West Asia War LIVE Updates: France condemns Houthis for entering Mideast war
France condemned on Sunday two attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Israeli targets, accusing them of escalating tension in the Middle East by entering the regional war. A Houthi spokesman said on Saturday the Iranian-backed group had fired missiles and drones towards "several vital and military sites" in Israel, the same day that Israel said it had intensified attacks on Iran's military industry.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: France condemns Houthis for entering Mideast war
France condemned on Sunday two attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Israeli targets, accusing them of escalating tension in the Middle East by entering the regional war. A Houthi spokesman said on Saturday the Iranian-backed group had fired missiles and drones towards "several vital and military sites" in Israel, the same day that Israel said it had intensified attacks on Iran's military industry.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel army says hit key ballistic missile unit in Iran
The Israeli military said on Sunday that overnight it had attacked a key production facility in Tehran used by Iran's defence ministry to manufacture components for ballistic missiles. "The site is one of only two of its kind in Iran where critical components were developed for the assembly and operationalisation of missiles set to launch toward the state of Israel," the military said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel army says hit key ballistic missile unit in Iran
The Israeli military said on Sunday that overnight it had attacked a key production facility in Tehran used by Iran's defence ministry to manufacture components for ballistic missiles. "The site is one of only two of its kind in Iran where critical components were developed for the assembly and operationalisation of missiles set to launch toward the state of Israel," the military said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel military says impact at industrial complex may be from missile shrapnel
The Israeli military said on Sunday that an impact at an industrial zone may have been caused by missile shrapnel, shortly after it detected a new barrage fired from Iran. "We understand that there is a missile shrapnel impact," the military told AFP, as Israeli television channels showed thick black smoke billowing into the sky from the Ramat Hovav industrial zone in the Negev desert in southern Israel. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel military says impact at industrial complex may be from missile shrapnel
The Israeli military said on Sunday that an impact at an industrial zone may have been caused by missile shrapnel, shortly after it detected a new barrage fired from Iran. "We understand that there is a missile shrapnel impact," the military told AFP, as Israeli television channels showed thick black smoke billowing into the sky from the Ramat Hovav industrial zone in the Negev desert in southern Israel. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel PM says 'no malicious intent' in preventing Latin Patriarch from entering Holy Sepulchre
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Israeli police had "no malicious intent" when they prevented the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday mass. "Today, out of special concern for his safety, Jerusalem police prevented the Latin Patriarch Cardinal Pizzaballa from holding mass this morning at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre," Netanyahu said on X.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel PM says 'no malicious intent' in preventing Latin Patriarch from entering Holy Sepulchre
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Israeli police had "no malicious intent" when they prevented the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday mass. "Today, out of special concern for his safety, Jerusalem police prevented the Latin Patriarch Cardinal Pizzaballa from holding mass this morning at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre," Netanyahu said on X.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Praying for Iran to emerge victorious, war to end, says Mehbooba Mufti
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said she is praying to Allah for Iran to emerge victorious in the West Asia conflict, and for the war to come to an immediate end, calling it essential to restore stability and curb the "escalating" inflation. She also accused the National Conference government in Jammu and Kashmir and the BJP-led Centre of "completely failing" to resolve people's problems.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Praying for Iran to emerge victorious, war to end, says Mehbooba Mufti
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said she is praying to Allah for Iran to emerge victorious in the West Asia conflict, and for the war to come to an immediate end, calling it essential to restore stability and curb the "escalating" inflation. She also accused the National Conference government in Jammu and Kashmir and the BJP-led Centre of "completely failing" to resolve people's problems.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranians cross into southern Iraq for cheaper groceries, internet as airstrikes disrupt daily life
Iranians crossed into southern Iraq via the Shalamcha border on Sunday, hours after an airstrike hit the Iranian side, cutting power and halting trade for several hours, said Haider Abdul Samad, the crossing's deputy director. The strike, not the first since the war began, occurred around 3 am, he said, without providing any details on casualties or the strike. Electricity was restored and trade resumed by mid-morning, but Abdul Samad said such disruptions have become routine amid the ongoing war.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranians cross into southern Iraq for cheaper groceries, internet as airstrikes disrupt daily life
