West Asia War LIVE Updates: Govt closely monitoring situation in West Asia, Gulf region
Amid the LPG supply concerns due to the ongoing <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/west-asia-war-two-indian-lpg-tankers-approach-strait-of-hormuz-amid-tensions-23622285" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">West Asia war</a>, the Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to providing uninterrupted Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) distribution across its operational areas in Maharashtra and Karnataka.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Govt closely monitoring situation in West Asia, Gulf region
Amid the LPG supply concerns due to the ongoing West Asia war, the Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) on Tuesday reaffirmed its commitment to providing uninterrupted Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) distribution across its operational areas in Maharashtra and Karnataka.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Three senior Israeli officials say Trump determined to secure Iran deal: Report
US President Donald Trump appears determined to facilitate an agreement with Iran to conclude hostilities in the Middle East, according to a report by Reuters citing three senior Israeli officials. While Washington seeks a diplomatic breakthrough, significant uncertainty remains regarding Tehran's willingness to concede to the key demands expected from the US administration. According to the officials, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, it is unlikely that Iran will consent to conditions that would impose "limits on its nuclear programme and ballistic missile capabilities."

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Three senior Israeli officials say Trump determined to secure Iran deal: Report
US President Donald Trump appears determined to facilitate an agreement with Iran to conclude hostilities in the Middle East, according to a report by Reuters citing three senior Israeli officials. While Washington seeks a diplomatic breakthrough, significant uncertainty remains regarding Tehran's willingness to concede to the key demands expected from the US administration. According to the officials, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, it is unlikely that Iran will consent to conditions that would impose "limits on its nuclear programme and ballistic missile capabilities."

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "We want to remove existential threats that regime in Iran created against us": Israeli envoy Reuven Azar
Highlighting the strategic objectives of the ongoing military operations, Ambassador of Israel to India, Reuven Azar, stated that the primary goal is to eliminate systemic threats posed by the Iranian regime while providing an opportunity for the Iranian people to determine their own future.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "We want to remove existential threats that regime in Iran created against us": Israeli envoy Reuven Azar
Highlighting the strategic objectives of the ongoing military operations, Ambassador of Israel to India, Reuven Azar, stated that the primary goal is to eliminate systemic threats posed by the Iranian regime while providing an opportunity for the Iranian people to determine their own future.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 16 killed, over 4,500 injured in country since West Asia conflict began: Israeli authorities
Sixteen people have been killed and over 4,500 injured in Israel since the conflict with Iran began late last month, according to Israel's emergency medical service. The conflict in West Asia began on February 28, when joint US-Israeli strikes targeted Iranian military and leadership sites.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 16 killed, over 4,500 injured in country since West Asia conflict began: Israeli authorities
Sixteen people have been killed and over 4,500 injured in Israel since the conflict with Iran began late last month, according to Israel's emergency medical service.The conflict in West Asia began on February 28, when joint US-Israeli strikes targeted Iranian military and leadership sites.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran names Baqer Zolqadar new Security Chief to replace Ali Larijani
Tehran has announced the appointment of Veteran military commander and strategist Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr as the new Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC). Seyyed Mehdi Tabatabai, the Deputy for Communications and Information at the Iranian President's Office, announced it in a post on X on Tuesday.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran names Baqer Zolqadar new Security Chief to replace Ali Larijani
Tehran has announced the appointment of Veteran military commander and strategist Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr as the new Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC). Seyyed Mehdi Tabatabai, the Deputy for Communications and Information at the Iranian President's Office, announced it in a post on X on Tuesday.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "All Indian ships and sailors in Gulf region are safe": Shipping Ministry
