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"India a land of loyalty, humanity": Iran Supreme Leader's representative in India

The representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India, Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi, expressed gratitude towards Indians who joined the mourning of late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Lucknow, calling India a land of "loyalty and humanity".... read..

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"Iran's actions putting global economic stability at risk": EU President Ursula on call with British PM Starmer

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday said that she held a discussion with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on escalating tensions in the Middle East, warning of risks to global economic stability.... read..

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Trump's Iran strategy risks retaliation, energy shock: Former Indian envoy to Iran

Reacting to US President Donald Trump's recent address to the nation on the ongoing conflict with Iran, former Ambassador to Iran Dinkar P Srivastava on Thursday cautioned that the evolving US strategy risks deepening instability in West Asia while offeri... read..

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From Tribal roots to National colours: Chhattisgarh star footballer Kiran Pisda's story of grit

When Kiran Pisda took up the goalkeeping gloves for the penalty shootout against Arunachal Pradesh in the semi-finals of the Khelo India Tribal Games here, she was relying on all the experience she had gathered dealing with challenges and disappointments ... read..

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"Things going to get a lot worse from here": Geopolitical Expert Col. McGregor on Trump's continued action against Iran

Geopolitical risk advisor Colonel Douglas Macgregor (Retd) issued a stark assessment to US President Donald Trump's recent address to the nation outlining continued US pressure on Iran, saying that if such rhetoric continues by the US President against th... read..

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"This is a catastrophe": Geopolitical Risk Advisor Col (Retd.) Douglas Macgregor tears into Trump's Iran Speech

Retired US Colonel and geopolitical risk advisor Douglas Macgregor has warned that the ongoing conflict with Iran risks spiralling into a global agricultural and food security crisis, sharply criticising US President Donald Trump's recent address.... read..

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Iran slams US War Secy over "Back to the Stone Age" remark, says diverts from US's earlier agenda for Tehran

The Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Mumbai on Thursday slammed US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over his reiterating US President Donald Trump's remark during the latter's address to the nation, where he stated that Iran would be hit ... read..

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After Trump claims Iran's missile program curtailed, Tehran launches attack on Israel's Haifa port

Moments after US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran's missile programme had been destroyed following the US-Israeli military action against the Islamic Republic for the past month, Iranian forces launched missiles targeting Israel's strategic northe... read..

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US Democratic lawmakers slam Trump's Iran strategy, urge ceasefire

Senior Democratic lawmakers of the House of Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday (local time) sharply criticised US President Donald Trump's handling of the ongoing conflict with Iran, warning of mounting human, economic, and geopolitical costs ahead of... read..

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'Trump is impatient': US VP Vance issues "stern message" to Iran to reach deal or face "increased pressure"

US Vice President JD Vance has informed intermediaries acting between Washington and Tehran that President Donald Trump is "impatient" to secure an agreement to conclude the ongoing hostilities, according to a report by CNN.... read..

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"Delivered a powerful speech": US Secretary of State Rubio says Trump was "clear about objectives in Iran"

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday (local time) praised US President Donald Trump for delivering a "powerful" address outlining Washington's objectives toward Iran amid escalating tension in West Asia.... read..

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Iran's military refutes Trump, says war will continue till US faces "permanent humiliation"

The Iranian military on Thursday issued a strongly worded response to the remarks made by US President Donald Trump during his address to the nation, warning that the ongoing conflict will persist until Washington faces what it described as "permanent hum... read..

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Iran will be hit "extremely hard" over next two to three weeks: Trump, says US "on the cusp" to end Tehran's "sinister threat"

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) warned that Iran could face severe military action in the coming weeks amid the ongoing conflict in the region, stating that Washington's action against the Islamic Republic is "on the cusp" of ending wh... read..

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"Build up some delayed courage": Trump urges allies to "reclaim" Strait of Hormuz from Iran

US President Donald Trump has called on oil-importing nations to "build up some delayed courage" and take responsibility for reclaiming the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the burden of securing the Iranian-blocked waterway should be shared by internatio... read..

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Trump signals "core ojective" of operation against Iran met, says "will continue to hit them"

US President Donald Trump has delivered his first major national address since the commencement of hostilities in late February, praising the American military for a "decisive" blow against the Iranian regime. The US President claimed that the core object... read..

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"Saplings of hope": Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls for national drive to restore infrastructure

Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has called for a comprehensive nationwide drive to restore infrastructure and address the destruction caused by "unprovoked American-Zionist aggression," state broadcaster Press TV reported.... read..

