West Asia War LIVE Updates: Hezbollah weapons found in a school
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?WATCH: HEZBOLLAH WEAPONS FOUND IN A SCHOOL Inside of a school in the area of Al-Khiyam in southern Lebanon, IDF troops found anti-tank rockets, mortar shells, grenades, launchers, light firearms, explosives and more. All of this was found alongside UNHCR markings of the&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/IkwJXTq3n0">pic.twitter.com/IkwJXTq3n0</a>
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?WATCH: HEZBOLLAH WEAPONS FOUND IN A SCHOOLInside of a school in the area of Al-Khiyam in southern Lebanon, IDF troops found anti-tank rockets, mortar shells, grenades, launchers, light firearms, explosives and more. All of this was found alongside UNHCR markings of the&hellip; pic.twitter.com/IkwJXTq3n0
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran says US, Israeli strikes damage 120 museums, historic buildings
US and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least 120 culturally or historically significant sites across the country since the start of the war, the head of Tehran city council's heritage committee said. "At least 120 museums, historical buildings and cultural sites across various provinces were directly targeted and sustained serious structural damage," said Ahmad Alavi.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran says US, Israeli strikes damage 120 museums, historic buildings
US and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least 120 culturally or historically significant sites across the country since the start of the war, the head of Tehran city council's heritage committee said. "At least 120 museums, historical buildings and cultural sites across various provinces were directly targeted and sustained serious structural damage," said Ahmad Alavi.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Putin hopes Iran war will shift focus from 'crimes' in Ukraine: German FM
Russian President Vladimir Putin is hoping the war in the Middle East will shift the focus from his "crimes" in Ukraine, the German foreign minister said on Friday. "Putin is cynically hoping that the escalation in the Middle East will divert our attention from his crimes in Ukraine," Johann Wadephul said during a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in France.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Putin hopes Iran war will shift focus from 'crimes' in Ukraine: German FM
Russian President Vladimir Putin is hoping the war in the Middle East will shift the focus from his "crimes" in Ukraine, the German foreign minister said on Friday. "Putin is cynically hoping that the escalation in the Middle East will divert our attention from his crimes in Ukraine," Johann Wadephul said during a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in France.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: G7 allies press Rubio on US Iran plans
G7 allies were on Friday pressing US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for clarity on American plans for Iran almost one month into the war in the Middle East, with concern also intensifying over the extent of cooperation between Russia and the Islamic republic. Having skipped the first day of the meeting at the historic monastery turned luxury hotel complex outside Paris, Rubio arrived at the Vaux-de-Cernay Abbey for a full day of talks with counterparts from leading industrialised democracies.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: G7 allies press Rubio on US Iran plans
G7 allies were on Friday pressing US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for clarity on American plans for Iran almost one month into the war in the Middle East, with concern also intensifying over the extent of cooperation between Russia and the Islamic republic. Having skipped the first day of the meeting at the historic monastery turned luxury hotel complex outside Paris, Rubio arrived at the Vaux-de-Cernay Abbey for a full day of talks with counterparts from leading industrialised democracies.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Oil climbs, stocks fall as markets see no end to war
Oil prices rose and stocks fell Friday as initial optimism over US President Donald Trump's decision to again delay his deadline for strikes on Iran's energy assets faded. Trump has extended a deadline for Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face the destruction of its energy assets, pushing it from Friday to April 6.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Oil climbs, stocks fall as markets see no end to war
Oil prices rose and stocks fell Friday as initial optimism over US President Donald Trump's decision to again delay his deadline for strikes on Iran's energy assets faded. Trump has extended a deadline for Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face the destruction of its energy assets, pushing it from Friday to April 6.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | US-Israeli airstrikes target two steel plants in Iran: agencies
US-Israeli airstrikes on Friday damaged two major steel plants in Iran, Iranian media reports said. "Minutes ago, the American&ndash;Zionist enemy targeted the Khuzestan Steel (in southwest Iran) and Mobarakeh Steel factories in Isfahan (central Iran) in two separate attacks," the Fars news agency said, with state broadcaster IRIB also reporting the strikes. "Rescue forces have immediately arrived at the scene of the incident," Fars wrote.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | US-Israeli airstrikes target two steel plants in Iran: agencies
US-Israeli airstrikes on Friday damaged two major steel plants in Iran, Iranian media reports said. "Minutes ago, the American&ndash;Zionist enemy targeted the Khuzestan Steel (in southwest Iran) and Mobarakeh Steel factories in Isfahan (central Iran) in two separate attacks," the Fars news agency said, with state broadcaster IRIB also reporting the strikes. "Rescue forces have immediately arrived at the scene of the incident," Fars wrote.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Targetting of Iranian school crime against humanity: Iran's FM at UNHRC session
The brutal attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh Girl's School in Iran's Minab cannot be justified, covered up, and must not be met with silence and indifference, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi told the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) during an urgent debate held on Friday afternoon. In his speech at the emergency session, the Iranian Foreign Minister stated that his country is in the midst of an "illegal war" right now which has been imposed on it by "two bullying" nuclear-armed regimes, the United States and Israel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Targetting of Iranian school crime against humanity: Iran's FM at UNHRC session