Amid global concerns over energy supply disruptions due to conflict in West Asia and the virtual closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, the Ministry of Shipping on Tuesday assured that all Indian ships and sailors in the Gulf region are safe. Speaking at a joint inter-ministerial briefing in the national capital, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Shipping, Rajesh Sinha, said two Indian-flagged LPG carriers, Pine Gas and Jag Vasant, have already safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are en route to India.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "All Indian ships and sailors in Gulf region are safe": Shipping Ministry
Amid global concerns over energy supply disruptions due to conflict in West Asia and the virtual closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, the Ministry of Shipping on Tuesday assured that all Indian ships and sailors in the Gulf region are safe. Speaking at a joint inter-ministerial briefing in the national capital, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Shipping, Rajesh Sinha, said two Indian-flagged LPG carriers, Pine Gas and Jag Vasant, have already safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are en route to India.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump raises hopes for war to wind down but no sign of reduced fighting
Hopes rose that the Iran war could begin winding down as US President Donald Trump said that his government was holding productive talks with Tehran, but fighting showed no signs of slowing, and Iran denied there were talks. Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, saying the US will hold off striking Iranian power plants for five more days to allow US envoys to hold talks with a "respected" Iranian leader.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump raises hopes for war to wind down but no sign of reduced fighting
Hopes rose that the Iran war could begin winding down as US President Donald Trump said that his government was holding productive talks with Tehran, but fighting showed no signs of slowing, and Iran denied there were talks. Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, saying the US will hold off striking Iranian power plants for five more days to allow US envoys to hold talks with a "respected" Iranian leader.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US markets inch back, oil prices rise as Iran war continues despite Trump's claims of progress
US markets ticked slightly lower and oil prices rose early Tuesday as the war in the Middle East continued a day after President Donald Trump said the United States had made progress in talks with the Islamic Republic to end the conflict.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US markets inch back, oil prices rise as Iran war continues despite Trump's claims of progress
US markets ticked slightly lower and oil prices rose early Tuesday as the war in the Middle East continued a day after President Donald Trump said the United States had made progress in talks with the Islamic Republic to end the conflict.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Where is Vishwaguru, foriegn policy": Congress MP Varun Chaudhry criticises PM Modi over his address in Lok Sabha
Congress MP Varun Chaudhry on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent address in Lok Sabha on the ongoing West Asia conflict, saying his statement came, but not a single condemnation has been issued against the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader. Speaking to ANI, the Congress MP questioned where is the 'Vishwaguru' and India's foriegn policy, and stated that the attack on Iran has not been condemned in the whole speech.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Where is Vishwaguru, foriegn policy": Congress MP Varun Chaudhry criticises PM Modi over his address in Lok Sabha
Congress MP Varun Chaudhry on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent address in Lok Sabha on the ongoing West Asia conflict, saying his statement came, but not a single condemnation has been issued against the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader. Speaking to ANI, the Congress MP questioned where is the 'Vishwaguru' and India's foriegn policy, and stated that the attack on Iran has not been condemned in the whole speech.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "He will do whatever America and Israel say:" LoP Rahul Gandhi criticises PM Modi's foreign policy amid reports of Pakistan facilitating talks between Iran, US
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his handling of the West Asia conflict. Amid reports of Pakistan allegedly facilitating talks between Iran and the U.S., the Congress leader alleged that PM Modi will follow the orders of America and Israel. Further criticising the Indian government's foreign policy, Gandhi declared that the Prime Minister is not working in the interest of the country at large. Commenting on the upcoming all-party meeting on the West Asia crisis, he mentioned that he wouldn't be able to attend the meeting due to a scheduled programme in Kerala.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "He will do whatever America and Israel say:" LoP Rahul Gandhi criticises PM Modi's foreign policy amid reports of Pakistan facilitating talks between Iran, US
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his handling of the West Asia conflict. Amid reports of Pakistan allegedly facilitating talks between Iran and the U.S., the Congress leader alleged that PM Modi will follow the orders of America and Israel. Further criticising the Indian government's foreign policy, Gandhi declared that the Prime Minister is not working in the interest of the country at large. Commenting on the upcoming all-party meeting on the West Asia crisis, he mentioned that he wouldn't be able to attend the meeting due to a scheduled programme in Kerala.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Lebanon withdraws accreditation of Iran's ambassador, orders him to leave country