Iranians crossed into southern Iraq via the Shalamcha border on Sunday, hours after an airstrike hit the Iranian side, cutting power and halting trade for several hours, said Haider Abdul Samad, the crossing's deputy director. The strike, not the first since the war began, occurred around 3 am, he said, without providing any details on casualties or the strike. Electricity was restored and trade resumed by mid-morning, but Abdul Samad said such disruptions have become routine amid the ongoing war.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Jeffrey Sachs warns: "Dubai could be blown up if UAE enters war"
Top US economist Jeffrey Sachs has sounded caution on the United Arab Emirates against joining the war, highlighting the immediate danger to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which are designed as tourist destinations rather than fortified military zones.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Jeffrey Sachs warns: "Dubai could be blown up if UAE enters war"
Top US economist Jeffrey Sachs has sounded caution on the United Arab Emirates against joining the war, highlighting the immediate danger to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which are designed as tourist destinations rather than fortified military zones.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: French foreign minister condemns killing of journalists in Lebanon
France's foreign minister said Sunday it would be "extremely serious" if Israel had deliberately targeted three journalists killed the previous day in a strike on south Lebanon. "If it is indeed confirmed that the journalists in question were deliberately targeted by the Israeli army, then this is extremely serious and a blatant violation of international law," Jean-Noel Barrot told public broadcaster France 3.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: French foreign minister condemns killing of journalists in Lebanon
France's foreign minister said Sunday it would be "extremely serious" if Israel had deliberately targeted three journalists killed the previous day in a strike on south Lebanon. "If it is indeed confirmed that the journalists in question were deliberately targeted by the Israeli army, then this is extremely serious and a blatant violation of international law," Jean-Noel Barrot told public broadcaster France 3.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran parliament speaker warns US against ground invasion
Iranian forces "are waiting for the arrival of American troops on the ground to set them on fire and punish their regional partners forever," Iran parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Sunday. "Our firing continues. Our missiles are in place. Our determination and faith have increased," Qalibaf said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran parliament speaker warns US against ground invasion
Iranian forces "are waiting for the arrival of American troops on the ground to set them on fire and punish their regional partners forever," Iran parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said Sunday. "Our firing continues. Our missiles are in place. Our determination and faith have increased," Qalibaf said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Civil aviation ministry looks at multiple options to minimise West Asia crisis impact on airlines
The civil aviation ministry is exploring multiple options to minimise the impact of the West Asia conflict on airlines, including engaging with state governments to cut taxes on jet fuel. Indian airlines' operational costs are spiralling due to surging oil prices and airspace curbs in the wake of West Asia turmoil, involving the US, Israel and Iran, which began on February 28. A highly placed source said the ministry was considering multiple options as part of larger efforts to reduce the impact of the West Asia conflict on the carriers.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Civil aviation ministry looks at multiple options to minimise West Asia crisis impact on airlines
The civil aviation ministry is exploring multiple options to minimise the impact of the West Asia conflict on airlines, including engaging with state governments to cut taxes on jet fuel. Indian airlines' operational costs are spiralling due to surging oil prices and airspace curbs in the wake of West Asia turmoil, involving the US, Israel and Iran, which began on February 28. A highly placed source said the ministry was considering multiple options as part of larger efforts to reduce the impact of the West Asia conflict on the carriers.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli PM Netanyahu offers condolences to IDF soldier killed in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday offered condolences to the family of a fallen IDF soldier after the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the death of Sergeant Moshe Yitzhak HaCohen Katz during fighting in Lebanon.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli PM Netanyahu offers condolences to IDF soldier killed in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday offered condolences to the family of a fallen IDF soldier after the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the death of Sergeant Moshe Yitzhak HaCohen Katz during fighting in Lebanon.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Working in close coordination with US to respond to missile attack from Yemen's Houthis: Israel military
