West Asia War LIVE Updates: International Energy Agency says 32 member countries to unlock 400 million barrels of oil from reserves&nbsp;
The International Energy Agency said its 32 member countries would unlock 400 million barrels of oil from their reserves, the biggest such release ever, to ease the impact of the war. Meanwhile, world oil prices rose, with international benchmark Brent North Sea crude jumping more than five percent in early trade before gains eased.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: International Energy Agency says 32 member countries to unlock 400 million barrels of oil from reserves&nbsp;
The International Energy Agency said its 32 member countries would unlock 400 million barrels of oil from their reserves, the biggest such release ever, to ease the impact of the war. Meanwhile, world oil prices rose, with international benchmark Brent North Sea crude jumping more than five percent in early trade before gains eased.

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Citi, other companies, evacuate Dubai financial district after Iran threats
US financial service group Citi and two other companies in Dubai`s financial centre asked employees to evacuate their offices on Wednesday after Iran threatened to strike US and Israel-linked banks in the Middle East. The oil-rich Gulf has borne the brunt of Iran`s attacks in response to US-Israeli strikes that sparked the Middle East war, with Tehran targeting US assets but also civilian infrastructure. (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Citi, other companies, evacuate Dubai financial district after Iran threats
US financial service group Citi and two other companies in Dubai`s financial centre asked employees to evacuate their offices on Wednesday after Iran threatened to strike US and Israel-linked banks in the Middle East. The oil-rich Gulf has borne the brunt of Iran`s attacks in response to US-Israeli strikes that sparked the Middle East war, with Tehran targeting US assets but also civilian infrastructure. (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UN urges `humanitarian exemptions` to get aid through Strait of Hormuz
The United Nations aid chief warned Wednesday that the Middle East war was impacting aid routes and urged "exemptions" so humanitarian supplies could get through. The war in the Middle East has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, while fuel supply disruptions are sending freight rates soaring. (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UN urges `humanitarian exemptions` to get aid through Strait of Hormuz
The United Nations aid chief warned Wednesday that the Middle East war was impacting aid routes and urged "exemptions" so humanitarian supplies could get through. The war in the Middle East has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, while fuel supply disruptions are sending freight rates soaring. (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran Guards say struck Liberia-flagged ship, Thai bulk carrier in Hormuz
Iran`s Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they had struck a Liberia-flagged vessel, which they claimed was Israeli-owned, as well as a Thai bulk carrier in the Strait of Hormuz after they ignored warnings to stop. "The Israeli-owned Express Rome ship, flying the Liberian flag, and the container ship Mayuree Naree, were hit by Iranian projectiles and stopped after ignoring the warnings of the IRGC naval forces," the Guards said in a statement carried by Iran`s ISNA news agency. Guards navy commander Alireza Tangsiri said in a post on X that "any vessel intending to pass must get permission from Iran". (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran Guards say struck Liberia-flagged ship, Thai bulk carrier in Hormuz
Iran`s Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they had struck a Liberia-flagged vessel, which they claimed was Israeli-owned, as well as a Thai bulk carrier in the Strait of Hormuz after they ignored warnings to stop. "The Israeli-owned Express Rome ship, flying the Liberian flag, and the container ship Mayuree Naree, were hit by Iranian projectiles and stopped after ignoring the warnings of the IRGC naval forces," the Guards said in a statement carried by Iran`s ISNA news agency. Guards navy commander Alireza Tangsiri said in a post on X that "any vessel intending to pass must get permission from Iran". (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Delhi HC canteen faces LPG crunch; services resumes after securing cylinder
The lawyers canteen at the Delhi High Court on Wednesday said it would halt its "main course" menu due to unavailability of cooking gas in its kitchen. However, services resumed shortly after securing LPG supply. In a notice to the high court administration and advocates, the canteen management said amid uncertainty over restoration of LPG supply, it would offer food items such as sandwiches, salads, fruit chats and other similar refreshments.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Delhi HC canteen faces LPG crunch; services resumes after securing cylinder
The lawyers canteen at the Delhi High Court on Wednesday said it would halt its "main course" menu due to unavailability of cooking gas in its kitchen. However, services resumed shortly after securing LPG supply. In a notice to the high court administration and advocates, the canteen management said amid uncertainty over restoration of LPG supply, it would offer food items such as sandwiches, salads, fruit chats and other similar refreshments.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: LPG crisis: Karnataka temples gear up to stock wooden logs for `Prasada`
Temples in Karnataka have started preparations to stock wooden logs fearing that the LPG shortage could hamper the `Prasada` preparation and distributions to the devotees. The looming LPG crisis in the state in the wake of Iran-Israel conflict has made the temple managements jittery. According to the Akhila Karnataka Hindu Temple Archakas Federation (AKHTAF) president M S Venkatachalaiah, there is no immediate crisis in the temples. "We have LPG cylinder stock that can last for a week but if this scarcity continues then there will be a problem in serving Prasada (offerings to the deity) to the devotees," AKHTAF president said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: LPG crisis: Karnataka temples gear up to stock wooden logs for `Prasada`
Temples in Karnataka have started preparations to stock wooden logs fearing that the LPG shortage could hamper the `Prasada` preparation and distributions to the devotees. The looming LPG crisis in the state in the wake of Iran-Israel conflict has made the temple managements jittery. According to the Akhila Karnataka Hindu Temple Archakas Federation (AKHTAF) president M S Venkatachalaiah, there is no immediate crisis in the temples. "We have LPG cylinder stock that can last for a week but if this scarcity continues then there will be a problem in serving Prasada (offerings to the deity) to the devotees," AKHTAF president said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "We are in close contact with students stranded in Iran, coordinating their travel": JKSA
The Jammu &amp; Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Wednesday said around 100 Indian students stranded in war-torn Iran, including a majority from Kashmir, are set to return to India on March 14 and 15 through commercial flights, marking the first batch of students returning amid the ongoing Israel-Iran tensions. National Convenor Nasir Khuehami said the students will travel to Armenia`s Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan via the land route before boarding commercial flights back to India. Khuehami said that most of the students are scheduled to return on March 14, while the remaining students are expected to arrive on March 15. The students have already booked their flight tickets and are expected to depart for the Armenia border on Thursday from different parts of Iran, mostly from the city of Urmia.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "We are in close contact with students stranded in Iran, coordinating their travel": JKSA
The Jammu &amp; Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Wednesday said around 100 Indian students stranded in war-torn Iran, including a majority from Kashmir, are set to return to India on March 14 and 15 through commercial flights, marking the first batch of students returning amid the ongoing Israel-Iran tensions. National Convenor Nasir Khuehami said the students will travel to Armenia`s Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan via the land route before boarding commercial flights back to India. Khuehami said that most of the students are scheduled to return on March 14, while the remaining students are expected to arrive on March 15. The students have already booked their flight tickets and are expected to depart for the Armenia border on Thursday from different parts of Iran, mostly from the city of Urmia.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov amid oil supply crunch
