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War clouds over West Asia as Iran claims targeting F-35 hangars, 21 US air and naval bases in region

Amid a rapidly evolving security situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed that it targeted and destroyed hangars of the F-35 fighter jets along with targeting about 21 American air and naval bases, ISNA ... read..

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Jordanian military intercepts 5 Iranian missiles amid sharp US-Tehran escalation in Gulf

The Jordanian military on Wednesday announced that its air defence systems had successfully intercepted and destroyed multiple projectiles launched from Iranian territory, neutralising an imminent threat over its eastern region.... read..

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Iranian state media claims explosion heard in various regions of Iran as US CENTCOM begins retaliatory strikes

Iran's state media - Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) - on Wednesday claimed that explosions were reportedly heard in the country's southern Hormozgan province following US Central Command (CENTCOM) strikes described as "self-defence operations" agains... read..

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Iranian WC players will be able to arrive US the day before matches: DHS

Iran's national football team, who are currently training in Tijuana, Mexico, will be permitted to arrive in the United States the day before their matches, the Department of Homeland Security said.... read..

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Iran's IRGC drones strike US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain; nation-wide air raid sirens sounded

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday claimed responsibility for a drone strike targeting a US naval facility in Bahrain.... read..

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US says strikes on Iran 'completed', following downing of Apache helicopter

The US Central Command announced that the military operations launched against Iran following the downing of an American Army Apache helicopter near the strategic Strait of Hormuz have concluded.... read..

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UAE joins allies to demand strict UN sanctions on Iran over nuclear violations, missile strikes

The United Arab Emirates has allied with multiple Western and regional nations to voice serious apprehensions regarding Iran's nuclear programme and its compliance failures with international inspectors.... read..

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US launches strikes against Iran after Apache helicopter incident: CENTCOM

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said American forces have begun launching self-defence strikes against Iran in response to what it described as "unjustified Iranian aggression" following the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter.... read..

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"US must respond": Trump after Iran "shoots down" Apache helicopter patrolling over Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said that an Iranian strike claimed to have downed a US Apache helicopter patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz.... read..

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"Leave our region if you want to be safe": Iran warns US amid escalating tensions

Amid escalating tensions, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday (local time) warned the United States, saying it should "leave" the Persian Gulf region for its safety.... read..

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Trump says US blockade of Iran's ports adding pressure to make a deal

US President Donald Trump has expressed high optimism regarding ongoing diplomatic engagements with Tehran, asserting that Washington is on the verge of securing a major breakthrough.... read..

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Trump says Israel, Iran agreed to 'leave each other alone for another week'

US President Donald Trump has reiterated that the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain strictly enforced until a definitive agreement is secured with Tehran.... read..

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Earthquakes rattle Cuba, Iran within hours of one another

Cuba and Iran were rattled by separate earthquakes within hours of one another, coming just a day after a major seismic event claimed dozens of lives in the Philippines.... read..

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Trump predicts US will achieve "total victory" over Iran within two weeks

US President Donald Trump has asserted that the United States will achieve "total victory" over Iran within the next fortnight, expressing immense confidence that a fresh nuclear deal is well within reach, according to a CNN report.... read..

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"Strategic patience" exhausted: Iran's Consul General Mosayeb Motlagh blames Israel for truce breach, hails India's peace role

In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Iran and Israel have suspended their reciprocal military operations, temporarily reinstating a fragile, US-brokered ceasefire that originally took effect on April 8. The decision to halt hostilities on Monday foll... read..

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"IDF will continue to operate in Lebanon against Hezbollah": Israel Defence Minister Katz after Iran ceasefire pause

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday warned that Israel would continue military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon and would strike Beirut if the group carried out any attacks on Israeli territory, in his first official comments following t... read..

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"Common man is able to reach this position": Hiranandani Group founder on PM Modi becoming longest continuously serving PM

Niranjan Hiranandani, the Founder and Chairperson of the Hiranandani Group and NAREDCO, on Tuesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he is set to surpass the record of India's longest continuously serving Prime Minister.... read..

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Iran Parliament Speaker hails "national jihad" on 100th day of US-Israel attack, praises resistance against "ferocious wolves"

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Tuesday praised the Iran's resistance and resilience, marking 100 days since the start of a "national jihad" on February 28 to preserve the nation's "lifeblood" from the US-Israel attack on the Islamic Republ... read..

