West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump threatens 'hell' for Iran over Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump threatened in an expletive-laden post on Sunday to strike Iran's power plants and bridges if it does not reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, after announcing the rescue of an airman in a "miraculous" operation. Trump revealed on his Truth Social platform that the "seriously wounded" airman had been rescued "from deep inside the mountains of Iran".

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump threatens 'hell' for Iran over Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump threatened in an expletive-laden post on Sunday to strike Iran's power plants and bridges if it does not reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, after announcing the rescue of an airman in a "miraculous" operation. Trump revealed on his Truth Social platform that the "seriously wounded" airman had been rescued "from deep inside the mountains of Iran".

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 65 of Hezbollah&rsquo;s rocket launches have landed inside or adjacent to UNIFIL posts in southern Lebanon
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‼️REVEALED: ~165 of Hezbollah&rsquo;s rocket launches have landed inside or adjacent to UNIFIL posts in southern Lebanon Hezbollah systematically violates international law, while endangering international forces and harming UN personnel. The IDF continues to maintain coordination&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/fyPXIB1n8z">pic.twitter.com/fyPXIB1n8z</a>
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: 65 of Hezbollah&rsquo;s rocket launches have landed inside or adjacent to UNIFIL posts in southern Lebanon
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‼️REVEALED: ~165 of Hezbollah&rsquo;s rocket launches have landed inside or adjacent to UNIFIL posts in southern LebanonHezbollah systematically violates international law, while endangering international forces and harming UN personnel. The IDF continues to maintain coordination&hellip; pic.twitter.com/fyPXIB1n8z
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Mohammad Reza Ashrafi Kahi, the Head of Commerce at the IRGC&rsquo;s Oil Headquarters eliminated
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?ELIMINATED: Mohammad Reza Ashrafi Kahi, the Head of Commerce at the IRGC&rsquo;s Oil Headquarters in Tehran. Ashrafi managed the commercial operations of the Oil Headquarters, estimated at billions of dollars annually, and advanced the development of the IRGC&rsquo;s military&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/WmQHYOKPux">pic.twitter.com/WmQHYOKPux</a>
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Mohammad Reza Ashrafi Kahi, the Head of Commerce at the IRGC&rsquo;s Oil Headquarters eliminated
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?ELIMINATED: Mohammad Reza Ashrafi Kahi, the Head of Commerce at the IRGC&rsquo;s Oil Headquarters in Tehran.Ashrafi managed the commercial operations of the Oil Headquarters, estimated at billions of dollars annually, and advanced the development of the IRGC&rsquo;s military&hellip; pic.twitter.com/WmQHYOKPux
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel renews strikes on Lebanon, forces Syria border crossing to close
Israeli strikes on south Beirut and its suburbs killed at least four people on Sunday, a day after Israel threatened to hit Lebanon's main border crossing with Syria, forcing it to close. The Israeli military also carried out deadly attacks on Lebanon's south, one of which killed seven people including a family of six.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel renews strikes on Lebanon, forces Syria border crossing to close
Israeli strikes on south Beirut and its suburbs killed at least four people on Sunday, a day after Israel threatened to hit Lebanon's main border crossing with Syria, forcing it to close. The Israeli military also carried out deadly attacks on Lebanon's south, one of which killed seven people including a family of six.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump tells Fox News 'good chance' of deal with Iran on Monday
US President Donald Trump said Sunday he believes there is a "good chance" of making a deal with Iran on Monday, ahead of his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face heavy bombing. "I think there is a good chance tomorrow, they are negotiating now," the president told a Fox News journalist. "If they don't make a deal and fast, I'm considering blowing everything up and taking over the oil," he added.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump tells Fox News 'good chance' of deal with Iran on Monday
US President Donald Trump said Sunday he believes there is a "good chance" of making a deal with Iran on Monday, ahead of his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face heavy bombing. "I think there is a good chance tomorrow, they are negotiating now," the president told a Fox News journalist. "If they don't make a deal and fast, I'm considering blowing everything up and taking over the oil," he added.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Nepal introduces two-day weekend holidays in wake of fuel crisis
The Government of Nepal on Sunday decided to implement a two-day public holiday--Saturday and Sunday--in response to the ongoing fuel crisis linked to prolonged conflict in West Asia, which has caused major disruption to the global energy trade due to the virtual closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Nepal introduces two-day weekend holidays in wake of fuel crisis