With the West Asia conflict destabilising energy supplies, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday spoke to his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and European Union`s Foreign Policy chief Kaja Kallas with a focus on navigating the fallout of the crisis. Global oil and gas prices have surged after Iran has virtually blocked 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). "A good telecon with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov of Russia. Shared our assessments on the West Asia conflict and related diplomatic efforts. Also took stock of our bilateral cooperation agenda," Jaishankar said on social media.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov amid oil supply crunch
With the West Asia conflict destabilising energy supplies, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday spoke to his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and European Union`s Foreign Policy chief Kaja Kallas with a focus on navigating the fallout of the crisis. Global oil and gas prices have surged after Iran has virtually blocked 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). "A good telecon with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov of Russia. Shared our assessments on the West Asia conflict and related diplomatic efforts. Also took stock of our bilateral cooperation agenda," Jaishankar said on social media.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: CPI MP demands comprehensive package to check rural distress due to West Asia crisis
Rajya Sabha CPI MP Sandosh Kumar P on Wednesday demanded a comprehensive package for the rural economy which is under distress due to the ongoing West Asia crisis as their products are stuck at various ports. Participating in a discussion on the working of the rural development ministry in the House, he said that more funds must be allocated to the ministry.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: CPI MP demands comprehensive package to check rural distress due to West Asia crisis
Rajya Sabha CPI MP Sandosh Kumar P on Wednesday demanded a comprehensive package for the rural economy which is under distress due to the ongoing West Asia crisis as their products are stuck at various ports. Participating in a discussion on the working of the rural development ministry in the House, he said that more funds must be allocated to the ministry.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Large crowds attend funeral procession in Tehran for victims of US-Israeli airstrikes
Large crowds of people gathered in Iran`s capital, Tehran, to participate in a funeral procession for people killed in recent US and Israeli joint military strikes amid the escalating conflict in the region, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reported. The procession, which took place on Tuesday at Revolution Square and moved toward the Shrine of the Martyrs in southern Tehran, was attended by many residents joining the ceremony to pay tribute to those killed in the strikes. According to IRIB, the ceremony honoured both military personnel and civilians who lost their lives in the attacks, which Iranian authorities described as `acts of terrorism` carried out by the US and Israel.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Large crowds attend funeral procession in Tehran for victims of US-Israeli airstrikes
Large crowds of people gathered in Iran`s capital, Tehran, to participate in a funeral procession for people killed in recent US and Israeli joint military strikes amid the escalating conflict in the region, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reported. The procession, which took place on Tuesday at Revolution Square and moved toward the Shrine of the Martyrs in southern Tehran, was attended by many residents joining the ceremony to pay tribute to those killed in the strikes. According to IRIB, the ceremony honoured both military personnel and civilians who lost their lives in the attacks, which Iranian authorities described as `acts of terrorism` carried out by the US and Israel.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli intelligence assessment indicates Iran`s new top leader wounded at start of war
Israel believes Iran`s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Motjaba Khamenei, was wounded during the start of the war. That`s according to an Israeli intelligence official and a reservist with knowledge of the situation. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to discuss the matter with the media. They gave no details on the nature of the injuries.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli intelligence assessment indicates Iran`s new top leader wounded at start of war
Israel believes Iran`s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Motjaba Khamenei, was wounded during the start of the war. That`s according to an Israeli intelligence official and a reservist with knowledge of the situation. They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to discuss the matter with the media. They gave no details on the nature of the injuries.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Centre asks states to crack down on fuel hoarding, says crude supply remains secure
The central government on Wednesday asked states and Union Territories to take strict action against hoarding and black marketing of fuel, even as it assured that India&rsquo;s crude oil supplies remain secure despite tensions in the Middle East affecting global shipping routes. The direction was issued during a meeting chaired by the Union Home Secretary with Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police from all states and Union Territories to review the situation and ensure that fuel supplies remain smooth across the country.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Centre asks states to crack down on fuel hoarding, says crude supply remains secure
The central government on Wednesday asked states and Union Territories to take strict action against hoarding and black marketing of fuel, even as it assured that India&rsquo;s crude oil supplies remain secure despite tensions in the Middle East affecting global shipping routes. The direction was issued during a meeting chaired by the Union Home Secretary with Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police from all states and Union Territories to review the situation and ensure that fuel supplies remain smooth across the country.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Two Indians killed, 1 missing as merchant vessels came under attack in West Asia: MEA spokesperson
Two Indians were killed, and one is missing, when merchant vessels came under attack during the ongoing war in West Asia, an External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. India, he said, remains committed to the welfare of citizens residing in the Gulf region. The US and Israel launched a major military attack on Iran on February 28, killing its 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The war has reportedly claimed at least 1,230 lives in Iran, 397 in Lebanon and 11 in Israel.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Two Indians killed, 1 missing as merchant vessels came under attack in West Asia: MEA spokesperson
Two Indians were killed, and one is missing, when merchant vessels came under attack during the ongoing war in West Asia, an External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. India, he said, remains committed to the welfare of citizens residing in the Gulf region. The US and Israel launched a major military attack on Iran on February 28, killing its 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The war has reportedly claimed at least 1,230 lives in Iran, 397 in Lebanon and 11 in Israel.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Romania approves US request to increase its use of air bases
Romania`s top defence body on Wednesday approved a request from the United States to increase its troop presence and use of the NATO country`s air bases to facilitate its ongoing military operations in Iran and the Middle East. President Nicusor Dan said after a meeting of the Supreme Council of National Defence, which was convened to discuss the impact of the Middle East conflict. The agreement would allow for the temporary deployment of troops and military equipment for refuelling planes and defensive equipment such as satellite communication and monitoring equipment.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Romania approves US request to increase its use of air bases
Romania`s top defence body on Wednesday approved a request from the United States to increase its troop presence and use of the NATO country`s air bases to facilitate its ongoing military operations in Iran and the Middle East. President Nicusor Dan said after a meeting of the Supreme Council of National Defence, which was convened to discuss the impact of the Middle East conflict. The agreement would allow for the temporary deployment of troops and military equipment for refuelling planes and defensive equipment such as satellite communication and monitoring equipment.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel surpasses UK as 7th largest global arms exporter: Report