The brutal attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh Girl's School in Iran's Minab cannot be justified, covered up, and must not be met with silence and indifference, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi told the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) during an urgent debate held on Friday afternoon. In his speech at the emergency session, the Iranian Foreign Minister stated that his country is in the midst of an "illegal war" right now which has been imposed on it by "two bullying" nuclear-armed regimes, the United States and Israel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Chinese vessels cautious about Iran&rsquo;s safe shipping corridor amid mounting economic risks: Report
Iran&rsquo;s plan to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz has been met with reluctance from China, even as the country along with "Asia&rsquo;s major economies facing serious issues amid disruptions in shipping traffic," a new report has said.&nbsp;The report from Turkey-based Anadolu Agency said Chinese vessels largely avoided the safe corridor provided by Tehran for 10 days.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Chinese vessels cautious about Iran&rsquo;s safe shipping corridor amid mounting economic risks: Report
Iran&rsquo;s plan to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz has been met with reluctance from China, even as the country along with "Asia&rsquo;s major economies facing serious issues amid disruptions in shipping traffic," a new report has said.&nbsp;The report from Turkey-based Anadolu Agency said Chinese vessels largely avoided the safe corridor provided by Tehran for 10 days.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Middle East conflict impacting millions of Bangladeshis dependent on remittances: Report
Although geographically distant, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has a direct impact on Bangladesh&rsquo;s villages where millions of families depend on relatives working in the Gulf region. This has turned the regional unrest into a household anxiety, a report stated. According to the Bangladesh government, since the beginning of the conflict, at least five Bangladeshi migrant workers have been killed and several others injured in missile and drone attacks across several Middle Eastern countries.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Middle East conflict impacting millions of Bangladeshis dependent on remittances: Report
Although geographically distant, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has a direct impact on Bangladesh&rsquo;s villages where millions of families depend on relatives working in the Gulf region. This has turned the regional unrest into a household anxiety, a report stated. According to the Bangladesh government, since the beginning of the conflict, at least five Bangladeshi migrant workers have been killed and several others injured in missile and drone attacks across several Middle Eastern countries.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Disheartening:" Mehbooba Mufti condemns Omar Abdullah for showing delayed solidarity towards Iran during West Asia Crisis
People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday condemned Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his delayed response to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. She asserted that it was "disheartening" that it took the National Conference (NC) chief an entire month to unequivocally condemn Israel's dastardly attack on Iran, criticising the significant passage of time for taking such a stance against this issue.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Disheartening:" Mehbooba Mufti condemns Omar Abdullah for showing delayed solidarity towards Iran during West Asia Crisis
People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday condemned Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his delayed response to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. She asserted that it was "disheartening" that it took the National Conference (NC) chief an entire month to unequivocally condemn Israel's dastardly attack on Iran, criticising the significant passage of time for taking such a stance against this issue.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IDF vows to disarm Hezbollah if Lebanese govt fails; says will not allow group to "rearm and re-weaponise" Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson BG Effie Defrin has issued a stern warning regarding the escalating tensions on the northern border, asserting that the military will take direct action to disarm Hezbollah if the Lebanese government fails to do so. In a video address, Defrin highlighted the long-standing security challenges, stating, "For years, we have been defending our northern border against Hezbollah's attacks on our civilians." He further alleged that the group has persisted in its efforts to "rearm and re-weaponise in violation of the ceasefire agreement."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IDF vows to disarm Hezbollah if Lebanese govt fails; says will not allow group to "rearm and re-weaponise"Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson BG Effie Defrin has issued a stern warning regarding the escalating tensions on the northern border, asserting that the military will take direct action to disarm Hezbollah if the Lebanese government fails to do so. In a video address, Defrin highlighted the long-standing security challenges, stating, "For years, we have been defending our northern border against Hezbollah's attacks on our civilians." He further alleged that the group has persisted in its efforts to "rearm and re-weaponise in violation of the ceasefire agreement."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Tehran accuses US of 'calculated' assault on school
Iran's foreign minister on Friday branded a deadly strike on an Iranian school on the first day of the Middle East war as a "calculated" US assault. Abbas Araghchi said "more than 175 students and teachers were slaughtered in cold blood" in a "calculated, phased assault" in the February 28 strike on an Iranian elementary school in Minab.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Tehran accuses US of 'calculated' assault on school
