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Apr

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IDF Special Forces unit, intelligence and more: How Israel helped US in rescuing downed F-15 crew from Iran

Tel Aviv: Nearly 48 hours after Iran was able to shoot down an American F-15E Strike Eagle over its territory, the US military on Sunday was able to rescue second crew member of the downed jet, but only after a meticulous planning that even involved a "deception campaign" by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Now, fresh details have emerged about the "daring" rescue operation, with reports claiming that even Israel supported the American military in its campaign. According to a report by The Jerusalem Post, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) acted in "cooperation" with the US military, launching a series…

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Apr

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‘We thought it was a trap’: The 3-word message that rattled US during F15 pilot rescue mission

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump revealed details of the high-risk rescue mission inside Iran, where the downed F-15 crew member was feared to have fallen into enemy hands. The concern began when the pilot, after ejecting, sent a short radio message, “Power be to God.” A US defence official later clarified the exact words were “God is good,” but Trump said the phrasing “didn’t sound right,” raising fears that the pilot might be in Iranian custody and sending false signals. Fears of trap later ruled out According to Trump, US forces briefly suspected the message could be part of…

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Apr

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US, Iran, regional mediators push 45-day ceasefire plan in war, says report

New Delhi: The United States and Iran are engaged in urgent backchannel talks to secure a temporary ceasefire, seen as the last chance to prevent a major escalation in the conflict. Donald Trump has set a strict deadline, now extended to Tuesday evening, while warning of severe consequences if no agreement is reached. According to reports, mediators are working to broker a two-phase deal. The first phase proposes a 45-day ceasefire, during which both sides would negotiate a permanent end to the war. If talks show progress, the ceasefire could be extended to allow more time for a final agreement.…

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Apr

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Iran-backed groups target US diplomats, facilities in Iraq amid rising tensions in Middle East

Baghdad: Iran-linked armed groups carried out two overnight strikes on United States diplomatic staff and facilities in Iraq, according to a report by CNN citing a spokesperson from the US State Department. The incidents come as tensions continue to rise between Washington and Tehran. In response, the State Department condemned the incidents, calling them "outrageous terrorist attacks" on American diplomatic missions. It also urged Iraqi authorities to take immediate action to prevent further assaults. "We have consistently urged the Iraqi government to immediately live up to its responsibility to stop attacks on US facilities and to prevent terrorist militias from…

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Apr

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April 6 deadline looms: From Khamenei’s killing to Hormuz blockade, moments that shaped the Iran war

New Delhi: It's been over a month since the beginning of the war between the United States (US), Israel and Iran in the Middle East, but the conflict is unlikely to end in the near future, as Tehran has rejected the 15-point proposal of President Donald Trump and vowed to target all American bases in the region. Iran has also blocked the critical Strait of Hormuz, which has severely disrupted the global economy and sent crude oil rates soaring. Trump has given an April 6 ultimatum to Iran and said that the Middle East nation needs to open the Strait…

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05

Apr

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‘History repeats itself’: Iran reminds US of ‘Operation Eagle Claw’ after Trump’s fiery threat

Tehran: As President Donald Trump threatened to target Iran's power plants and other infrastructure, Tehran on Sunday took veiled dig at the United States and remined the American leader of 'Operation Eagle Claw', which had ended in a disaster for the US forces.  'Operation Eagle Claw' was conducted by the US forces in April 1980 to rescue 53 embassy staff held captive by Iran. However, the operation failed miserably and led to the death of eight military personnel after which the mission was aborted. It is considered as a major military setback for the US. "History repeats itself. Operation Eagle…

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Apr

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Gunfire reported near White House; US Secret Service launches probe

Washington: The United States Secret Service on Sunday (local time) said it is investigating reports of overnight gunfire near Lafayette Park, located across the street from the White House. According to the agency, no injuries were reported, and no suspects were found following a search of the park and surrounding areas after midnight. Despite the incident, operations at the White House continued as normal, although security in the vicinity was heightened. President Donald Trump was spending the weekend at the White House, which had no immediate comment on the incident.  The park, which has been fenced off for ongoing renovations,…

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Apr

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Open Fuckin’ Strait you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell: Trump warns to blow up Iran’s power plants, bridges

Washington: US President  Donald Trump on Sunday issued a stark warning to Iran, saying the United States could target key infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, if Tehran does not reopen 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 LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas). Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day: Trump   "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fuckin' Strait, you crazy bastards, or…

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Apr

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WATCH: Iran releases footage claiming downing of Black Hawk choppers, C-130 Hercules aircraft

Tehran: The US forces on Sunday were able to rescue the second crew member of the F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet that crashed in southwest Iran on Friday, but according to Tehran, the operation cost the American military several aircraft, including two Black Hawk helicopters and a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft. The rescue operation also resulted in the death of five people, but the Iranians didn't reveal whether they were civilians or military personnel. Iran's Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) also released a footage of the downed American jets in Isfahan, though its authenticity cannot be independently verified. Additionally,…

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Apr

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‘Will blow up everything, take oil’: Trump says ‘good chance’ of deal with Iran on Monday

Washington: Moments after he threatened to blow up power plants and bridges in Iran, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that there is a 'good chance' of Washington and Tehran reaching out a deal by Monday. Though he cautioned that he will blow up 'everything' if the two sides failed to arrive on a consensus over the peace treaty. "I think there is a good chance tomorrow, they are negotiating now," the 79-year-old Republican president said, while speaking to a Fox News journalist. "If they don't make a deal and fast, I'm considering blowing everything up and taking over…

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