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Middle East unrest: US missile attack behind killing of 165 people in Iranian school, suggests probe

Middle East unrest: US missile attack behind killing of 165 people in Iranian school, suggests probe

Tehran: A newly analysed video has raised fresh questions about who was responsible for the deadly explosion at a school in Iranโ€™s Minab, that killed more than 165 people, most of them children. Investigators say the footage appears to challenge claims by US President Donald Trump that Iran was behind the attack. The short clip, examined by the investigative group Bellingcat, shows a munition striking a building near the school on February 28. The blast produced a large plume of dark smoke that mixed with smoke already rising from the area, suggesting earlier explosions had occurred moments before.ย  Researchers from…
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UAE air defences shred Iranian drones: Video captures fiery interceptions amid relentless attacks

UAE air defences shred Iranian drones: Video captures fiery interceptions amid relentless attacks

Tehran: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) showcased its robust air defense prowess by obliterating Iranian drones and missiles in a high-stakes barrage, releasing dramatic black-and-white footage of the intercepts as the West Asia conflict rages on. On Sunday (March 8), UAE forces neutralised 16 ballistic missiles and 113 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) out of detected threats, demonstrating near-flawless execution against Tehran's aggressive salvos. With Iran's retaliatory strikes intensifying since late February, UAE's Ministry of Defense detailed the scale of interceptions, underscoring the kingdom's resolve to shield its skies and populace from escalating regional hostilities. Defensive triumph over Iranian onslaught UAE…
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Mojtaba Khamenei, son of late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, named Iran’s Supreme Leader

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, named Iran’s Supreme Leader

Tehran: In a significant development, Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran's late supreme leader, has been named his successor, Iranian state TV announced early on Monday, as the war that began a little over a week ago with his father's killing took a dramatic turn. The younger Khamenei, who had not been seen or heard from publicly since the war started, had long been considered a contender for the post, even before an Israeli strike killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and despite never being elected or appointed to a government position. His appointment comesย after signs of a rift among Iranian officials…
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When will Israel-Iran war end? Trump says decision will be mutual with Israeli PM Netanyahu

When will Israel-Iran war end? Trump says decision will be mutual with Israeli PM Netanyahu

Washington: When will Israel-Iran war will end? US President Donald Trump on Sunday said the decision in this regard will be a โ€œmutual" decision that heโ€™ll make together with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a telephonic interview withย The Times of Israel, Trump added that the Islamic Republic would have destroyed Israel if he and Netanyahu had not been around. Trump says Iran was going to destroy Israel and everything else around it He said that Iran was going to destroy Israel and everything else around it. โ€œWeโ€™ve worked together. Weโ€™ve destroyed a country that wanted to destroy Israel," Trump…
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Indian Embassy confirms no fatality in Iranian strike on Saudi Arabia’s Al Kharj amid Gulf escalations

Indian Embassy confirms no fatality in Iranian strike on Saudi Arabia’s Al Kharj amid Gulf escalations

New Delhi: India's Embassy in Riyadh swiftly debunked rumors of an Indian national's death in an Iranian projectile strike on Saudi Arabia's Al Kharj governorate, reassuring that the lone Indian affected survived with injuries and is under hospital care. In a relief-filled X post, the embassy detailed its coordination with Saudi officials and a personal visit by Counsellor (CW) Y Sabir to the wounded worker, quelling anxiety among expatriate families back home. This update pierced through initial confusion as regional tensions boiled over from Iran's retaliatory barrages against US-Israeli actions. Clarifying casualties in the deadly Al Kharj assault The Sunday…
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Crude oil prices surpass 0 a barrel as Iran war impedes production and shipping

Crude oil prices surpass $100 a barrel as Iran war impedes production and shipping

Tehran: Amid intensified war in the Middle East, oil prices eclipsed $100 per barrel for the first time in more than three-and-a-half years on Sunday as the Iran war hinders production and shipping in the Middle East. The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, was at $107.97 after trading resumed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, up 16.5 per cent from its Friday closing price of $92.69. Crude oil produced in the United States was selling for about $106.22 a barrel West Texas Intermediate, the light, sweet crude oil produced in the United States, was selling for…
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Donald Trump downplays oil price surge as ‘very small price’ for neutralising Iran’s nuclear threat

Donald Trump downplays oil price surge as ‘very small price’ for neutralising Iran’s nuclear threat

Washington: US President Donald Trump dismissed concerns over skyrocketing global oil prices, framing the short-term spike as a worthwhile trade-off for eliminating Iran's nuclear program. In a fiery Truth Social post amid escalating West Asia tensions, he insisted that prices would plummet once the threat is eradicated, labeling any doubters as 'fools.' This bold stance comes as US military actions against Iran have ignited fears of prolonged energy disruptions, sending oil benchmarks soaring past $100 per barrel for the first time since the Russia-Ukraine war erupted in 2022. Surging oil prices amid regional escalation Global oil markets convulsed as conflict…
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Trump signals a US ground troops operation in Iran, cites a ‘very good reason’

Trump signals a US ground troops operation in Iran, cites a ‘very good reason’

Tehran: US President Donald Trump on Sunday suggested that American ground troops could potentially be sent into Iran if there was what he described as a โ€œvery good reasonโ€, adding that such an operation would leave Iranian forces unable to recover or fight the US military. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump declined to directly confirm whether a ground invasion was under consideration. He said he did not want to discuss the issue and described it as an inappropriate question, but indicated that such a move could be possible if there was a strong justification. He added that…
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UAE debunks claims of striking Iran’s desalination plant, slams Israeli reportage

UAE debunks claims of striking Iran’s desalination plant, slams Israeli reportage

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has denied reports claiming it carried out its first retaliatory strike against Iran on Sunday, following media reports that an Emirati attack targeted a desalination facility in the country. The reports emerged amid heightened tensions in the region after a series of Iranian missile and drone attacks in recent days, which had prompted speculation that the UAE might respond militarily. Dr Ali Rashid Ali Nuaimi, a member of the UAE Federal National Council and chairman of its Defence Affairs, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee, dismissed the reports as false. Writing on social media platform…
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Doomsday-like fire engulfs Iran’s capital Tehran after Israeli strikes on oil depot | VIDEO

Doomsday-like fire engulfs Iran’s capital Tehran after Israeli strikes on oil depot | VIDEO

Tehran: Powerful explosions and massive plumes of smoke lit up the skyline of Tehran after Israeli airstrikes targeted several key fuel storage facilities in the Iranian capital, triggering huge fires and panic across parts of the city. According to Iranian authorities, at least 4 people were killed in the attacks, including 2 tanker drivers. The casualties were confirmed by the chief executive of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company. The strikes targeted multiple oil depots in and around Tehran. Iranian officials said at least 5 facilities were hit, including 4 fuel storage depots and a petroleum products transport centre.…
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