The Lebanon government on Tuesday ordered Iran's ambassador to leave country. The Foreign Ministry said Tehran's diplomatic representative in the tiny war-torn country has to leave by Sunday, declaring him persona non grata. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Denise Rahme told The Associated Press that Iran's embassy will still have a charge d'affaires to head its diplomatic mission.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Lebanon withdraws accreditation of Iran's ambassador, orders him to leave country
The Lebanon government on Tuesday ordered Iran's ambassador to leave country. The Foreign Ministry said Tehran's diplomatic representative in the tiny war-torn country has to leave by Sunday, declaring him persona non grata. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Denise Rahme told The Associated Press that Iran's embassy will still have a charge d'affaires to head its diplomatic mission.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Likely a sign of de-escalation": Former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar on Trump's latest statement on Iran
Former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar on Tuesday suggested that US President Donald Trump's recent statements likely signal a de-escalation in tensions, noting that the initial objectives of the campaign against Iran appear to be unmet.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Likely a sign of de-escalation": Former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar on Trump's latest statement on Iran
Former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar on Tuesday suggested that US President Donald Trump's recent statements likely signal a de-escalation in tensions, noting that the initial objectives of the campaign against Iran appear to be unmet.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Six people injured after Iranian missile attack
Six people have been lightly injured after an Iranian missile hit Tel Aviv, the Times of Israel reported on Tuesday. It mentioned a Chanel 12 that cited police who said that a munition carrying about 100 kilograms of explosives impacted central Tel Aviv. Multiple buildings and vehicles were damaged in the attack. Missile parts also impacted in Rosh Ha'ayin, east of Tel Aviv.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Six people injured after Iranian missile attack
Six people have been lightly injured after an Iranian missile hit Tel Aviv, the Times of Israel reported on Tuesday. It mentioned a Chanel 12 that cited police who said that a munition carrying about 100 kilograms of explosives impacted central Tel Aviv. Multiple buildings and vehicles were damaged in the attack. Missile parts also impacted in Rosh Ha'ayin, east of Tel Aviv.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Drone activity disrupts Amazon's Bahrain cloud region amid Middle East Conflict
Amazon (AMZN.O) on Monday (local time) said its Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing region in Bahrain has been disrupted due to drone activity linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, marking the second such incident affecting operations in the past month, Reuters reported.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Drone activity disrupts Amazon's Bahrain cloud region amid Middle East Conflict
Amazon (AMZN.O) on Monday (local time) said its Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing region in Bahrain has been disrupted due to drone activity linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, marking the second such incident affecting operations in the past month, Reuters reported.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump raises hopes for war to wind down but no sign of reduced fighting
Hopes rose that the Iran war could begin winding down as US President Donald Trump claimed that his government was holding productive talks with Tehran, but fighting showed no signs of slowing and Iran denied there were talks. Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, saying the US will hold off striking Iranian power plants for five more days to allow US envoys to hold talks with a "respected" Iranian leader.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump raises hopes for war to wind down but no sign of reduced fighting
Hopes rose that the Iran war could begin winding down as US President Donald Trump claimed that his government was holding productive talks with Tehran, but fighting showed no signs of slowing and Iran denied there were talks. Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, saying the US will hold off striking Iranian power plants for five more days to allow US envoys to hold talks with a "respected" Iranian leader.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Brittas urges Parliament resolution on Iran conflict, recalls Vajpayee-era Iraq war motion