Israel and the US are "working in very close coordination" to respond after Yemen's Houthi rebels said they had launched missiles toward Israeli targets, Israel military spokesperson Col Nadav Shoshani told reporters on Sunday. He declined to provide details on operations against the Iran-backed group, which controls parts of Yemen, but said Israel had grown accustomed to confronting repeated attacks from the Houthis, who have for more than two years launched missiles and drones toward Israel and shipping targets in the Red Sea.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Working in close coordination with US to respond to missile attack from Yemen's Houthis: Israel military
Israel and the US are "working in very close coordination" to respond after Yemen's Houthi rebels said they had launched missiles toward Israeli targets, Israel military spokesperson Col Nadav Shoshani told reporters on Sunday. He declined to provide details on operations against the Iran-backed group, which controls parts of Yemen, but said Israel had grown accustomed to confronting repeated attacks from the Houthis, who have for more than two years launched missiles and drones toward Israel and shipping targets in the Red Sea.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "We will never be humiliated": Iran Speaker Ghalibaf slams US '15-Point Plan'
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Sunday accused the United States and Israel of planning a "ground invasion" under the guise of diplomacy, warning that Tehran will not yield to pressure, according to Iranian state media Press TV. As quoted by Press TV, he said, "The enemy talks of negotiations but plans a ground invasion. The US seeks in a 15-point list what it couldn't win in war. Our forces are ready, and we will never be humiliated."

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "We will never be humiliated": Iran Speaker Ghalibaf slams US '15-Point Plan'
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Sunday accused the United States and Israel of planning a "ground invasion" under the guise of diplomacy, warning that Tehran will not yield to pressure, according to Iranian state media Press TV. As quoted by Press TV, he said, "The enemy talks of negotiations but plans a ground invasion. The US seeks in a 15-point list what it couldn't win in war. Our forces are ready, and we will never be humiliated."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatari news channel Al Araby reports Tehran office damaged in Israeli strike
Qatari news channel Al Araby reported on Sunday that an Israeli missile had hit the building housing its office in Tehran, causing damage. "An Israeli missile targets the Al Araby TV channel building in the capital, Tehran... extensive damage and the suspension of live broadcasting," the channel said in a post on X. Footage from inside the office showed broken windows, shattered glass and debris. Outside the building, images showed the streets covered in debris along with damage to surrounding buildings.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatari news channel Al Araby reports Tehran office damaged in Israeli strike
Qatari news channel Al Araby reported on Sunday that an Israeli missile had hit the building housing its office in Tehran, causing damage. "An Israeli missile targets the Al Araby TV channel building in the capital, Tehran... extensive damage and the suspension of live broadcasting," the channel said in a post on X. Footage from inside the office showed broken windows, shattered glass and debris. Outside the building, images showed the streets covered in debris along with damage to surrounding buildings.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Jerusalem heads into subdued Passover, Easter under shadow of Iran war
Jerusalem's major religious sites are shuttered and families are dejected and exhausted ahead of Passover and Easter as the Iran war enters its fifth week. The mood stands in stark contrast to a usual spring, when longer days herald a period of family gatherings and an influx of tourists for the major Jewish and Christian holidays.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Jerusalem heads into subdued Passover, Easter under shadow of Iran war
Jerusalem's major religious sites are shuttered and families are dejected and exhausted ahead of Passover and Easter as the Iran war enters its fifth week. The mood stands in stark contrast to a usual spring, when longer days herald a period of family gatherings and an influx of tourists for the major Jewish and Christian holidays.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Mann Ki Baat won't solve any issues": Congress MP KC Venugopal slams PM Modi over "inaction" in West Asia conflict
Amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Congress MP KC Venugopal on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, accusing him of "inaction" regarding the hardships faced by Indians in the Gulf region. Referring to PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat 132nd episode earlier today, where he thanked the Gulf nations for assistance to Indians residing there and noted that India is facing the global fuel crisis resolutely, Venugopal dismissed it as a hollow exercise.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Mann Ki Baat won't solve any issues": Congress MP KC Venugopal slams PM Modi over "inaction" in West Asia conflict
Amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Congress MP KC Venugopal on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, accusing him of "inaction" regarding the hardships faced by Indians in the Gulf region. Referring to PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat 132nd episode earlier today, where he thanked the Gulf nations for assistance to Indians residing there and noted that India is facing the global fuel crisis resolutely, Venugopal dismissed it as a hollow exercise.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pak FM meets Egypt, Turkiye counterparts on sidelines of summit to discuss West Asia tensions
Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday met his counterparts from Egypt and Turkiye here ahead of a quadrilateral summit, which also includes Saudi Arabia, to discuss the ongoing conflict in West Asia and efforts to negotiate peace in the region. Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Turkiye Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty are visiting Islamabad at the invitation of Dar, who is also Pakistan's deputy prime minister, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Saturday.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pak FM meets Egypt, Turkiye counterparts on sidelines of summit to discuss West Asia tensions
Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday met his counterparts from Egypt and Turkiye here ahead of a quadrilateral summit, which also includes Saudi Arabia, to discuss the ongoing conflict in West Asia and efforts to negotiate peace in the region. Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Turkiye Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty are visiting Islamabad at the invitation of Dar, who is also Pakistan's deputy prime minister, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Saturday.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Cowardly terrorist act": US condemns attack on Iraq Kurdistan's president
The US on Sunday condemned the attacks on the private residence of Iraqi Kurdistan region President Nechirvan Barzani. The US Department of State blamed Iran for the attacks. "The United States unequivocally and forcefully condemns the despicable terrorist attacks by Iran's terrorist militia proxies in Iraq on the private residence of Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani. These actions by Iran and its proxies are a direct assault on Iraq's sovereignty, stability, and unity. We categorically reject the indiscriminate and cowardly terrorist acts that Iran and its terrorist proxies have unleashed in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region and throughout Iraq," the statement read.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Cowardly terrorist act": US condemns attack on Iraq Kurdistan's president
The US on Sunday condemned the attacks on the private residence of Iraqi Kurdistan region President Nechirvan Barzani. The US Department of State blamed Iran for the attacks. "The United States unequivocally and forcefully condemns the despicable terrorist attacks by Iran's terrorist militia proxies in Iraq on the private residence of Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani. These actions by Iran and its proxies are a direct assault on Iraq's sovereignty, stability, and unity. We categorically reject the indiscriminate and cowardly terrorist acts that Iran and its terrorist proxies have unleashed in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region and throughout Iraq," the statement read.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US, Iran trade blame for drone attack on Kurdish President's residence
A drone strike on Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani's residence on Saturday sparked a blame game between the US and Iran. The US claimed Iran-backed militias carried out the attack, while Iran counterclaimed it was a US-Israeli assassination attempt. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has strongly condemned the targeting of the president of Iraq's Kurdistan, calling it "a clear act of terrorism", alleging the drone strikes to be conducted by the US and Israel by using the term "aggressor enemies", according to Iranian State Media Press TV.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US, Iran trade blame for drone attack on Kurdish President's residence
A drone strike on Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani's residence on Saturday sparked a blame game between the US and Iran. The US claimed Iran-backed militias carried out the attack, while Iran counterclaimed it was a US-Israeli assassination attempt. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has strongly condemned the targeting of the president of Iraq's Kurdistan, calling it "a clear act of terrorism", alleging the drone strikes to be conducted by the US and Israel by using the term "aggressor enemies", according to Iranian State Media Press TV.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Lebanon: Hezbollah claims attacks on Israeli bases near Safed
The Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks on Sunday morning targeting Israeli military positions near the northern city of Safed, according to Al Jazeera. In a statement, as reported by Al Jazeera, Hezbollah said it carried out a missile strike on Israel's Mahava Alon base and launched drones at the Berea base, both located in the vicinity of Safed, on Sunday morning.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Lebanon: Hezbollah claims attacks on Israeli bases near Safed
The Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks on Sunday morning targeting Israeli military positions near the northern city of Safed, according to Al Jazeera. In a statement, as reported by Al Jazeera, Hezbollah said it carried out a missile strike on Israel's Mahava Alon base and launched drones at the Berea base, both located in the vicinity of Safed, on Sunday morning.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Zelenskyy claims Russia took satellite images of US air bases in Gulf before Iranian attack; questions easing sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday claimed that Russia captured satellite images of US air bases in the Gulf region, including Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, multiple times before an Iranian attack. According to Zelenskyy, Russian satellites imaged the base on March 24 and 25, suggesting they were preparing for the attack.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Zelenskyy claims Russia took satellite images of US air bases in Gulf before Iranian attack; questions easing sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday claimed that Russia captured satellite images of US air bases in the Gulf region, including Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, multiple times before an Iranian attack. According to Zelenskyy, Russian satellites imaged the base on March 24 and 25, suggesting they were preparing for the attack.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran warns of US-Israeli plans to expand conflict, cites risk of 'false-flag ops"
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that the United States and Israel may seek to widen the scope of the ongoing conflict by drawing in other countries or staging "false-flag operations", according to the Iranian media, Press TV. Araghchi made the remarks during a phone call with his Greek counterpart, Georgios Gerapetritis.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran warns of US-Israeli plans to expand conflict, cites risk of 'false-flag ops"
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that the United States and Israel may seek to widen the scope of the ongoing conflict by drawing in other countries or staging "false-flag operations", according to the Iranian media, Press TV. Araghchi made the remarks during a phone call with his Greek counterpart, Georgios Gerapetritis.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: No clear signs on when it will end, Ex Diplomat says on Iran War
Former Diplomat KP Fabian on Sunday said that there are two actors in the Middle East war- US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and they have to pause the war. Fabian, while talking to ANI, said that the US is giving mixed signals on the war- at one point, they say that they have realised their goals, on the other side, the gas prices are rising there.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: No clear signs on when it will end, Ex Diplomat says on Iran War
Former Diplomat KP Fabian on Sunday said that there are two actors in the Middle East war- US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and they have to pause the war. Fabian, while talking to ANI, said that the US is giving mixed signals on the war- at one point, they say that they have realised their goals, on the other side, the gas prices are rising there.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Millions rally across US in &ldquo;No Kings&rdquo; protests against Trump's policies
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian military infrastructure struck in Tehran, says IDF
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Sunday said it carried out a "wide-scale wave of strikes" targeting the Iranian military infrastructure in the "heart" of Tehran. In a post on X, the IDF said the operation targeted multiple sites linked to the "Iranian terror regime", including dozens of weapons storage and production facilities: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian military infrastructure struck in Tehran, says IDF
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Sunday said it carried out a "wide-scale wave of strikes" targeting the Iranian military infrastructure in the "heart" of Tehran. In a post on X, the IDF said the operation targeted multiple sites linked to the "Iranian terror regime", including dozens of weapons storage and production facilities: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pak set to host summit with Saudi, Egypt and Turkiye foreign ministers to discuss West Asia tensions
Pakistan is set to host a quadrilateral summit of foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkiye on Sunday, to discuss the ongoing conflict in West Asia and efforts to negotiate peace, the Foreign Office said. According to the Foreign Office (FO), the foreign ministers of Egypt and Turkiye have already reached Islamabad while their Saudi Arabian counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud was scheduled to arrive on Sunday: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pak set to host summit with Saudi, Egypt and Turkiye foreign ministers to discuss West Asia tensions
Pakistan is set to host a quadrilateral summit of foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Turkiye on Sunday, to discuss the ongoing conflict in West Asia and efforts to negotiate peace, the Foreign Office said. According to the Foreign Office (FO), the foreign ministers of Egypt and Turkiye have already reached Islamabad while their Saudi Arabian counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud was scheduled to arrive on Sunday: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: PM Modi thanks Gulf nations for assistance amid conflict; says "no place for self-serving politics"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed gratitude towards Gulf nations for assistance to Indians residing there amid the West Asia conflict and noted that India is facing the global fuel crisis resolutely. In the 132nd episode of his radio show Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi asked political parties and citizens not to politicise the West Asia conflict and avoid spreading rumours: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: PM Modi thanks Gulf nations for assistance amid conflict; says "no place for self-serving politics"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed gratitude towards Gulf nations for assistance to Indians residing there amid the West Asia conflict and noted that India is facing the global fuel crisis resolutely. In the 132nd episode of his radio show Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi asked political parties and citizens not to politicise the West Asia conflict and avoid spreading rumours: ANI