Iran's foreign minister on Friday branded a deadly strike on an Iranian school on the first day of the Middle East war as a "calculated" US assault. Abbas Araghchi said "more than 175 students and teachers were slaughtered in cold blood" in a "calculated, phased assault" in the February 28 strike on an Iranian elementary school in Minab.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranians believe they have "upper hand" by holding global economy hostage through Strait of Hormuz: Crisis Group's Ali Vaez
As tensions in West Asia reach a critical juncture, Ali Vaez, the Iran Project Director and Senior Adviser to the President at the Crisis Group, has provided a stark assessment of the current military and diplomatic deadlock. The situation remains volatile as Washington signals a desire for talks while Tehran continues to maintain a defiant stance. In an interview with ANI, Vaez highlighted the strategic leverage Iran believes it holds over the international community.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranians believe they have "upper hand" by holding global economy hostage through Strait of Hormuz: Crisis Group's Ali Vaez
As tensions in West Asia reach a critical juncture, Ali Vaez, the Iran Project Director and Senior Adviser to the President at the Crisis Group, has provided a stark assessment of the current military and diplomatic deadlock. The situation remains volatile as Washington signals a desire for talks while Tehran continues to maintain a defiant stance. In an interview with ANI, Vaez highlighted the strategic leverage Iran believes it holds over the international community.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Religious leaders from Kashmir call upon Iranian envoy, condole Khamenei's killing
A delegation comprising several religious bodies in Kashmir on Friday called upon the Iranian ambassador in New Delhi to convey condolences over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and to express solidarity with the people of the Islamic Republic. The delegation of the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) was led by its patron and Kashmir's chief preacher Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Religious leaders from Kashmir call upon Iranian envoy, condole Khamenei's killing
A delegation comprising several religious bodies in Kashmir on Friday called upon the Iranian ambassador in New Delhi to convey condolences over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and to express solidarity with the people of the Islamic Republic. The delegation of the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) was led by its patron and Kashmir's chief preacher Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Strait of Hormuz has been closed": IRGC Navy dismisses Trump's claims, warns of "harsh response" to any movement
The naval arm of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a defiant response to claims made by US President Donald Trump regarding the status of the Strait of Hormuz. According to a report by Iran's state-owned Press TV, the IRGC Navy dismissed assertions that the vital waterway is open for transit, insisting that it remains under a blockade.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Strait of Hormuz has been closed": IRGC Navy dismisses Trump's claims, warns of "harsh response" to any movement
The naval arm of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a defiant response to claims made by US President Donald Trump regarding the status of the Strait of Hormuz. According to a report by Iran's state-owned Press TV, the IRGC Navy dismissed assertions that the vital waterway is open for transit, insisting that it remains under a blockade.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz warns that Israeli attacks on Iran 'will escalate and expand'
Israel's defence minister said on Friday that Israeli attacks on Iran "will escalate and expand." Israel Katz made the comment in a statement noting that he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "warned the Iranian terrorist regime to stop firing missiles at the civilian population in Israel."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz warns that Israeli attacks on Iran 'will escalate and expand'
Israel's defence minister said on Friday that Israeli attacks on Iran "will escalate and expand." Israel Katz made the comment in a statement noting that he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "warned the Iranian terrorist regime to stop firing missiles at the civilian population in Israel."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran Guards warn civilians after Trump pushes Hormuz deadline
Iran's Revolutionary Guards urged civilians across the Middle East Friday to stay away from areas near US forces, ramping up its threats despite President Donald Trump's claim talks to end the month-long war were "going well". The Guards' warning came after Trump again extended a deadline for Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face the destruction of its energy assets, pushing it from Friday to April 6.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran Guards warn civilians after Trump pushes Hormuz deadline
Iran's Revolutionary Guards urged civilians across the Middle East Friday to stay away from areas near US forces, ramping up its threats despite President Donald Trump's claim talks to end the month-long war were "going well". The Guards' warning came after Trump again extended a deadline for Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face the destruction of its energy assets, pushing it from Friday to April 6.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel launches new wave of strikes on Iran with no sign of diplomatic breakthrough
Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran on Friday even as US President Donald Trump claimed talks on ending the war were going well, extending his self-imposed deadline to Tehran on opening the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran has shown no signs of backing down.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel launches new wave of strikes on Iran with no sign of diplomatic breakthrough
Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran on Friday even as US President Donald Trump claimed talks on ending the war were going well, extending his self-imposed deadline to Tehran on opening the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran has shown no signs of backing down.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Ukraine, Saudi signed air defence deal: senior officials to AFP
Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have signed an air defence agreement during President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the Gulf country facing Iranian drone attacks, two senior officials told AFP on Friday. "The point of the agreement is that Ukraine will support them in developing all the necessary components of air defence, which they currently lack," one official said of the document which, according to another was signed on Thursday.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Ukraine, Saudi signed air defence deal: senior officials to AFP
Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have signed an air defence agreement during President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the Gulf country facing Iranian drone attacks, two senior officials told AFP on Friday. "The point of the agreement is that Ukraine will support them in developing all the necessary components of air defence, which they currently lack," one official said of the document which, according to another was signed on Thursday.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | 'Prime Minister waking up late': Congress' Imran Masood says India left stranded amid West Asia conflict
As the Centre slashes excise duty on petrol and diesel amid the escalating tensions in West Asia, Congress MP Imran Masood on Friday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's delayed response to crucial decisions, claiming the country had been left stranded. He warned that the situation was dire and the consequences would be felt by all.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | 'Prime Minister waking up late': Congress' Imran Masood says India left stranded amid West Asia conflict
As the Centre slashes excise duty on petrol and diesel amid the escalating tensions in West Asia, Congress MP Imran Masood on Friday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's delayed response to crucial decisions, claiming the country had been left stranded. He warned that the situation was dire and the consequences would be felt by all.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's IRGC issues warning to people of West Asia; says, "it is our duty eliminate US-Israel forces"
Iran's IRGC has issued a fresh warning to citizens in neighbouring West Asian countries. In a message posted by Press TV, IRGC said, "To people in West Asia. The cowardly American-Zionist forces, who lack the courage and ability to defend their own military bases, are trying to use innocent civilians as human shields out of fear of the fighters of Islam.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's IRGC issues warning to people of West Asia; says, "it is our duty eliminate US-Israel forces"
Iran's IRGC has issued a fresh warning to citizens in neighbouring West Asian countries. In a message posted by Press TV, IRGC said, "To people in West Asia. The cowardly American-Zionist forces, who lack the courage and ability to defend their own military bases, are trying to use innocent civilians as human shields out of fear of the fighters of Islam.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian Regime&rsquo;s primary facility for the productions of missiles and sea mines in Yazd, Iran struck
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Japan to boost coal-fired power as Mideast war causes energy turmoil
Japan's government plans to temporarily lift restrictions on coal-fired power plants as it seeks to ease an energy crunch caused by the Middle East war, officials said on Friday. Officials presented the plan at a meeting of a panel of experts, who approved the proposal, the industry ministry said on its website.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Japan to boost coal-fired power as Mideast war causes energy turmoil
Japan's government plans to temporarily lift restrictions on coal-fired power plants as it seeks to ease an energy crunch caused by the Middle East war, officials said on Friday. Officials presented the plan at a meeting of a panel of experts, who approved the proposal, the industry ministry said on its website.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Kuwait says main port damaged in drone attack
Kuwait's main commercial port was damaged in a drone attack on Friday, authorities said, as Iran pressed on with its campaign in the Gulf in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes. The Shuwaikh port was targeted at dawn "by enemy drones, preliminary reports revealed material damage but no human casualties", the Kuwait port authority said in a statement on X.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Kuwait says main port damaged in drone attack
Kuwait's main commercial port was damaged in a drone attack on Friday, authorities said, as Iran pressed on with its campaign in the Gulf in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes. The Shuwaikh port was targeted at dawn "by enemy drones, preliminary reports revealed material damage but no human casualties", the Kuwait port authority said in a statement on X.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump moves deadline for striking Iran energy sites
US President Donald Trump has pushed back his deadline for strikes on Iran's energy assets, saying talks on ending the war were "going very well" as Israel announced fresh strikes on Tehran early Friday. As the conflict that has roiled energy markets nears its second month, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said G7 nations should help push for the reopening of the crucial Strait of Hormuz, in remarks before arriving in France on Friday for a meeting of the bloc's foreign ministers.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump moves deadline for striking Iran energy sites
US President Donald Trump has pushed back his deadline for strikes on Iran's energy assets, saying talks on ending the war were "going very well" as Israel announced fresh strikes on Tehran early Friday. As the conflict that has roiled energy markets nears its second month, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said G7 nations should help push for the reopening of the crucial Strait of Hormuz, in remarks before arriving in France on Friday for a meeting of the bloc's foreign ministers.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel military says carried out 'wide-scale' strikes on Tehran
Israel's military said it carried out strikes on targets in Tehran early Friday, nearly a month into the Middle East war. A brief military statement said Israeli forces "completed a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime in the heart of Tehran". The military said in a separate statement that it had also struck "ballistic missiles and aerial defense systems production sites across Iran".

