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After US military’s F-35, Iran claims shooting down Israeli fighter jet

Tehran: Iran's military has claimed that it targeted an Israeli fighter jet on Saturday, a day after reports of an alleged attempt to shoot down a US F-35 Lightning II, amid escalating tensions in the region. According to a report by Tehran Times, Israel acknowledged that one of its fighter aircraft came under attack while operating over Iran. The Israeli military said the jet was targeted by a surface to air missile during the mission, though it did not specify the type of aircraft involved. As reported by The Times of Israel, the Israeli Air Force confirmed that the aircraft…

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Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility hit in US, Israel airstrikes; no radiation leak reported

Tehran: Natanz nuclear enrichment facility was struck in a US-Israeli airstrike on Saturday, Iran's official news agency Mizan News Agency reported, adding that no radiation leakage was detected at the site. The strike comes as the conflict in West Asia enters its fourth week, with no signs of de-escalation. Natanz, Iran’s main uranium enrichment site, had already been targeted earlier in the war, with satellite imagery showing damage to multiple structures. At the time, the International Atomic Energy Agency said there were no radiological consequences from the attack. Located about 220 kilometres southeast of Tehran, the facility has repeatedly been…

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‘Will not accept ceasefire’: Iran FM warns against repeat of past conflicts

New Delhi: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran will not accept a ceasefire as the conflict enters its 22nd day, warning that Iran does not want a repeat of “last year’s scenario.” “We welcome any initiative that can fully end this war; we are ready to listen and consider,” Araghchi said. “At present, while some countries are trying to find a solution, the United States does not appear ready to halt its aggression. Therefore, we will continue to defend ourselves.” He stressed that any end to the war must be “complete and permanent,” with guarantees that such a…

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US grants 30-day waiver for sale of Iranian oil to ease global supply pressure triggered by Iran war

Washington: In a significant move amid global energy crisis, the Trump administration on Saturday issued a 30-day sanctions waiver allowing the sale of Iranian oil stranded at sea to ease global energy supply pressures triggered by the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran. Making the announcement on X, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the move from the US administration is aimed at quickly stabilising markets by unlocking existing supply. “By temporarily unlocking this existing supply for the world, the United States will quickly bring approximately 140 million barrels of oil to global markets,” he said. Scott Bessent says oil sanctions lifted…

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‘Close to our objectives’: Trump says considering ‘winding down’ Iran war

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States may soon reduce its military involvement in the ongoing conflict with Iran. In a recent statement, he said the US is “very close” to achieving its main objectives, suggesting that the war could be entering its final stage. His remarks point to a possible shift in strategy after weeks of intense military action in the region. Trump’s claims of major military success  Trump shed light on what he described as significant achievements by US forces. He claimed that Iran’s missile strength has been weakened and its defence systems…

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Iran executes teenage wrestler Saleh Mohammadi over anti-government protests

New Delhi: Iran carried out the execution of a 19-year-old wrestler along with two other protesters in a public hanging, according to reports from state media and human rights organisations. The executions reportedly took place in the city of Qom in the presence of a crowd. The wrestler, identified as Saleh Mohammadi, was executed alongside Saeed Davodi and Mehdi Ghasemi. Authorities had accused the three men of being involved in the killing of two police officers during protests held on January 8, 2026.  First executions linked to recent protests  These are believed to be the first executions directly connected to…

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Iran targets Diego Garcia military base, fires two ballistic missiles at US, UK-operated base in Indian Ocean

Tehran: Intensifying its war against the US, Iran on Saturday fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia, a joint US-UK military base in the middle of the Indian Ocea, indicating that it has missiles with longer range than earlier thought. If confirmed, this attack would mark Iran’s first operational use of IRBMs and a significant attempt to target areas far beyond the Middle East and threaten US interests. However, neither of the missiles hit the base which is 4,000 kilometers away from Iranian territory, Wall Street Journal reported, citing multiple US officials. While one of the missiles failed in…

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Iran war LIVE updates: US rejects ceasefire; reports say Iran ready to allow Japanese vessels to cross Hormuz

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump said the US is not interested in a ceasefire and will continue military action. The United Kingdom has allowed US forces to use its bases for strikes linked to Iran. Meanwhile, Iran’s leader Mojtaba Khamenei accused Israel of attacks in nearby countries, raising tensions further. The conflict in the Middle East is becoming more intense, with strong statements and fresh developments from key countries. The United States has made it clear that it is not ready to stop military action, while Iran has raised serious accusations against Israel. US President Donald Trump has said…

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Trump says US not seeking any ceasefire with Iran as military operations remain a priority

Washington: Amid intensified war in the Middle east, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said the US is not seeking a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, asserting that military operations remain a priority. "We can have dialogue, but I don't want to do a ceasefire. You don't do a ceasefire when you're literally obliterating the other side... we're not looking to do that," Trump said outside the White House before departing to Palm Beach, Florida. UK allows the US to use its military bases against Iran Commenting on the United Kingdom's decision to allow the United…

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Australian PM Anthony Albanese heckled during visit to Sydney mosque | VIDEO

Sydney: Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was heckled during his visit to a mosque in Sydney ahead of Eid during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Albanese, along with Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, attended prayers at Lakemba Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the country, after being invited by community leaders on Friday morning. During the visit, some attendees shouted slogans such as "genocide supporters," along with "boo" and "get out of here," while a mosque leader delivered a speech urging the government to engage more effectively with Muslim Australians. The protest stemmed from broader dissatisfaction within sections of Australia's Muslim…

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