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Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a written message thanking the people of Iraq and its religious leadership for supporting Iran during the ongoing conflict, according to state media reports. The message has drawn attention because it came while Khamenei has remained out of public view, adding to continuing speculation over his condition and […]
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Iran has claimed that a recent strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia damaged a US E-3 Sentry airborne warning aircraft and multiple refuelling planes, in what would mark a major escalation in the regional conflict. The claim surfaced after reports earlier confirmed that an Iranian missile and drone attack on the base […]
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US President Donald Trump has suggested that Washington could target Iran’s oil network more directly, including Kharg Island, in comments that added to already rising tensions in West Asia. The remarks came as the conflict continued to disrupt energy markets and fuel fears of a wider escalation involving strategic oil infrastructure. Trump Signals Kharg Island […]
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An Indian worker was killed after an Iranian strike hit a power and water desalination facility in Kuwait, marking a serious escalation in the regional conflict and raising fresh concerns over the safety of foreign workers in Gulf infrastructure zones. Kuwaiti authorities said the attack also damaged a service building at the plant, though operations […]
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Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that both the United States and Iran support Islamabad’s role in facilitating dialogue, with talks likely in the coming days as diplomatic activity around the Iran conflict intensifies. Pakistan is also hosting regional consultations aimed at reducing tensions and exploring a wider ceasefire path.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a ground test of an upgraded high-thrust solid-fuel rocket engine, according to state media, in a move that points to continued efforts to expand the country’s long-range missile capabilities. The latest test is being seen as part of Pyongyang’s broader push to modernise its strategic weapons programme […]
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Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned that Tehran will not surrender if the United States escalates the conflict, amid reports of possible American military planning in the region. His remarks came as tensions remained high over the prospect of deeper US involvement in the war. Iran Issues No Surrender Warning Qalibaf said Iran […]
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Ukraine has agreed to deepen defence cooperation with the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy steps up his Gulf outreach amid rising regional tensions and continued uncertainty over support for Kyiv’s war effort. The new engagements signal Ukraine’s effort to build longer-term security partnerships beyond its traditional Western backers. Ukraine
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India has sent 38,000 metric tonnes of fuel to Sri Lanka as emergency support, offering relief to the island nation as it faces fresh energy pressure linked to the West Asia conflict and disruption in regional fuel supply chains. The shipment reflects India’s continuing role as Sri Lanka’s key crisis-response partner during periods of external […]