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Washington: A fresh assessment by the Pentagon intelligence wing suggests that Iran retains its key military capabilities, challenging recent claims by senior American officials about the extent of damage to Tehran’s forces. According to a report by NBC News, the findings from the defence intelligence community stand in sharp contrast to statements made by Donald Trump and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Both had earlier suggested that Iran’s military had suffered severe and possibly irreversible losses in recent engagements. However, the intelligence report indicates that despite these operations, Iran’s armed forces remain a significant regional power. This contradicts claims…

Washington: The United States military is facing growing concern over its ammunition levels after extensive use of advanced missiles in the recent conflict with Iran. Defence analysts and individuals familiar with internal Pentagon reviews warn that current stockpiles have been significantly reduced, potentially leaving the country exposed if another conflict arises in the near future. Significant depletion of key missile systems According to a report by CNN, citing experts and people linked with the US' internal defence department, recent assessments suggest that key missile reserves have been heavily drawn down. The US has reportedly used a substantial portion of its…

New Delhi: Iran’s paramilitary Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps opened fire on a container ship on Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the vessel and escalating tensions after planned ceasefire talks in Pakistan failed to take place. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said the attack occurred at around 7:55 am and involved a Guard gunboat targeting the ship without issuing any prior warning. According to the UKMTO, no injuries were reported and no environmental damage occurred. Iran has not immediately acknowledged the incident. The development follows recent actions by the United States, which seized an Iranian container ship after…