The Government of Nepal on Sunday decided to implement a two-day public holiday--Saturday and Sunday--in response to the ongoing fuel crisis linked to prolonged conflict in West Asia, which has caused major disruption to the global energy trade due to the virtual closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Air India suspends flights to Israel till May 31
Amid the ongoing war in West Asia, Air India has suspended its flights to Israel till May 31. An Air India executive confirmed to PTI that the airline has suspended flights on the New Delhi-Tel Aviv route till May 31. Most of the leading airlines have suspended their operations on the Tel Aviv route with only Israeli carriers like El Al, IsraAir, Arkia and Air Haifa operating under severe restrictions.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Air India suspends flights to Israel till May 31
Amid the ongoing war in West Asia, Air India has suspended its flights to Israel till May 31. An Air India executive confirmed to PTI that the airline has suspended flights on the New Delhi-Tel Aviv route till May 31. Most of the leading airlines have suspended their operations on the Tel Aviv route with only Israeli carriers like El Al, IsraAir, Arkia and Air Haifa operating under severe restrictions.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "They don't have any role": Iran Supreme Leader's representative in India refutes Pakistan's mediation role in West Asia conflict
Representative of the Supreme Leader of Iran in India, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, on Sunday dismissed any role of Pakistan in mediating in the ongoing West Asia conflict, stating that claims of Islamabad facilitating talks between Iran and the United States, in order to end the war, were "not true". In an interview with ANI, Ilahi said that such claims were aimed at influencing global oil prices rather than reflecting genuine diplomatic efforts.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "They don't have any role": Iran Supreme Leader's representative in India refutes Pakistan's mediation role in West Asia conflict
Representative of the Supreme Leader of Iran in India, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, on Sunday dismissed any role of Pakistan in mediating in the ongoing West Asia conflict, stating that claims of Islamabad facilitating talks between Iran and the United States, in order to end the war, were "not true". In an interview with ANI, Ilahi said that such claims were aimed at influencing global oil prices rather than reflecting genuine diplomatic efforts.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US Air Force officer rescued in 'life-or-death' mission in Iranian territory: NYT
A US Air Force officer whose jet was shot down in Iran hid in a mountain crevice and hiked up to 7,000 feet to evade the enemy before he was rescued by the American forces after a two-day "life-or-death" mission, the New York Times said. On Sunday, US President Donald Trump called an "amazing show of bravery and talent" by all the rescue operation for the pilot for whom the Iranian regime had offered a reward.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US Air Force officer rescued in 'life-or-death' mission in Iranian territory: NYT
A US Air Force officer whose jet was shot down in Iran hid in a mountain crevice and hiked up to 7,000 feet to evade the enemy before he was rescued by the American forces after a two-day "life-or-death" mission, the New York Times said. On Sunday, US President Donald Trump called an "amazing show of bravery and talent" by all the rescue operation for the pilot for whom the Iranian regime had offered a reward.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Gaza civil defence, hospital say Israeli strike kills 4
Gaza's civil defence agency and a hospital reported that an Israeli strike in the Palestinian territory Sunday killed four people, while the military said it had struck a "terrorist cell". The attack took place before dawn in an eastern neighbourhood of Gaza City, the territory's largest urban area, said the civil defence agency which operates as a rescue force under Hamas.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Gaza civil defence, hospital say Israeli strike kills 4
Gaza's civil defence agency and a hospital reported that an Israeli strike in the Palestinian territory Sunday killed four people, while the military said it had struck a "terrorist cell". The attack took place before dawn in an eastern neighbourhood of Gaza City, the territory's largest urban area, said the civil defence agency which operates as a rescue force under Hamas.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Over 6,000 Uttar Pradesh workers in Israel safe; govt in constant touch: Officials
Over 6,000 workers from Uttar Pradesh currently in Israel are safe despite the prevailing tense situation, with the state government maintaining continuous contact with Indian authorities on the ground, officials said on Sunday. According to information received from the embassy, all Indian workers in Israel are safe, with no report of any emergency or major threat so far.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Over 6,000 Uttar Pradesh workers in Israel safe; govt in constant touch: Officials
Over 6,000 workers from Uttar Pradesh currently in Israel are safe despite the prevailing tense situation, with the state government maintaining continuous contact with Indian authorities on the ground, officials said on Sunday. According to information received from the embassy, all Indian workers in Israel are safe, with no report of any emergency or major threat so far.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Oman, Iran start discussions on opening Straits of Hormuz amid West Asia conflict