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Iran football federation claims ticket allocation withdrawn ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFRI) on Tuesday stated that its share of FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets was withdrawn shortly before the tournament, leaving supporters who had already booked trips without access to their team's matches, re... read..

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"Bibi, you better be careful": Trump cautions Netanyahu against striking Iran to avert regional war

US President Donald Trump has cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel risks international isolation if it resumes extensive military operations against Iran, following a volatile 24-hour period of escalating cross-border hostilitie... read..

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Israeli army confirms airstrikes on Mahshahr petrochemical plant in Iran

The Israeli military has confirmed executing targeted airstrikes against a major industrial site in southwestern Iran, marking an aggressive expansion of its cross-border kinetic operations.... read..

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'Events of last 24 hours to only worsen chaotic situation of diplomatic process': Iran slams US amid heightened tensions in region

Iran on Monday came down heavily on Washington for the rapidly worsening situation in West Asia and the Gulf region--stating that the recent developments have further intensified "suspicions" and will worsen the leads being made in the diplomatic way bein... read..

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Iranian consulate strongly condemns Israel's attacks on Lebanon

The Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Mumbai on Sunday issued a strong condemnation of Israel's ongoing military operations in Lebanon.... read..

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Iran launches missiles at Israel, first attack since April 8 ceasefire

Iran launched missiles at Israel on Monday, marking the first Iranian missile attack since the April 8 ceasefire, Israel Defence Forces (IDF) stated.... read..

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"Devastating operations will be launched against regime and its supporters": Iran Embassy warns Israel over attacks

The Embassy of Iran in India on Monday issued a stern warning to Israel following repeated attacks on southern Lebanon, saying that "devastating operations will be launched against the regime and its supporters."... read..

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"I'm calling Netanyahu to tell him not to retaliate for Iran's missile attacks": Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently on the phone with US President Donald Trump, a US official tells Axios, Times of Israel reported.... read..

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Avoid travel to Iran, exit immediately: Indian Embassy issues urgent advisory amid new war flare-up

Amid a sharp and rapid deterioration of the security situation in West Asia, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued a fresh, high-priority travel advisory on Monday, urging all Indian citizens to completely avoid travelling to Iran and advising those cur... read..

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Qatar, Iran discuss mediation efforts as regional tensions escalate

In a fresh diplomatic push to address ongoing regional volatility, Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has held a telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss bilateral mediation frameworks an... read..

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"Neither abandoned the field nor the negotiating table": Iranian President signals Iran's dual track of defence and diplomacy

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday asserted that Tehran remains committed to both defending its national interests and pursuing diplomatic engagement, emphasising that the country will not back down in the face of threats while also keeping the... read..

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"Iran, a big threat to peace, security of Middle East": Israeli expert Schwartz warns of regional instability amid escalation

As hostilities between Iran and Israel intensify, Adi Schwartz, Director of Research at the Misgav Institute, on Monday issued a stark warning regarding Iran's role in West Asia, describing the nation as a primary source of volatility and a persistent thr... read..

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Iran's IRGC says it targeted Israel's Nevatim and Tel Nof bases

In a significant escalation of hostilities in West Asia, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force says it has launched a fresh wave of military strikes targeting key Israeli air installations, Iran's semi-official Mehr News Agency repo... read..

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"No self-respecting country would tolerate it": Israeli envoy to US defends strikes on Iran

The Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, has robustly defended his country's kinetic operations inside Iranian territory, asserting that "no self-respecting country" would tolerate the repeated missile barrages launched by Tehran again... read..

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Israeli Army Chief "commanding" strikes on Iran, says military

Amid intensifying military engagements in West Asia, the top leadership of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has been actively directing military operations against Iran from their central operational command hub.... read..

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Iran football team reach Tijuana ahead of FIFA World Cup amid Visa delays and US tensions

Iran's national football team arrived in the Mexican border city of Tijuana on Sunday ahead of their FIFA World Cup campaign in the United States, with ongoing political tensions and visa complications casting a shadow over their preparations, reported Re... read..

