West Asia War LIVE Updates: Syria says drone attack launched from Iraq&nbsp;
The Syrian army said that it had repelled a drone attack from neighbouring Iraq that targeted a southern Syrian base which previously housed US forces, state media reported. Syria's official SANA news agency quoted the army as saying that its units were able to "repel a drone attack on the al-Tanf military base in the south of the country". (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Syria says drone attack launched from Iraq&nbsp;
The Syrian army said that it had repelled a drone attack from neighbouring Iraq that targeted a southern Syrian base which previously housed US forces, state media reported. Syria's official SANA news agency quoted the army as saying that its units were able to "repel a drone attack on the al-Tanf military base in the south of the country". (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 'Economic outlook has become "more uncertain" due to developments in West Asia' The economic outlook has become "more uncertain" in the wake of recent geopolitical developments in West Asia, which have "disrupted" key energy and logistics channels, according to the Monthly Economic Review for March 2026 released by the Department of Economic Affairs. It said, India's economy remained "robust" until February 2026, supported by strong demand and industrial activity. "Prior to the onset of these developments, economic activity in India remained robust up to February 2026, with strong performance across both supply and demand-side indicators," the report added. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 'Economic outlook has become "more uncertain" due to developments in West Asia'The economic outlook has become "more uncertain" in the wake of recent geopolitical developments in West Asia, which have "disrupted" key energy and logistics channels, according to the Monthly Economic Review for March 2026 released by the Department of Economic Affairs. It said, India's economy remained "robust" until February 2026, supported by strong demand and industrial activity. "Prior to the onset of these developments, economic activity in India remained robust up to February 2026, with strong performance across both supply and demand-side indicators," the report added. (ANI) 

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;India should leverage crisis to redouble reform efforts, says Chief Economic Advisor
Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Saturday said that given the considerable impact of the West Asia conflict on India&rsquo;s economy, the country should leverage the fallout to redouble its recent reform efforts to enhance India&rsquo;s competitiveness and preparedness.​ The &lsquo;entrepreneurial mindset&rsquo; in bureaucracy, accompanied by enhanced speed of decision-making, is precisely what is called for if India is to emerge from this episode stronger, more resilient and more competitive, said Nageswaran in the Finance Ministry&rsquo;s latest monthly economic review.​ (IANS)

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;India should leverage crisis to redouble reform efforts, says Chief Economic Advisor
Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Saturday said that given the considerable impact of the West Asia conflict on India&rsquo;s economy, the country should leverage the fallout to redouble its recent reform efforts to enhance India&rsquo;s competitiveness and preparedness.​ The &lsquo;entrepreneurial mindset&rsquo; in bureaucracy, accompanied by enhanced speed of decision-making, is precisely what is called for if India is to emerge from this episode stronger, more resilient and more competitive, said Nageswaran in the Finance Ministry&rsquo;s latest monthly economic review.​ (IANS)

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Israeli strike kills three journalists in south Lebanon An Israeli strike killed three journalists Saturday in south Lebanon, their channels and a Lebanese military source said, while Israel said one of them was a Hezbollah member. This came as Israel continued its raids on southern Lebanon, and Hezbollah announced it had targeted Israeli forces that had entered border villages. (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Israeli strike kills three journalists in south LebanonAn Israeli strike killed three journalists Saturday in south Lebanon, their channels and a Lebanese military source said, while Israel said one of them was a Hezbollah member. This came as Israel continued its raids on southern Lebanon, and Hezbollah announced it had targeted Israeli forces that had entered border villages. (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Govt focuses on bolstering PNG infra, aims 50 lakh new connections
Union Minister Manohar Lal on Saturday outlined key priorities, including institutionalisation of single-window approvals, integration of PNG infrastructure into urban planning, facilitation of last-mile connectivity and convergence with ongoing urban development initiatives. Addressing a review meeting here, he underscored the critical role of cities as engines of economic growth and called for mission-mode implementation to accelerate PNG expansion. An ambitious target of providing 50 lakh new PNG connections was also highlighted, according to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Govt focuses on bolstering PNG infra, aims 50 lakh new connections
Union Minister Manohar Lal on Saturday outlined key priorities, including institutionalisation of single-window approvals, integration of PNG infrastructure into urban planning, facilitation of last-mile connectivity and convergence with ongoing urban development initiatives. Addressing a review meeting here, he underscored the critical role of cities as engines of economic growth and called for mission-mode implementation to accelerate PNG expansion. An ambitious target of providing 50 lakh new PNG connections was also highlighted, according to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Over 54 lakh LPG refills delivered in a day, have sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel: Govt