The Foreign Ministry of Oman on Sunday stated that the Sultanate and the Islamic Republic of Iran have initiated discussions on ensuring the smooth flow of maritime transit through the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz amid prevailing regional conflict, which is currently in its second month. According to a statement issued by the ministry on X, the two sides held a meeting on Saturday, April 4, at the level of deputy foreign ministers, with participation from specialists representing both countries.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Oman, Iran start discussions on opening Straits of Hormuz amid West Asia conflict
The Foreign Ministry of Oman on Sunday stated that the Sultanate and the Islamic Republic of Iran have initiated discussions on ensuring the smooth flow of maritime transit through the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz amid prevailing regional conflict, which is currently in its second month. According to a statement issued by the ministry on X, the two sides held a meeting on Saturday, April 4, at the level of deputy foreign ministers, with participation from specialists representing both countries.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Iran internet blackout is longest nationwide shutdown on record: NetBlocks
Iran's internet blackout, first imposed well over a month ago, is now the longest nationwide shutdown on record, according to the monitor NetBlocks. "Iran's internet blackout is now the longest nation-scale internet shutdown on record in any country, exceeding all other comparable incidents in severity having entered its 37th consecutive day after 864 hours," NetBlocks said in a tweet.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Iran internet blackout is longest nationwide shutdown on record: NetBlocks
Iran's internet blackout, first imposed well over a month ago, is now the longest nationwide shutdown on record, according to the monitor NetBlocks. "Iran's internet blackout is now the longest nation-scale internet shutdown on record in any country, exceeding all other comparable incidents in severity having entered its 37th consecutive day after 864 hours," NetBlocks said in a tweet.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran strikes hit energy infrastructure across Gulf states
Critical infrastructure across the Gulf came under attack from Iran on Sunday with damage reported at civilian facilities in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait. Gulf countries have faced repeated drone and missile salvos from Iran over past weeks in response to US and Israeli strikes that began at the end of February.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran strikes hit energy infrastructure across Gulf states
Critical infrastructure across the Gulf came under attack from Iran on Sunday with damage reported at civilian facilities in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait. Gulf countries have faced repeated drone and missile salvos from Iran over past weeks in response to US and Israeli strikes that began at the end of February.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli army says striking Hezbollah sites in Beirut
The Israeli military said Sunday that it had begun striking Hezbollah targets in the Lebanese capital Beirut. "The IDF has begun striking Hezbollah infrastructure sites in Beirut," the military said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli army says striking Hezbollah sites in Beirut
The Israeli military said Sunday that it had begun striking Hezbollah targets in the Lebanese capital Beirut. "The IDF has begun striking Hezbollah infrastructure sites in Beirut," the military said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran military says US rescue operation used abandoned airport in southern Isfahan
Iran's military said on Sunday that the US operation to rescue a missing airman from a downed American fighter jet used an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan province. "The so-called US military rescue operation, planned as a deception and escape mission at an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan under the pretext of recovering the pilot of a downed aircraft, was completely foiled," said Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the military's central command, Khatam Al-Anbiya. He added that "two C-130 military transport planes and two Black Hawk helicopters were destroyed" during the operation.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran military says US rescue operation used abandoned airport in southern Isfahan
Iran's military said on Sunday that the US operation to rescue a missing airman from a downed American fighter jet used an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan province. "The so-called US military rescue operation, planned as a deception and escape mission at an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan under the pretext of recovering the pilot of a downed aircraft, was completely foiled," said Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the military's central command, Khatam Al-Anbiya. He added that "two C-130 military transport planes and two Black Hawk helicopters were destroyed" during the operation.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian drones strike Bahrain's petrochemical firm, fire under control
Iranian drones struck the Bahraini Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company on Sunday, leading to fire in several operational units, Al Jazeera reported. Al Jazeera, citing Bahrain News Agency, reported the fire was later brought under control, and no casualties were reported in the incident.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian drones strike Bahrain's petrochemical firm, fire under control