CPI(M) MP John Brittas on Tuesday cited Parliament's 2003 unanimous resolution under then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee condemning the Iraq war, to urge the government to move a similar motion on the Iran conflict. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha during zero hour, Brittas called for a "united and unanimous voice" of Parliament against what he described as unilateral and illegal wars by the US and Israel on Iran, saying India should not remain silent.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Brittas urges Parliament resolution on Iran conflict, recalls Vajpayee-era Iraq war motion
CPI(M) MP John Brittas on Tuesday cited Parliament's 2003 unanimous resolution under then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee condemning the Iraq war, to urge the government to move a similar motion on the Iran conflict. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha during zero hour, Brittas called for a "united and unanimous voice" of Parliament against what he described as unilateral and illegal wars by the US and Israel on Iran, saying India should not remain silent.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 3,000+ strikes across Iran since the start of Operation Roaring Lion
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel strikes over 50 targets, hits IRGC weapons facilities in overnight strikes
Israeli Defence Forces said on Tuesday that it conducted over 50 overnight military strikes on the targets of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and attacked its command centres, weapons storage facilities and aerial defence systems. Sharing the details in a post on X, the Israeli Defence Forces said that it has conducted over 3000 strikes across Iran since the start of Operation Roaring Lion.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel strikes over 50 targets, hits IRGC weapons facilities in overnight strikes
Israeli Defence Forces said on Tuesday that it conducted over 50 overnight military strikes on the targets of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and attacked its command centres, weapons storage facilities and aerial defence systems. Sharing the details in a post on X, the Israeli Defence Forces said that it has conducted over 3000 strikes across Iran since the start of Operation Roaring Lion.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Govt calls all-party meeting on West Asia situation on Wednesday
The government has called an all-party meeting on the West Asia crisis on Wednesday, sources said. This comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to Parliament on the West Asia situation. The prime minister on Monday said the difficult global conditions caused by the West Asia conflict are likely to persist for a long time and called upon the nation to remain prepared and united, just as it had stood together during the COVID-19 pandemic.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Govt calls all-party meeting on West Asia situation on Wednesday
The government has called an all-party meeting on the West Asia crisis on Wednesday, sources said. This comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to Parliament on the West Asia situation. The prime minister on Monday said the difficult global conditions caused by the West Asia conflict are likely to persist for a long time and called upon the nation to remain prepared and united, just as it had stood together during the COVID-19 pandemic.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Global shares rebound after Trump hints at possible end to Iran war
Global benchmarks mostly rebounded Tuesday, in a mood of cautious relief after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war. France's CAC 40 gained 0.4 per cent in early trading to 7,759.97, while the German DAX edged up 0.2 per cent to 22,695.54. Britain's FTSE 100 inched up less than 0.1 per cent to 9,899.12.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Global shares rebound after Trump hints at possible end to Iran war
Global benchmarks mostly rebounded Tuesday, in a mood of cautious relief after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war. France's CAC 40 gained 0.4 per cent in early trading to 7,759.97, while the German DAX edged up 0.2 per cent to 22,695.54. Britain's FTSE 100 inched up less than 0.1 per cent to 9,899.12.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: PM Modi calls for peace in West Asia conflict through dialogue and diplomacy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for a united voice promoting peace and dialogue globally, as the ongoing West Asia conflict disrupts trade, energy supplies, and affects the safety of millions of Indians in the Gulf. Addressing the Rajya Sabha, PM Modi said, "It has been more than 3 weeks since the war in West Asia started. The war has caused a serious energy crisis in the world. For India, too, this situation is concerning. The war has impacted our trade routes. With this, the routine supply of petrol, diesel, gas and fertilisers has been affected."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: PM Modi calls for peace in West Asia conflict through dialogue and diplomacy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for a united voice promoting peace and dialogue globally, as the ongoing West Asia conflict disrupts trade, energy supplies, and affects the safety of millions of Indians in the Gulf. Addressing the Rajya Sabha, PM Modi said, "It has been more than 3 weeks since the war in West Asia started. The war has caused a serious energy crisis in the world. For India, too, this situation is concerning. The war has impacted our trade routes. With this, the routine supply of petrol, diesel, gas and fertilisers has been affected."