Propelled by growing demand for air defence systems, Israeli defence industries have registered impressive gains, surpassing Britain to become the 7th largest global arms exporter during 2021-25, according to a report. Israel`s leading news portal `Times of Israel`, in a detailed report based on the findings of the Swedish research institute SIPRI, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, on Tuesday reported that India remains Israel`s largest purchaser of defence equipment. According to SIPRI, Israel exports arms primarily to India (56&#37), Germany (21&#37), and the US (7.8&#37), the report said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel surpasses UK as 7th largest global arms exporter: Report
Propelled by growing demand for air defence systems, Israeli defence industries have registered impressive gains, surpassing Britain to become the 7th largest global arms exporter during 2021-25, according to a report. Israel`s leading news portal `Times of Israel`, in a detailed report based on the findings of the Swedish research institute SIPRI, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, on Tuesday reported that India remains Israel`s largest purchaser of defence equipment. According to SIPRI, Israel exports arms primarily to India (56&#37), Germany (21&#37), and the US (7.8&#37), the report said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Germany, Austria say they`ll release oil from reserves in response to 400 million barrel request
Germany and Austria say they are releasing parts of their oil reserves following an International Energy Agency (IEA) request for its members to release 400 million barrels to help temper energy price spikes due to the Iran war. The largest-ever previous collective release of emergency stocks by IEA member countries was 182.7 million barrels, in the wake of the energy shock prompted by Russia`s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Germany`s economy minister said Wednesday the country would release parts of its oil reserves following a request by the IEA to its member states Tuesday evening "to release oil reserves amounting to 400 million barrels, which is a good 54 million tons." Japan also said it will release some of its reserves starting Monday.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Germany, Austria say they`ll release oil from reserves in response to 400 million barrel request
Germany and Austria say they are releasing parts of their oil reserves following an International Energy Agency (IEA) request for its members to release 400 million barrels to help temper energy price spikes due to the Iran war. The largest-ever previous collective release of emergency stocks by IEA member countries was 182.7 million barrels, in the wake of the energy shock prompted by Russia`s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Germany`s economy minister said Wednesday the country would release parts of its oil reserves following a request by the IEA to its member states Tuesday evening "to release oil reserves amounting to 400 million barrels, which is a good 54 million tons." Japan also said it will release some of its reserves starting Monday.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: No need to worry, domestic LPG supply assured: Minister Muniyappa
Karnataka Minister for Food and Civil Supplies K H Muniyappa on Wednesday said there is no need for any concern over LPG supplies, as oil companies have assured that every family will receive at least one domestic cylinder a month. Addressing the assembly, he said the supply of commercial gas will be prioritised for essential services like hospitals and student hostels, while urging hotels and convention halls to cooperate. The House witnessed commotion over the issue, with heated exchanges between the ruling and opposition benches. Some Congress legislators and Ministers tried to blame the central government for the crisis, while the BJP accused the ruling party of "playing politics" over a situation triggered by the US-Iran conflict.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: No need to worry, domestic LPG supply assured: Minister Muniyappa
Karnataka Minister for Food and Civil Supplies K H Muniyappa on Wednesday said there is no need for any concern over LPG supplies, as oil companies have assured that every family will receive at least one domestic cylinder a month. Addressing the assembly, he said the supply of commercial gas will be prioritised for essential services like hospitals and student hostels, while urging hotels and convention halls to cooperate. The House witnessed commotion over the issue, with heated exchanges between the ruling and opposition benches. Some Congress legislators and Ministers tried to blame the central government for the crisis, while the BJP accused the ruling party of "playing politics" over a situation triggered by the US-Iran conflict.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: PM Modi is hiding when India is grappling with gas shortage: AAP member Sanjay Singh
Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "hiding" when the country is grappling with gas shortage crisis due to the ongoing war in West Asia, while accusing him of pandering to Israel. During a discussion on the working of the ministry of rural development in the Upper House, Singh claimed people are standing in long queues across the country to get gas, while DMK member Tiruchi Siva demanded a discussion on the impact of US-Israel against Iran on India`s fuel supply. "Where is the Prime Minister of the country hiding when the nation is grappling with the gas crisis? Please bring him out... The whole country is standing in queue for gas and the PM is hiding..." Singh said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: PM Modi is hiding when India is grappling with gas shortage: AAP member Sanjay Singh
Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "hiding" when the country is grappling with gas shortage crisis due to the ongoing war in West Asia, while accusing him of pandering to Israel. During a discussion on the working of the ministry of rural development in the Upper House, Singh claimed people are standing in long queues across the country to get gas, while DMK member Tiruchi Siva demanded a discussion on the impact of US-Israel against Iran on India`s fuel supply. "Where is the Prime Minister of the country hiding when the nation is grappling with the gas crisis? Please bring him out... The whole country is standing in queue for gas and the PM is hiding..." Singh said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IRCTC directs alternative arrangements at station catering amid Iran-linked energy crisis: Sources
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Wednesday directed all its zonal offices to make alternative arrangements at catering units across railway stations amid a growing shortage of commercial LPG cylinders triggered by the ongoing crisis in West Asia, sources said on Wednesday. The directive comes amid heightened concerns over energy supplies following escalated tensions in West Asia after the killing of 86-year-old Iran`s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several senior Iranian officials in joint military strikes by the United States and Israel on February 28. Meanwhile, RK Gupta, the National Vice President of the LPG Association, has said that there is no shortage in the supply of domestic LPG."According to the oil companies, there is no shortage in supply. Commercial LPG cylinders have not been issued since yesterday, but an exemption has been given to hospitals and educational institutions. There is no shortage in the supply of domestic LPG," Gupta told ANI.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IRCTC directs alternative arrangements at station catering amid Iran-linked energy crisis: Sources
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Wednesday directed all its zonal offices to make alternative arrangements at catering units across railway stations amid a growing shortage of commercial LPG cylinders triggered by the ongoing crisis in West Asia, sources said on Wednesday. The directive comes amid heightened concerns over energy supplies following escalated tensions in West Asia after the killing of 86-year-old Iran`s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several senior Iranian officials in joint military strikes by the United States and Israel on February 28. Meanwhile, RK Gupta, the National Vice President of the LPG Association, has said that there is no shortage in the supply of domestic LPG."According to the oil companies, there is no shortage in supply. Commercial LPG cylinders have not been issued since yesterday, but an exemption has been given to hospitals and educational institutions. There is no shortage in the supply of domestic LPG," Gupta told ANI.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US` allies in India are `good actors`: White House on 30-day waiver to buy Russian oil
