West Asia War LIVE Updates: US says claims it targeted Iraqi security forces 'categorically false'
A US State Department spokesperson denied on Thursday claims that the United States had targeted Iraqi security forces, a day after a military clinic was struck in the country's west, leaving seven dead. "Any claims that the United States has targeted Iraqi Security Forces are categorically false, incompatible with the US-Iraq partnership, and offensive to the long years of friendship and cooperation between US and Iraqi forces," the spokesperson told AFP.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US says claims it targeted Iraqi security forces 'categorically false'
A US State Department spokesperson denied on Thursday claims that the United States had targeted Iraqi security forces, a day after a military clinic was struck in the country's west, leaving seven dead. "Any claims that the United States has targeted Iraqi Security Forces are categorically false, incompatible with the US-Iraq partnership, and offensive to the long years of friendship and cooperation between US and Iraqi forces," the spokesperson told AFP.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Sirens, blasts in Israel as Iran fires waves of missiles
Air raid sirens sounded and explosions rang out in several areas of Israel on Thursday as Iran launched multiple missiles, the military said, adding that the projectiles had been intercepted. Falling shrapnel has wounded seven people since the first missile attack was detected in the morning, according to Israel's emergency service Magen David Adom.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Sirens, blasts in Israel as Iran fires waves of missiles
Air raid sirens sounded and explosions rang out in several areas of Israel on Thursday as Iran launched multiple missiles, the military said, adding that the projectiles had been intercepted. Falling shrapnel has wounded seven people since the first missile attack was detected in the morning, according to Israel's emergency service Magen David Adom.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump says Iran 'better get serious' in Mideast war talks
US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Thursday to engage in talks to end the Middle East war "before it is too late", after Tehran publicly spurned US overtures to resolve the nearly four-week conflict. Trump's warning came as Israel said it had killed the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' navy, calling him "directly responsible" for throttling the Strait of Hormuz since the war's outbreak.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump says Iran 'better get serious' in Mideast war talks
US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Thursday to engage in talks to end the Middle East war "before it is too late", after Tehran publicly spurned US overtures to resolve the nearly four-week conflict. Trump's warning came as Israel said it had killed the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' navy, calling him "directly responsible" for throttling the Strait of Hormuz since the war's outbreak.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill five as Hezbollah claims new attacks
Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed at least five people on Thursday, Lebanese state media said, as Hezbollah militants claimed they had staged a new wave of attacks on Israel. The Israeli military announced, meanwhile, the killing of a soldier in fighting in south Lebanon, raising to three the total number of troops killed since Hezbollah drew Lebanon into war with Israel.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill five as Hezbollah claims new attacks
Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed at least five people on Thursday, Lebanese state media said, as Hezbollah militants claimed they had staged a new wave of attacks on Israel. The Israeli military announced, meanwhile, the killing of a soldier in fighting in south Lebanon, raising to three the total number of troops killed since Hezbollah drew Lebanon into war with Israel.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Gulf Arab bloc says Iran charging fees for ships to safely transit Strait of Hormuz
The secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council says Iran is charging fees for ships to safely transit the Strait of Hormuz. Jasem Mohamed al-Budaiwi is the first top official to accuse Iran of charging for safe passage through the strait. That's the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which 20 per cent of traded oil once passed.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Gulf Arab bloc says Iran charging fees for ships to safely transit Strait of Hormuz
The secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council says Iran is charging fees for ships to safely transit the Strait of Hormuz. Jasem Mohamed al-Budaiwi is the first top official to accuse Iran of charging for safe passage through the strait. That's the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which 20 per cent of traded oil once passed.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India among 5 nations granted passage through Strait of Hormuz by Tehran
Iran allowed India and a number of other "friendly nations" including China and Russia to use the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said. Global oil and gas prices have surged after Iran virtually blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, that handles roughly 20 per cent of global oil and LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas).

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India among 5 nations granted passage through Strait of Hormuz by Tehran
Iran allowed India and a number of other "friendly nations" including China and Russia to use the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said. Global oil and gas prices have surged after Iran virtually blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, that handles roughly 20 per cent of global oil and LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas).