Iranian drones struck the Bahraini Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company on Sunday, leading to fire in several operational units, Al Jazeera reported. Al Jazeera, citing Bahrain News Agency, reported the fire was later brought under control, and no casualties were reported in the incident.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Israeli strike on south Lebanon kills 7, including family of 6: civil defence
An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon's Kfar Hatta, far from the border with Israel, killed seven people on Sunday including a family of six, a source from the Lebanese civil defence told AFP. The Israeli military had ordered the evacuation of the town. The source said the family, lacking a car and already displaced from a town further south, were waiting for a relative to come pick them up. That man was also killed in the strike.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Israeli strike on south Lebanon kills 7, including family of 6: civil defence
An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon's Kfar Hatta, far from the border with Israel, killed seven people on Sunday including a family of six, a source from the Lebanese civil defence told AFP. The Israeli military had ordered the evacuation of the town. The source said the family, lacking a car and already displaced from a town further south, were waiting for a relative to come pick them up. That man was also killed in the strike.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pope Leo marks first Easter as pontiff with call for hope amid global conflicts
Pope Leo celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to exercise hope against "the violence of war that kills and destroys,'' saying "we need this song of hope today" as conflicts spread around the world. With the US-Israeli war on Iran in its second month and Russia's ongoing campaign in Ukraine, Leo has repeatedly called for a halt in hostilities. In his Easter homily, the pope singled out those who wage war, abuse the weak and prioritise profits.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pope Leo marks first Easter as pontiff with call for hope amid global conflicts
Pope Leo celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to exercise hope against "the violence of war that kills and destroys,'' saying "we need this song of hope today" as conflicts spread around the world. With the US-Israeli war on Iran in its second month and Russia's ongoing campaign in Ukraine, Leo has repeatedly called for a halt in hostilities. In his Easter homily, the pope singled out those who wage war, abuse the weak and prioritise profits.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Strait of Hormuz has to open": Former diplomat Sanjay Sudhir calls to safeguard India's energy security as Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran
As the West Asia conflict reaches a critical flashpoint, former Indian Ambassador to the UAE Sanjay Sudhir has cautioned that the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is no longer just an energy crisis but a direct threat to the food security of millions. His comments come as U.S. President Donald Trump issued a final 48-hour ultimatum to Tehran, warning that "all hell will rain down" if the strategic shipping lane is not reopened and a deal reached.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Strait of Hormuz has to open": Former diplomat Sanjay Sudhir calls to safeguard India's energy security as Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran
As the West Asia conflict reaches a critical flashpoint, former Indian Ambassador to the UAE Sanjay Sudhir has cautioned that the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is no longer just an energy crisis but a direct threat to the food security of millions. His comments come as U.S. President Donald Trump issued a final 48-hour ultimatum to Tehran, warning that "all hell will rain down" if the strategic shipping lane is not reopened and a deal reached.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: China condemns US strikes on Iran's civilian infrastructure
Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India, Yu Jing, shared the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs' message stating that the US-Israeli military operations against Iran violate international law. Responding to a query, over China's stance after US President Donald Trump claimed that the US air strikes destroyed an Iranian civilian bridge to pressure Iran into negotiations, the Chinese MFA stated, "The US-Israeli military operations against Iran have no authorization of the UN Security Council and violate international law. China opposes attacks against civilian facilities. Relevant parties should stop the military actions at once, return to the track of political and diplomatic settlement, and avoid an even worse humanitarian disaster."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: China condemns US strikes on Iran's civilian infrastructure
Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India, Yu Jing, shared the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs' message stating that the US-Israeli military operations against Iran violate international law. Responding to a query, over China's stance after US President Donald Trump claimed that the US air strikes destroyed an Iranian civilian bridge to pressure Iran into negotiations, the Chinese MFA stated, "The US-Israeli military operations against Iran have no authorization of the UN Security Council and violate international law. China opposes attacks against civilian facilities. Relevant parties should stop the military actions at once, return to the track of political and diplomatic settlement, and avoid an even worse humanitarian disaster."