The US "temporarily permitted" India to "accept" Russian oil already on ships to ensure energy supplies amid the conflict with Iran, a top White House official said, underlining that America`s allies in India are "good actors". The US last week said it was issuing a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil in the backdrop of the escalating West Asia conflict. President Donald Trump, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the whole national security team "came to this decision because our allies in India have been good actors and have previously stopped buying sanctioned Russian oil", White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told a press conference on Tuesday.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US` allies in India are `good actors`: White House on 30-day waiver to buy Russian oil
The US "temporarily permitted" India to "accept" Russian oil already on ships to ensure energy supplies amid the conflict with Iran, a top White House official said, underlining that America`s allies in India are "good actors". The US last week said it was issuing a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil in the backdrop of the escalating West Asia conflict. President Donald Trump, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the whole national security team "came to this decision because our allies in India have been good actors and have previously stopped buying sanctioned Russian oil", White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told a press conference on Tuesday.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Sri Lanka court orders handover of 84 Iranian sailors` bodies to embassy
A Sri Lankan court on Wednesday ordered that the bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in a US attack on an Iranian vessel off the island nation`s coast be handed over to Iran`s embassy. Currently, the bodies are stored in two freezer containers in Galle National Hospital. Galle Chief Magistrate Sameera Dodangoda ordered the director of the hospital to handover the bodies to the Iranian embassy. The order was issued following a request by the Galle Harbour Police. Last week on Wednesday, Sri Lanka said it had recovered 84 bodies of Iranian sailors after the US submarine attack sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena off Galle on the island`s southern coast.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Sri Lanka court orders handover of 84 Iranian sailors` bodies to embassy
A Sri Lankan court on Wednesday ordered that the bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in a US attack on an Iranian vessel off the island nation`s coast be handed over to Iran`s embassy. Currently, the bodies are stored in two freezer containers in Galle National Hospital. Galle Chief Magistrate Sameera Dodangoda ordered the director of the hospital to handover the bodies to the Iranian embassy. The order was issued following a request by the Galle Harbour Police. Last week on Wednesday, Sri Lanka said it had recovered 84 bodies of Iranian sailors after the US submarine attack sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena off Galle on the island`s southern coast.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran keeps up pressure on oil infrastructure as concerns of global energy crisis grow
Israel and Iran exchanged fire early Wednesday as Tehran kept up its pressure on the region`s oil industry, hitting a ship in the Strait of Hormuz and targeting infrastructure as concerns grew of a global energy crisis. Iran has effectively stopped shipping traffic through the narrow strait off its coast, through which about a fifth of the world`s oil is shipped from the Persian Gulf toward the Indian Ocean.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran keeps up pressure on oil infrastructure as concerns of global energy crisis grow
Israel and Iran exchanged fire early Wednesday as Tehran kept up its pressure on the region`s oil industry, hitting a ship in the Strait of Hormuz and targeting infrastructure as concerns grew of a global energy crisis. Iran has effectively stopped shipping traffic through the narrow strait off its coast, through which about a fifth of the world`s oil is shipped from the Persian Gulf toward the Indian Ocean.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran holds US accountable for disruptions in energy routes
With the West Asia conflict roiling energy prices, Iran has held the US responsible for the disruptions in the shipping of crude oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz, holding Washington`s "destabilising actions" as the cause of the problem. Iran`s foreign ministry said this in a readout on Wednesday while providing details of the previous night`s phone conversation between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi. It said Araghchi provided Jaishankar a "detailed" account of the "crimes" committed by the US and Israel against Iran over the past 11 days, including the missile attack on a girls` school in Minab and subsequent strikes on civilian sites.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran holds US accountable for disruptions in energy routes
With the West Asia conflict roiling energy prices, Iran has held the US responsible for the disruptions in the shipping of crude oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz, holding Washington`s "destabilising actions" as the cause of the problem. Iran`s foreign ministry said this in a readout on Wednesday while providing details of the previous night`s phone conversation between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi. It said Araghchi provided Jaishankar a "detailed" account of the "crimes" committed by the US and Israel against Iran over the past 11 days, including the missile attack on a girls` school in Minab and subsequent strikes on civilian sites.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatar says it can`t mediate for Iran while under attack
Qatar said it won`t serve as a mediator for Iran as it remains under attack from Tehran. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi, Qatar`s minister of state for foreign affairs, made the statement to the Qatari-funded satellite news network Al Jazeera in an interview aired Wednesday. He noted both Qatar and Oman had been attacked even though they worked to "build bridges between Iran and the West". "We will not be able to fulfill that role under attack, and that`s something the Iranians need to understand," al-Khulaifi said. "The regional countries are not an enemy of Iran, and the Iranians are not understanding that idea." Meanwhile, Qatar issued a warning to the public on Wednesday morning of a possible Iranian attack.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatar says it can`t mediate for Iran while under attack
Qatar said it won`t serve as a mediator for Iran as it remains under attack from Tehran. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi, Qatar`s minister of state for foreign affairs, made the statement to the Qatari-funded satellite news network Al Jazeera in an interview aired Wednesday. He noted both Qatar and Oman had been attacked even though they worked to "build bridges between Iran and the West". "We will not be able to fulfill that role under attack, and that`s something the Iranians need to understand," al-Khulaifi said. "The regional countries are not an enemy of Iran, and the Iranians are not understanding that idea." Meanwhile, Qatar issued a warning to the public on Wednesday morning of a possible Iranian attack.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran`s joint military command says banks and financial institutions are now a target in Mideast
A joint Iranian military command said on Wednesday that banks and financial institutions are now a target in the Middle East. The Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters issued a statement identifying the targets. It came after Iranian media reported staff at a bank in Tehran had been killed in Israeli-American airstrikes. The threat would put at risk, particularly Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, which is home to many international financial institutions, as well as Saudi Arabia and the island kingdom of Bahrain.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran`s joint military command says banks and financial institutions are now a target in Mideast