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Rocket attack kills six fighters in Iraqi Kurdistan: security official
A rocket attack on Iraq's north killed six Iraqi Kurdish security personnel, a security official told AFP on Tuesday. "So far, there are six killed, two missing, and 22 wounded," the official said on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the subject, following the strike on Iraqi Kurdish security forces in the Soran border region with Iran. Kurdish media outlet Rudaw gave a lower toll of five killed in two rocket attacks, quoting a statement from the regional force. There was no indication of who was responsible for the attack.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Rocket attack kills six fighters in Iraqi Kurdistan: security official
A rocket attack on Iraq's north killed six Iraqi Kurdish security personnel, a security official told AFP on Tuesday. "So far, there are six killed, two missing, and 22 wounded," the official said on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the subject, following the strike on Iraqi Kurdish security forces in the Soran border region with Iran. Kurdish media outlet Rudaw gave a lower toll of five killed in two rocket attacks, quoting a statement from the regional force. There was no indication of who was responsible for the attack.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Japan inflation slows but Mideast war could spark new rise
Japan's inflation slowed in February, government data showed Tuesday, although it could soon rise again as the Middle East war sparks surges in oil prices. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi -- who was appointed leader in October -- has promised to fight inflation as a major priority, with public discontent over rising prices a contributor to the downfall of her two predecessors.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Japan inflation slows but Mideast war could spark new rise
Japan's inflation slowed in February, government data showed Tuesday, although it could soon rise again as the Middle East war sparks surges in oil prices. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi -- who was appointed leader in October -- has promised to fight inflation as a major priority, with public discontent over rising prices a contributor to the downfall of her two predecessors.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Strike in western Iraq kills 15 fighters: new toll
A strike in western Iraq on Tuesday killed a commander and 14 fighters from the former paramilitary coalition Hashed al-Shaabi, a statement from the group said, updating the toll and blaming the United States. The fighters from the Hashed al-Shaabi, also known as the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), were killed in a "treacherous American attack that targeted the operation headquarters" in western Anbar province, the statement said. An earlier toll put the toll at seven. The PMF is now part of Iraq's regular army, but also includes some pro-Iranian groups.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Strike in western Iraq kills 15 fighters: new toll
A strike in western Iraq on Tuesday killed a commander and 14 fighters from the former paramilitary coalition Hashed al-Shaabi, a statement from the group said, updating the toll and blaming the United States. The fighters from the Hashed al-Shaabi, also known as the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), were killed in a "treacherous American attack that targeted the operation headquarters" in western Anbar province, the statement said. An earlier toll put the toll at seven. The PMF is now part of Iraq's regular army, but also includes some pro-Iranian groups.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Vietnam to cut domestic flights over jet fuel shortage
Vietnam's national air carrier will suspend nearly two dozen domestic flights a week starting next month because of limited fuel supplies caused by the Mideast war, the nation's aviation authority said. The price of jet fuel has soared since the start of the conflict more than three weeks ago, which has sent oil prices surging and sparked fears of fuel shortages.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Vietnam to cut domestic flights over jet fuel shortage
Vietnam's national air carrier will suspend nearly two dozen domestic flights a week starting next month because of limited fuel supplies caused by the Mideast war, the nation's aviation authority said. The price of jet fuel has soared since the start of the conflict more than three weeks ago, which has sent oil prices surging and sparked fears of fuel shortages.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran foreign minister holds talks
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi since Monday has been talking with his counterparts in Azerbaijan, Egypt, Oman, Pakistan, Russia, South Korea, Turkey and Turkmenistan, his office confirmed: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran foreign minister holds talks
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi since Monday has been talking with his counterparts in Azerbaijan, Egypt, Oman, Pakistan, Russia, South Korea, Turkey and Turkmenistan, his office confirmed: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump raises hopes for war to wind down but no sign of reduced fighting Hopes rose that the Iran war could begin winding down as US President Donald Trump claimed that his government was holding productive talks with Tehran, but fighting showed no signs of slowing and Iran denied there were talks: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump raises hopes for war to wind down but no sign of reduced fightingHopes rose that the Iran war could begin winding down as US President Donald Trump claimed that his government was holding productive talks with Tehran, but fighting showed no signs of slowing and Iran denied there were talks: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Brittas urges Parliament resolution on Iran conflict, recalls Vajpayee-era Iraq war motion