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel military says carried out 'wide-scale' strikes on Tehran
Israel's military said it carried out strikes on targets in Tehran early Friday, nearly a month into the Middle East war. A brief military statement said Israeli forces "completed a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime in the heart of Tehran". The military said in a separate statement that it had also struck "ballistic missiles and aerial defense systems production sites across Iran".

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Blasts heard as Lebanese state media says Israel strikes Beirut suburbs
Lebanese media reported an Israeli strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs early Friday, as AFP correspondents heard several explosions from the Hezbollah stronghold that Israel has repeatedly struck since war erupted this month. AFPTV footage showed smoke billowing from the area after the raid.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Blasts heard as Lebanese state media says Israel strikes Beirut suburbs
Lebanese media reported an Israeli strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs early Friday, as AFP correspondents heard several explosions from the Hezbollah stronghold that Israel has repeatedly struck since war erupted this month. AFPTV footage showed smoke billowing from the area after the raid.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel launches new wave of strikes on Iran with no sign of diplomatic breakthrough
Israel launched a wave of strikes on Iran early Friday ahead of a planned UN Security Council meeting to discuss attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure, while Iran and the United States appeared at a diplomatic impasse, setting the stage for more potential escalation as the first month of the Middle East war neared its end. Israel's attack Friday on targets "in the heart of Tehran" came after the country said it would be "intensifying" its strikes on Iranian weapons production facilities, but there was no immediate information on what was hit.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel launches new wave of strikes on Iran with no sign of diplomatic breakthrough
Israel launched a wave of strikes on Iran early Friday ahead of a planned UN Security Council meeting to discuss attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure, while Iran and the United States appeared at a diplomatic impasse, setting the stage for more potential escalation as the first month of the Middle East war neared its end.Israel's attack Friday on targets "in the heart of Tehran" came after the country said it would be "intensifying" its strikes on Iranian weapons production facilities, but there was no immediate information on what was hit.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US mulls deploying additional 10,000 ground troops to West Asia
The United States is considering sending an additional 10,000 ground troops to West Asia despite the talks with Iran, the Jerusalem Post said, citing a report by the Wall Street Journal released on Thursday. As per the Jerusalem Post, the report by the Wall Street Journal cited Department of War officials noting that the deployment is likely to include both infantry and armoured vehicles, in addition to the 82nd Airborne Division, which is already deployed to the region: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US mulls deploying additional 10,000 ground troops to West Asia
The United States is considering sending an additional 10,000 ground troops to West Asia despite the talks with Iran, the Jerusalem Post said, citing a report by the Wall Street Journal released on Thursday. As per the Jerusalem Post, the report by the Wall Street Journal cited Department of War officials noting that the deployment is likely to include both infantry and armoured vehicles, in addition to the 82nd Airborne Division, which is already deployed to the region: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Omar Abdullah says Iran war 'unjust and illegal', asks PM to intervene
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday condemned the "unjust and illegal war imposed on Iran" and requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use his influence to end the war in the interest of humanity. Abdullah made the statement in the Legislative Assembly as the Leader of the House after several National Conference members pressed for a brief statement, despite opposition from the BJP MLAs who said the Iran crisis is an international issue and does not fall in the domain of this House: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Omar Abdullah says Iran war 'unjust and illegal', asks PM to intervene
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday condemned the "unjust and illegal war imposed on Iran" and requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use his influence to end the war in the interest of humanity. Abdullah made the statement in the Legislative Assembly as the Leader of the House after several National Conference members pressed for a brief statement, despite opposition from the BJP MLAs who said the Iran crisis is an international issue and does not fall in the domain of this House: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Excise Duty on petrol, diesel slashed by Rs 10; Centre assures no fuel shortage. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/us-israel-attack-iran-excise-duty-on-petrol-and-diesel-slashed-by-rs-10-centre-assures-no-fuel-shortage-says-nirmala-sitharaman-23622879" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

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West Asia War LIVE Updates: No lockdown planned in India: Union Minister Hardeep Puri amid rumours. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/us-israel-attack-iran-no-lockdown-planned-in-india-says-union-minister-hardeep-singh-puri-amid-rumours-23622872" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

West Asia War LIVE Updates: No lockdown planned in India: Union Minister Hardeep Puri amid rumours. Read more...