A joint Iranian military command said on Wednesday that banks and financial institutions are now a target in the Middle East. The Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters issued a statement identifying the targets. It came after Iranian media reported staff at a bank in Tehran had been killed in Israeli-American airstrikes. The threat would put at risk, particularly Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, which is home to many international financial institutions, as well as Saudi Arabia and the island kingdom of Bahrain.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian embassy thanks India for expressing condolence on death of Ayatollah Khamenei
The Iranian Embassy in India has expressed it appreciation of the gesture from several Indian officials and Political parties where they signed the condolence book placed at the Embassy after the death of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in the US-Israel air strike. In a statement, the Embassy said, "The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran expresses its sincere appreciation and gratitude to the great people of India, government officials, political parties, religious leaders, scholars, academics, and members of the media who visited the Embassy to sign the condolence book opened on the occasion of the martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, and expressed their sympathy with the people of Iran. Their valued presence and heartfelt expressions of solidarity are deeply appreciated": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian embassy thanks India for expressing condolence on death of Ayatollah Khamenei
The Iranian Embassy in India has expressed it appreciation of the gesture from several Indian officials and Political parties where they signed the condolence book placed at the Embassy after the death of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in the US-Israel air strike. In a statement, the Embassy said, "The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran expresses its sincere appreciation and gratitude to the great people of India, government officials, political parties, religious leaders, scholars, academics, and members of the media who visited the Embassy to sign the condolence book opened on the occasion of the martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, and expressed their sympathy with the people of Iran. Their valued presence and heartfelt expressions of solidarity are deeply appreciated": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Reza Pahlavi`s latest message urges citizens to stay indoors, continue strike
In his latest address, the former crown prince of Iran Reza Pahlavi has called on citizens to remain inside their homes, prepare for a decisive phase of political struggle, and continue a nationwide strike, describing the current moment as a critical stage in a broader campaign against authorities. In the statement addressed to "fellow compatriots," Pahlavi warned that the situation had reached a highly sensitive point and urged people to prioritise their safety while maintaining unity through peaceful means of resistance: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Reza Pahlavi`s latest message urges citizens to stay indoors, continue strike
In his latest address, the former crown prince of Iran Reza Pahlavi has called on citizens to remain inside their homes, prepare for a decisive phase of political struggle, and continue a nationwide strike, describing the current moment as a critical stage in a broader campaign against authorities. In the statement addressed to "fellow compatriots," Pahlavi warned that the situation had reached a highly sensitive point and urged people to prioritise their safety while maintaining unity through peaceful means of resistance: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran`s joint military command says banks and financial institutions are now a target in Mideast
A joint Iranian military command said on Wednesday that banks and financial institutions are now a target in the Middle East. The Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters issued a statement identifying the targets. It came after Iranian media reported staff at a bank in Tehran had been killed in Israeli-American airstrikes. The threat would put at risk, particularly Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, which is home to many international financial institutions, as well as Saudi Arabia and the island kingdom of Bahrain: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran`s joint military command says banks and financial institutions are now a target in Mideast
A joint Iranian military command said on Wednesday that banks and financial institutions are now a target in the Middle East. The Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters issued a statement identifying the targets. It came after Iranian media reported staff at a bank in Tehran had been killed in Israeli-American airstrikes. The threat would put at risk, particularly Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, which is home to many international financial institutions, as well as Saudi Arabia and the island kingdom of Bahrain: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UK Maritime Organisation flags incidents of projectiles hitting maritime vessels in Strait of Hormuz
The UK Maritime Organisation (UKMTO) says it has received a report of an incident 11 Nautical Miles north of Oman in the Straits of Hormuz. UKMTO said that it has been reported that a cargo vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile in the Straits of Hormuz which has resulted in a fire onboard. The vessel has requested assistance and the crew are evacuating the vessel: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UK Maritime Organisation flags incidents of projectiles hitting maritime vessels in Strait of Hormuz
The UK Maritime Organisation (UKMTO) says it has received a report of an incident 11 Nautical Miles north of Oman in the Straits of Hormuz. UKMTO said that it has been reported that a cargo vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile in the Straits of Hormuz which has resulted in a fire onboard. The vessel has requested assistance and the crew are evacuating the vessel: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Kanyakumari MP Vijay Vasanth urges EAM Jaishankar to ensure safety and repatriation of Indian fishermen stranded in Iran
Kanyakumari Lok Sabha MP Vijay Vasanth met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and submitted a letter seeking urgent intervention for the safety and repatriation of Indian fishermen stranded in Iran. In his letter, EAM MP Vijay Vasanth highlighted that several fishermen, many of them from his Kanniyakumari Parliamentary constituency, are currently stranded in Qeshm Island, Salakh due to the prevailing tensions arising from the ongoing US - Iran conflict: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Kanyakumari MP Vijay Vasanth urges EAM Jaishankar to ensure safety and repatriation of Indian fishermen stranded in Iran
Kanyakumari Lok Sabha MP Vijay Vasanth met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and submitted a letter seeking urgent intervention for the safety and repatriation of Indian fishermen stranded in Iran. In his letter, EAM MP Vijay Vasanth highlighted that several fishermen, many of them from his Kanniyakumari Parliamentary constituency, are currently stranded in Qeshm Island, Salakh due to the prevailing tensions arising from the ongoing US - Iran conflict: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Indian students begin leaving Iran; first batch to head towards Armenia border
Indian students studying in Iran have begun making arrangements to leave the country amid growing safety concerns, with the first batch expected to depart for the Armenia border on Thursday as evacuation plans gradually take shape. According to information shared with students, those enrolled at Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBUMS) have been offered two evacuation routes -- either through Armenia or Azerbaijan. Authorities and student groups have been coordinating to ensure that those willing to leave can travel safely to the designated exit points: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Indian students begin leaving Iran; first batch to head towards Armenia border
Indian students studying in Iran have begun making arrangements to leave the country amid growing safety concerns, with the first batch expected to depart for the Armenia border on Thursday as evacuation plans gradually take shape. According to information shared with students, those enrolled at Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBUMS) have been offered two evacuation routes -- either through Armenia or Azerbaijan. Authorities and student groups have been coordinating to ensure that those willing to leave can travel safely to the designated exit points: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Will continue to strengthen communication with all parties, Chinese FM Spokesperson on West Asia conflict