The government on Saturday said that more than 54 lakh LPG refills were delivered yesterday and the delivery of domestic LPG cylinders is normal despite prevailing geopolitical situation that has affected the supply chains. There are no reported dry-out at LPG distributorships and online LPG cylinder bookings increased to 91 per cent on industry basis yesterday, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. To prevent diversion at the distributor level, Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) based deliveries have been increased from 53 per cent (February 2026) to 84 per cent now.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Over 54 lakh LPG refills delivered in a day, have sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel: Govt
The government on Saturday said that more than 54 lakh LPG refills were delivered yesterday and the delivery of domestic LPG cylinders is normal despite prevailing geopolitical situation that has affected the supply chains. There are no reported dry-out at LPG distributorships and online LPG cylinder bookings increased to 91 per cent on industry basis yesterday, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. To prevent diversion at the distributor level, Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) based deliveries have been increased from 53 per cent (February 2026) to 84 per cent now.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 20 Indian-flagged vessels with 540 seafarers remain in Persian Gulf region: Govt
Twenty Indian-flagged vessels with 540 Indian seafarers remain in the western Persian Gulf region and are being actively monitored, the government said on Saturday. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has put in place necessary measures to safeguard Indian vessels and seafarers operating in the region. &ldquo;All Indian seafarers in the region are safe; no incident involving Indian-flagged vessels reported in the past 24 hours,&rdquo; the ministry said. They are being actively monitored by the Directorate General of Shipping in coordination with ship owners, RPSL agencies and Indian Missions.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 20 Indian-flagged vessels with 540 seafarers remain in Persian Gulf region: Govt
Twenty Indian-flagged vessels with 540 Indian seafarers remain in the western Persian Gulf region and are being actively monitored, the government said on Saturday. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has put in place necessary measures to safeguard Indian vessels and seafarers operating in the region. &ldquo;All Indian seafarers in the region are safe; no incident involving Indian-flagged vessels reported in the past 24 hours,&rdquo; the ministry said. They are being actively monitored by the Directorate General of Shipping in coordination with ship owners, RPSL agencies and Indian Missions.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran conflict exposes limits of China's geopolitical power in Middle East: Report
The conflict involving Iran in the Middle East exposes a fundamental limitation of China&rsquo;s strategy in the region - economic penetration does not guarantee geopolitical power. For years, Beijing has pursued expansion through trade, investment, and energy partnerships while avoiding the military commitments required for regional security management, a report has stated. &ldquo;Unlike the United States, which for decades structured the region&rsquo;s security through military alliances and a strong military presence, Beijing has pursued a different path. China&rsquo;s approach combines economic investments, energy agreements, and selective diplomatic mediation &mdash; a strategy that in some ways resembles the concept of indirect power found in the strategic teachings of Sun Tzu: 'Influence can expand without direct confrontation,' a report in Brussels-based 'EU Reporter' detailed.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran conflict exposes limits of China's geopolitical power in Middle East: Report
The conflict involving Iran in the Middle East exposes a fundamental limitation of China&rsquo;s strategy in the region - economic penetration does not guarantee geopolitical power. For years, Beijing has pursued expansion through trade, investment, and energy partnerships while avoiding the military commitments required for regional security management, a report has stated. &ldquo;Unlike the United States, which for decades structured the region&rsquo;s security through military alliances and a strong military presence, Beijing has pursued a different path. China&rsquo;s approach combines economic investments, energy agreements, and selective diplomatic mediation &mdash; a strategy that in some ways resembles the concept of indirect power found in the strategic teachings of Sun Tzu: 'Influence can expand without direct confrontation,' a report in Brussels-based 'EU Reporter' detailed.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran claims heavy US causalities in strikes on 'hideouts' in Dubai
Iran on Saturday claimed that the US has suffered "heavy casualties" in the strikes on two US Army "hideouts" in Dubai as the conflict in West Asia continues, the State Media Tasnim News Agency reported. According to the news agency, a spokesperson for the Central Headquarters of Hazrat Khatam al-Anbiya said that more than 500 US Army personnel were in these "hideouts", around 400 in the first and 100 in the second "hideout".