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran issues 'ultimatum' to Bahrain, UAE hotels hosting US troops
Iran has issued an "ultimatum" to hotel owners in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, warning that hosting US military personnel could make their properties legitimate military targets, the semi-official Fars news agency reported: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran issues 'ultimatum' to Bahrain, UAE hotels hosting US troops
Iran has issued an "ultimatum" to hotel owners in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, warning that hosting US military personnel could make their properties legitimate military targets, the semi-official Fars news agency reported: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Australia's fuel supply to get more difficult in coming months, says PM
Australia's fuel supply looks good in the short term, but it will get more difficult in the coming months, said Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday.&nbsp; Addressing a press conference in Parliament House in Canberra over the escalating fuel crisis facing the country, Albanese said the government is "working around the clock" to "have the strongest possible plan," and get ready and over-prepared for what may come: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Australia's fuel supply to get more difficult in coming months, says PM
Australia's fuel supply looks good in the short term, but it will get more difficult in the coming months, said Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday.&nbsp; Addressing a press conference in Parliament House in Canberra over the escalating fuel crisis facing the country, Albanese said the government is "working around the clock" to "have the strongest possible plan," and get ready and over-prepared for what may come: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IAEA chief expresses "deep concern" over strikes on Iran's Bushehr NPP
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has voiced serious concerns over reported military strikes near Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, warning that damage to the operational nuclear facility could spark a major radiological accident with wide-ranging consequences. In a post on X on Thursday, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said he was "deeply concerned" about the latest reported strikes near the Bushehr plant, emphasising that given it is an operating nuclear power station housing a large amount of radioactive material, any harm to the facility could result in a catastrophic radiological event affecting not just Iran but neighbouring regions as well: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IAEA chief expresses "deep concern" over strikes on Iran's Bushehr NPP
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has voiced serious concerns over reported military strikes near Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, warning that damage to the operational nuclear facility could spark a major radiological accident with wide-ranging consequences. In a post on X on Thursday, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said he was "deeply concerned" about the latest reported strikes near the Bushehr plant, emphasising that given it is an operating nuclear power station housing a large amount of radioactive material, any harm to the facility could result in a catastrophic radiological event affecting not just Iran but neighbouring regions as well: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: War in Iran sparks global fertiliser shortage, threatens food prices
Farmers around the world are feeling the squeeze of the Iran war. Gas prices have shot up and fertiliser supplies are waning due to Tehran's near shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for US and Israeli bombing. The fertiliser shortage is putting the livelihood of farmers in developing countries - already troubled by rising temperatures and erratic weather systems - further at risk, and could lead to people everywhere paying more for food: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: War in Iran sparks global fertiliser shortage, threatens food prices
Farmers around the world are feeling the squeeze of the Iran war. Gas prices have shot up and fertiliser supplies are waning due to Tehran's near shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for US and Israeli bombing. The fertiliser shortage is putting the livelihood of farmers in developing countries - already troubled by rising temperatures and erratic weather systems - further at risk, and could lead to people everywhere paying more for food: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian drones strike sensitive locations in Israel's Haifa port as IRGC launches 82nd wave of attack
The Iranian Army on Thursday (local time) stated that it had targeted sensitive locations in Israel's strategic Haifa port with drones late Wednesday night, amid the conflict in West Asia, describing the US-Israeli joint military strikes on February 28 as an "unprovoked war of aggression" against the Islamic Republic, as reported by state media Press TV. In a statement, as reported by Press TV, the Army said it launched a "massive drone attack" against a number of strategic and sensitive sites in the northern port city of Haifa: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian drones strike sensitive locations in Israel's Haifa port as IRGC launches 82nd wave of attack
The Iranian Army on Thursday (local time) stated that it had targeted sensitive locations in Israel's strategic Haifa port with drones late Wednesday night, amid the conflict in West Asia, describing the US-Israeli joint military strikes on February 28 as an "unprovoked war of aggression" against the Islamic Republic, as reported by state media Press TV. In a statement, as reported by Press TV, the Army said it launched a "massive drone attack" against a number of strategic and sensitive sites in the northern port city of Haifa: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US CENTCOM confirms death of IRGC-N commander Tangsiri in Israeli airstrikes
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Thursday that Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGC-N), was killed in an Israeli airstrike, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict in West Asia. In a statement, Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of US CENTCOM, said the elimination of Tangsiri "makes the region safer", asserting that the IRGC-N under his leadership had harassed merchant vessels, attacked ships with drones and missiles, and caused civilian casualties: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US CENTCOM confirms death of IRGC-N commander Tangsiri in Israeli airstrikes