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Trump justifying bitter defeat": Iran hits back at US after F-15 crew member rescue op
Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the Spokesperson of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, on Sunday claimed that the United States faced a "bitter defeat" in southern Isfahan after President Donald Trump said that they had rescued the second F-15 crew member, who went missing after Iran downed the jet.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Trump justifying bitter defeat": Iran hits back at US after F-15 crew member rescue op
Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the Spokesperson of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, on Sunday claimed that the United States faced a "bitter defeat" in southern Isfahan after President Donald Trump said that they had rescued the second F-15 crew member, who went missing after Iran downed the jet.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Displaced by war, Lebanon's Christians mark Easter far from homes, churches
It was not how the Rev. Maroun Ghafari had envisioned this Holy Week - for years, he had held Easter sermons in his predominantly Christian village of Alma al-Shaab in southern Lebanon, near the border with Israel. This year, he is preaching from a Beirut suburb, beside a cardboard cutout depicting his church in Alma al-Shaab, now caught in the crossfire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Displaced by war, Lebanon's Christians mark Easter far from homes, churches
It was not how the Rev. Maroun Ghafari had envisioned this Holy Week - for years, he had held Easter sermons in his predominantly Christian village of Alma al-Shaab in southern Lebanon, near the border with Israel. This year, he is preaching from a Beirut suburb, beside a cardboard cutout depicting his church in Alma al-Shaab, now caught in the crossfire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The IAF struck 120+ targets of the Iranian regime in central &amp; western Iran
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⭕️✈️24 HOUR RECAP: The IAF struck 120+ targets of the Iranian regime in central &amp; western Iran. Targets included: ballistic missiles array sites, UAV production and launching sites, &amp; air defense sites. <a href="https://t.co/8ivPlbdm7y">pic.twitter.com/8ivPlbdm7y</a>
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: The IAF struck 120+ targets of the Iranian regime in central &amp; western Iran
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⭕️✈️24 HOUR RECAP: The IAF struck 120+ targets of the Iranian regime in central &amp; western Iran. Targets included: ballistic missiles array sites, UAV production and launching sites, &amp; air defense sites. pic.twitter.com/8ivPlbdm7y
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump says two US airmen rescued in Iran after giving deadline for deal
President Donald Trump said Sunday that US forces had safely recovered a second airman downed in Iran, calling it "one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History". The announcement came as Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait early Sunday, and a day after Trump said the Islamic republic had 48 hours to cut a deal or face "all Hell".

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump says two US airmen rescued in Iran after giving deadline for deal
President Donald Trump said Sunday that US forces had safely recovered a second airman downed in Iran, calling it "one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History". The announcement came as Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait early Sunday, and a day after Trump said the Islamic republic had 48 hours to cut a deal or face "all Hell".

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UAE says air defences responding to Iran missiles, drones
Emirati air defences were responding to missile and drone attacks from Iran, the United Arab Emirates defence ministry said Sunday, as Tehran said it was targeting aluminium industries in the Gulf nation. "UAE air defences... are actively engaging with missiles and UAV threats," the ministry posted on X in English, along with an Arabic statement that said the projectiles were coming from Iran.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UAE says air defences responding to Iran missiles, drones
Emirati air defences were responding to missile and drone attacks from Iran, the United Arab Emirates defence ministry said Sunday, as Tehran said it was targeting aluminium industries in the Gulf nation. "UAE air defences... are actively engaging with missiles and UAV threats," the ministry posted on X in English, along with an Arabic statement that said the projectiles were coming from Iran.

West Asia War UPdates | Iran hangs two convicted of links with Israel in pre-war protests: judiciary
Iran executed two men on Sunday convicted of acting on behalf of Israel and the United States during a wave of anti-government protests earlier this year, the judiciary said. "Mohammad-Amin Biglari and Shahin Vahedparast... were hanged after the case was reviewed and the final verdict was confirmed by the Supreme Court," the judiciary's Mizan Online website said.

West Asia War UPdates | Iran hangs two convicted of links with Israel in pre-war protests: judiciary
Iran executed two men on Sunday convicted of acting on behalf of Israel and the United States during a wave of anti-government protests earlier this year, the judiciary said. "Mohammad-Amin Biglari and Shahin Vahedparast... were hanged after the case was reviewed and the final verdict was confirmed by the Supreme Court," the judiciary's Mizan Online website said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Long Mideast war could take away from support for Ukraine, Zelenskyy tells AP
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed concern that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could further erode America's support for Ukraine as Washington's global priorities shift and Kyiv braces for reduced deliveries of critically needed Patriot air defence missiles.
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Long Mideast war could take away from support for Ukraine, Zelenskyy tells AP
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed concern that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could further erode America's support for Ukraine as Washington's global priorities shift and Kyiv braces for reduced deliveries of critically needed Patriot air defence missiles.