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran claims heavy US causalities in strikes on 'hideouts' in Dubai
Iran on Saturday claimed that the US has suffered "heavy casualties" in the strikes on two US Army "hideouts" in Dubai as the conflict in West Asia continues, the State Media Tasnim News Agency reported. According to the news agency, a spokesperson for the Central Headquarters of Hazrat Khatam al-Anbiya said that more than 500 US Army personnel were in these "hideouts", around 400 in the first and 100 in the second "hideout".

West Asia War LIVE Updates: PM Modi speaks to Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia; discusses West Asia situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to Crown Prince and PM of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, discussed with him the ongoing conflict in West Asia and agreed on the need to ensure freedom of navigation. In his telephonic conversation with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, the prime minister also reiterated India's condemnation of attacks on regional energy infrastructure. "Spoke with Crown Prince and PM of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman and discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia," he said in a post on X.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: PM Modi speaks to Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia; discusses West Asia situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to Crown Prince and PM of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, discussed with him the ongoing conflict in West Asia and agreed on the need to ensure freedom of navigation. In his telephonic conversation with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, the prime minister also reiterated India's condemnation of attacks on regional energy infrastructure. "Spoke with Crown Prince and PM of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman and discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia," he said in a post on X.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran sceptical over diplomatic efforts to stop war, says Araghchi as Houthis launch missile at Israel
Iran is sceptical about the recent diplomatic efforts to stop the war, Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told his Turkish counterpart over a call on Saturday while Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel, as the war in the Middle East marks its one-month anniversary. Brig Gen Yahya Saree, a military spokesman for the Houthis, issued a statement on Saturday on the rebel group's Al-Masirah satellite television network. He said the Houthis fired a barrage of ballistic missiles targeting what he described as "sensitive Israeli military sites" in southern Israel. Israel's military had earlier said it had intercepted a missile.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran sceptical over diplomatic efforts to stop war, says Araghchi as Houthis launch missile at Israel
Iran is sceptical about the recent diplomatic efforts to stop the war, Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told his Turkish counterpart over a call on Saturday while Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel, as the war in the Middle East marks its one-month anniversary. Brig Gen Yahya Saree, a military spokesman for the Houthis, issued a statement on Saturday on the rebel group's Al-Masirah satellite television network. He said the Houthis fired a barrage of ballistic missiles targeting what he described as "sensitive Israeli military sites" in southern Israel. Israel's military had earlier said it had intercepted a missile.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Nighttime strikes kill 5 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy discusses drone defence during UAE visit
Russia launched over 270 drones at Ukraine overnight, killing at least five people, Ukrainian authorities reported on Saturday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, meanwhile, made an unannounced visit to the UAE as Kyiv seeks to use its drone defence expertise to help Arab states blunt Iran's attacks. Two people were killed and at least 11 more were injured in a nighttime Russian drone strike on Odesa, according to the head of the region, Serhii Lysak. According to his Telegram posts, the attack damaged a maternity hospital and private houses in the major Black Sea port city.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Nighttime strikes kill 5 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy discusses drone defence during UAE visit
Russia launched over 270 drones at Ukraine overnight, killing at least five people, Ukrainian authorities reported on Saturday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, meanwhile, made an unannounced visit to the UAE as Kyiv seeks to use its drone defence expertise to help Arab states blunt Iran's attacks. Two people were killed and at least 11 more were injured in a nighttime Russian drone strike on Odesa, according to the head of the region, Serhii Lysak. According to his Telegram posts, the attack damaged a maternity hospital and private houses in the major Black Sea port city.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Nation doesn't come first for Modi govt: Sibal on West Asia crisis
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday claimed that India stands to suffer the most from the ongoing US-Israel and Iran conflict, and accused the Narendra Modi government of lacking a "nation first' approach as well as being fixated on only winning elections. Sibal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembers 'Team India' when there is a crisis, but does not think about it in Parliament or at other times. "This morning I asked myself the question as to who has suffered the most and is likely to suffer the most due to the US-Israel and Iran conflict. I came to the conclusion that it is India," Sibal said at a press conference.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Nation doesn't come first for Modi govt: Sibal on West Asia crisis
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday claimed that India stands to suffer the most from the ongoing US-Israel and Iran conflict, and accused the Narendra Modi government of lacking a "nation first' approach as well as being fixated on only winning elections. Sibal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembers 'Team India' when there is a crisis, but does not think about it in Parliament or at other times. "This morning I asked myself the question as to who has suffered the most and is likely to suffer the most due to the US-Israel and Iran conflict. I came to the conclusion that it is India," Sibal said at a press conference.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Zelenskyy visits UAE for talks on security situation