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"Iran is working very hard to prove it's still in game:" Former IDF officer

Iran has launched multiple missile attacks on central Israel, with at least four to five barrages reported this morning, according to Maj. (Retd) Dan Feferman, former IDF Intelligence Officer and Editor of Middle East 24.... read..

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NATO chief Rutte to visit Washington as Trump's withdrawal threats spark concern over Iran war support

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is scheduled to visit US President Donald Trump in Washington next week, according to a White House official. As reported by CNN, the upcoming meeting follows renewed suggestions from the President that the United States ... read..

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Iran reviews messages from intermediaries; warns of readiness for "any type of attack" including ground assault

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has confirmed that Tehran has "received messages through intermediaries" and that these communications are currently being reviewed, Al Jazeera reported, citing the country's IRIB news agency.... read..

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Trump, UAE President discuss "Iranian terrorist aggression" against regional infrastructure during high-level call

The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, and US counterpart Donald Trump held a telephone conversation to review "regional developments," according to a report by the official Emirates News Agency (WAM).... read..

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"Regime change was never our goal": Trump claims "new group" in Iran "less radical, more reasonable"

In an official address to the nation amidst the ongoing West Asia conflict, Trump on Wednesday (local time) said that while regime change in Iran was never an official objective, leadership in Iran has shifted following the death of the late Supreme Leade... read..

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Iran's President questions "America First" policy, calls Washington a "proxy for Israel" in open letter

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a direct appeal to the American public through an open letter, questioning whether Washington is truly prioritising "America First" or is merely functioning as a "proxy for Israel" that is prepared to fight "... read..

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Senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader Kamal Kharazi injured in US-Israeli strike on Tehran residence

Kamal Kharazi, a senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader, sustained injuries during a US-Israeli strike on the Iranian capital, CNN reported, citing the country's semi-official Mehr News Agency.... read..

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Trump to outline 'Operation Epic Fury' successes, Iran withdrawal timeline in national address: Report

US President Donald Trump is set to provide an "operational update" on the progress of 'Operation Epic Fury' during a national address scheduled for 9 PM Wednesday (US local time), a White House official told The Daily Wire. The official noted that the on... read..

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"Firm guarantees" required to end war: Iranian President tells European Council President in phone call

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed Tehran's readiness to conclude the current hostilities against what he termed "US-Israeli aggression," provided the Islamic Republic receives "firm guarantees" against future domestic strikes, according to... read..

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US pullback may trigger more volatile regional phase in Iran crisis: Report

A potential US military pullback from the Iranian theatre may not signal an end to the ongoing crisis, but instead mark the beginning of a more fragmented and less controllable regional phase, according to a recent geopolitical briefing reported by Ask Pr... read..

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Indian agriculture will not be affected by Iran war: Agriculture Ministry

The Agriculture Ministry on Wednesday assured that the country's agriculture sector and farmers will not be affected due to the West Asia Conflict, as the availability of seeds and fertiliser stocks is healthy for the upcoming Kharif season.... read..

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"Nothing says 'America First' like launching war for foreign regime": Iran FM Araghchi slams US over conflict

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi criticised US policy of 'America First' amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, while referencing a media report about an alleged potential defence-related investment linked to... read..

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UAE airlines bar Iranian nationals from entry, transit amid West Asia Conflict

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) airlines, including flydubai and Emirates, on Wednesday, through their websites, announced that Iranian nationals are not permitted to enter or transit the country, as reported by Xinhua.... read..

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"Important update": White House says Trump to address nation on Iran

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Wednesday that President Trump is scheduled to deliver a televised address regarding the continuing hostilities with Iran on Thursday evening.... read..

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"Systematically crushing" Iran: Netanyahu hails "enormous accomplishments" of joint Israel-US campaign

Praising the "enormous accomplishments" achieved in the conflict with Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the combined Israel-US effort was "systematically crushing" the Tehran government while eliminating existential hazards to th... read..

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"Hopefully, he's looking for an off-ramp": Pope Leo XIV urges Trump to end conflict with Iran

Pope Leo XIV has called on US President Donald Trump to identify an "off-ramp" to terminate the US-Israel conflict with Iran, marking a rare and direct plea from the pontiff to the White House to halt the widening regional war.... read..

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"15 to 20 years to rebuild": Trump claims Iran's military "decimated" as US eyes end to war in weeks

President Donald Trump has asserted that it will take "15 to 20 years" for Iran to recover from the extensive US-Israeli military strikes, claiming the operation has effectively dismantled the country's strategic capabilities. Speaking from the Oval Offic... read..

