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From opening new fronts to revenge: Key points from Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s message

Tehran: In his first public message after succeeding his father, Mojtaba Khamenei issued a series of strong warnings amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following the death of Ali Khamenei. The new Iranian Supreme Leader signalled a hardline stance toward the United States and Israel and suggested potential expansion of regional conflict. Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader since 1989, died on February 28 in Tehran after a targeted airstrike during a military operation involving the United States and Israel. Iranian state media confirmed his death on March 1. His killing marked a major turning point in regional politics and…

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Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, seeks revenge from US

New Delhi: Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, on Thursday said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed and that Iran should use the leverage in war against the US and Israel, as he called for revenge for the assassination of his father and former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In his first statement after becoming the Supreme Leader, he warned that the attacks on enemy targets in the Middle East will continue, and all US bases in the region should be closed, otherwise they will be attacked. Iran to open up new war fronts? Khamenei signalled a longer conflict…

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Iran’s another nuclear facility hit? Israel claims striking Taleghan compound, Tehran’s nuclear weapons developing site

Tel Aviv: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said it recently carried out a strike on an Iranian nuclear-related facility where the regime was working on “critical capabilities in the development of nuclear weapons”. According to the military, the site near Tehran, identified as the Taleghan compound, was targeted during several waves of air force strikes in the area over the past few days, Times of Israel reported on Thursday. The IDF said that in recent years, Iran had used the site for developing advanced explosives and conducting sensitive experiments as part of the AMAD Project, which Israel says is…

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India joins 135 nations as UNSC to denounce Iran’s ‘egregious’ attacks on Gulf nations

United Nations: India has joined 135 nations in condemning Iran's "egregious" attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council nations, and Jordan as it co-sponsored a resolution in the United Nations Security Council on Thursday. The resolution demanded that Tehran immediately stop all attacks and criticised its threats to close the Strait of Hormuz. The 15-nation UNSC, currently presided over by the United States, adopted the resolution on Wednesday with 13 votes in favour and none against, while veto-wielding permanent members China and Russia abstained. India backs resolution condemning Iran's attacks India’s position aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s condemnation of the attacks on Gulf…

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Iranian regime is not in danger of collapse despite two weeks of war, says US intelligence report

Tehran: US intelligence on Thursday indicated that Iran's leadership is still largely intact and is not at risk of collapse even after two weeks of relentless US and Israeli war, media repoerts stated. Several intelligence reports provided consistent analysis that the regime is not in danger of collapse and "retains control of the Iranian public. The latest report was completed within the last few days. Trump says he will end war soon  Even with political pressure building over rising oil costs, US President Donald Trump suggested he will end the biggest US military operation since 2003 "soon." But finding an…

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Iran War LIVE Updates: Bahrain officials say Iranian-linked attacks targeted fuel tanks

New Delhi: The US-Israel and Iran war has entered its 13th day today, with both sides continuing to launch attacks against each other. The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council said that the people of Iran are not afraid of American threats. He added that many powerful forces in the past had tried to destroy Iran but failed. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran's navy, air force and drone capabilities have suffered massive damage, and its military infrastructure has been significantly weakened.  Amid the escalating situation, over 500 Indians stranded in Qatar were evacuated to New Delhi…

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Trump announces to tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve as Middle East conflict sends gasoline prices soaring

Washington: The ongoing Iran conflict has prompted United States President Donald Trump to announce that his administration will tap into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in a bid to cool soaring fuel prices. Speaking to WKRC Local 12, Trump confirmed that the release of crude from the emergency reserve would be followed by replenishment at a later stage. He refrained from specifying the volume of oil that would be released. Trump also recalled how he had earlier criticised former President Joe Biden for using the reserve to ease fuel prices. Global oil release plan Trump further revealed that the International Energy…

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India’s first crude triumph: Liberian tanker dodges Iran-US war zone, docks safely in Mumbai

Tehran: In a rare glimmer of hope amid the Iran-US conflict's chokehold on global energy routes, the Liberian-flagged tanker Shenlong Suezmax, captained by an Indian mariner, successfully navigated the perilous Strait of Hormuz and berthed at Mumbai port on Wednesday (March 11), marking the first such India-bound crude shipment since hostilities erupted. Loaded with 135,335 metric tonnes of Saudi Arabian crude from Ras Tanura port on March 1, the vessel slipped through the strait on March 8, briefly vanishing from tracking radars before resurfacing on March 9, a maneuver likely designed to evade detection in waters where Iran has targeted…

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Indian oil ships to get safe passage through Strait of Hormuz after Jaishankar’s call with Iranian counterpart Araghchi

Tehran: In a major relief for New Delhi amid the worsening global energy crisis, Iran has allowed Indian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, according to India TV sources. The move comes as tensions in West Asia have severely disrupted maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route that handles a significant share of the world’s oil shipments, raising concerns over global energy supplies. Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with his Iranian counterpart on March 10 amid escalating conflict in the…

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Iran sets three conditions to end war with US and Israel: Know what are they

Tehran: Iran has set out three key conditions to end its ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, including recognition of its rights and compensation for damages caused during the war. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the only way to bring the conflict to an end is for the international community to acknowledge Iran's legitimate rights and provide firm guarantees to prevent any future aggression. What are Iran's three conditions to end war? "The only way to end this war—ignited by the Zionist regime & US—is recognizing Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and firm int'l guarantees against future…

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