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Trump tells nations to ‘build some courage’ and ‘get your own oil’ from Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi: In a sharp statement amid the ongoing tensions involving Iran, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged countries facing fuel shortages due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to “build some courage and get their own oil.” The crucial shipping route through which nearly 20% of global oil and gas supplies pass has been severely disrupted following Iran’s retaliatory strikes after the US-Israeli military action in late February. Oil and gas vessels in the region have reportedly been targeted, worsening the global energy crunch. Trump's Iran oil rant In a post on Truth Social, Trump suggested…

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Five explosions rock Dubai as Iran’s Gulf offensive intensifies amid broader Middle East conflict

Dubai: Several Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states endured another day of intense missile and drone attacks linked to Iran, with authorities and residents reporting hostilities across the region, Al Jazeera has reported. In the United Arab Emirates, five explosions were heard in Dubai, underscoring rising security concerns as regional tensions escalate. Defense and security forces in multiple Gulf states have been on heightened alert amid the barrage of aerial threats, which come amid broader geopolitical conflict affecting the Middle East. Officials in Dubai confirmed that air defense systems were actively engaging incoming missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles as explosions echoed…

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‘We are waiting for you’: Iran boasts its elite commandos in video amid US military buildup in West Asia

Tehran: Iran has released fresh footage of its elite army commandos, accompanied by a defiant warning directed at the United States, as thousands of American paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division begin arriving in West Asia amid the escalating conflict. The video, circulated by a state-linked outlet Press TV, shows Iran’s special forces and asserts their readiness to confront and defeat American troops. It prominently features the phrase “Come Close”, signalling a direct challenge to any potential US ground intervention in the region. The timing holds significance. According to Reuters, thousands of troops from the US Army’s 82nd Airborne Division…

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Trump issues threat to destroy Iran’s energy sites, desalination plants if ceasefire isn’t reached ‘shortly’

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to destroy Iran’s energy sites, desalination plants and other vital infrastructure if a deal to end the war with Tehran is not reached "shortly." Trump stated that the US is negotiating with Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, in an interview with the New York Post published Monday. The former Revolutionary Guard commander was previously floated as Washington's negotiating partner, but has denied Iran is talking to the US and said Pakistan-facilitated discussions were merely a cover for American troop deployments. In the meantime, Israel has invaded southern Lebanon to push out…

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India-bound humanitarian aid aircraft hit in US strike at Mashhad airport, Iran terms it ‘war crime’

Tehran: An Iranian civilian aircraft preparing to fly to India was reportedly damaged in a US strike at Mashhad International Airport, news agency ANI reported citing Iranian sources. The aircraft, operated by Mahan Air, was scheduled to depart for New Delhi on a humanitarian assignment to transport medicines and essential medical supplies. As per the report, Iranian officials said the sudden disruption has triggered fresh alarm over the safety of civilian and relief-linked flights in a region already facing intense geopolitical turbulence. The incident comes amid ongoing coordination between New Delhi and Tehran on humanitarian shipments, including India's recent dispatch…

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Mohammad Tahir Anwar, brother of JeM chief Masood Azhar, dies in Pakistan: Report

Islamabad: Mohammad Tahir Anwar, brother of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, has reportedly died in Pakistan, with no clarity yet on the cause of his death. Notably, Tahir Anwar, who had long been linked to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror group, was involved in the organisation’s activities for several years. The news about his death was announced through the outfit’s Telegram channel, which said his funeral will be held at 11 pm at Jamia Usman-o-Ali in Bahawalpur. No official clarification yet on Tanwar's death However, no official clarification is there on the circumstances surrounding his death and moreover, the announcement did not…

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Trump poised to end Iran war even if Strait of Hormuz remains closed, claims report

Washington: US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering wrapping up the military campaign in Iran within four to six weeks, even if the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed. According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, he has told aides that the conflict may wind down soon, with the focus shifting towards diplomatic negotiations to reopen the waterway. The President is said to believe that key operational targets have already been achieved, including weakening Iran's naval strength and missile systems, the report stated. Officials quoted in the report noted that Washington could still claim success by…

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Netanyahu says operations in Iran ‘beyond the halfway point’, focus now on enriched uranium stockpile

Tel Aviv: Amid intensified war in the West Asia, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (local time) said that the ongoing US-Israel military operation against Iran is "beyond the halfway point", with the current focus of the coalition being to secure or remove Tehran's enriched uranium stockpile. In an interview with Newsmax, Netanyahu expressed confidence in the progress of the joint military campaign, emphasising that significant steps have been taken to dismantle Iran's military and nuclear capabilities. Netanyahu cites major gains in degrading Iran's military infrastructure  "We're beyond the halfway point in terms of mission success," the Israeli PM said, citing…

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Trump shares video as US drops 900-kg bunker buster bomb on Iran’s nuclear hub in Isfahan

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday shared a video of a massive explosion in Iran’s Isfahan in the early hours of the day. The video shows a series of explosion, followed by large fires lighting up the night sky in bright orange, leaving behind plumes of smoke. However, Trump did not provide detailed context for the video, but the visuals showed a US-Israeli strike on an ammunition depot in Isfahan, a city home to 2.3 million people and Iran’s Badr military airbase. US forces have hit the ammunition depot in Isfahan The US forces have hit the ammunition depot…

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Strait of Hormuz toll plan cleared by Iran as war disrupts global shipping: Here’s what it means

Tehran: Amid escalating tensions in West Asia disrupting global shipping, Iran's Parliament Security Committee has approved a 'Strait of Hormuz Management Plan,' which includes measures to impose tolls on vessels passing through the strategic waterway, as reported by Iranian state media, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). The plan outlines provisions related to security, ship safety, environmental protection, and financial mechanisms, including the introduction of a rial-based toll system for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, that handles roughly 20 per cent of global oil and…

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