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Iran carries out 88th wave of operations against US, Israel

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy on Tuesday (local time) carried out four operations against the US and Israeli targets in the early hours as a part of its 88th wave of Operation True Promise 4, Press TV reported.... read..

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"Two to three weeks": Trump predicts end of Iran war; says deal "possible" as mission nears finish

US President Donald Trump has suggested that the ongoing military conflict with Iran could conclude within the next two to three weeks, expressing a high degree of confidence in the mission's trajectory. Speaking from the Oval Office, the President indica... read..

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Indian agriculture will not be affected by Iran war: Govt

The Agriculture Ministry on Wednesday assured that the country's agriculture sector and farmers will not be affected due to the West Asia Conflict, as the availability of seeds and fertiliser stocks is healthy for the upcoming Kharif season.... read..

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"Last best chance": US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends strike on Iran's "conventional shield"

The White House has released a comprehensive breakdown regarding the strategic necessity of recent military actions, asserting that the mission was a critical pre-emptive strike to neutralise a long-standing threat.... read..

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"Coming to an end": Trump signals nearing conclusion of Iran war

US President Donald Trump has indicated that the military conflict in Iran is "coming to an end," expressing optimism regarding the progress of the mission. Speaking in an interview with NBC News, Trump asserted that "we're doing great" as the operation m... read..

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"Trust level is at zero": Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi rules out talks with US; warns of "strength waiting" for any ground attack

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed the possibility of diplomatic breakthroughs with Washington, stating that the "trust level is at zero" between the two nations. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Araghchi asserted that Tehran sees no "ho... read..

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US leaders choosing "Israel First" while families skip meals for fuel: Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has hit out at Washington's foreign policy after a CNN report highlighted that American families are skipping meals to manage the "skyrocketing gas prices" triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran.... read..

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Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi says speaking to Steve Witkoff does not mean negotiations

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi offered a candid assessment of the ongoing war involving his country, the United States and Israel, stressing Tehran's stance on diplomacy, territorial rights over strategic waterways and readiness for potential mil... read..

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Bahrain intercepts, destroys 186 missiles, 419 drones since start of Iranian attacks

Manama [Bahrain], April 1 (ANI/WAM): Bahrain announced that its air defences have intercepted and destroyed 186 ballistic missiles and 419 drones since the onset of hostilities, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported today.... read..

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Iran outlines four conditions for peace with United States, Israel: Iranian Envoy to Russia Kazem Jalali

Kazem Jalali, Iranian envoy to Russia, has outlined a set of key conditions that Iran expects from the United States and Israel for achieving what he described as a "just peace and a lasting ceasefire" in the region, reported TASS.... read..

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'False and baseless': Iran dismisses Trump's claims on call for ceasefire

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has debunked the statement by US President Donald Trump earlier today, where he claimed that Tehran had approached Washington for a ceasefire, according to Press TV.... read..

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Trump claims Iran asked US for ceasefire; says it would be considered when Strait of Hormuz is open

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) claimed that Iran has asked US for a ceasefire. He said that Washington would consider it once the Strait of Hormuz is open.... read..

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"More than 4,000 targets hit, over 10,000 terror components struck": IDF claims targets struck in Iran

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Wednesday detailed the scale of its ongoing military campaign against Iran and its regional allies, claiming thousands of targets have been struck as part of a coordinated offensive alongside the United States Central Co... read..

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Sensex, Nifty rebound sharply up over 2%, amid easing Iran tensions and global optimism

India's benchmark indices staged a sharp rebound at the opening bell on Wednesday, tracking a relief rally in global equities amid easing geopolitical tensions.... read..

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"Tumbling down": Trump predicts gas price plunge following US exit from Iran

US President Donald Trump has stated that domestic gas prices will see a rapid decline once the United States concludes its military operations in Iran. Speaking from the Oval Office on Tuesday, the President indicated that the end of the conflict is the ... read..

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"Strait of Hormuz will be opened, but not for you:" Iran's nation security commission head tells Trump

The head of the national security commission of the Iranian parliament, Ebrahim Azizi, on Wednesday said that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed for those who follow the new rules.... read..

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Khamenei pledges continued support for Hezbollah amid West Asia conflict: Iranian State Media

Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has pledged continued support for resistance movements against the US and Israel in a message written to Hezbollah's Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem, according to Iranian State Media Press TV.... read..

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Trump signals early exit: US may end Iran war without reopening Hormuz

US President Donald Trump is considering ending the US military campaign in Iran, even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, reported The Wall Street Journal.... read..

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