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Pentagon Says 140 US Troops Wounded

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

About 140 US service members have been wounded in the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to the Pentagon, marking the first broad official injury count since the fighting began. The figures show the toll the war has taken on American forces deployed across the Middle East, even as Washington says most of the injuries have […]

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Bangladesh Gets Diesel From India Pipeline

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

Bangladesh has started receiving diesel from India through the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline, with the latest consignment arriving as Dhaka works to stabilise fuel availability amid wider energy-market disruptions. The cross-border supply is being treated as part of regular bilateral energy trade even as regional supply concerns remain elevated. India Bangladesh

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Jaishankar Speaks To Iran FM Amid Tensions

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

India has stepped up diplomatic engagement with Iran as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held another conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi amid rising tensions in West Asia. The call comes as New Delhi continues to monitor the conflict closely, with concerns centred on regional stability, Indian nationals and energy security. Jaishankar

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North Korea Backs Iran’s New Leader

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

North Korea has backed Iran’s leadership transition, saying it respects Tehran’s selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader. The statement comes as the wider conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel continues to draw reactions from governments across the region and beyond. North Korea Backs Mojtaba Khamenei North Korea’s Foreign

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US Hits Iran Mine Boats Near Hormuz

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2026

The United States has stepped up military pressure on Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian mine-laying vessels as fears of disruption to one of the world’s busiest oil shipping lanes continue to grow. The development has added fresh uncertainty to global energy markets and raised concerns over wider regional escalation. US Strikes Iranian […]

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Iran Warns Trump After Mojtaba Threat

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

  Iran has issued a sharp warning to US President Donald Trump after his latest remarks against Iran and its new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, adding another layer of tension to an already escalating conflict. The exchange came as both sides hardened their public messaging over military strikes, oil routes and the future direction of […]

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US Warns Iran Of Most Intense Day Of Strikes

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

The United States has warned that Tuesday could see the most intense round of strikes yet inside Iran, with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth saying Washington was preparing a larger wave of attacks as the conflict enters a more dangerous phase. The statement came as the US claimed Iran’s recent missile fire had reduced sharply under […]

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Trump Warns Iran’s New Supreme Leader

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning aimed at Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, saying he does not believe the new leader “can live in peace” as tensions remain high between Washington and Tehran. The remark adds to the sharp rhetoric that has followed Iran’s leadership transition during the wider regional conflict. […]

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Turkey Tightens Air Defence After Missile Incident

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

Turkey has strengthened its air defence posture after a second Iranian ballistic missile was intercepted by NATO systems after entering Turkish airspace, marking a fresh sign of how the wider regional conflict is spilling toward neighbouring states. The latest incident has raised pressure on Ankara as it tries to avoid being drawn directly into a […]

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Iran Claims Missile Strike On US Base In Iraq

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had targeted the Al-Harir Air Base in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, describing the strike as part of its continuing response in the widening regional conflict. The claim came alongside a separate diplomatic controversy after a UAE mission in Iraqi Kurdistan was hit in a drone strike, adding to fears […]