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Iran decides to close Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise in Gulf: Report

Tehran: With the situation massively escalating in the Middle East following joint strikes by the United States (US) and Israel on Iran, Tehran on Saturday decided to close the crucial Strait of Hormuz, which is one of the most important maritime chokepoint in the region, according to a media report. Ships and vessels in the region have received VHF transmission from Iran's Revolutionary Guards which said that "no ship is allowed to pass the Strait of Hormuz", said an official from the European Union's naval mission Aspides. However, Iranian officials have not issued a statement on this yet.  Strait of…

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is alive, says foreign minister amid missing reports

Tehran: Israel Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi said on Saturday that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is still alive, hours after several Israeli media reports claimed that he was killed in the joint strikes by the United States (US) and Israel.  Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is still alive "as far as I know", said Aragchi, while speaking to NBC News. "All high ranking officials are alive... So everybody is now in its position, and we are handling this situation, and everything is fine." In his interview, Araghchi said Iran is willing to de-escalate and is only targeting bases of the US in…

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Iran’s Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh believed to be killed in Israeli attacks: Reports

Tehran: Amid escating tensdion in the Middle east, Iran's Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammed Pakpour are believed to have been killed in Israeli attacks, reports claimed on Saturday. The development comes as the US and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, with President Donald Trump calling on the Iranian public to "seize control of your destiny" and rise up against the Islamic leadership that has ruled the nation since 1979. Airstrikes hit offices of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Some of the first strikes appeared to hit areas around the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah…

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Dubai airport shut, Burj Khalifa evacuated as Iran retaliates after US-Israel strikes | Updates

Dubai: The flight operations at the Dubai International Airport were suspended on Saturday after Iran launched a barrage of missiles at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a joint strike by Israel and the United States (US). In a statement, officials said the decision was taken in view of the safety of the passengers, adding that it will keep providing further updates after monitoring the situation. The Dubai International Airport is considered to be the busiest airport in the world. "Dubai Airports confirms that all flight operations at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC)…

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Israel-Iran conflict: Global powers react as Middle East conflict escalates

New Delhi: The United States and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday. Some of the first strikes appeared to hit areas around the offices of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, while Iranian media reported strikes nationwide. Smoke was seen rising from the capital, Tehran. The strikes marked a significant escalation and opened a new chapter in US intervention in Iran. It was the second time in eight months that the administration of US President Donald Trump used military force against the Islamic Republic. The military action followed weeks of rising tensions, including the movement of American warships into…

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Top Iranian IRGC commander Mohammad Pakpour killed in airstrike, claims Israel amid conflict

Tel Aviv: Mohammad Pakpour, commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was on Saturday killed in airstrikes, Israel claimed. Among the most powerful men in Iran, Pakpour was IRGC commander for 260 days and was appointed to the position after the elimination of previous commander Hussein Salami. Mohammad Pakpour had last month warned Israel and US "to avoid any miscalculation" and had said the Islamic Republic "stands more ready than ever" with "finger on the trigger". It should be noted that the Pakpour was promoted to the rank of major general by Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in 2025 and was…

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Iran hits US airbases in Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE, says time has come to defend homeland | 10 Points

Tehran: Iran on Saturday has hit US airbases in Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE in retaliatory response and said the time has come to defend the homeland. Iran's Foreign Ministry responded to a joint US-Israel attack by saying that the country "will not hesitate" in its response to the strikes. In a statement posted on X, the ministry said: "The time has come to defend the homeland and confront the enemy's military assault." Check top 10 developments so far of the conflict in the middle east. Explosions could be heard in Qatar on Saturday as Iran launched a counterattack over the…

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Israel attacks Iran LIVE: Sirens sound in Israel as missile threat warned; explosions reported in Tehran

New Delhi: Israel launched an attack on Iran early Saturday, triggering fresh tensions in the region. Thick smoke was seen rising from an explosion in downtown Tehran, Iran’s capital, according to witnesses. Iranian state television confirmed that a blast had taken place but did not provide further details about the damage or possible casualties. There was no immediate official statement from the Iranian government. The explosion comes at a time when tensions are already high between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear program. Stay tuned to India TV for all the LIVE updates on Israel's attack on Iran...

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Trump appeals directly to Iranian people, says ‘take control of your government’

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States has begun “major combat operations in Iran” following the strikes carried out on Saturday. The attacks came after multiple explosions were reported across Tehran, including near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Israel described its action as a “preemptive strike.” Trump’s direct appeal to Iranian citizens In a rare address directly targeting the Iranian population, Trump said: “Finally, to the great, proud people of Iran, I say tonight that the hour of your freedom is at hand… When we are finished, take over your government. It…

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Pakistani fighter jet shot down in Jalalabad, pilot captured alive: Afghan military

New Delhi: A Pakistani fighter jet crashed in Jalalabad city on Saturday, and the pilot was captured alive, according to Afghan military and police officials. The incident took place in the sixth district of Jalalabad, a key city in eastern Afghanistan. Residents said they saw the pilot parachute from the aircraft before being taken into custody. Police spokesperson Tayeb Hammad said the aircraft was shot down by Afghan forces. “A Pakistani fighter jet was shot down in the sixth district of Jalalabad city, and its pilot was captured alive,” he stated. Wahidullah Mohammadi, spokesperson for the military in eastern Afghanistan,…

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