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Iran’s ‘new leadership’ signals openness to talks as US strikes continue, White House says

New Delhi: A senior White House official said Sunday that Iran’s “new potential leadership” has suggested it is open to talks with the United States after American and Israeli forces launched a major attack on Tehran, killing the country’s Supreme Leader and other high-ranking officials. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal administration deliberations, said President Donald Trump is “eventually” willing to talk, but for now the military operation “continues unabated.” The official did not identify the potential new Iranian leaders or explain how their willingness to talk was communicated. Trump says he plans to speak…

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Middle East conflict: PM Modi speaks to Israel’s Netanyahu, reiterates ‘need for early cessation of hostilities’

New Delhi: Amid ongoing tensions in West Asia following the Israel-US attack on Iran, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. During the call, Modi discussed the regional situation and called for an early cessation of hostilities. He conveyed India’s concerns over recent developments and emphasised that the safety of civilians must remain a priority. High-level security meeting chaired by PM On Sunday night, the prime minister chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), the country’s highest decision-making body on security and strategic matters. The meeting was convened to review…

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‘Have a plan of action’: Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi makes push for return

Tehran: Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi on Sunday made a pitch to lead the Islamic Republic following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint strikes by the United States (US) and Israel. The 65-year-old said he has the support of millions in Iran and claimed that even the Iranian military will side with him. In an interview with the Fox News, Pahlavi said he has a plan of action and a transition plan. He said it was crucial that Khamenei's regime goes out of power in Iran, and it was important for both the US…

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Middle East conflict: 9 Iranian naval ships ‘destroyed and sunk’ by US, says Trump

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump said that American military forces have sunk nine Iranian naval ships, describing some of them as large and significant vessels. The US president stated that American forces are continuing to target other Iranian Navy ships. He also announced that US forces had destroyed Iran’s naval headquarters in a separate attack. Trump’s post came shortly after an update by United States Central Command, which said that an Iranian Jamaran-class corvette was struck by US forces while docked at a pier in Chabahar. According to the statement, the vessel is currently sinking into the Gulf of…

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Iran claims missile strikes on UK and US oil tankers in Gulf, one reported dead

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, Iran has claimed that it struck three UK and US oil tankers in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. According to reports, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said the tankers were hit with missiles. Marshall islands-flagged tanker reportedly hit A projectile is reported to have struck a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker, killing one person. Details regarding the vessel and the extent of the damage remain limited. The alleged strikes have not yet been confirmed by either the United States or the United Kingdom. Retaliation for ‘operation Epic Fury’ The claimed…

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‘Rendering all possible assistance’: Govt on Indian national injured in UAE in Iranian strikes

New Delhi: The Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi has shared an update regarding an Indian national injured during the recent Iranian strikes in the UAE. The embassy said it is in touch with hospital authorities and confirmed that the injured Indian national is out of danger. It added that all possible assistance is being provided to the victim. UAE reports 3 dead, 58 injured UAE authorities on Sunday stated that three people have been killed and 58 others injured since Iran began its retaliatory campaign in the Gulf following US and Israeli attacks. The fatalities included nationals of Pakistan, Nepal,…

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US strikes Iranian warship in Gulf of Oman, calls on Tehran to lay down arms

New Delhi: The US military has announced that its forces struck an Iranian warship and called on Iranian forces to lay down their weapons. The update was shared by United States Central Command, which stated that an Iranian Jamaran-class corvette was hit by US forces at a pier in Chah Bahar. Warship reportedly sinking in Gulf of Oman According to the statement, the vessel is currently sinking to the bottom of the Gulf of Oman. US Central Command did not provide additional operational details in the brief update but confirmed the strike and reiterated its call for Iranian forces to…

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USS Abraham Lincoln attacked by Iran as tensions rise in Gulf: Irani media

USS Abraham Lincoln attacked by Iran as tensions rise in Gulf: Irani media

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Four killed in Iranian strikes in Israel’s Beit Shemesh after Khamenei’s death

Tel Aviv: As many as four people were killed and 20 others were injured in Iranian strikes in Israel's Beit Shemesh on Sunday. This development comes a day after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint precision strikes by the United States (US) and Israel.  Beit Shemesh is a city in central Israel, which is 30 km or 19 miles from west of Jerusalem. Israel's medical emergency teams have arrived at the spot for the rescue operation. A helicopter has also been called to airlift the wounded from the site. "Four people were killed in a direct…

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Accurate intelligence and more: How Khamenei’s Tehran compound was targeted? IDF reveals

Tehran: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a precision strike by the United States (US) and Israel on Saturday, sparking a regional war in the Middle East. The 86-year-old, who was the second supreme leader of Iran, was present at his compound during the strikes. According to Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), Khamenei's compound was targeted by the Israeli Air Force in a "precise, large-scale operation". The strike was conducted only after accurate intelligence was provided to the IDF about his compound, in which other senior Iranian officials were also present. "Ali Khamenei was targeted in a precise,…

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