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: US never consulted NATO allies before striking against Iran, says former ambassador Sunjay Sudhir
Former Indian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sunjay Sudhir, hinted at a rift within the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), stating that the United States did not consult its allies before striking against Iran. In an interview with ANI, Sunjay Sudhir noted that the West Asia conflict has "nothing to do" directly with India; however, New Delhi has suffered some collateral damage. However, he said that India's diplomacy has been result-oriented, managing at least six LPG cargo ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz despite the maritime blockade: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US never consulted NATO allies before striking against Iran, says former ambassador Sunjay Sudhir
Former Indian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sunjay Sudhir, hinted at a rift within the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), stating that the United States did not consult its allies before striking against Iran. In an interview with ANI, Sunjay Sudhir noted that the West Asia conflict has "nothing to do" directly with India; however, New Delhi has suffered some collateral damage. However, he said that India's diplomacy has been result-oriented, managing at least six LPG cargo ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz despite the maritime blockade: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food, medicine from reaching millions
Aid groups are warning that the war in the Middle East has upended their ability to get food and medicine to millions of people around the world in need, and that the suffering will deepen if the violence continues. Not only has the conflict cut off vital shipping routes, creating a global energy crisis, it's also disrupting supply chains for aid groups, forcing them to use costlier, more time-consuming routes. Key pathways such as the Strait of Hormuz have been effectively shuttered and routes from strategic hubs such as Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi have also been impacted. Transport costs have spiked with higher fuel and insurance rates, meaning less supplies can be delivered with the same amount of money: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food, medicine from reaching millions
Aid groups are warning that the war in the Middle East has upended their ability to get food and medicine to millions of people around the world in need, and that the suffering will deepen if the violence continues. Not only has the conflict cut off vital shipping routes, creating a global energy crisis, it's also disrupting supply chains for aid groups, forcing them to use costlier, more time-consuming routes. Key pathways such as the Strait of Hormuz have been effectively shuttered and routes from strategic hubs such as Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi have also been impacted. Transport costs have spiked with higher fuel and insurance rates, meaning less supplies can be delivered with the same amount of money: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Moody's cuts India's FY27 GDP growth estimates to 6 pc amid West Asia conflict
Moody's Ratings has slashed India's economic growth estimates for the current fiscal to 6 per cent from 6.8 per cent earlier, saying the ongoing conflict in West Asia will moderate growth momentum and raise inflation risks. In its credit opinion report on India, Moody's said prolonged disruptions, particularly LPG shipments due to the conflict, would lead to near-term household shortages, higher fuel and transport costs, and spillovers to food inflation through India's reliance on imported fertilisers. The region accounts for around 55 per cent of crude oil imports and over 90 per cent of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) supplies to India: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Moody's cuts India's FY27 GDP growth estimates to 6 pc amid West Asia conflict
Moody's Ratings has slashed India's economic growth estimates for the current fiscal to 6 per cent from 6.8 per cent earlier, saying the ongoing conflict in West Asia will moderate growth momentum and raise inflation risks. In its credit opinion report on India, Moody's said prolonged disruptions, particularly LPG shipments due to the conflict, would lead to near-term household shortages, higher fuel and transport costs, and spillovers to food inflation through India's reliance on imported fertilisers. The region accounts for around 55 per cent of crude oil imports and over 90 per cent of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) supplies to India: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Will never leave American warfighter behind, says Donald Trump as he confirms rescuing missing F-15 crew member United States President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) confirmed that the military rescued the second F-15 crew member, who went missing after Iran downed the jet amid the West Asia conflict. In a post on social media portal Truth Social, Trump called it the "most daring" search and rescue operation for the US military, stating that the government will "not leave a warfighter behind": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Will never leave American warfighter behind, says Donald Trump as he confirms rescuing missing F-15 crew memberUnited States President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) confirmed that the military rescued the second F-15 crew member, who went missing after Iran downed the jet amid the West Asia conflict. In a post on social media portal Truth Social, Trump called it the "most daring" search and rescue operation for the US military, stating that the government will "not leave a warfighter behind": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US rescues missing F-15 crew member, say officials
The United States Special Forces have rescued the second F-15 crew member alive, who went missing after Iran downed the jet amid the West Asia conflict, Axios reported, citing government officials: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US rescues missing F-15 crew member, say officials
The United States Special Forces have rescued the second F-15 crew member alive, who went missing after Iran downed the jet amid the West Asia conflict, Axios reported, citing government officials: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Egypt raises electricity prices amid global energy crisis
