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Pakistan’s Murid airbase command centre demolished months after Operation Sindoor: Report

New Delhi: Nearly ten months after an Indian airstrike targeted Pakistan’s Murid airbase, new satellite images reported by NDTV suggest that efforts to repair a key facility there have failed. The base, located near Chakwal, houses important infrastructure linked to the Pakistan Air Force. Recent imagery indicates that a building believed to be a command-and-control centre has now been completely demolished after suffering extensive damage in Operation Sindoor. Satellite imagery analyst Damien Symon said the latest visuals show exposed ground and scattered debris where the structure once stood. According to him, the condition of the site suggests the building’s internal…

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US spent $5.6 billion worth of munitions in first 48 hours of military operations in Iran: Report

Washington: Amid intensified war in the Middle East, a report on Tuesday claimed that the Pentagon spent $5.6 billion worth of munitions within the first 48 hours of its military assault on Iran. According to three US officials, the figure highlights the growing concern among some on Capitol Hill about how rapidly US forces are depleting America’s advanced weaponry reserves. Another report by Washington Post said the estimate, presented to Congress on Monday, casts doubt on the Trump administration’s dismissive stance towards lawmakers’ worries that the Iran operation is significantly diminishing US military readiness. Trump expected to send Congress a…

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Trump speaks to Putin to discuss Iran war, Kremlin calls it ‘frank and businesslike’ conversation

Washington: Amid ongoing conflict in West Asia, US President Donald Trump held a telephonic conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, described by the Kremlin as "frank and businesslike". The conversation lasted nearly an hour and touched upon the widening war, which has seen continuous American and Israeli bombardment for more than a week. Iran has responded with further strikes on Israel and Gulf nations, while Hezbollah continues firing rockets into Israel as Tel Aviv targets the group's positions in Lebanon. In a major development, Iranian state television announced that Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed the supreme leader, succeeding his…

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Iran-Israel War Live: Trump says Iran war could end soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher strikes

Tel Aviv: As the war entered its second week, US President Donald Trump said that the war against Iran could be short-lived, but he left open the possibility of an escalation in fighting if global oil supplies are disrupted by the Islamic Republic, which chose a new hard-line supreme leader. Oil prices briefly shot to their highest level since 2022 a day after Iran selected Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as Iran's supreme leader. Investors saw it as a signal that Iran was digging in 10 days into the war launched by the United States and Israel.…

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Crude oil prices rise to $119.50 per barrel as Iran-Israel war threatens transport routes, production

Washington: In a significant development, the crude oil prices continued to rise on Tuesday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping across the Middle East and straining energy supplies worldwide. The price of Brent crude, the international benchmark, briefly surged to $119.50 per barrel on Monday - its highest level since the summer after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. West Texas Intermediate, which is produced in the US, also soared to $119.48 per barrel at one point. Crude oil prices fell under \$100 mark later on Monday Those prices fell under the $100 mark later Monday. But that's…

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Trump vows to achieve ‘ultimate victory’ against Iran: ‘Have won in many ways but haven’t won enough’

Washington: As the Iran-Israel war refuse to die down anytime soon, US President Donald Trump said that they have won against Iran in many ways but have not won enough, vowing to achieve "ultimate victory" against the Persian Gulf country. We want to end long-running danger once and for all: Trump While addressing the Republican Members' Issues Conference, Trump said, "We have won in many ways but haven't won enough. We go forward more determined than ever to achieve ultimate victory that will end this long-running danger once and for all." He further added that the world is going to…

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Turkey deploys F-16 jets after defence systems intercept Iranian missile; warns Tehran

Ankara (Turkey): Turkey has sent six F-16 fighter jets and additional air defence systems to northern Cyprus, the country’s defence ministry said on Monday, as tensions grow in the region due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. According to Turkish officials, the deployment aims to strengthen the security of the Turkish community and increase military readiness. Authorities indicated that more measures could be introduced if the security situation worsens. The move comes after a ballistic missile launched from Iran during the current hostilities was intercepted over the Mediterranean Sea. Turkish officials warned Tehran against any action that could…

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Pakistan schools shut for 2 weeks, government offices to function 4 days a week amid oil crisis

New Delhi: In a move to conserve fuel amid rising oil prices, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that all schools will remain closed for the next two weeks, starting after this week. Higher education institutions will immediately shift to online classes. Officials said the decision comes as global tensions in the Middle East continue to affect oil supply and push energy costs higher. Developing story...

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US military targets another Soleimani-class Iranian warship in Persian Gulf | VIDEO

New Delhi: A video circulating on social media appears to show an Iranian naval vessel exploding at sea, reportedly after being hit during a United States military strike. The footage was shared by several defence-tracking accounts online and is said to show the incident near Bandar Lengeh in the Persian Gulf. According to reports, the ship seen in the video is believed to be a Shahid Soleimani-class missile corvette operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN).  The clip shows a sudden explosion on the vessel, followed by flames and thick smoke rising from the ship.  Watch the video…

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US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: China opposes targeting new Supreme Leader; Putin congratulates Mojtaba

Tehran: Israel has widened its military operations in the Middle East, striking several locations across southern Lebanon, Beirut and parts of Iran. The conflict in West Asia has intensified sharply after the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, during a major military operation. The incident has heightened tensions across the region as Iran faces mounting confrontation with the United States and Israel. Amid the ardent strikes from both sides, Tehran alleged that the United States wants to divide Iran and “take oil” from the country.  Iran confirmed that Khamenei, 86, was killed on February 28 in Tehran when coordinated…

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