CPI(M) MP John Brittas on Tuesday cited Parliament's 2003 unanimous resolution under then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee condemning the Iraq war, to urge the government to move a similar motion on the Iran conflict: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Brittas urges Parliament resolution on Iran conflict, recalls Vajpayee-era Iraq war motion
CPI(M) MP John Brittas on Tuesday cited Parliament's 2003 unanimous resolution under then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee condemning the Iraq war, to urge the government to move a similar motion on the Iran conflict: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Gold futures drop Rs 2,260 to Rs 1.37 lakh/10g amid geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia
Gold prices declined Rs 2,260 to Rs 1.37 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Tuesday, marking their decline for the fifth straight session amid uncertainty over geopolitical developments in West Asia. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the yellow metal for April delivery decreased by Rs 2,260, or 1.62 per cent, to Rs 1,37,000 per 10 grams: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Gold futures drop Rs 2,260 to Rs 1.37 lakh/10g amid geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia
Gold prices declined Rs 2,260 to Rs 1.37 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Tuesday, marking their decline for the fifth straight session amid uncertainty over geopolitical developments in West Asia. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the yellow metal for April delivery decreased by Rs 2,260, or 1.62 per cent, to Rs 1,37,000 per 10 grams: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chairs meeting to review security and defence preparedness
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday chaired a review meeting in the wake of recent global and regional security events, and also to review India's defence preparedness. CDS General Anil Chauhan, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, General Upendra Dwivedi, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman Samir Kamat, and others were also present at the meeting: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chairs meeting to review security and defence preparedness
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday chaired a review meeting in the wake of recent global and regional security events, and also to review India's defence preparedness. CDS General Anil Chauhan, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, General Upendra Dwivedi, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chairman Samir Kamat, and others were also present at the meeting: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump, Munir discuss Iran crisis over phone, says White House
US President Donald Trump spoke over the phone with Pakistan Army Chief Gen Asif Munir on the Iran war, the White House said. &ldquo;(I) can confirm (the phone call),&rdquo; a White House official told IANS when asked about the talk between Trump and Munir over the weekend on the Iran war. The official, however, refrained from giving any further details, given the sensitivity of the talks and the efforts by key players to end the war between the US and Iran: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump, Munir discuss Iran crisis over phone, says White House
US President Donald Trump spoke over the phone with Pakistan Army Chief Gen Asif Munir on the Iran war, the White House said. &ldquo;(I) can confirm (the phone call),&rdquo; a White House official told IANS when asked about the talk between Trump and Munir over the weekend on the Iran war. The official, however, refrained from giving any further details, given the sensitivity of the talks and the efforts by key players to end the war between the US and Iran: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Stock markets surge in early trade as Trump halts strikes on Iran's energy infra
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Tuesday, in-line with a rally in global markets, after US President Donald Trump announced a temporary halt on strikes targeting Iranian energy infrastructure. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,516 points to 74,212.47 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty surged 386.95 points to 22,899.60. From the 30-Sensex firms, InterGlobe Aviation, Asian Paints, Eternal, Adani Ports, Trent and Larsen &amp; Toubro were the biggest winners. Power Grid emerged as the only laggard from the pack: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Stock markets surge in early trade as Trump halts strikes on Iran's energy infra
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Tuesday, in-line with a rally in global markets, after US President Donald Trump announced a temporary halt on strikes targeting Iranian energy infrastructure. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,516 points to 74,212.47 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty surged 386.95 points to 22,899.60. From the 30-Sensex firms, InterGlobe Aviation, Asian Paints, Eternal, Adani Ports, Trent and Larsen &amp; Toubro were the biggest winners. Power Grid emerged as the only laggard from the pack: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US-Iran conflict damaged oil markets globally more than Russia-Ukraine war, says Chevron CEO
The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has caused more damage to global oil and gas markets than the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war, said Mike Wirth, highlighting the severity of disruptions in energy supply chains. According to a report by Politico, Wirth cautioned that Iran's attacks on oil tankers and the broader escalation in the Middle East have significantly impacted global energy markets: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US-Iran conflict damaged oil markets globally more than Russia-Ukraine war, says Chevron CEO