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump claims Iran "begging" for deal, warns "there is no turning back" as tensions escalate
US President Donald Trump has significantly intensified his rhetoric against Tehran, asserting that Iranian negotiators are "begging" for a diplomatic resolution despite their public claims of merely "looking at our proposal." In a series of blunt remarks, Trump claimed that Iran has been "militarily obliterated" and further cautioned that the nation has "zero chance of a comeback."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump claims Iran "begging" for deal, warns "there is no turning back" as tensions escalate
US President Donald Trump has significantly intensified his rhetoric against Tehran, asserting that Iranian negotiators are "begging" for a diplomatic resolution despite their public claims of merely "looking at our proposal." In a series of blunt remarks, Trump claimed that Iran has been "militarily obliterated" and further cautioned that the nation has "zero chance of a comeback."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges diplomacy to end Middle East Conflict
In an urgent appeal to the global community, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed grave concerns about the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Speaking at a press conference, Guterres warned that the situation had spiralled out of control and was on the brink of triggering a broader war with far-reaching consequences.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges diplomacy to end Middle East Conflict
In an urgent appeal to the global community, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed grave concerns about the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Speaking at a press conference, Guterres warned that the situation had spiralled out of control and was on the brink of triggering a broader war with far-reaching consequences.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "If the war were to end right now, I wouldn't consider it a success": Former advisor to Netanyahu, Daniel Rubenstein
As the conflict in West Asia continues both sides appear to have hardened their positions on a possible peace deal. For both the US and Israel securing guarantees from Iran on its nuclear program and free transit through Strait of Hormuz are key objectives. Former advisor to the Israeli PM Daniel Rubenstein fells that a political resolution is a must for success.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "If the war were to end right now, I wouldn't consider it a success": Former advisor to Netanyahu, Daniel Rubenstein
As the conflict in West Asia continues both sides appear to have hardened their positions on a possible peace deal. For both the US and Israel securing guarantees from Iran on its nuclear program and free transit through Strait of Hormuz are key objectives. Former advisor to the Israeli PM Daniel Rubenstein fells that a political resolution is a must for success.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Pakistan not an honest broker" says former envoy to Iran Dinkar Srivastava on reports of Islamabad playing mediator in West Asia
Even as US and Israel play a cat and mouse diplomatic game on a possible peace settlement, reports suggest that Islamabad may play broker between the two sides. However, former Indian Ambassador to Iran Dinkar P Srivastava believes that Iran does not implicitly trust Pakistan as it has been cosying up to the US recently.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Pakistan not an honest broker" says former envoy to Iran Dinkar Srivastava on reports of Islamabad playing mediator in West Asia
Even as US and Israel play a cat and mouse diplomatic game on a possible peace settlement, reports suggest that Islamabad may play broker between the two sides. However, former Indian Ambassador to Iran Dinkar P Srivastava believes that Iran does not implicitly trust Pakistan as it has been cosying up to the US recently.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: World shares fall, oil climbs over Iran war de-escalation uncertainties
World shares traded lower and oil prices rose back to around USD 100 per barrel on Thursday as a de-escalation of the Iran war remained uncertain. US futures were down 0.7 per cent. In early European trading, Britain's FTSE 100 lost 1.3 per cent to 9,977.65. France's CAC 40 fell 1.1 per cent to 7,762.41, and Germany's DAX dropped 1.6 per cent to 22,583.07.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: World shares fall, oil climbs over Iran war de-escalation uncertainties
World shares traded lower and oil prices rose back to around USD 100 per barrel on Thursday as a de-escalation of the Iran war remained uncertain.US futures were down 0.7 per cent. In early European trading, Britain's FTSE 100 lost 1.3 per cent to 9,977.65. France's CAC 40 fell 1.1 per cent to 7,762.41, and Germany's DAX dropped 1.6 per cent to 22,583.07.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Most extensive": IRGC targets US-Israeli assets in 82nd wave of retaliatory missile and drone operations
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has initiated its 82nd wave of retaliatory strikes against the US-Israeli coalition, deploying a diverse arsenal of missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. According to a report by Iran's state media, Press TV, the military wing stated that these operations were launched in response to previous aerial attacks targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure and critical facilities.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Most extensive": IRGC targets US-Israeli assets in 82nd wave of retaliatory missile and drone operations
