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Donald Trump calls NATO allies 'cowards' over refusal to help secure Hormuz Strait
US allies "don't want to help open the Strait of Hormuz, a simple military maneuver that is the single reason for the high oil prices. So easy for them to do, with so little risk," he posted.
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From Khamenei to Larijani to Naini: How US-Israel strikes have dismantled Iran’s power circle in three weeks of war
Iran War News: Several key figures have survived and the Islamic republic has shown resilience in rapidly replacing killed leaders and also keeping up the war against the US and Israel.
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‘Mullahs are desperate and scrambling’: Pete Hegseth’s faith-war rhetoric faces scrutiny amid Iran conflict
Since taking office, Hegseth has drawn attention for introducing religious elements into official spaces, including hosting monthly worship services and invoking Biblical themes in public messaging.
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Iran named its targets first, then struck. How Tehran exposed hidden weaknesses in US defences in the Gulf
Iran War News: From military installations to energy infrastructure, Tehran has demonstrated the ability to identify and hit locations that are both strategically and economically critical.
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India, China set to revive trade via Lipulekh after 6 years: Why Nepal is opposing it | Explained
For Nepal, India-China trade through Lipulekh raises sovereignty concerns. Kathmandu argues that such arrangements overlook its territorial claims and effectively legitimise India’s control over a disputed area.
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'Won’t give in': Sri Lanka rejects US bid to station missile-armed warplanes at Mattala, cites neutrality amid Mid-East war
Addressing lawmakers on Friday, Dissanayake said Washington had sought permission on February 26 to move two warplanes from its base in Djibouti to the southern civilian airport between March 4 and 8.
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Japanese PM's reaction goes viral as Donald Trump cracks Pearl Harbor 'joke' - VIDEO
As Trump cracked a joke about Pearl Harbor, Japanese PM Takaichi's eyes widened. She shifted in her seat. The room groaned. And within hours, the moment had gone viral across social media on both sides of the Pacific.
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Work from home, drive less, fly less: IEA’s roadmap to tackle oil shock as Iran war enters fourth week
With flows through the Strait of Hormuz sharply reduced, IEA warned that demand-side measures will be critical to stabilise prices and protect vulnerable economies, particularly in developing countries.
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Is Iran hoarding missiles for a ‘final strike’ or running dry? What’s behind Tehran’s sharp drop in launches
On February 28, Iran fired around 182 ballistic missiles in a single day. That number has since fallen to single digits, with just nine launches recorded on a recent day.
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Will US seizure of Kharg Island end the Iran war? Experts weigh in
Kharg Island, located about 20 miles off Iran’s coast, handles roughly 90 percent of the country’s crude exports and serves as Iran's economic lifeline.
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IRGC spokesman Naini warned of a ‘missile surprise’. Hours later, he was killed in an Israeli strike
Hours before his death, IRGC spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini had asserted that Iran’s missile programme remained robust despite weeks of coordinated strikes.
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Moment when US F-35 jet was hit by Iranian fire in its skies | Video
The video surfaced hours after reports claiming that a US aircraft, an F-35 fighter jet, was damaged and forced to make an emergency landing at a Middle Eastern air base.
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Where is Iran’s Supreme Leader? Mojtaba Khamenei expected to address nation on Nowruz amid questions over his condition
Mojtaba Khamenei had earlier addressed the nation on March 12 shortly after assuming office, but did not appear publicly and instead issued a statement broadcast on state television.
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Mojtaba Khamenei vows to deny enemies ‘security’ after Israel kills Iran’s intel chief, IRGC spokesman
Esmail Khatib, Iran's intelligence minister, was killed in overnight Israeli airstrikes on Thursday, adding to the series of high-profile assassinations targeting Tehran’s top leadership during the ongoing war.
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IRGC spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini killed in US-Israel strikes
The brigadier general had mocked Donald Trump’s claim that Iran’s navy had been destroyed, challenging the US to send ships into the Persian Gulf.
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Did Trump know or not? ‘Knew nothing’ vs ‘informed’ claims on Iran gas field strike expose US-Israel fault lines
Iran War News: Washington says it had no prior knowledge of the attack on Iran's South Pars gas field even as Israeli officials indicated the US had been informed in advance.
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Diplomatic win for India as Canada sees no foreign link in Nijjar killing probe, flags Bishnoi ‘copycats’
On the Lawrence Bishnoi gang’s presence in Canada, the RCMP commissioner said some people may be using the gang’s name as copycats, without having any real connection to it.
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Why Iran war has turned into Qatar's 'worst nightmare', putting its energy empire at risk
Qatar is facing severe economic and strategic repercussions from the ongoing conflict after an Iranian missile strike hit its key energy infrastructure earlier this week
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‘Poor man’s cruise missiles’: How Iran’s drone doctrine may force India to rethink air defence
Iran’s drone doctrine is reshaping air defence economics globally. Here’s how it works, and why India must rethink its strategy.
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US strikes Iran’s Karaj missile plant under Operation Epic Fury, releases before and after footage
As per US Central Command (CENTCOM), this plant was being used to assemble ballistic missiles.
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Major rift between Pakistan army, ISI amid multi-front crises; Asim Munir issues blunt warning: Report
There are indications of a major reshuffle in Pakistan's intelligence setup after a series of failures led to heavy casualties among security forces
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Iran releases undated video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei amid health concerns | Watch
In the video shared by an Iranian state-controlled media corporation, Mojtaba is seen teaching religious science to a gathering.
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'Israel will hold off...': Netanyahu on attacking Iran's gas fields post Trump rebuke
Donald Trump said on Thursday that he told Netanyahu not to repeat the kind of attack Israel carried out on South Pars gas field, while saying the two countries coordinate their actions.
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‘Empty hall’ or something more? IAEA has ‘many questions’ on Iran’s underground nuclear site
IAEA says it cannot verify Iran’s new underground enrichment site at Isfahan as inspectors lack access after US-Israel strikes.