The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has caused more damage to global oil and gas markets than the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war, said Mike Wirth, highlighting the severity of disruptions in energy supply chains. According to a report by Politico, Wirth cautioned that Iran's attacks on oil tankers and the broader escalation in the Middle East have significantly impacted global energy markets: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran targets Israel, Gulf Arab states as Trump says US in talks to end war
Iranian missiles and drones targeted Israel and Gulf Arab states Tuesday, even as US President Donald Trump said the US was in talks with the Islamic Republic to end the war. Trump also delayed a deadline for Iran to open the strategic Strait of Hormuz for shipping or see its power stations targeted by airstrikes, briefly driving down oil prices and boosting stocks: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran targets Israel, Gulf Arab states as Trump says US in talks to end war
Iranian missiles and drones targeted Israel and Gulf Arab states Tuesday, even as US President Donald Trump said the US was in talks with the Islamic Republic to end the war. Trump also delayed a deadline for Iran to open the strategic Strait of Hormuz for shipping or see its power stations targeted by airstrikes, briefly driving down oil prices and boosting stocks: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 'Rebuff to self-styled Vishwaguru', says Congress on reports of Pak mediation in West Asia
The Congress on Tuesday said that if reports of Pakistan being one of the intermediaries between the US-Israel and Iran are true, then they represent a "severe setback" and "rebuff" to India. The opposition party claimed that in spite of India's undoubted military successes in Operation Sindoor, the sad reality is that thereafter Pakistan's diplomatic engagement and narrative management has been "markedly superior to that of the Modi government": PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 'Rebuff to self-styled Vishwaguru', says Congress on reports of Pak mediation in West Asia
The Congress on Tuesday said that if reports of Pakistan being one of the intermediaries between the US-Israel and Iran are true, then they represent a "severe setback" and "rebuff" to India. The opposition party claimed that in spite of India's undoubted military successes in Operation Sindoor, the sad reality is that thereafter Pakistan's diplomatic engagement and narrative management has been "markedly superior to that of the Modi government": PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Oil prices rise amid supply concerns as Iran rejects US talks
Global crude oil prices jumped more than 4 per cent in early trade on Tuesday despite US President Donald Trump pausing planned strikes on Iran&rsquo;s energy infrastructure. Brent crude rose to around USD 104 per barrel, up about 4 per cent, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained 4.39 per cent to USD 92 (as of 9:30 am): IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Oil prices rise amid supply concerns as Iran rejects US talks
Global crude oil prices jumped more than 4 per cent in early trade on Tuesday despite US President Donald Trump pausing planned strikes on Iran&rsquo;s energy infrastructure. Brent crude rose to around USD 104 per barrel, up about 4 per cent, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained 4.39 per cent to USD 92 (as of 9:30 am): IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UAE air defences engage 7 ballistic missiles, 16 UAVs launched from Iran, says Ministry of Defence
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems successfully intercepted a significant barrage of projectiles launched from Iran on Monday, amid escalating regional tensions. In a post on the social media platform X, the Ministry confirmed the scale of the latest engagement. "The UAE air defence systems engaged 7 ballistic missiles and 16 UAVs launched from Iran," the official statement read: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UAE air defences engage 7 ballistic missiles, 16 UAVs launched from Iran, says Ministry of Defence
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems successfully intercepted a significant barrage of projectiles launched from Iran on Monday, amid escalating regional tensions. In a post on the social media platform X, the Ministry confirmed the scale of the latest engagement. "The UAE air defence systems engaged 7 ballistic missiles and 16 UAVs launched from Iran," the official statement read: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Sole way for non-hostile vessels to cruise through Strait of Hormuz is to coordinate with Iran, says Iranian Defence Council
The Iranian Defence Council has announced that the transit of "non-hostile vessels" through the strategic Strait of Hormuz is now strictly dependent on prior "coordination with Iranian officials". According to a report by state broadcaster Press TV on Monday, this move comes amidst what Tehran describes as ongoing military aggression by the United States and Israel against Iranian territory: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Sole way for non-hostile vessels to cruise through Strait of Hormuz is to coordinate with Iran, says Iranian Defence Council
The Iranian Defence Council has announced that the transit of "non-hostile vessels" through the strategic Strait of Hormuz is now strictly dependent on prior "coordination with Iranian officials". According to a report by state broadcaster Press TV on Monday, this move comes amidst what Tehran describes as ongoing military aggression by the United States and Israel against Iranian territory: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: We call on all countries to hold aggressors accountable, says Iran's Consul General in Mumbai