China`s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun has expressed China`s willingness to remain in touch with all the parties involved in the West Asia conflict to de-escalate the issue, reported China Daily: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Will continue to strengthen communication with all parties, Chinese FM Spokesperson on West Asia conflict
China`s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun has expressed China`s willingness to remain in touch with all the parties involved in the West Asia conflict to de-escalate the issue, reported China Daily: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "India responsible for stability in oil market, says US Envoy to India Sergio Gor
American Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has hailed India`s role in maintaining stable oil prices around the world. In a post on X, Gor wrote, "India has been a great partner in maintaining stable oil prices around the world. The United States recognizes ongoing purchases of Russian oil are a part of this effort. India is one of the largest consumers and refiners of oil and it is essential for the United States and India to work hand in hand for market stability for Americans and Indians." Earlier, The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, during a media briefing said that the United States had "permitted" India to temporarily purchase Russian oil in the wake of the disruptions to global energy supplies amid the conflict in West Asia: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "India responsible for stability in oil market, says US Envoy to India Sergio Gor
American Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has hailed India`s role in maintaining stable oil prices around the world. In a post on X, Gor wrote, "India has been a great partner in maintaining stable oil prices around the world. The United States recognizes ongoing purchases of Russian oil are a part of this effort. India is one of the largest consumers and refiners of oil and it is essential for the United States and India to work hand in hand for market stability for Americans and Indians." Earlier, The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, during a media briefing said that the United States had "permitted" India to temporarily purchase Russian oil in the wake of the disruptions to global energy supplies amid the conflict in West Asia: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian drones hit near Dubai International Airport, wounding 4 people, though flights continue
Two Iranian drones hit near Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, wounding four people, though flights continue, authorities said. The Dubai Media Office, which issues statements on behalf of the city-state`s government, said the attack caused "minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, and moderate injuries to one Indian national." It said flights continued: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian drones hit near Dubai International Airport, wounding 4 people, though flights continue
Two Iranian drones hit near Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, wounding four people, though flights continue, authorities said. The Dubai Media Office, which issues statements on behalf of the city-state`s government, said the attack caused "minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, and moderate injuries to one Indian national." It said flights continued: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Demolishing non-alignment policy biggest mistake by PM Modi, says Arvind Kejriwal
Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, on Wednesday launched a scathing attack against the Centre over the reported shortage of LPG cylinders, questioning the government`s stand in the West Asia conflict. Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Arvind Kejriwal alleged that India is facing a fuel crisis as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sided with the US and Israel, "demolishing" the non-alignment policy. He said that India`s gas imports from the Strait of Hormuz, controlled by Iran, have reduced significantly: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Demolishing non-alignment policy biggest mistake by PM Modi, says Arvind Kejriwal
Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, on Wednesday launched a scathing attack against the Centre over the reported shortage of LPG cylinders, questioning the government`s stand in the West Asia conflict. Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Arvind Kejriwal alleged that India is facing a fuel crisis as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sided with the US and Israel, "demolishing" the non-alignment policy. He said that India`s gas imports from the Strait of Hormuz, controlled by Iran, have reduced significantly: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran holds US accountable for disruptions in energy routes
With the West Asia conflict roiling energy prices, Iran has held the US responsible for the disruptions in the shipping of crude oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz, holding Washington`s "destabilising actions" as the cause of the problem. Iran`s foreign ministry said this in a readout on Wednesday while providing details of the previous night`s phone conversation between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran holds US accountable for disruptions in energy routes
With the West Asia conflict roiling energy prices, Iran has held the US responsible for the disruptions in the shipping of crude oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz, holding Washington`s "destabilising actions" as the cause of the problem. Iran`s foreign ministry said this in a readout on Wednesday while providing details of the previous night`s phone conversation between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Arvind Kejriwal questions PM Modi`s stand, blames `support` to US-Israel for LPG crisis
AAP national convenor and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s stance on the ongoing conflict in West Asia, alleging that India&rsquo;s support for the United States and Israel is contributing to rising LPG prices. Speaking to the media, Kejriwal said that India should maintain a neutral position amid the escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran, and criticised the government for its perceived alignment with the Western powers
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Arvind Kejriwal questions PM Modi`s stand, blames `support` to US-Israel for LPG crisis
AAP national convenor and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s stance on the ongoing conflict in West Asia, alleging that India&rsquo;s support for the United States and Israel is contributing to rising LPG prices. Speaking to the media, Kejriwal said that India should maintain a neutral position amid the escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran, and criticised the government for its perceived alignment with the Western powers

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West Asia War LIVE Updates: US announces oil refinery in Texas with India&rsquo;s Reliance Industries. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/us-israel-attack-iran-us-to-build-new-oil-refinery-in-texas-with-indias-reliance-industries-23620309" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatar Airways to operate limited flights from Doha starting March 12 amid West Asia crisis
Amidst the prevailing tensions between Israel and Iran and escalating tensions across West Asia, Qatar Airways announced on Wednesday that it will operate a limited flight schedule to and from Doha starting March 12. According to the airline`s updated operational schedule, Qatar Airways will operate a total of 29 flights to and from Hamad International Airport on March 12, consisting of 15 departures and 14 arrivals: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatar Airways to operate limited flights from Doha starting March 12 amid West Asia crisis
Amidst the prevailing tensions between Israel and Iran and escalating tensions across West Asia, Qatar Airways announced on Wednesday that it will operate a limited flight schedule to and from Doha starting March 12. According to the airline`s updated operational schedule, Qatar Airways will operate a total of 29 flights to and from Hamad International Airport on March 12, consisting of 15 departures and 14 arrivals: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Goa govt monitoring gas supply situation as restaurants face closure threat
Goa`s tourism industry is grappling with an unexpected challenge as several restaurants fear closure due to concerns over the shortage of commercial cooking gas cylinders, caused by supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant told reporters late Tuesday night that he will discuss the issue with the Union Petroleum Minister. "It is a concern for the tourism industry. We will try to resolve the problem as soon as possible," he said: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Goa govt monitoring gas supply situation as restaurants face closure threat