Egypt's Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy announced price hikes for commercial and residential electricity consumption effective this April, citing the global energy crisis triggered by the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. In a statement issued late Saturday (local time), the ministry said that the current "acute and unprecedented global crisis" across all energy resources, caused by the ongoing war in the Gulf region, has necessitated price increases for certain commercial and residential consumption tiers starting this month, reports Xinhua news agency: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Egypt raises electricity prices amid global energy crisis
Egypt's Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy announced price hikes for commercial and residential electricity consumption effective this April, citing the global energy crisis triggered by the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. In a statement issued late Saturday (local time), the ministry said that the current "acute and unprecedented global crisis" across all energy resources, caused by the ongoing war in the Gulf region, has necessitated price increases for certain commercial and residential consumption tiers starting this month, reports Xinhua news agency: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran targets Israel, Kuwait after Trump gives deadline for deal
Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait early Sunday, a day after President Donald Trump said the Islamic republic had 48 hours to cut a deal or face "all Hell". Kuwait and Israel said their air defences were responding to the latest attacks from Iran, part of the war that erupted more than a month ago with US-Israeli strikes that triggered retaliation by Tehran: AFP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran targets Israel, Kuwait after Trump gives deadline for deal
Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait early Sunday, a day after President Donald Trump said the Islamic republic had 48 hours to cut a deal or face "all Hell". Kuwait and Israel said their air defences were responding to the latest attacks from Iran, part of the war that erupted more than a month ago with US-Israeli strikes that triggered retaliation by Tehran: AFP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Ousted Army Chief's final message stresses "leaders of character"
Former US Army Chief of Staff, General Randy George, who was forcefully retired by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Saturday, wrote in his outgoing e-mail to Pentagon officials that the US soldiers deserve "courageous leaders of character," CBS News reported on Saturday (local time). The rapid restructuring of the American military high command reached a fever pitch this weekend following the immediate ousting of General Randy George, the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army. His departure marks the latest in a sweeping series of dismissals by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, as the administration moves to install leaders aligned with a specific ideological vision for the Department of War: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Ousted Army Chief's final message stresses "leaders of character"
Former US Army Chief of Staff, General Randy George, who was forcefully retired by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Saturday, wrote in his outgoing e-mail to Pentagon officials that the US soldiers deserve "courageous leaders of character," CBS News reported on Saturday (local time). The rapid restructuring of the American military high command reached a fever pitch this weekend following the immediate ousting of General Randy George, the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army. His departure marks the latest in a sweeping series of dismissals by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, as the administration moves to install leaders aligned with a specific ideological vision for the Department of War: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran war starts pinching US; gas prices, transport costs surge
The war against Iran has started to impact Americans, with Amazon announcing a fuel surcharge for its e-commerce deliveries and some airlines hiking fees for checked-in baggage to offset higher fuel costs. The average price of petrol in the US has increased to USD 4.09 a gallon on Friday, up more than one dollar from just before the war and the highest level since August 2022. The cost of diesel has risen sharply from USD 3.64 per gallon a year ago to USD 5.53 per gallon on Friday, according to data maintained by the American Automobile Association (AAA). Diesel is widely used in farming, construction and transportation, besides other industries. E-commerce giant Amazon also said that, beginning April 17, it plans to add a 3.5 per cent fuel surcharge on third-party sellers: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran war starts pinching US; gas prices, transport costs surge
The war against Iran has started to impact Americans, with Amazon announcing a fuel surcharge for its e-commerce deliveries and some airlines hiking fees for checked-in baggage to offset higher fuel costs. The average price of petrol in the US has increased to USD 4.09 a gallon on Friday, up more than one dollar from just before the war and the highest level since August 2022. The cost of diesel has risen sharply from USD 3.64 per gallon a year ago to USD 5.53 per gallon on Friday, according to data maintained by the American Automobile Association (AAA). Diesel is widely used in farming, construction and transportation, besides other industries. E-commerce giant Amazon also said that, beginning April 17, it plans to add a 3.5 per cent fuel surcharge on third-party sellers: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Second crew member from downed US fighter jet 'safe and sound', says Trump
 US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the second crew member from the American F-15 fighter jet that crashed inside Iran was "safe and sound" following a search and rescue operation. "WE GOT HIM! My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History, for one of our incredible Crew Member Officers, who also happens to be a highly respected Colonel, and who I am thrilled to let you know is now SAFE and SOUND!" Trump posted on his Truth Social platform: AFP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Second crew member from downed US fighter jet 'safe and sound', says Trump
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the second crew member from the American F-15 fighter jet that crashed inside Iran was "safe and sound" following a search and rescue operation. "WE GOT HIM! My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History, for one of our incredible Crew Member Officers, who also happens to be a highly respected Colonel, and who I am thrilled to let you know is now SAFE and SOUND!" Trump posted on his Truth Social platform: AFP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US-Israeli strike near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant kills one: state media
