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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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Bolivia: Tragic cargo plane crash kills 15, scatters banknotes amid chaos

Sucre: A Bolivian Air Force Hercules cargo plane plummeted moments after takeoff from El Alto International Airport near La Paz on Friday (February 27), erupting into flames and veering off the runway in a catastrophic skid. The aircraft, loaded with freshly printed banknotes from the Central Bank destined for other cities, smashed into a nearby highway, damaging at least a dozen vehicles and leaving a trail of wreckage across the road and into an adjacent field. Fire Chief Pavel Tovar confirmed at least 15 people dead, though it's unclear if the fatalities included crew members aboard the plane or motorists…

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Bill Clinton defends Epstein ties under oath: ‘I saw nothing wrong’ amid Republican grilling

Washington: Former President Bill Clinton endured over six hours of intense questioning from House lawmakers in Chappaqua, New York, on Friday (February 27), marking the first time a US ex-president faced compelled congressional testimony. Declaring "I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong" in an opening statement posted on social media, Clinton addressed his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the financier convicted in 2008 for soliciting underage prostitution. No charges have been leveled against Clinton, but Republicans seized the rare chance to probe a relationship spanning the late 1990s and early 2000s, including flights on Epstein's plane and White House visits.…

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Trump signals possible ‘intervention’, praises Pakistan amid Afghanistan border conflict

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has indicated that he may consider intervening in the growing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Friday, Trump said he would think about stepping in if necessary. “I would (intervene). But I get along with Pakistan very, very well. They have a great Prime Minister, a great General. They have a great leader two of the people that I really respect a lot. Pakistan is doing terrifically well,” Trump said. His remarks come at a time when cross-border tensions between the two neighboring countries have intensified. Trump’s…

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Afghanistan-Pakistan war: Airstrikes hit Pakistani military sites near PMO in Faizabad after Kabul raids

Islamabad: Afghan Taliban forces launched a bold counteroffensive against Pakistan, striking high-value military targets just six kilometers from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in Islamabad's Faizabad area, connected to Tabassum Road, using precision airstrikes on specialized "Atomic" facilities, resulting in heavy casualties and escalating the border war to the heart of Pakistan's capital. Daring strikes near capital's core Suicide drones and air operations zeroed in on elite "Atomic" military installations in Faizabad, perilously close to the PMO, inflicting severe losses in a shocking retaliation. The assault extended to army cantonments in Nowshera, Jamrud military colony, and Abbottabad, executed successfully at…

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Iran urges Ramadan dialogue to defuse Pakistan-Afghanistan ‘open war’- offers full mediation support

Kabul: Amid the escalating fury of Pakistan's 'Operation Ghazab lil-Haq' airstrikes on Afghan soil, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi extended a timely olive branch, calling on both nations to sheath their swords during the sacred month of Ramadan. In a poignant X post, Araghchi emphasized that this period of self-restraint and Islamic solidarity is ideal for resolving differences through "good neighborliness and dialogue," with Iran poised to facilitate any talks, bolster understanding, and foster cooperation between Kabul and Islamabad. His intervention highlights Tehran's growing role as a regional peacemaker, especially as Saudi Arabia joins the mediation chorus amid fears…

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