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has initiated its 82nd wave of retaliatory strikes against the US-Israeli coalition, deploying a diverse arsenal of missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. According to a report by Iran's state media, Press TV, the military wing stated that these operations were launched in response to previous aerial attacks targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure and critical facilities.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump tells Iran via social media to get serious soon' on negotiations to end the war
Without offering a specific threat, US President Donald Trump on Thursday said on Truth Social that Iranian leaders should engage "before it is too late, because once that happens, there is NOT TURNING BACK." The post comes a day after Trump insisted a deal is near. He said again Thursday that Iran is "'begging' us to make a deal" after the US pitched a 15-point ceasefire plan that Iran rejected.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump tells Iran via social media to get serious soon' on negotiations to end the war
Without offering a specific threat, US President Donald Trump on Thursday said on Truth Social that Iranian leaders should engage "before it is too late, because once that happens, there is NOT TURNING BACK." The post comes a day after Trump insisted a deal is near. He said again Thursday that Iran is "'begging' us to make a deal" after the US pitched a 15-point ceasefire plan that Iran rejected.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Debris from intercepted missiles kills two in UAE, reports say
At least two people were killed and three injured when debris of missiles intercepted by the air defence system fell on a street in Abu Dhabi, local media reported. UAE air defences are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran at regular intervals, alerts posted by the Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates on social media reveal.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Debris from intercepted missiles kills two in UAE, reports say
At least two people were killed and three injured when debris of missiles intercepted by the air defence system fell on a street in Abu Dhabi, local media reported.UAE air defences are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran at regular intervals, alerts posted by the Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates on social media reveal.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Russia says report it is sending drones to Iran 'lies'
The Kremlin said Thursday that a report in the Financial Times that it was close to completing a shipment of drones to Iran was "lies". Russia is a close ally of Iran, but denies having sent military aid to its partner since the United States and Israel began attacking the country in February. "There are so many lies being spread by the media... Do not pay attention to them," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters in response to an AFP question.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Russia says report it is sending drones to Iran 'lies'
The Kremlin said Thursday that a report in the Financial Times that it was close to completing a shipment of drones to Iran was "lies". Russia is a close ally of Iran, but denies having sent military aid to its partner since the United States and Israel began attacking the country in February. "There are so many lies being spread by the media... Do not pay attention to them," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters in response to an AFP question.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pakistan says 'US-Iran indirect talks are taking place'
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Thursday that indirect negotiations were being held to end the war in Iran, using Islamabad as an intermediary. Dar, who is also deputy prime minister, described speculation about "peace talks" as "unnecessary", adding: "In reality, US-Iran indirect talks are taking place through messages being relayed by Pakistan. "In this context, the United States has shared 15 points, being deliberated upon by Iran. Brotherly countries of Turkiye and Egypt, among others, are also extending their support to this initiative," he wrote on X.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pakistan says 'US-Iran indirect talks are taking place'
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Thursday that indirect negotiations were being held to end the war in Iran, using Islamabad as an intermediary. Dar, who is also deputy prime minister, described speculation about "peace talks" as "unnecessary", adding: "In reality, US-Iran indirect talks are taking place through messages being relayed by Pakistan. "In this context, the United States has shared 15 points, being deliberated upon by Iran. Brotherly countries of Turkiye and Egypt, among others, are also extending their support to this initiative," he wrote on X.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Hezbollah chief vows "confrontation over surrender," rejecting negotiations under fire to thwart "Greater Israel" project
In a defiant televised address, Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem declared that the Lebanese movement has opted for the "path of confrontation over surrender." He asserted that its forces are prepared to combat the "US-Israeli project" with a willingness to sacrifice "without limits." According to a report by Iran's state-owned Press TV, the Hezbollah chief framed the current escalation as an existential struggle for Lebanon's territorial integrity and future.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Hezbollah chief vows "confrontation over surrender," rejecting negotiations under fire to thwart "Greater Israel" project