A projectile from a US-Israeli attack struck near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Saturday, killing one person, state media reported, as the foreign minister warned against further attacks on the site. The strike was the fourth targeting the area since the outbreak of Iran's war with the United States and Israel on February 28, according to the official IRNA news agency. The Bushehr plant is located in southern Iran on the Gulf coast: AFP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US-Israeli strike near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant kills one: state media
A projectile from a US-Israeli attack struck near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Saturday, killing one person, state media reported, as the foreign minister warned against further attacks on the site. The strike was the fourth targeting the area since the outbreak of Iran's war with the United States and Israel on February 28, according to the official IRNA news agency. The Bushehr plant is located in southern Iran on the Gulf coast: AFP

West Asia War LIVE Updates:US revokes green cards and visas of several Iranian nationals connected to Tehran government The Trump administration has revoked the green cards or US visas of at least four Iranian nationals connected to the current or former Iranian government, including two who have been detained by immigration authorities and are to be deported: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates:US revokes green cards and visas of several Iranian nationals connected to Tehran governmentThe Trump administration has revoked the green cards or US visas of at least four Iranian nationals connected to the current or former Iranian government, including two who have been detained by immigration authorities and are to be deported: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Airstrike hits Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran amid escalating West Asia tensions
An airstrike reportedly struck the Laser and Plasma Research Institute at Shahid Beheshti University in the Iranian capital of Tehran, causing significant damage to academic infrastructure, according to Iranian state media reports. Images circulating from the site showed destruction at the research facility as well as damage to a nearby girls' dormitory, Press TV reported: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Airstrike hits Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran amid escalating West Asia tensions
An airstrike reportedly struck the Laser and Plasma Research Institute at Shahid Beheshti University in the Iranian capital of Tehran, causing significant damage to academic infrastructure, according to Iranian state media reports. Images circulating from the site showed destruction at the research facility as well as damage to a nearby girls' dormitory, Press TV reported: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 345 Indian fishermen stranded in Iran return home via Armenia
A group of 345 Indian fishermen, who were stranded in Iran amid escalating regional tensions, returned to India via Armenia on Saturday, officials said. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan for assistance in return of the Indian nationals. The Indian nationals arrived in Chennai this evening, the officials cited above said: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 345 Indian fishermen stranded in Iran return home via Armenia
A group of 345 Indian fishermen, who were stranded in Iran amid escalating regional tensions, returned to India via Armenia on Saturday, officials said. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan for assistance in return of the Indian nationals. The Indian nationals arrived in Chennai this evening, the officials cited above said: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IAEA Chief expresses "deep concern" over strike on Iran's Bushehr nuke plant; no increase in radiation reported
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Mariano Grossi, on Saturday expressed "deep concern" over the strike near Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, while confirming that no increase in radiation levels has been detected. In a statement shared on X, the UN's Nuclear Energy watchdog said that it had been informed by Iran that a projectile struck close to the plant's premises earlier in the day, marking the fourth such incident in recent weeks amid escalating West Asia conflict: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IAEA Chief expresses "deep concern" over strike on Iran's Bushehr nuke plant; no increase in radiation reported
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Mariano Grossi, on Saturday expressed "deep concern" over the strike near Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, while confirming that no increase in radiation levels has been detected. In a statement shared on X, the UN's Nuclear Energy watchdog said that it had been informed by Iran that a projectile struck close to the plant's premises earlier in the day, marking the fourth such incident in recent weeks amid escalating West Asia conflict: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian commander vows retaliations if US-Israel target infrastructure
A top Iranian commander warned that any US or Israeli strike on Iran's infrastructure would be met with "devastating and continuous" attacks on all US military assets in West Asia and Israeli infrastructure, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. Ali Abdollahi, chief commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, issued the warning Saturday as a 10-day deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz is due to expire Monday, Xinhua news agency reported: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian commander vows retaliations if US-Israel target infrastructure
A top Iranian commander warned that any US or Israeli strike on Iran's infrastructure would be met with "devastating and continuous" attacks on all US military assets in West Asia and Israeli infrastructure, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. Ali Abdollahi, chief commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, issued the warning Saturday as a 10-day deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz is due to expire Monday, Xinhua news agency reported: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Stating that the source of the global energy disruption is Israel-US war against Iran, Dr Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India, said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed for Tehran's enemies and other countries are "free to pass" through it. We are closing the LIVE blog.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: In an interview with ANI, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi said some Indian ships have passed through Hormuz and hoped it will continue

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