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the UAE and met his Emirati counterpart Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday, to discuss regional security in the Middle East. "For Ukraine, this is also a matter of principle: terror must not prevail anywhere in the world. Protection must be sufficient everywhere," Zelenskyy said in a post on X following his meeting with the Emirati leader. He said they discussed "the security situation in the Emirates, Iranian strikes, and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which directly affects the global oil market."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Zelenskyy visits UAE for talks on security situation
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the UAE and met his Emirati counterpart Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday, to discuss regional security in the Middle East. "For Ukraine, this is also a matter of principle: terror must not prevail anywhere in the world. Protection must be sufficient everywhere," Zelenskyy said in a post on X following his meeting with the Emirati leader. He said they discussed "the security situation in the Emirates, Iranian strikes, and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which directly affects the global oil market."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran claims strikes on US 'hideouts' in Dubai
Iran on Saturday claimed that it had struck two US Army "hideouts" in Dubai as the conflict in West Asia continues, Iranian state media Fars News Agency reported. According to the news agency, a spokesperson for the Central Headquarters of Hazrat Khatam al-Anbiya claimed US army personnel had moved to these hideouts after Iran's strikes on their bases in the region. The spokesperson claimed that more than 500 US Army personnel were in these hideouts, around 400 in the first and 100 in the second hideout.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran claims strikes on US 'hideouts' in Dubai
Iran on Saturday claimed that it had struck two US Army "hideouts" in Dubai as the conflict in West Asia continues, Iranian state media Fars News Agency reported. According to the news agency, a spokesperson for the Central Headquarters of Hazrat Khatam al-Anbiya claimed US army personnel had moved to these hideouts after Iran's strikes on their bases in the region. The spokesperson claimed that more than 500 US Army personnel were in these hideouts, around 400 in the first and 100 in the second hideout.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pak PM Sharif condemns continued Israeli attacks on Iran during phone call with Pezeshkian
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday in a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held discussions regarding the ongoing hostilities in West Asia and condemned the continued Israeli attacks on Tehran. "During their detailed conversation that lasted over one hour, the two leaders held extensive discussions regarding the ongoing hostilities in the region and peace efforts," a statement by the Prime Minister's Office said. Sharif informed the Iranian president of the diplomatic outreach efforts being undertaken by him, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar as well as Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, it said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pak PM Sharif condemns continued Israeli attacks on Iran during phone call with Pezeshkian
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday in a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held discussions regarding the ongoing hostilities in West Asia and condemned the continued Israeli attacks on Tehran. "During their detailed conversation that lasted over one hour, the two leaders held extensive discussions regarding the ongoing hostilities in the region and peace efforts," a statement by the Prime Minister's Office said. Sharif informed the Iranian president of the diplomatic outreach efforts being undertaken by him, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar as well as Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, it said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: German chancellor criticises Trump's approach to Iran war
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump for his course of action in the Iran conflict, the German Press Agency reported. "What Trump is doing right now is not de-escalation and an attempt to reach a peaceful solution, but a massive escalation with an uncertain outcome," Merz said late Friday at an event in Frankfurt. "These are escalations that are threatening," he added. "Not only for those directly affected, but for all of us." Merz also expressed doubt that the current leadership in Iran can be overthrown by the war.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: German chancellor criticises Trump's approach to Iran war
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump for his course of action in the Iran conflict, the German Press Agency reported. "What Trump is doing right now is not de-escalation and an attempt to reach a peaceful solution, but a massive escalation with an uncertain outcome," Merz said late Friday at an event in Frankfurt. "These are escalations that are threatening," he added. "Not only for those directly affected, but for all of us." Merz also expressed doubt that the current leadership in Iran can be overthrown by the war.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkiye to visit Pakistan for talks on West Asia
Pakistan is set to host the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkiye for discussions on a wide-range of issues, including efforts to de-escalate tensions in West Asia amid the war in Iran, the Foreign Office said on Saturday. At the invitation of Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Turkiye Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, will visit Islamabad on Sunday and Monday, the Foreign Office said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkiye to visit Pakistan for talks on West Asia
