Targeted For Oil

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has claimed that alleged US efforts to pursue regime change in Iran and Venezuela were driven by a desire to gain control over their oil and gas resources. His remarks come as the Iran war continues to deepen geopolitical tensions and raise fears of a wider regional conflict. Lavrov Links […]

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Melbourne Little India Plan Sparks Backlash

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Melbourne’s city council is moving ahead with a plan to establish a “Little India” precinct in Docklands, setting aside A$1.2 million as part of a broader cultural and events budget. The proposal has triggered sharp reactions online, with critics questioning the use of public money for a new ethnic precinct when the city already has […]

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UK Concerned Over Israel Lebanon Expansion

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

The United Kingdom has voiced deep concern over Israel’s plan to expand its ground operations in southern Lebanon, warning that any further escalation could worsen an already severe humanitarian crisis. The statement came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to broaden its invasion, prompting fresh diplomatic alarm in London. UK Raises

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India-Bound Iranian Plane Hit In Strike

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

An Iranian aircraft scheduled to fly to India for a humanitarian mission was reportedly damaged in a US airstrike at Mashhad airport, according to Iranian officials. The claim has added a new diplomatic dimension to the conflict, as the aircraft was allegedly meant to collect medical supplies and aid from New Delhi. India-Bound Iranian Plane […]

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Pakistan Envoy Heads To China Over Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to visit China as the Iran war enters its fifth week, with uncertainty still surrounding possible talks between Washington and Tehran. The visit comes at a time when both Pakistan and China are publicly backing dialogue, even as signals from the United States and Iran remain mixed. Pakistan […]

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Iran Panel Approves Hormuz Toll Plan

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Iran’s parliament has moved a step closer to formalising a new toll regime for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as the Gulf waterway remains severely disrupted by the ongoing regional war. The proposal, approved by a parliamentary commission on Monday, would allow Iran to impose charges on transit traffic and tighten restrictions on […]

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Iran Urges Saudi Arabia To Expel US Forces

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on Saudi Arabia to remove US forces from its territory, saying it is time for the kingdom to reconsider its security alignment. His remarks come amid rising regional tensions and reflect Tehran’s continuing effort to frame the United States as the main source of instability in West Asia. […]

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Marco Rubio Says US Got Positive Iran Message

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States has privately received encouraging messages from Iran, raising hopes in Washington that there may be room for engagement with parts of the Iranian establishment. His remarks suggest the US believes divisions are emerging within Iran’s leadership at a time of continuing tension over Tehran’s nuclear […]