In a defiant televised address, Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem declared that the Lebanese movement has opted for the "path of confrontation over surrender." He asserted that its forces are prepared to combat the "US-Israeli project" with a willingness to sacrifice "without limits." According to a report by Iran's state-owned Press TV, the Hezbollah chief framed the current escalation as an existential struggle for Lebanon's territorial integrity and future.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Language coming out of Iran doesn't suggest that peace is imminent": Shashi Tharoor on reports of peace talks in West Asia conflict
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said that while there are reports of possible peace talks involving the United States, the situation in West Asia remains tense, with Iran's statements not suggesting an imminent resolution to the ongoing conflict. He warned that the conflict could continuously disrupt vital energy supplies, with India importing 60 per cent of its LPG, 90 per cent of which comes from Qatar and the Gulf.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Language coming out of Iran doesn't suggest that peace is imminent": Shashi Tharoor on reports of peace talks in West Asia conflict
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said that while there are reports of possible peace talks involving the United States, the situation in West Asia remains tense, with Iran's statements not suggesting an imminent resolution to the ongoing conflict. He warned that the conflict could continuously disrupt vital energy supplies, with India importing 60 per cent of its LPG, 90 per cent of which comes from Qatar and the Gulf.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel medics say Iranian missile attack leaves 6 wounded
The Israeli military said air defences responded to missile attacks from Iran on Thursday that according to medics left six people lightly wounded and caused some damage. A spokesperson for Israel's Magen David Adom emergency medical service said paramedics were providing medical treatment to "six people who were lightly injured by blast effects", updating an earlier toll of two injured.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel medics say Iranian missile attack leaves 6 wounded
The Israeli military said air defences responded to missile attacks from Iran on Thursday that according to medics left six people lightly wounded and caused some damage. A spokesperson for Israel's Magen David Adom emergency medical service said paramedics were providing medical treatment to "six people who were lightly injured by blast effects", updating an earlier toll of two injured.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Two dead, three wounded as missile intercepted in Abu Dhabi: government media office
Two people were killed and three were wounded by falling debris after air defences intercepted a ballistic missile on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, the government media office said on Thursday. "The incident resulted in the deaths of two unidentified individuals, three injuries, and damage to a number of cars," the Abu Dhabi Media Office said in a post on X.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Two dead, three wounded as missile intercepted in Abu Dhabi: government media office
Two people were killed and three were wounded by falling debris after air defences intercepted a ballistic missile on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, the government media office said on Thursday. "The incident resulted in the deaths of two unidentified individuals, three injuries, and damage to a number of cars," the Abu Dhabi Media Office said in a post on X.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Turkey-operated oil tanker attacked in Black Sea: transport minister&nbsp;
A Turkish-operated oil tanker was attacked early Thursday in the Black Sea, possibly by an unmanned surface vehicle, Turkey's transport minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said. "I can say that a foreign-flagged ship operated by a Turkish company, which had loaded crude oil from Russia, reported an explosion in its engine room after midnight to our emergency call centre," the minister told a televised interview.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Turkey-operated oil tanker attacked in Black Sea: transport minister&nbsp;
A Turkish-operated oil tanker was attacked early Thursday in the Black Sea, possibly by an unmanned surface vehicle, Turkey's transport minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said. "I can say that a foreign-flagged ship operated by a Turkish company, which had loaded crude oil from Russia, reported an explosion in its engine room after midnight to our emergency call centre," the minister told a televised interview.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran, US harden their positions as Tehran keeps its grip on Strait of Hormuz
Iran and the United States hardened their positions as diplomacy aimed at reaching a ceasefire in the war in the Middle East appeared to be faltering on Thursday. Tehran moved to formalise its control over the crucial Strait of Hormuz while Washington prepared for the arrival of US combat forces in the region that could be used on the ground in the Islamic Republic.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran, US harden their positions as Tehran keeps its grip on Strait of Hormuz
Iran and the United States hardened their positions as diplomacy aimed at reaching a ceasefire in the war in the Middle East appeared to be faltering on Thursday.Tehran moved to formalise its control over the crucial Strait of Hormuz while Washington prepared for the arrival of US combat forces in the region that could be used on the ground in the Islamic Republic.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Yemen's Ansarullah ready to enter battlefield in support of Iran, says report
Yemen's Ansarullah "popular resistance movement", Houthi movement, is reportedly ready to enter the battlefield in support of Iran amid the ongoing West Asia conflict against the ongoing US-Israel strikes on Iran, according to a news report of Tasnim News agency: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Yemen's Ansarullah ready to enter battlefield in support of Iran, says report