West Asia War: PM Modi appeals to all citizens to jointly face challenges emerging due to tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to all citizens to come together to face the challenges emerging due to the ongoing "fierce war" in West Asia and said everyone should stay vigilant and not fall prey to rumours. Addressing his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi also said he was deeply grateful to the Gulf countries for providing every possible assistance to more than 1 crore Indians living and working there. He said a "fierce war" has been raging in "our neighbourhood" for over a month: PTI

West Asia War: PM Modi appeals to all citizens to jointly face challenges emerging due to tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to all citizens to come together to face the challenges emerging due to the ongoing "fierce war" in West Asia and said everyone should stay vigilant and not fall prey to rumours. Addressing his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi also said he was deeply grateful to the Gulf countries for providing every possible assistance to more than 1 crore Indians living and working there. He said a "fierce war" has been raging in "our neighbourhood" for over a month: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US, Iran trade blame for drone attack on Kurdish President's residence
A drone strike on Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani's residence on Saturday sparked a blame game between the US and Iran. The US claimed Iran-backed militias carried out the attack, while Iran counterclaimed it was a US-Israeli assassination attempt. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has strongly condemned the targeting of the president of Iraq's Kurdistan, calling it "a clear act of terrorism", alleging the drone strikes to be conducted by the US and Israel by using the term "aggressor enemies", according to Iranian State Media Press TV: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US, Iran trade blame for drone attack on Kurdish President's residence
A drone strike on Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani's residence on Saturday sparked a blame game between the US and Iran. The US claimed Iran-backed militias carried out the attack, while Iran counterclaimed it was a US-Israeli assassination attempt. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has strongly condemned the targeting of the president of Iraq's Kurdistan, calling it "a clear act of terrorism", alleging the drone strikes to be conducted by the US and Israel by using the term "aggressor enemies", according to Iranian State Media Press TV: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US condemns attack on Iraq Kurdistan's president
The US on Sunday condemned the attacks on the private residence of Iraqi Kurdistan region President Nechirvan Barzani. The US Department of State blamed Iran for the attacks. "The United States unequivocally and forcefully condemns the despicable terrorist attacks by Iran's terrorist militia proxies in Iraq on the private residence of Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani. These actions by Iran and its proxies are a direct assault on Iraq's sovereignty, stability, and unity. We categorically reject the indiscriminate and cowardly terrorist acts that Iran and its terrorist proxies have unleashed in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region and throughout Iraq," the statement read: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US condemns attack on Iraq Kurdistan's president
The US on Sunday condemned the attacks on the private residence of Iraqi Kurdistan region President Nechirvan Barzani. The US Department of State blamed Iran for the attacks. "The United States unequivocally and forcefully condemns the despicable terrorist attacks by Iran's terrorist militia proxies in Iraq on the private residence of Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani. These actions by Iran and its proxies are a direct assault on Iraq's sovereignty, stability, and unity. We categorically reject the indiscriminate and cowardly terrorist acts that Iran and its terrorist proxies have unleashed in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region and throughout Iraq," the statement read: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Air raid sirens activated across Kuwait, Bahrain and Israel amid reported missile threats
Air raid sirens were activated across parts of the West Asia early Sunday, with alerts issued in Kuwait, Bahrain and Israel following reports of incoming missile and drone threats, according to CNN. In Bahrain, the Interior Ministry urged citizens to take shelter and "remain calm" after warning sirens were sounded across affected areas. In a post on X, the Ministry said, "The siren has been sounded. Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Air raid sirens activated across Kuwait, Bahrain and Israel amid reported missile threats