Pakistan is set to host the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkiye for discussions on a wide-range of issues, including efforts to de-escalate tensions in West Asia amid the war in Iran, the Foreign Office said on Saturday. At the invitation of Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Turkiye Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, will visit Islamabad on Sunday and Monday, the Foreign Office said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Iran-backed Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel. Brig Gen Yahya Saree, a military spokesman for the Houthis, issued a statement on Saturday on the rebel group's Al-Masirah satellite television network. Israel's military had earlier said it had intercepted a missile. The attack came after Saree signalled in a vague statement on Friday that the rebels would join the war that has shocked the region and rattled the global economy. It is the first time Israel has faced fire from Yemen since the start of the conflict last month. Houthi attacks on vessels during the Israel-Hamas war upended shipping in the Red Sea.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: &nbsp;Iran-backed Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on Israel. Brig Gen Yahya Saree, a military spokesman for the Houthis, issued a statement on Saturday on the rebel group's Al-Masirah satellite television network. Israel's military had earlier said it had intercepted a missile. The attack came after Saree signalled in a vague statement on Friday that the rebels would join the war that has shocked the region and rattled the global economy. It is the first time Israel has faced fire from Yemen since the start of the conflict last month. Houthi attacks on vessels during the Israel-Hamas war upended shipping in the Red Sea.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "If no ethanol-blending, India would have imported 4.5 cr barrels of crude oil": PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday noted that the ethanol blending in petrol has helped India reduce its import dependence on crude oil. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of Phase I of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, PM Modi expressed gratitude towards sugarcane farmers for aiding the 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "If no ethanol-blending, India would have imported 4.5 cr barrels of crude oil": PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday noted that the ethanol blending in petrol has helped India reduce its import dependence on crude oil. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of Phase I of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, PM Modi expressed gratitude towards sugarcane farmers for aiding the 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Life has returned to normal in Kharg", says Iranian Parliament's spokesperson
Spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, Ebrahim Rezaei, claimed on Saturday that the "life has returned to normal in Kharg" island, as quoted by Iranian state media Fars News Agency. According to the news agency, Rezaei said that the Khrag Island is in "complete security". He also said that the armed forces of Iran are in "full readiness" and any kind of "aggression" against the island will be met with a "decisive" and "irreversible" response.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Life has returned to normal in Kharg", says Iranian Parliament's spokesperson
Spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, Ebrahim Rezaei, claimed on Saturday that the "life has returned to normal in Kharg" island, as quoted by Iranian state media Fars News Agency. According to the news agency, Rezaei said that the Khrag Island is in "complete security". He also said that the armed forces of Iran are in "full readiness" and any kind of "aggression" against the island will be met with a "decisive" and "irreversible" response.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel says it intercepted first incoming missile from Yemen as war in Middle East intensifies
More than two dozen US troops have been wounded in Iranian attacks on a Saudi air base in the past week, according two people who have been briefed on the matter. Iran fired six ballistic missiles and 29 drones at Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan air base in a Friday attack that injured at least 15 troops, including five seriously, according to the people who were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel says it intercepted first incoming missile from Yemen as war in Middle East intensifies
More than two dozen US troops have been wounded in Iranian attacks on a Saudi air base in the past week, according two people who have been briefed on the matter. Iran fired six ballistic missiles and 29 drones at Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan air base in a Friday attack that injured at least 15 troops, including five seriously, according to the people who were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran says it dismantled 'terrorist cell' in Golestan province; Arrests two suspects: Iranian Media
Iran said on Saturday that its security forces dismantled a "terrorist cell" in the northern Golestan province and arrested two suspects accused of plotting an armed attack, according to Iranian media, Tasnim News Agency. According to Tasnim, officials said intelligence units identified the group through surveillance and public reports, alleging links to the United States and Israel. The suspects were detained before carrying out an operation targeting security forces.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran says it dismantled 'terrorist cell' in Golestan province; Arrests two suspects: Iranian Media
Iran said on Saturday that its security forces dismantled a "terrorist cell" in the northern Golestan province and arrested two suspects accused of plotting an armed attack, according to Iranian media, Tasnim News Agency. According to Tasnim, officials said intelligence units identified the group through surveillance and public reports, alleging links to the United States and Israel. The suspects were detained before carrying out an operation targeting security forces.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Fuel supply across India stable, no shortage of petrol, diesel, LPG: HPCL
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited said India's energy supply remains secure and stable, assuring citizens that petrol, diesel and LPG are available normally across the country. In a post on X, the HPCL said, "India's energy supply remains secure and stable. There is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG, and all fuel stations are operating normally."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Fuel supply across India stable, no shortage of petrol, diesel, LPG: HPCL
