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New Delhi: US President Donald Trump revealed details of the high-risk rescue mission inside Iran, where the downed F-15 crew member was feared to have fallen into enemy hands. The concern began when the pilot, after ejecting, sent a short radio message, “Power be to God.” A US defence official later clarified the exact words were “God is good,” but Trump said the phrasing “didn’t sound right,” raising fears that the pilot might be in Iranian custody and sending false signals. Fears of trap later ruled out According to Trump, US forces briefly suspected the message could be part of…

New Delhi: The United States and Iran are engaged in urgent backchannel talks to secure a temporary ceasefire, seen as the last chance to prevent a major escalation in the conflict. Donald Trump has set a strict deadline, now extended to Tuesday evening, while warning of severe consequences if no agreement is reached. According to reports, mediators are working to broker a two-phase deal. The first phase proposes a 45-day ceasefire, during which both sides would negotiate a permanent end to the war. If talks show progress, the ceasefire could be extended to allow more time for a final agreement.…

Baghdad: Iran-linked armed groups carried out two overnight strikes on United States diplomatic staff and facilities in Iraq, according to a report by CNN citing a spokesperson from the US State Department. The incidents come as tensions continue to rise between Washington and Tehran. In response, the State Department condemned the incidents, calling them "outrageous terrorist attacks" on American diplomatic missions. It also urged Iraqi authorities to take immediate action to prevent further assaults. "We have consistently urged the Iraqi government to immediately live up to its responsibility to stop attacks on US facilities and to prevent terrorist militias from…

New Delhi: It's been over a month since the beginning of the war between the United States (US), Israel and Iran in the Middle East, but the conflict is unlikely to end in the near future, as Tehran has rejected the 15-point proposal of President Donald Trump and vowed to target all American bases in the region. Iran has also blocked the critical Strait of Hormuz, which has severely disrupted the global economy and sent crude oil rates soaring. Trump has given an April 6 ultimatum to Iran and said that the Middle East nation needs to open the Strait…