Iran's Consul General in Mumbai, Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh, said that the international community should engage in talks with the parties that initiated the war and ask them to cease such acts. Motlagh, while talking to ANI, called upon all countries to make the aggressor act in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: We call on all countries to hold aggressors accountable, says Iran's Consul General in Mumbai
Iran's Consul General in Mumbai, Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh, said that the international community should engage in talks with the parties that initiated the war and ask them to cease such acts. Motlagh, while talking to ANI, called upon all countries to make the aggressor act in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian report claims energy infrastructure damage in strikes
A semiofficial Iranian news agency close to Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard reported early Tuesday that two energy sites had been struck by airstrikes. The report by the Fars news agency appeared timed to call into question comments by US President Donald Trump, who extended his deadline for Tehran to halt its attacks that have effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf. Trump had threatened to strike Iranian power plants: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian report claims energy infrastructure damage in strikes
A semiofficial Iranian news agency close to Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard reported early Tuesday that two energy sites had been struck by airstrikes. The report by the Fars news agency appeared timed to call into question comments by US President Donald Trump, who extended his deadline for Tehran to halt its attacks that have effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf. Trump had threatened to strike Iranian power plants: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: White House sees Iran's Parliament Speaker as potential partner, future leader
The US is considering the possibility of making Iran's parliament speaker a potential partner -- and even a future leader -- as US President Donald Trump is signalling towards willingness to come to the diplomatic table instead of military coercion in Iran, Politico reported: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: White House sees Iran's Parliament Speaker as potential partner, future leader
The US is considering the possibility of making Iran's parliament speaker a potential partner -- and even a future leader -- as US President Donald Trump is signalling towards willingness to come to the diplomatic table instead of military coercion in Iran, Politico reported: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran-aligned militias conducting attacks on US citizens in Iraq, says US Dept of State
The US State Department said that Iran-aligned terrorist militias have conducted widespread attacks on US citizens and targets associated with the United States throughout Iraq, as it cautioned the nationals to leave the country immediately: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran-aligned militias conducting attacks on US citizens in Iraq, says US Dept of State
The US State Department said that Iran-aligned terrorist militias have conducted widespread attacks on US citizens and targets associated with the United States throughout Iraq, as it cautioned the nationals to leave the country immediately: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Asian shares mostly rebound after Trump hints at possible end to Iran war Asian benchmarks mostly rebounded Tuesday, echoing cautious relief that swept through Wall Street after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 added 1.1 per cent in morning trading to 52,093.02, recovering some of the losses it suffered the previous day: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Asian shares mostly rebound after Trump hints at possible end to Iran warAsian benchmarks mostly rebounded Tuesday, echoing cautious relief that swept through Wall Street after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 added 1.1 per cent in morning trading to 52,093.02, recovering some of the losses it suffered the previous day: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: We negotiate with enemies with impact-driven strikes, says IRGC
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the 78th wave of its retaliatory campaign, " Operation True Promise 4", targeting Israeli sites and several United States military bases in the region, according to Press TV: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: We negotiate with enemies with impact-driven strikes, says IRGC
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the 78th wave of its retaliatory campaign, " Operation True Promise 4", targeting Israeli sites and several United States military bases in the region, according to Press TV: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Over 2,100 children killed or injured since escalation in Mideast conflict, says UN
More than 2,100 children have been killed or injured since the military escalation in the Middle East, UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban said: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Over 2,100 children killed or injured since escalation in Mideast conflict, says UN
More than 2,100 children have been killed or injured since the military escalation in the Middle East, UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban said: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran and Israel traded strikes on Tuesday, as the Middle East war showed no sign of de-escalation despite US President Donald Trump signalling "very good talks" to end the three-week conflict. We are closing the LIVE Blog

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