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‘I can stop it anytime’: Trump claims war with Iran to end on his terms

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump said that the ongoing conflict with Iran will end “any time I want it to end.” Speaking to Axios over the phone, Trump said, “Little this and that...Any time I want it to end, it will end,” and added that there is “practically nothing left to target” in Iran. Trump claimed that Iran’s key capabilities have been destroyed.  “Their missiles are down to a scatter. Their drones are being blown up all over the place, including their manufacturing of drones,” he said. He added that Tehran now has no navy, no air force, and…

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Van crashes into security barricade near White House, area shut down

New Delhi: A van crashed into a security barricade near the White House on Wednesday, prompting authorities to shut down parts of downtown Washington, DC during the morning rush hour, news agency AFP reported. According to police, the vehicle smashed into a gate at Lafayette Square, located just north of the White House. The area, which is usually crowded with tourists and office workers, was immediately cordoned off as security personnel responded to the incident. Developing story...

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India-bound Thai cargo ship hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz as conflict rages in Middle East

Tehran: A Thai-flagged cargo vessel came under attack while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting an urgent response from Thailand’s navy and international maritime authorities. According to Thai officials, the bulk carrier Mayuree Naree was struck by Iranian projectiles while sailing in the strategic waterway near the coast of Oman. The incident occurred about 11 nautical miles, or roughly 18 kilometres, north of the Omani shoreline. As per media reports, the oil vessel was bound for India.  The Royal Thai Navy said it is working through international coordination channels to support the vessel and ensure the safety of those on…

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Air India Express flight faces nose-wheel glitch at Phuket Airport, runway shut temporarily

Phuket (Thailand): An Air India Express aircraft operating the Hyderabad to Phuket service suffered a nose-wheel malfunction upon arrival at Phuket International Airport on Wednesday, leading to a temporary suspension of flight operations. Airport officials halted all movements after the Boeing 737-MAX 8 aircraft remained stranded on the runway following the incident. The airline said the number of passengers onboard the flight was not immediately available.  Airline confirms technical issue In an official statement, Air India Express said, "We confirm that our Hyderabad-Phuket flight on March 11 experienced an issue with the nose wheel at Phuket Airport." The nose wheel…

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Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ‘safe and sound’ despite war injuries: President’s son

Tehran: Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been injured during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, confirmed Iran's President's son, Yousef Pezeshkian on Wednesday. According to news agency AFP, the president's son said the new leader, who succeeded his father, Ali Khamenei, after he was killed in US-Israel strikes, is "safe and sound" despite reports of an injury during the war.  The statement comes amid growing speculation over Khamenei's health and whereabouts.  He is safe and sound "I heard news that Mr Mojtaba Khamenei had been injured. I have asked some friends who had connections. They told me…

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Cargo ship set ablaze in Strait of Hormuz after being hit by projectile, says British military amid conflict

London: Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, a cargo ship sailing through the tense Strait of Hormuz caught fire on Wednesday after being struck by a projectile, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), The Associated Press (AP) reported. The incident occurred just north of Oman which prompted the crew to immediately abandon the vessel. Investigations are underway to determine the nature of the projectile and the extent of the damage. Iran has not taken responsibility for the strike, but it has been linked to several recent attacks on commercial vessels in and around the strategic waterway.…

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Trump announces ‘historic’ $300 billion oil refinery in Texas with Reliance backing amid West Asia conflict

Washington: President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) announced that the opening of the first new US oil refinery in 50 years in Brownsville, Texas, with the investment help from India's Reliance Industries Ltd. Announcing the 'historic' $300 billion dollar deal on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump thanked energy giant Reliance Industries for the 'tremendous' investment. US oil refinery in Texas "America is returning to REAL ENERGY DOMINANCE! Today I am proud to announce that America First Refining is opening the FIRST new U.S. Oil Refinery in 50 YEARS in Brownsville, Texas. THIS IS A HISTORIC $300 BILLION DOLLAR…

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Iran War LIVE Updates: Saudi forces intercept missiles, drones near key bases

New Delhi: As conflict continues to intensify between United States-Israel and Iran, Tehran has reiterated that it will "not seek a ceasefire", insisting that those it calls aggressors must face consequences. The statement came shortly after the White House said the conflict would end only when former US President Donald Trump "declares all objectives have been met." Meanwhile, Iran escalated regional tensions on Tuesday by launching fresh strikes on Gulf Arab states, even as an airstrike in northern Iraq killed five militants aligned with Tehran. Israel has also accused Iran of deploying cluster munitions throughout the conflict -- a tactic…

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US-Iran clash intensifies in Strait of Hormuz as video shows strikes on Iranian mine-laying boats | Watch

New Delhi: The twelfth day of the escalating Middle East conflict witnessed intense action at sea, with the US claiming to have destroyed more than ten Iranian mine-laying boats in the Strait of Hormuz. While the US and Israel continue striking inside Iran, Tehran has been responding with drone attacks and ballistic missiles, pushing the war to a dangerous maritime front. President Donald Trump shared details on social media and the US Central Command released a video showcasing the strikes. CENTCOM releases footage of Iranian vessels hit The video posted by the US Central Command shows Iranian ships and submarines…

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US says it destroyed 16 mine-laying vessels as Iran threatens to block Gulf oil exports

Washington: Amid intensified war in the Middle East, the US military on Wednesday said it took out multiple Iranian vessels on Tuesday as the Islamic Republic vowed to block the region's oil exports and concerns grew about the country's threats to stop tankers from using a waterway through which 20 per cent of the world's oil is shipped. The US military further added that it destroyed 16 mine-laying Iranian vessels, though President Donald Trump said in social media posts that there were no reports of Iran planting explosives in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump earlier warned Iran against laying mines…

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