Goa`s tourism industry is grappling with an unexpected challenge as several restaurants fear closure due to concerns over the shortage of commercial cooking gas cylinders, caused by supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant told reporters late Tuesday night that he will discuss the issue with the Union Petroleum Minister. "It is a concern for the tourism industry. We will try to resolve the problem as soon as possible," he said: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran keeps up pressure on oil infrastructure as concerns of global energy crisis grow Israel and Iran exchanged fire early Wednesday as Tehran kept up its pressure on the region`s oil industry, hitting a ship in the Strait of Hormuz and targeting infrastructure as concerns grew of a global energy crisis. Iran has effectively stopped shipping traffic through the narrow strait off its coast, through which about a fifth of the world`s oil is shipped from the Persian Gulf toward the Indian Ocean: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran keeps up pressure on oil infrastructure as concerns of global energy crisis growIsrael and Iran exchanged fire early Wednesday as Tehran kept up its pressure on the region`s oil industry, hitting a ship in the Strait of Hormuz and targeting infrastructure as concerns grew of a global energy crisis. Iran has effectively stopped shipping traffic through the narrow strait off its coast, through which about a fifth of the world`s oil is shipped from the Persian Gulf toward the Indian Ocean: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Indian Embassy`s control room remains functional; around 1000 people brought back to India
Amid the developing security situation in West Asia, the Indian Embassy in Qatar said that about 1000 Indian passengers have travelled back to New Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi. It further said that temporary transit visas of 96 hours` validity had been issued for Indian nationals through the Salwa border to Saudi Arabia and underlined that the Embassy`s 24/7 control room remains functional. Sharing the details in a post on X, it said, "About 1000 Indian passengers travelled to New Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi on Qatar Airways flights on March 10; Embassy of India coordinated with Qatar Airways for facilitation of travel of stranded Indian nationals and emergency cases": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Indian Embassy`s control room remains functional; around 1000 people brought back to India
Amid the developing security situation in West Asia, the Indian Embassy in Qatar said that about 1000 Indian passengers have travelled back to New Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi. It further said that temporary transit visas of 96 hours` validity had been issued for Indian nationals through the Salwa border to Saudi Arabia and underlined that the Embassy`s 24/7 control room remains functional. Sharing the details in a post on X, it said, "About 1000 Indian passengers travelled to New Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi on Qatar Airways flights on March 10; Embassy of India coordinated with Qatar Airways for facilitation of travel of stranded Indian nationals and emergency cases": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Air India, Air India Express to operate 58 flights to West Asia. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/us-israel-attack-iran-air-india-air-india-express-to-operate-58-flights-to-west-asia-on-march-11-23620307" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Air India, Air India Express to operate 58 flights to West Asia. Read more...

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 2 more members of Iranian women`s football team granted asylum in Australia Two more members of the Iranian women`s football team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed the country, Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said on Wednesday. It brings to seven the number of women granted humanitarian visas in Australia after five Iranian players sought asylum earlier, Burke told reporters in Canberra. One of those in the later group was a player and the other a team staffer, the official said, and both sought asylum before their teammates were transported to the airport. The rest of the team`s departure from Sydney to return to Iran late Tuesday local time happened during fraught and outraged protest at the delegation`s hotel and at the airport. There, Iranian Australians sought to prevent the women from leaving the country, citing fears for their safety in Iran: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 2 more members of Iranian women`s football team granted asylum in AustraliaTwo more members of the Iranian women`s football team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed the country, Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said on Wednesday. It brings to seven the number of women granted humanitarian visas in Australia after five Iranian players sought asylum earlier, Burke told reporters in Canberra. One of those in the later group was a player and the other a team staffer, the official said, and both sought asylum before their teammates were transported to the airport. The rest of the team`s departure from Sydney to return to Iran late Tuesday local time happened during fraught and outraged protest at the delegation`s hotel and at the airport. There, Iranian Australians sought to prevent the women from leaving the country, citing fears for their safety in Iran: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran, Russia foreign ministers discuss regional tensions after US-Israel "aggression"
Iran`s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss the latest regional developments and the security implications arising from what Tehran described as the military aggression of the United States and Israel against Iran. According to Iran`s Foreign Ministry, the two diplomats exchanged views on the evolving situation in West Asia and the broader consequences of the conflict for regional and international stability. During the conversation, Araghchi outlined what he called the crimes committed by the United States and Israel against the Iranian people and stressed Tehran`s resolve to defend its sovereignty: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran, Russia foreign ministers discuss regional tensions after US-Israel "aggression"
Iran`s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss the latest regional developments and the security implications arising from what Tehran described as the military aggression of the United States and Israel against Iran. According to Iran`s Foreign Ministry, the two diplomats exchanged views on the evolving situation in West Asia and the broader consequences of the conflict for regional and international stability. During the conversation, Araghchi outlined what he called the crimes committed by the United States and Israel against the Iranian people and stressed Tehran`s resolve to defend its sovereignty: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Asian shares advance as markets await signals on when war with Iran may end
Asian shares advanced Tuesday as US stocks held steady while investors awaited signals on when the war with Iran may end. US futures and oil prices edged higher. Tokyo`s Nikkei 225 gained 2.1&#37 to 55,387.75 and South Korea`s Kospi surged 3.5&#37 to 5,724.30. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng gained 0.3&#37 to 26,039.23, while the Shanghai Composite index inched up 0.1&#37 to 4,127.34. Australia`s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.5&#37 to $8,738.50. Taiwan`s benchmark climbed 3.9&#37: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Asian shares advance as markets await signals on when war with Iran may end
Asian shares advanced Tuesday as US stocks held steady while investors awaited signals on when the war with Iran may end. US futures and oil prices edged higher.Tokyo`s Nikkei 225 gained 2.1&#37 to 55,387.75 and South Korea`s Kospi surged 3.5&#37 to 5,724.30. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng gained 0.3&#37 to 26,039.23, while the Shanghai Composite index inched up 0.1&#37 to 4,127.34. Australia`s S&amp;P/ASX 200 rose 0.5&#37 to $8,738.50. Taiwan`s benchmark climbed 3.9&#37: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran`s IRGC says 37th wave of attacks launched against Israel, heavy missiles used
Iran`s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced launching multiple new waves of its ongoing retaliatory Operation True Promise 4 against sensitive and strategic American and Zionist targets. The IRGC said it had launched the "37th wave" of the operation on late Tuesday night. According to the IRGC, the latest wave "was carried out over more than three hours, with continuous, multi-layered missile strikes, including the heaviest type of missiles": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran`s IRGC says 37th wave of attacks launched against Israel, heavy missiles used