Yemen's Ansarullah "popular resistance movement", Houthi movement, is reportedly ready to enter the battlefield in support of Iran amid the ongoing West Asia conflict against the ongoing US-Israel strikes on Iran, according to a news report of Tasnim News agency: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Oil prices jump as Iran says no direct talks with US to end war
Global oil prices jumped to cross $100 per barrel on Thursday after Iran said it was not engaged in direct negotiations with the US to end the war. Brent crude futures rose 1.21 per cent to $103.46 per barrel while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude jumped 1.35 per cent to $91.54 per barrel, as Middle East tensions continued to escalate: IANS&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Oil prices jump as Iran says no direct talks with US to end war
Global oil prices jumped to cross $100 per barrel on Thursday after Iran said it was not engaged in direct negotiations with the US to end the war. Brent crude futures rose 1.21 per cent to $103.46 per barrel while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude jumped 1.35 per cent to $91.54 per barrel, as Middle East tensions continued to escalate: IANS&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's IRGC warns US-Israel against possible ground operation
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a warning to the US-Israel forces on considering a possible ground operation within Iranian territory. "Don't send your children to hell with the deceit of Netanyahu and Trump. The invading soldiers will be deeply drowned and disappear in the million-strong sea of the Iranian nation," the statement warned. In a direct appeal, the IRGC addressed the American people, warning that they are being misled by warmongers such as Trump and Netanyahu through lies and distortion of battlefield realities: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's IRGC warns US-Israel against possible ground operation
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a warning to the US-Israel forces on considering a possible ground operation within Iranian territory. "Don't send your children to hell with the deceit of Netanyahu and Trump. The invading soldiers will be deeply drowned and disappear in the million-strong sea of the Iranian nation," the statement warned. In a direct appeal, the IRGC addressed the American people, warning that they are being misled by warmongers such as Trump and Netanyahu through lies and distortion of battlefield realities: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Shock waves of conflict fallling hardest on poorest, most vulnerable, says UN chief Antonio Guterres
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday (local time) warned that the ongoing West Asia conflict is disproportionately affecting the "poorest and the most vulnerable populations", callling for an immediate end to the war and a renewed push for diplomacy. In a post on X, Guterres said the humanitarian consequences of the conflict were being borne by civilians who had no role in the conflict: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Shock waves of conflict fallling hardest on poorest, most vulnerable, says UN chief Antonio Guterres
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday (local time) warned that the ongoing West Asia conflict is disproportionately affecting the "poorest and the most vulnerable populations", callling for an immediate end to the war and a renewed push for diplomacy. In a post on X, Guterres said the humanitarian consequences of the conflict were being borne by civilians who had no role in the conflict: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian missile hits Dimona near Israeli nuclear site
A missile fired from Iran has evaded Israel's air defence systems and struck the city of Dimona, near which Israel's main nuclear facility and reactor are located, state-owned Kan TV reported: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian missile hits Dimona near Israeli nuclear site
A missile fired from Iran has evaded Israel's air defence systems and struck the city of Dimona, near which Israel's main nuclear facility and reactor are located, state-owned Kan TV reported: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US Centcom says USS Abraham Lincoln continues operations against targets in Iran
A day after Iran's Navy claimed that the USS Abraham Lincoln was forced to change its position after coming under a barrage of curise missile fire, US CENTCOM has clarified that the carrier continyes fight operations against military targets in Iran while sailing in regional waters In a post on X, US CENTCOM said, "USS Abraham Lincoln continues flight operations against military targets in Iran while sailing in regional waters": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US Centcom says USS Abraham Lincoln continues operations against targets in Iran
A day after Iran's Navy claimed that the USS Abraham Lincoln was forced to change its position after coming under a barrage of curise missile fire, US CENTCOM has clarified that the carrier continyes fight operations against military targets in Iran while sailing in regional waters In a post on X, US CENTCOM said, "USS Abraham Lincoln continues flight operations against military targets in Iran while sailing in regional waters": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Araghchi says Iran will continue resistance against 'American-Israeli aggression'
