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Israel-Iran conflict: Three rounds of negotiations failed before military action on Iran, say US

Tehran: As the violent escalation refuses to die down, senior US administration officials claimed on Wednesday that after three rounds of negotiations with Iran over its nuclear programme collapsed, Washington concluded that Tehran was “never serious about giving up its enrichment ambitions,” and launched Operation Epic Fury within days of the final meeting. American diplomats sat with Iran officials to reach a deal for weeks  For weeks, American diplomats sat across the table with officials from Iran and tried to reach a deal. They travelled to Oman and went to Switzerland. They offered incentives, laid out red lines, and kept coming back.…

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Mojtaba, son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, named Iran’s new Supreme Leader: Report

Tehran: Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been appointed as Iran's new Supreme Leader by the country's Assembly of Experts, ending days of intense speculation over the succession. The decision follows the killing of his father, Khamenei, in US-Israeli strikes on February 28, marking a rare and historic leadership transition in the Islamic Republic. "The Assembly of Experts elected Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba as the next Supreme Leader," Iran International reported, citing informed sources. The report, citing sources, also said that Mojtaba was elected under pressure from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).  Khamenei, who ruled Iran from…

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03

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Iranian drone hits US consulate in Dubai, videos show explosion and fire | Watch

Dubai: A suspected Iranian drone strike sparked a fire near the US Consulate in Dubai late Tuesday, as Tehran intensified its targeting of American diplomatic sites across the Gulf. Residents told news agency AFP they heard a loud bang before seeing flames, while police cordoned off nearby roads and dispersed onlookers. The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, with air defence systems across the Gulf region on high alert. The conflict in the Middle East has entered its fifth day following the US and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, along with other…

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US-Israel-Iran war LIVE: Iranian drone hits near US consulate in Dubai; blasts heard in Jerusalem

Tehran: The conflict between Iran and the joint front of Israel and the United States widened further on Wednesday, showing no signs of an immediate pause. Israel carried out fresh airstrikes on Iranian missile launchers and a nuclear research facility, while Tehran retaliated with attacks on Israeli targets and across the Gulf region. Iranian strikes hit US-linked sites, including a drone attack that slammed into a parking area outside the US consulate in Dubai, causing a small fire, while ballistic missiles struck Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which hosts American forces. The escalation has also disrupted energy supplies and…

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03

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Trump says ‘Spain has been terrible,’ announces cutting off all trade

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has directed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to “cut off all trade with Spain” after the country refused to allow the United States to use its military bases for strikes on Iran. “Spain has been terrible,” Trump said during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House. “I told Scott to cut off all dealings with Spain. We are going to stop all trade. They have great people, but not great leadership.” The decision comes amid Trump’s frustration with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who opposed using Spanish bases in Rota and…

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Moscow ready to meet India’s energy needs if West Asia conflict drags on: Russian Embassy official

Moscow: Russia has said it is prepared to supply India with all the oil and gas it needs if the worsening situation in West Asia disrupts global energy flows. A senior official from the Embassy of the Russian Federation made the statement on Monday, stressing Moscow’s readiness to step in during any prolonged supply crisis. The assurance comes at a time of rising uncertainty in the global energy market. Concerns have grown after QatarEnergy halted liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and related operations on March 2. The suspension followed an Iranian drone strike that damaged key facilities at Ras Laffan…

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Iran’s passenger aircraft destroyed as Israeli strikes target Bushehr Airport: Report

Tehran: Israel has carried out a new wave of missile strikes inside Iran as tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East. According to Iranian media reports, cited by Reuters, an Iranian aircraft was destroyed on the ground at Bushehr Airport during the attacks on Tuesday. Authorities have not yet confirmed any casualties or clarified whether the aircraft was on an active service at the time of the incident, and details remain scarce as officials continue to assess the situation. Besides, strikes also hit Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport. The Mehr News Agency released images showing thick grey smoke billowing into the…

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Fire erupts at UAE’s Fujairah oil hub as Middle East conflict disrupts energy supplies

New Delhi: A fire broke out in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) in the United Arab Emirates, caused by debris from a drone that was intercepted by air defense systems. Thick plumes of smoke were visible from the refinery, one of the UAE’s key energy export hubs. UAE authorities confirmed the fire occurred Tuesday morning, adding that it has been brought under control and normal operations have resumed. No casualties were reported.  The Fujairah media office urged the public to rely on official sources and avoid spreading unverified information. Growing attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure  The fire in Fujairah…

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Kremlin says Putin to raise Arab concerns with Iran over strikes on energy infrastructure

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has stepped in to try to reduce rising tensions in the Middle East after a series of strikes on energy and civilian sites across the Gulf region. The Kremlin said on Tuesday that he plans to carry the concerns of Gulf Arab leaders directly to Tehran, hoping to prevent further escalation. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Putin would do everything possible to help lower tensions, even if only slightly. According to the Kremlin, Russia’s outreach is part of wider efforts to stabilise the situation as exchanges of attacks continue across the region. The diplomatic push…

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US-Israel strike hits building linked to Iran’s Supreme Leader selection panel

New Delhi: Israel on Tuesday carried out an airstrike on a building in Qom that houses Iran’s Council of Experts, according to an Israeli defence official cited by various media reports. The council is the body responsible for selecting Iran’s new supreme leader. The strike reportedly happened while members were counting votes to choose a successor after former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in earlier Israeli strikes. It is not yet clear how many of the council’s 88 members were inside the building at the time or how much damage was caused. An Israeli official reportedly said the goal was…

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