Iran`s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced launching multiple new waves of its ongoing retaliatory Operation True Promise 4 against sensitive and strategic American and Zionist targets. The IRGC said it had launched the "37th wave" of the operation on late Tuesday night. According to the IRGC, the latest wave "was carried out over more than three hours, with continuous, multi-layered missile strikes, including the heaviest type of missiles": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Over 1,300 Iranians killed, nearly 10,000 civilian sites destroyed in US-Israeli military strikes, says Iran`s UN envoy
More than 1,300 civilians have been killed and 9,669 civilian sites destroyed in Iran in the military strikes launched by the United States and Israel since February 28, Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran`s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, said: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Over 1,300 Iranians killed, nearly 10,000 civilian sites destroyed in US-Israeli military strikes, says Iran`s UN envoy
More than 1,300 civilians have been killed and 9,669 civilian sites destroyed in Iran in the military strikes launched by the United States and Israel since February 28, Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran`s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, said: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran using missiles with cluster bomb warheads to target Israel says IDF
The Israel Defence forces have revealed that nearly half of the 300 ballistic missiles launched by Iran at Israel carried cluster bomb warheads. The IDF said that on Tuesday most of the missiles were intercepted, but one carrying a large warhead had exploded in an open area outside Beit Shemesh, near Jerusalem. No injuries were reported: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran using missiles with cluster bomb warheads to target Israel says IDF
The Israel Defence forces have revealed that nearly half of the 300 ballistic missiles launched by Iran at Israel carried cluster bomb warheads. The IDF said that on Tuesday most of the missiles were intercepted, but one carrying a large warhead had exploded in an open area outside Beit Shemesh, near Jerusalem. No injuries were reported: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran`s envoy to UN alleges that Israel has assassinated four senior Iranian Diplomats in Beirut, writes to Secy Gen
Iran`s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani has alleged that the Israeli government has assassinated four senior Iranian diplomats in what he describes as a "heinous crime" in the Lebanese capital Beirut. In a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the envoy said that on March 8, the Israeli government had carried out a targeted strike at the Ramada Hotel in Beirut, claiming the lives of the victims. Iravani noted that after the IDF had publicly threatened to target Iranian official representatives in Lebanon, the diplomats had been temporarily relocated to the hotel as a safety measure: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran`s envoy to UN alleges that Israel has assassinated four senior Iranian Diplomats in Beirut, writes to Secy Gen
Iran`s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani has alleged that the Israeli government has assassinated four senior Iranian diplomats in what he describes as a "heinous crime" in the Lebanese capital Beirut. In a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the envoy said that on March 8, the Israeli government had carried out a targeted strike at the Ramada Hotel in Beirut, claiming the lives of the victims. Iravani noted that after the IDF had publicly threatened to target Iranian official representatives in Lebanon, the diplomats had been temporarily relocated to the hotel as a safety measure: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UN warns of higher food prices, cost-of-living if Strait of Hormuz shuts
The United Nations has warned of significant risks to global trade and development, including higher food prices and cost-of-living, if the Strait of Hormuz is closed amid the West Asia conflict. The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said in a report Tuesday that the ongoing military escalation in the region due to the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliation by Tehran has disrupted shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world`s most critical maritime chokepoints: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UN warns of higher food prices, cost-of-living if Strait of Hormuz shuts
The United Nations has warned of significant risks to global trade and development, including higher food prices and cost-of-living, if the Strait of Hormuz is closed amid the West Asia conflict. The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said in a report Tuesday that the ongoing military escalation in the region due to the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliation by Tehran has disrupted shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world`s most critical maritime chokepoints: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Iranian counterpart amid escalating West Asia conflict
External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar engaged in a detailed telephone conversation this evening with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, focusing on the latest developments in the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Iranian counterpart amid escalating West Asia conflict
External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar engaged in a detailed telephone conversation this evening with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, focusing on the latest developments in the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Himachal`s hotel and restaurant body seeks govt intervention to ensure LPG supply amid West Asia crisis
The Federation of Himachal Hotels and Restaurant Association (FOHHRA) on Tuesday urged the Union government to take necessary steps to ensure an uninterrupted supply of commercial LPG cylinders.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Himachal`s hotel and restaurant body seeks govt intervention to ensure LPG supply amid West Asia crisis
The Federation of Himachal Hotels and Restaurant Association (FOHHRA) on Tuesday urged the Union government to take necessary steps to ensure an uninterrupted supply of commercial LPG cylinders.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: MP govt forms panel for assistance, to oversee gas and oil situation
The Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday formed a three-member committee, comprising Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda and two ministers, to assist residents from the state who are currently in West Asia amid the ongoing crisis, and also to monitor the gas and oil supply situation.
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: MP govt forms panel for assistance, to oversee gas and oil situation
The Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday formed a three-member committee, comprising Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda and two ministers, to assist residents from the state who are currently in West Asia amid the ongoing crisis, and also to monitor the gas and oil supply situation.
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Priyanka Chaturvedi slams Centre on commercial LPG shortage
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday questioned the Centre over reports of a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, asking the government to explain the reasons behind the alleged crisis.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Priyanka Chaturvedi slams Centre on commercial LPG shortage
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday questioned the Centre over reports of a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, asking the government to explain the reasons behind the alleged crisis.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran`s Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they had struck a Liberia-flagged vessel, which they claimed was Israeli-owned, as well as a Thai bulk carrier in the Strait of Hormuz after they ignored warnings to stop. "The Israeli-owned Express Rome ship, flying the Liberian flag, and the container ship Mayuree Naree, were hit by Iranian projectiles and stopped after ignoring the warnings of the IRGC naval forces," the Guards said in a statement carried by Iran`s ISNA news agency. We are closing the LIVE blog now&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Guards Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri said in a post on X that "any vessel intending to pass must get permission from Iran"


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