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi said the country will continue to follow the policy of "resistance" in response to "unprovoked American-Israeli aggression", ruling out negotiations or a ceasefire without reliable guarantees, according to Iranian State Media Press TV. Speaking in a televised interview on Wednesday, Araghchi said, "At present, our policy is to continue resistance, and no negotiations have taken place": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Araghchi says Iran will continue resistance against 'American-Israeli aggression'
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi said the country will continue to follow the policy of "resistance" in response to "unprovoked American-Israeli aggression", ruling out negotiations or a ceasefire without reliable guarantees, according to Iranian State Media Press TV. Speaking in a televised interview on Wednesday, Araghchi said, "At present, our policy is to continue resistance, and no negotiations have taken place": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Abu Dhabi: Indian Embassy to hold Open House for advices on labour issues, consular services
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi will hold an open house in its premises on March 27 (Friday), an official statement said. During the Open House session, the members of the Indian community can meet the Embassy officials regarding any queries/advice on labour issues, consular matters, educational matters, welfare issues, etc. It may be noted that NO Consular services (renewal of passport, issuance of any documents, attestation, etc) will be provided during the Open House: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Abu Dhabi: Indian Embassy to hold Open House for advices on labour issues, consular services
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi will hold an open house in its premises on March 27 (Friday), an official statement said. During the Open House session, the members of the Indian community can meet the Embassy officials regarding any queries/advice on labour issues, consular matters, educational matters, welfare issues, etc. It may be noted that NO Consular services (renewal of passport, issuance of any documents, attestation, etc) will be provided during the Open House: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump wants to keep India in the loop, says Ex-Diplomat Gurjit Singh
Former diplomat Gurjit Singh said that the fact that US President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Narendra Modi means that he wants to keep India in the loop. Singh, in a conversation with ANI, said that India is one of the largest economies deeply impacted by the war and is still not taking sides: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump wants to keep India in the loop, says Ex-Diplomat Gurjit Singh
Former diplomat Gurjit Singh said that the fact that US President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Narendra Modi means that he wants to keep India in the loop. Singh, in a conversation with ANI, said that India is one of the largest economies deeply impacted by the war and is still not taking sides: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: No one wants Iran's top job, fears being killed by US, says Trump
US President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed to have stopped eight wars, and said they would repeat the feat in Iran too. Trump, while delivering remarks at the NRCC Annual Fundraising Dinner, said that there has never been a head of a country who wanted that job less than being the head of Iran. "We settled 8 wars. We are winning another one. Nobody has seen anything like what we are doing in the Middle East with Iran. They are negotiating, by the way. They want to make a deal so badly, but they are afraid to say it because they figure they will be killed by their own people. They are also afraid they will be killed by us. There has never been a head of a country who wanted that job less than being the head of Iran": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: No one wants Iran's top job, fears being killed by US, says Trump
US President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed to have stopped eight wars, and said they would repeat the feat in Iran too. Trump, while delivering remarks at the NRCC Annual Fundraising Dinner, said that there has never been a head of a country who wanted that job less than being the head of Iran. "We settled 8 wars. We are winning another one. Nobody has seen anything like what we are doing in the Middle East with Iran. They are negotiating, by the way. They want to make a deal so badly, but they are afraid to say it because they figure they will be killed by their own people. They are also afraid they will be killed by us. There has never been a head of a country who wanted that job less than being the head of Iran": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Senator Lindsey Graham backs diplomacy with Iran, sets red lines on nukes and terror
Senator Lindsey Graham has voiced strong support for diplomatic efforts led by US President Donald Trump and his team to engage with Iran, while laying down firm conditions that any potential agreement must meet key security objectives related to nuclear weapons, terrorism, and regional stability. In a detailed statement, the lawmaker emphasised that while the method of engagement may vary, the ultimate goal remains ensuring that Iran no longer poses a threat to the United States, its allies, or global security: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Senator Lindsey Graham backs diplomacy with Iran, sets red lines on nukes and terror
Senator Lindsey Graham has voiced strong support for diplomatic efforts led by US President Donald Trump and his team to engage with Iran, while laying down firm conditions that any potential agreement must meet key security objectives related to nuclear weapons, terrorism, and regional stability. In a detailed statement, the lawmaker emphasised that while the method of engagement may vary, the ultimate goal remains ensuring that Iran no longer poses a threat to the United States, its allies, or global security: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Reports of peace talks in Pakistan are 'speculations', says WH Press Secy