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited said India's energy supply remains secure and stable, assuring citizens that petrol, diesel and LPG are available normally across the country. In a post on X, the HPCL said, "India's energy supply remains secure and stable. There is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG, and all fuel stations are operating normally."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Modi doesn't have courage to speak truth to Netanyahu:" Congress MP Jairam Ramesh
Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of remaining silent on Israel's actions in the region. In a post on X, Ramesh said the current West Asia conflict is providing cover for Israel to pursue its vision of "Greater Israel" and eliminate hopes for a Palestinian state. The Congress leader claimed that Israel has continued its brutalities on Gaza, began operations to create a large buffer zone in southern Lebanon, while also taking steps to convert its annexation of the West Bank to firm occupation.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Modi doesn't have courage to speak truth to Netanyahu:" Congress MP Jairam Ramesh
Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of remaining silent on Israel's actions in the region. In a post on X, Ramesh said the current West Asia conflict is providing cover for Israel to pursue its vision of "Greater Israel" and eliminate hopes for a Palestinian state. The Congress leader claimed that Israel has continued its brutalities on Gaza, began operations to create a large buffer zone in southern Lebanon, while also taking steps to convert its annexation of the West Bank to firm occupation.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Cuba's next," Trump says amid Iran strikes
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that Cuba was 'next'. Trump, while delivering remarks at the Future Investment Initiative, gave remarks on Cuba after he was talking about US strikes on Iran. "And Cuba's next, by the way. But pretend I didn't say that. Cuba's next," he said. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Cuba was a disaster because its economic system does not work.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Cuba's next," Trump says amid Iran strikes
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that Cuba was 'next'. Trump, while delivering remarks at the Future Investment Initiative, gave remarks on Cuba after he was talking about US strikes on Iran. "And Cuba's next, by the way. But pretend I didn't say that. Cuba's next," he said. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Cuba was a disaster because its economic system does not work.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Would love my legacy to be made as a great peacemaker": says US President Trump
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said he hopes to be remembered as a "great peacemaker", highlighting his claims of resolving multiple long-running conflicts, while addressing the Future Investment Initiative Priority Summit in Florida. Responding to a question about his legacy, Trump said, " Well, I, I'll tell you what. So I told you that I settled eight wars. That means millions and millions of people. And some of those wars were going on, one was 34 years, one was 32 years, one was 29 years, one was 22 years. They were long-term wars, and a lot of people being killed every year."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Would love my legacy to be made as a great peacemaker": says US President Trump
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said he hopes to be remembered as a "great peacemaker", highlighting his claims of resolving multiple long-running conflicts, while addressing the Future Investment Initiative Priority Summit in Florida. Responding to a question about his legacy, Trump said, " Well, I, I'll tell you what. So I told you that I settled eight wars. That means millions and millions of people. And some of those wars were going on, one was 34 years, one was 32 years, one was 29 years, one was 22 years. They were long-term wars, and a lot of people being killed every year."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran could fire large missile salvos at Israel: Think Tank report
The Think Tank Institute for the Study of War analysis says Iran could fire large missile salvos at Israel to impose psychological effects on Israeli civilians by consistently forcing them to take shelter and keeping the country under constant alert. The report said that Iran's use of cluster munitions in its attacks on Israel reflected its inability to threaten the latter's military targets, and hence resorted to inflict psychological effects.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran could fire large missile salvos at Israel: Think Tank report
The Think Tank Institute for the Study of War analysis says Iran could fire large missile salvos at Israel to impose psychological effects on Israeli civilians by consistently forcing them to take shelter and keeping the country under constant alert. The report said that Iran's use of cluster munitions in its attacks on Israel reflected its inability to threaten the latter's military targets, and hence resorted to inflict psychological effects.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: PM Modi lacks courage to oppose Israel's actions in West Bank: Congress
The Congress on Saturday claimed that Israel is moving ahead on its vision of a "Greater Israel" under the cover of the West Asia war, finishing off any hope for a Palestinian state, and slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not raising his voice against its actions in the West Bank. Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said it has been 28 days since the US-Israel aerial bombings of Iran and Iran's counter-offensive began.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: PM Modi lacks courage to oppose Israel's actions in West Bank: Congress
The Congress on Saturday claimed that Israel is moving ahead on its vision of a "Greater Israel" under the cover of the West Asia war, finishing off any hope for a Palestinian state, and slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not raising his voice against its actions in the West Bank. Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said it has been 28 days since the US-Israel aerial bombings of Iran and Iran's counter-offensive began.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India safe under PM Modi; Centre working to reduce petrol, diesel prices: MoS Nityanand Rai