Air raid sirens were activated across parts of the West Asia early Sunday, with alerts issued in Kuwait, Bahrain and Israel following reports of incoming missile and drone threats, according to CNN. In Bahrain, the Interior Ministry urged citizens to take shelter and "remain calm" after warning sirens were sounded across affected areas. In a post on X, the Ministry said, "The siren has been sounded. Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IRGC warns US, Israeli universities in West Asia of being "legitimate targets" after strikes on Iranian institutions
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Sunday issued a stern warning that American and Israeli universities in the West Asian region could be considered legitimate targets in retaliation for the US and Israeli strikes on Iranian academic institutions and heritage infrastructure. In a statement broadcast by Iranian state media Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on Telegram, the IRGC condemned recent attacks on Iranian universities, including what it described as a bombardment of the University of Science and Technology in Tehran, and accused US-Israeli forces of targeting Iranian educational infrastructure: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IRGC warns US, Israeli universities in West Asia of being "legitimate targets" after strikes on Iranian institutions
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Sunday issued a stern warning that American and Israeli universities in the West Asian region could be considered legitimate targets in retaliation for the US and Israeli strikes on Iranian academic institutions and heritage infrastructure. In a statement broadcast by Iranian state media Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on Telegram, the IRGC condemned recent attacks on Iranian universities, including what it described as a bombardment of the University of Science and Technology in Tehran, and accused US-Israeli forces of targeting Iranian educational infrastructure: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran accuses US, Israel of "deliberately" attacking universities amid conflict
Iran on Sunday accused the United States and Israel of "deliberately" targeting its academic institutions and scientific infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict in the region, alleging that the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran has "revealed its true objective" by systematically striking universities, research centres, historical monuments and prominent scientists. In a post on X, the official spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, Esmaeil Baqaei, described the attacks as an effort to "cripple our country's scientific foundation and cultural heritage": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran accuses US, Israel of "deliberately" attacking universities amid conflict
Iran on Sunday accused the United States and Israel of "deliberately" targeting its academic institutions and scientific infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict in the region, alleging that the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran has "revealed its true objective" by systematically striking universities, research centres, historical monuments and prominent scientists. In a post on X, the official spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, Esmaeil Baqaei, described the attacks as an effort to "cripple our country's scientific foundation and cultural heritage": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Explosions rock Irbil as attacks target US sites
Interceptions and drone activity were heard for hours overnight Saturday across Irbil, the capital of the semi-autonomous Kurdish region in northern Iraq, including drones shot down while attempting to target the US consulate and nearby bases. AP journalists in the area reported non-stop loud explosions and saw at least one drone headed toward American facilities, in one of the most intense days of attacks since the war began. Iran-aligned militias in Iraq have stepped up repeated drone and missile attacks on US bases, including in Irbil: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Explosions rock Irbil as attacks target US sites
Interceptions and drone activity were heard for hours overnight Saturday across Irbil, the capital of the semi-autonomous Kurdish region in northern Iraq, including drones shot down while attempting to target the US consulate and nearby bases. AP journalists in the area reported non-stop loud explosions and saw at least one drone headed toward American facilities, in one of the most intense days of attacks since the war began. Iran-aligned militias in Iraq have stepped up repeated drone and missile attacks on US bases, including in Irbil: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Yemen's Houthis carry out "second military operation" against Israel
Yemen's Houthis on Sunday announced a "second military operation" targeting Israel in a significant escalation of the ongoing West Asia conflict, using a barrage of cruise missiles and drones against what it described as "vital and military sites" in southern occupied Palestine. In a statement posted on Telegram, Yahya Saree, the Houthis' military spokesperson, said that the operation was launched as part of the "Holy Jihad Battle" and coincided with military actions by allied groups, including forces in Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon. He added that the second operation "successfully achieved its objectives": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Yemen's Houthis carry out "second military operation" against Israel