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Thursday that Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGC-N), was killed in an Israeli airstrike, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict in West Asia. In a statement, Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of US CENTCOM, said the elimination of Tangsiri "makes the region safer", asserting that the IRGC-N under his leadership had harassed merchant vessels, attacked ships with drones and missiles, and caused civilian casualties: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Wall Street sees its worst drop since Iran war as Nasdaq sinks 10 pc below its record Stocks fell sharply, and oil prices rose as doubt took over again from hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the war with Iran. The S&amp;P 500 slumped 1.7 per cent on Thursday for its worst day since January and is back on track for a fifth straight losing week. That stretches back to before the Iran war began, and it would be the longest such losing streak in nearly four years: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Wall Street sees its worst drop since Iran war as Nasdaq sinks 10 pc below its recordStocks fell sharply, and oil prices rose as doubt took over again from hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the war with Iran. The S&amp;P 500 slumped 1.7 per cent on Thursday for its worst day since January and is back on track for a fifth straight losing week. That stretches back to before the Iran war began, and it would be the longest such losing streak in nearly four years: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Senior commander of Hezbollah anti-tank array Mohammad Bashir eliminated, says IDF
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday (local time) announced that a senior commander in Hezbollah's anti-tank array, Hassan Mohammad Bashir, has been "eliminated" in operations targeting militant infrastructure in the region. In a post on X, the IDF stated that Bashir was reportedly involved in orchestrating numerous attacks against Israeli forces and civilians and noted that he had recently begun working closely with Hezbollah's anti-tank units north of the Litani River, a strategic area in southern Lebanon: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Senior commander of Hezbollah anti-tank array Mohammad Bashir eliminated, says IDF
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday (local time) announced that a senior commander in Hezbollah's anti-tank array, Hassan Mohammad Bashir, has been "eliminated" in operations targeting militant infrastructure in the region. In a post on X, the IDF stated that Bashir was reportedly involved in orchestrating numerous attacks against Israeli forces and civilians and noted that he had recently begun working closely with Hezbollah's anti-tank units north of the Litani River, a strategic area in southern Lebanon: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump says US has "already won" war with Iran, claims damage to Iranian navy, missile capability cut to 9&#37
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) asserted that the United States has "already won the war" against Iran "militarily", claiming that US and Israeli strikes have significantly degraded Tehran's naval and missile capabilities. During an interview with Fox News, Trump reiterated his view that Iranian military strength has been "knocked out" amid the West Asia conflict, stating that the naval forces and missile launch capacity of the Islamic Republic have been dramatically reduced during the ongoing conflict: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump says US has "already won" war with Iran, claims damage to Iranian navy, missile capability cut to 9&#37
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) asserted that the United States has "already won the war" against Iran "militarily", claiming that US and Israeli strikes have significantly degraded Tehran's naval and missile capabilities. During an interview with Fox News, Trump reiterated his view that Iranian military strength has been "knocked out" amid the West Asia conflict, stating that the naval forces and missile launch capacity of the Islamic Republic have been dramatically reduced during the ongoing conflict: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Jaishankar, French Foreign Minister discuss situation in West Asia
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noel Barrot on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting and discussed the situation created by conflict in West Asia. The two leaders agreed to continue coordination to ensure the Strait of Hormuz is safe. "The ministers spoke at length about the situation in the Middle East. They agreed to continue their close coordination with the aim of working jointly to ensure the Strait of Hormuz is safe,"a release from French Foreign Ministry said: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Jaishankar, French Foreign Minister discuss situation in West Asia
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noel Barrot on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting and discussed the situation created by conflict in West Asia. The two leaders agreed to continue coordination to ensure the Strait of Hormuz is safe. "The ministers spoke at length about the situation in the Middle East. They agreed to continue their close coordination with the aim of working jointly to ensure the Strait of Hormuz is safe,"a release from French Foreign Ministry said: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran allowed 10 boats of oil through Hormuz via Pakistani-flagged tankers as "present", says Trump
US President Donald Trump said that Iran allowed 10 oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a "present" to the United States amid ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington as the conflict continues in West Asia, calling it a significant goodwill gesture. Speaking to reporters during a Cabinet meeting in the White House on Thursday, Trump said the US had engaged in "very substantial talks" with Iranian officials amid the conflict and described the tanker movement as proof of seriousness in the discussions: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran allowed 10 boats of oil through Hormuz via Pakistani-flagged tankers as "present", says Trump