The Central government is working to reduce the price of petrol and diesel for the convenience of citizens amid the global crisis, said Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Saturday as the West Asia conflict continues to impact the global fuel supply chain. Speaking to the media, the MoS credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for keeping India's energy supply stable, claiming that other nations are struggling due to inflated prices.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India safe under PM Modi; Centre working to reduce petrol, diesel prices: MoS Nityanand Rai
The Central government is working to reduce the price of petrol and diesel for the convenience of citizens amid the global crisis, said Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Saturday as the West Asia conflict continues to impact the global fuel supply chain. Speaking to the media, the MoS credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for keeping India's energy supply stable, claiming that other nations are struggling due to inflated prices.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Houthis launch first missile against Israel; Triggers alerts across Negev: IDF 
A missile was launched on Saturday morning from Yemen towards Israel, making the attack the first by the Houthis since "Operation Roaring Lion" began a month ago, according to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Houthis launch first missile against Israel; Triggers alerts across Negev: IDF
A missile was launched on Saturday morning from Yemen towards Israel, making the attack the first by the Houthis since "Operation Roaring Lion" began a month ago, according to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Would love my legacy to be made as a great peacemaker": says US President Trump 
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said he hopes to be remembered as a "great peacemaker", highlighting his claims of resolving multiple long-running conflicts, while addressing the Future Investment Initiative Priority Summit in Florida. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Would love my legacy to be made as a great peacemaker": says US President Trump
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said he hopes to be remembered as a "great peacemaker", highlighting his claims of resolving multiple long-running conflicts, while addressing the Future Investment Initiative Priority Summit in Florida. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 1 dead, several injured after Iran's missile hits central Israel 
One person was reported dead and several others were injured by an Iranian ballistic missile fired at central Israel on Friday (local time), the sixth attack by Iran on the country throughout the day, The Times of Israel reported. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 1 dead, several injured after Iran's missile hits central Israel
One person was reported dead and several others were injured by an Iranian ballistic missile fired at central Israel on Friday (local time), the sixth attack by Iran on the country throughout the day, The Times of Israel reported. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian attack on Saudi base injures at least 10 US troops, damages several planes 
An Iranian missile attack on Friday left at least 10 American service members wounded and damaged several planes at a military base in Saudi Arabia, according to two US officials familiar with the situation. (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian attack on Saudi base injures at least 10 US troops, damages several planes
An Iranian missile attack on Friday left at least 10 American service members wounded and damaged several planes at a military base in Saudi Arabia, according to two US officials familiar with the situation. (AP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Ten US service members injured in attack on Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan Air Base
Ten American service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia amid the conflict in the region, CBS News reported on Friday (local time). According to CBS News, citing sources, the assault involved Iranian missiles and drones. (ANI)
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West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Ten US service members injured in attack on Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan Air Base
Ten American service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia amid the conflict in the region, CBS News reported on Friday (local time). According to CBS News, citing sources, the assault involved Iranian missiles and drones. (ANI)
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump refers to Strait of Hormuz as "Strait of Trump", says there are "no accidents" with him 
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) referred to the strategically important Strait of Hormuz as the "Strait of Trump", later adding that he did not make any "accidents" while making these remarks. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump refers to Strait of Hormuz as "Strait of Trump", says there are "no accidents" with him
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) referred to the strategically important Strait of Hormuz as the "Strait of Trump", later adding that he did not make any "accidents" while making these remarks. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump claims Middle East nearing freedom from Iran&rsquo;s nuclear threat
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that the Middle East is closer than ever to being "finally free" from what he described as Iranian terror and nuclear coercion amid ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two sides to end the conflict in the region. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump claims Middle East nearing freedom from Iran&rsquo;s nuclear threat
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that the Middle East is closer than ever to being "finally free" from what he described as Iranian terror and nuclear coercion amid ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two sides to end the conflict in the region. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: An Israeli strike killed three journalists Saturday in south Lebanon, their channels and a Lebanese military source said, while Israel said one of them was a Hezbollah member. We are closing the LIVE blog now

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East war when Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel on March 2 

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