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Iraq and Syria announce temporary closures after Iran's missile attack on Israel

Iran has closed the airspace over the western part of the country following a salvo of missiles launched at Israel in response to its recent strike on Lebanon, as per Times of Israel.... read..

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Israel closes Gaza crossings amid tensions with Iran

Israel on Sunday night announced the closure of crossings into Gaza following a spike in tensions with Iran, CNN reported.... read..

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Iran, Israel must de-escalate conflict immediately: UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on Monday urged Israel and Iran to de-escalate conflict following Tehran's missile attacks on northern Israel.... read..

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Trump says Netanyahu will have "no choice" but to "accept a deal" with Iran

US President Donald Trump on Monday said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have "no choice" but to accept any "deal the United States negotiates with Iran."... read..

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West Asia crisis ignites: Blasts echo across key Iranian cities in multi-city Israeli attack

Fresh tensions have erupted in West Asia as Israel launched targeted military operations against Iran, triggering widespread blasts across several strategic cities, regional state media reported.... read..

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Trump says Iran, Israel eyeing "immediate ceasefire"; warns "ignorance or stupidity" could derail overall peace deal

US President Donald Trump on Monday stated that both Iran and Israel are looking to implement an "immediate ceasefire" following an escalation of hostilities involving intense rounds of attacks and counterattacks between the two sides after Tel Aviv launc... read..

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Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi faces one-year prison term after court ruling

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi's one-year prison sentence has been upheld by a court in Iran following a retrial linked to charges of "propaganda activity against the regime."... read..

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Iran's IRGC says Israel used air-launched ballistic missiles in latest attacks

Fresh military conflict has erupted in West Asia as Israel launched targeted airstrikes against Iran, triggering widespread detonations across several critical cities, according to Iranian state media.... read..

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Israel to halt strikes on Iran at US request, maintain operations in Southern Lebanon: Report

Israel has agreed to a request from the US President Donald Trump's administration to halt strikes on Iran, but it will continue military operations in southern Lebanon, according to two Israeli sources cited by CNN.... read..

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Iran-Israel ceasefire collapses on day 100 of conflict; missiles fly alongside diplomatic efforts to avert wider war

The fragile ceasefire that had held between Iran and Israel since April 8 collapsed on Monday, plunging West Asia into one of its most turbulent periods of direct military confrontation on the 100th day of the ongoing conflict.... read..

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"Never going to be an appeasement...": Iran affirms frozen assets issue integral to negotiations with US

Iran on Monday reaffirmed that the issue of release of its frozen assets is on the table in peace negotiations with Washington, and that Tehran will pursue the demand in all ways it can, ISNA reported.... read..

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Tehran accuses IAEA chief of 'deliberate bias against Iran'

Iran has launched a sharp diplomatic rebuke against the top leadership of the United Nations nuclear watchdog, accusing the agency's chief of compromising institutional neutrality amid intensifying friction over the country's atomic programme.... read..

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IAEA draft slams Iran nuclear program, silent on US-Israeli strikes on nuclear sites, claims Iranian state media

Iranian state media Press TV has claimed it obtained a copy of a new "US-drafted" resolution prepared for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors meeting in June 2026, alleging the text sharply criticises Iran's nuclear programme ... read..

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Israeli jets obliterate strategic Iranian air defence systems in extensive aerial assault

In a massive escalation of kinetic operations in West Asia, Israel has launched a large-scale aerial campaign inside Iran, with deployment-ready fighter jets successfully targeting and neutralising the core air defence infrastructure of the Iranian milita... read..

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Iran sees Strait of Hormuz as key deterrence to make US, Israel 'think twice' before any attack: Iranian Professor Kadkhodaee

Assistant Professor of West Asian Studies at the University of Tehran, Elham Kadkhodaee, has said that Iran views the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic lever of deterrence aimed at ensuring that the United States and Israel 'think twice' before launching an... read..

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Netanyahu declares pause in strikes, warns Israel will strike Iran if attacked again

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Monday that Israel has halted its military strikes against Iran, marking a tense pause following a day of direct, high-intensity confrontation.... read..

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Amid US-Iran standoff, Pakistan Interior Minister arrives in Tehran with letter for Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has stated that his visit to the Iranian capital is specifically aimed at conveying an official message from the top civil and military leadership of his country, according to Iran's semi-official news agency Tasn... read..

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