US President Donald Trump said that Iran allowed 10 oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a "present" to the United States amid ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington as the conflict continues in West Asia, calling it a significant goodwill gesture. Speaking to reporters during a Cabinet meeting in the White House on Thursday, Trump said the US had engaged in "very substantial talks" with Iranian officials amid the conflict and described the tanker movement as proof of seriousness in the discussions: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump interrupts Cabinet meeting dealing with the Iran war and rising prices to talk Sharpies President Donald Trump may believe the adage that the pen is mightier than the sword - as long as it's a Sharpie. During a Cabinet meeting Thursday that discussed the war in Iran, record-long security lines at many of the nation's top airports, rising oil prices and skittish stock markets, the president interjected by holding up a custom-made black and gold Sharpie and offering a long story about how his preferred marker came to be a White House fixture: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump interrupts Cabinet meeting dealing with the Iran war and rising prices to talk SharpiesPresident Donald Trump may believe the adage that the pen is mightier than the sword - as long as it's a Sharpie. During a Cabinet meeting Thursday that discussed the war in Iran, record-long security lines at many of the nation's top airports, rising oil prices and skittish stock markets, the president interjected by holding up a custom-made black and gold Sharpie and offering a long story about how his preferred marker came to be a White House fixture: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US Treasury Secretary predicts lower energy prices and "absolute security" as Gulf trade resumes
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has projected a significant cooling of global inflationary pressures, asserting that energy prices and inflation will be lower once the current conflict in West Asia concludes with what he described as "absolute security". Speaking during a Cabinet meeting on Thursday, Bessent offered an optimistic outlook on the energy sector despite the ongoing hostilities with Iran. He noted that the oil market is well supplied and pointed to a gradual resumption of maritime activity in the region. "The oil market is well supplied," he said, predicting that more tanker traffic will begin to flow from the Middle East: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US Treasury Secretary predicts lower energy prices and "absolute security" as Gulf trade resumes
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has projected a significant cooling of global inflationary pressures, asserting that energy prices and inflation will be lower once the current conflict in West Asia concludes with what he described as "absolute security". Speaking during a Cabinet meeting on Thursday, Bessent offered an optimistic outlook on the energy sector despite the ongoing hostilities with Iran. He noted that the oil market is well supplied and pointed to a gradual resumption of maritime activity in the region. "The oil market is well supplied," he said, predicting that more tanker traffic will begin to flow from the Middle East: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pak 'actively' engaged with all stakeholders to peacefully end Iran war
Pakistan said on Thursday that it was "actively and constructively engaged" with all stakeholders in the region and beyond to peacefully end the Iran war. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi faced a barrage of questions regarding Pakistan's role in the peace efforts and any chances of face to face talks in Islamabad over the coming weekend. He refused to confirm categorically about the direct talks in coming days while emphasising that Pakistan was making all out efforts to bring peace through talks: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pak 'actively' engaged with all stakeholders to peacefully end Iran war
Pakistan said on Thursday that it was "actively and constructively engaged" with all stakeholders in the region and beyond to peacefully end the Iran war.Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi faced a barrage of questions regarding Pakistan's role in the peace efforts and any chances of face to face talks in Islamabad over the coming weekend. He refused to confirm categorically about the direct talks in coming days while emphasising that Pakistan was making all out efforts to bring peace through talks: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump extends deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz to April 6 US President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to April 6. The president made the statement Thursday in a social media post. He said he will hold off on bombing Iran's energy plants. The update comes even as earlier in the day, the two countries appeared at an impasse, hardening their positions over ceasefire talks. Thousands more US troops neared the region, Israel poured more troops into southern Lebanon to fight the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, and Tehran tightened its grip on the crucial Strait of Hormuz: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump extends deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz to April 6US President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to April 6. The president made the statement Thursday in a social media post. He said he will hold off on bombing Iran's energy plants. The update comes even as earlier in the day, the two countries appeared at an impasse, hardening their positions over ceasefire talks. Thousands more US troops neared the region, Israel poured more troops into southern Lebanon to fight the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, and Tehran tightened its grip on the crucial Strait of Hormuz: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order barring federal contractors from engaging in what the administration calls &ldquo;racially discriminatory&rdquo; diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices &mdash; a move that directly affects how companies hire and operate in government-contracted work. We are closing the LIVE blog&nbsp;

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