US White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday said that the reports of possible peace talks with Iran to be held in Pakistan are 'speculation'. Leavitt, while briefing the media, said that nothing is to be considered official unless it is announced by the White House. "I've seen that speculation. Nothing is official until it is announced by this White House. We aren't going to get ahead of ourselves," she said: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Reports of peace talks in Pakistan are 'speculations', says WH Press Secy
US White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday said that the reports of possible peace talks with Iran to be held in Pakistan are 'speculation'. Leavitt, while briefing the media, said that nothing is to be considered official unless it is announced by the White House. "I've seen that speculation. Nothing is official until it is announced by this White House. We aren't going to get ahead of ourselves," she said: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump does not bluff, prepared to unleash hell if Iran doesn't accept defeat, says White House
US White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday said that US President Donald Trump does not bluff, and he would unleash hell, adding that Iran must not miscalculate anything about what Washington wants in West Asia. Leavitt, while briefing the media, said that Trump prefers peace and postponed the strikes after Iran expressed its willingness to speak: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump does not bluff, prepared to unleash hell if Iran doesn't accept defeat, says White House
US White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday said that US President Donald Trump does not bluff, and he would unleash hell, adding that Iran must not miscalculate anything about what Washington wants in West Asia. Leavitt, while briefing the media, said that Trump prefers peace and postponed the strikes after Iran expressed its willingness to speak: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Largest elimination of navy since World War II, says White House on Operation Epic Fury
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday said that Iran's missile capabilities were reduced by 90 per cent after US armed forces initiated Operation Epic Fury. Leavitt, while briefing the media, said that this is the largest elimination of a navy on the face of the planet in a three-week period since World War II. "Compared to the start of the operation, Iran's ballistic missile and drone attacks are down by roughly 90 per cent. We have also destroyed more than 140 of their naval vessels, including nearly 50 mine layers. This is the largest elimination of a navy on the face of the planet in a three-week period since World War II," she said. Leavitt further said that the US is dismantling Iran's defence industrial base to prevent future threats to the region: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Largest elimination of navy since World War II, says White House on Operation Epic Fury
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday said that Iran's missile capabilities were reduced by 90 per cent after US armed forces initiated Operation Epic Fury. Leavitt, while briefing the media, said that this is the largest elimination of a navy on the face of the planet in a three-week period since World War II. "Compared to the start of the operation, Iran's ballistic missile and drone attacks are down by roughly 90 per cent. We have also destroyed more than 140 of their naval vessels, including nearly 50 mine layers. This is the largest elimination of a navy on the face of the planet in a three-week period since World War II," she said. Leavitt further said that the US is dismantling Iran's defence industrial base to prevent future threats to the region: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's foes planning to occupy our island: Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf
Speaker of Iran's Parliament, MB Ghalibaf, said that they have received reports of enemy countries preparing to occupy one of Iran's islands. He further said that Iran is monitoring all enemy movements. In a post on X, he said, "Based on some intelligence reports, Iran's enemies are preparing to occupy one of the Iranian islands with support from one of the regional countries. Our forces are monitoring all enemy movements, and if they take any step, all the vital infrastructure of that regional country will be targeted with relentless, unceasing attacks": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's foes planning to occupy our island: Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf
Speaker of Iran's Parliament, MB Ghalibaf, said that they have received reports of enemy countries preparing to occupy one of Iran's islands. He further said that Iran is monitoring all enemy movements. In a post on X, he said, "Based on some intelligence reports, Iran's enemies are preparing to occupy one of the Iranian islands with support from one of the regional countries. Our forces are monitoring all enemy movements, and if they take any step, all the vital infrastructure of that regional country will be targeted with relentless, unceasing attacks": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: With the Strait of Hormuz almost closed amid the ongoing war in the Gulf region, merchant vessels, including oil tankers, have started to queue up at ports across Asia while operators wait for clarity, a media report said Thursday. We are closing the LIVE Blog

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The strait, a narrow shipping lane that connects the Persian Gulf with the Indian Ocean, remains effectively closed

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