Yemen's Houthis on Sunday announced a "second military operation" targeting Israel in a significant escalation of the ongoing West Asia conflict, using a barrage of cruise missiles and drones against what it described as "vital and military sites" in southern occupied Palestine. In a statement posted on Telegram, Yahya Saree, the Houthis' military spokesperson, said that the operation was launched as part of the "Holy Jihad Battle" and coincided with military actions by allied groups, including forces in Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon. He added that the second operation "successfully achieved its objectives": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's IRGC claims downing of US F-16, MQ-9 drone in southern airspace
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed its air defence has struck a US F-16 Fighting Falcon and an MQ-9 Reaper drone in the country's southern airspace. Making the announcement in a statement on its official news outlet Sepah News, the IRGC said the US fighter jet and drone were hit during joint retaliatory missile and drone operations by its Navy and Aerospace Division against heavy industries belonging to the United States and Israel, Xinhua news agency reported: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's IRGC claims downing of US F-16, MQ-9 drone in southern airspace
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed its air defence has struck a US F-16 Fighting Falcon and an MQ-9 Reaper drone in the country's southern airspace. Making the announcement in a statement on its official news outlet Sepah News, the IRGC said the US fighter jet and drone were hit during joint retaliatory missile and drone operations by its Navy and Aerospace Division against heavy industries belonging to the United States and Israel, Xinhua news agency reported: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli military says strikes on vital components of Iran's military industry to be completed within days
Israel Defense Forces Spokesperson Effie Defrin said in a live broadcast update that within a few days, the Israeli military will complete the strikes on all vital components of Iran's military industry. "This means that we will destroy most of Iran's military production capabilities, and it will take the Iranian regime a long time to restore them," Defrin added: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli military says strikes on vital components of Iran's military industry to be completed within days
Israel Defense Forces Spokesperson Effie Defrin said in a live broadcast update that within a few days, the Israeli military will complete the strikes on all vital components of Iran's military industry. "This means that we will destroy most of Iran's military production capabilities, and it will take the Iranian regime a long time to restore them," Defrin added: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran, says US media
The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, as thousands of US soldiers and Marines arrive in the Middle East for what could become a dangerous new phase of the war should US President Donald Trump choose to escalate, The Washington Post reported: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran, says US media
The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, as thousands of US soldiers and Marines arrive in the Middle East for what could become a dangerous new phase of the war should US President Donald Trump choose to escalate, The Washington Post reported: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US deploys 3,500 marines to Middle East
The America-class amphibious assault ship serves as the flagship for the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group / 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit composed of about 3,500 sailors and marines in addition to transport and strike fighter aircraft, as well as amphibious assault and tactical assets, CENTCOM said in the post: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US deploys 3,500 marines to Middle East
The America-class amphibious assault ship serves as the flagship for the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group / 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit composed of about 3,500 sailors and marines in addition to transport and strike fighter aircraft, as well as amphibious assault and tactical assets, CENTCOM said in the post: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US deploys 3,500 marine troops to Middle East amid war against Iran
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that a task force of 3,500 marines and sailors arrived in the Middle East.&nbsp;"US Sailors and Marines aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) arrived in the US Central Command area of responsibility, March 27," CENTCOM said in a brief post on social media platform X on Saturday, Xinhua news agency reported: IANS&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US deploys 3,500 marine troops to Middle East amid war against Iran
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that a task force of 3,500 marines and sailors arrived in the Middle East.&nbsp;"US Sailors and Marines aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) arrived in the US Central Command area of responsibility, March 27," CENTCOM said in a brief post on social media platform X on Saturday, Xinhua news agency reported: IANS&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran on Sunday accused the United States and Israel of deliberately targeting its academic institutions, alleging that strikes on universities such as Isfahan University of Technology and Tehran University of Science and Technology were part of a broader attempt to weaken the country's scientific and cultural foundations. We are closing the LIVE blog

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