West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;No fertiliser shortage, asserts govt amid West Asia crisis There is no shortage of fertilisers in the country in view of the West Asia conflict, the government said on Saturday, asserting that current stocks of urea and other crop nutrients remain "more than adequate". External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi`s partners have also assured it of uninterrupted fertiliser supplies. (PTI)&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;No fertiliser shortage, asserts govt amid West Asia crisisThere is no shortage of fertilisers in the country in view of the West Asia conflict, the government said on Saturday, asserting that current stocks of urea and other crop nutrients remain "more than adequate". External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi`s partners have also assured it of uninterrupted fertiliser supplies. (PTI)&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Trump vows to open Strait of Hormuz, says US will target Iranian boats and shorelines
&ldquo;In the meantime, the United States will be bombing the hell out of the shoreline, and continually shooting Iranian boats and ships out of the water,&rdquo; he wrote. &ldquo;One way or the other, we will soon get the Hormuz Strait OPEN, SAFE, and FREE!&rdquo;

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Trump vows to open Strait of Hormuz, says US will target Iranian boats and shorelines
&ldquo;In the meantime, the United States will be bombing the hell out of the shoreline, and continually shooting Iranian boats and ships out of the water,&rdquo; he wrote. &ldquo;One way or the other, we will soon get the Hormuz Strait OPEN, SAFE, and FREE!&rdquo;

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Trump urges allies to send ships to secure Strait of Hormuz
&ldquo;Hopefully, China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and others, that are affected by this artificial constraint, will send ships to the area so that the Hormuz Strait will no longer be a threat by a nation that has been totally decapitated,&rdquo; Trump said. Trump also warned that the United States would continue military operations aimed at preventing Iran from threatening shipping in the region.

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Trump urges allies to send ships to secure Strait of Hormuz
&ldquo;Hopefully, China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and others, that are affected by this artificial constraint, will send ships to the area so that the Hormuz Strait will no longer be a threat by a nation that has been totally decapitated,&rdquo; Trump said. Trump also warned that the United States would continue military operations aimed at preventing Iran from threatening shipping in the region.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump says Iran&rsquo;s military destroyed but warns threats to Strait of Hormuz persist
&ldquo;We have already destroyed 100 per cent of Iran&rsquo;s Military capability, but it&rsquo;s easy for them to send a drone or two, drop a mine, or deliver a close range missile somewhere along, or in, this Waterway, no matter how badly defeated they are,&rdquo; Trump said. He urged major economies and US allies that rely on the strait for energy shipments to participate in securing it.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump says Iran&rsquo;s military destroyed but warns threats to Strait of Hormuz persist
&ldquo;We have already destroyed 100 per cent of Iran&rsquo;s Military capability, but it&rsquo;s easy for them to send a drone or two, drop a mine, or deliver a close range missile somewhere along, or in, this Waterway, no matter how badly defeated they are,&rdquo; Trump said. He urged major economies and US allies that rely on the strait for energy shipments to participate in securing it.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran&rsquo;s military capabilities severely degraded by US actions, claims Trump
&ldquo;Many countries, especially those who are affected by Iran&rsquo;s attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait, will be sending war ships, in conjunction with the United States of America, to keep the Strait open and safe,&rdquo; he wrote. The President also claimed that Iran&rsquo;s military capabilities had been severely degraded by US actions.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran&rsquo;s military capabilities severely degraded by US actions, claims Trump
&ldquo;Many countries, especially those who are affected by Iran&rsquo;s attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait, will be sending war ships, in conjunction with the United States of America, to keep the Strait open and safe,&rdquo; he wrote. The President also claimed that Iran&rsquo;s military capabilities had been severely degraded by US actions.

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Trump urges global navies to secure Hormuz Strait
Amid rising tensions with Iran and fears over the safety of maritime traffic, US President Donald Trump Saturday said that multiple countries could join the United States in deploying warships to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route. In a statement posted on social media, Trump said nations affected by potential disruptions in the waterway should help secure it alongside US forces. (IANS)&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Trump urges global navies to secure Hormuz Strait
Amid rising tensions with Iran and fears over the safety of maritime traffic, US President Donald Trump Saturday said that multiple countries could join the United States in deploying warships to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route. In a statement posted on social media, Trump said nations affected by potential disruptions in the waterway should help secure it alongside US forces. (IANS)&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: LPG `crunch` eats into eateries` business, coal price spikes; anti-hoarding raids in UP, K`natka
Eateries have cut their menus, increased prices, while many have moved to coal to surmount the LPG crisis, even as two Indian ships carrying the domestic gas from the Gulf countries crossed the Strait of Hormuz early on Saturday morning. LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi are now headed to Mundra and Kandla ports in Gujarat, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Shipping, told a media briefing. The vessels are carrying 92,700 tonnes of LPG, he said, adding Shivalik is likely to reach Mundra on March 16, and Nanda Devi is likely to dock at Kandla the next day. The West Asia conflict has impacted the supply of crude oil and petroleum products, following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow water passage between Iran and Oman.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: LPG `crunch` eats into eateries` business, coal price spikes; anti-hoarding raids in UP, K`natka
Eateries have cut their menus, increased prices, while many have moved to coal to surmount the LPG crisis, even as two Indian ships carrying the domestic gas from the Gulf countries crossed the Strait of Hormuz early on Saturday morning. LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi are now headed to Mundra and Kandla ports in Gujarat, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Shipping, told a media briefing. The vessels are carrying 92,700 tonnes of LPG, he said, adding Shivalik is likely to reach Mundra on March 16, and Nanda Devi is likely to dock at Kandla the next day. The West Asia conflict has impacted the supply of crude oil and petroleum products, following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow water passage between Iran and Oman.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Commercial LPG sale starts in 29 states, UTs; raids stepped up to check black-marketing
Commercial LPG cylinder distribution has begun in 29 states and Union Territories, while authorities have stepped up raids and surprise inspections across the country to curb hoarding and black-marketing amid heightened pressure on cooking gas supplies, a senior oil ministry official said on Saturday. Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said panic booking continues to rise despite the fact that there are enough stocks available to meet domestic household requirements of cooking gas LPG. India, she said, has adequate crude oil inventories, and domestic refineries are operating at full capacity, ensuring sufficient availability of petrol and diesel across the country.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Commercial LPG sale starts in 29 states, UTs; raids stepped up to check black-marketing
Commercial LPG cylinder distribution has begun in 29 states and Union Territories, while authorities have stepped up raids and surprise inspections across the country to curb hoarding and black-marketing amid heightened pressure on cooking gas supplies, a senior oil ministry official said on Saturday. Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said panic booking continues to rise despite the fact that there are enough stocks available to meet domestic household requirements of cooking gas LPG. India, she said, has adequate crude oil inventories, and domestic refineries are operating at full capacity, ensuring sufficient availability of petrol and diesel across the country.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India should have taken anti-war stand: Akhilesh, targets Modi and BJP
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said India should have taken a stand against the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict which killed several women and children and has started affecting India`s economy. In a swipe, he said Prime Minister Narendra Modi could have become a "vishwaguru" by sending a message of peace and preventing the war. "There is an opportunity for the prime minister and the BJP to become a vishwaguru.... We should have taken a stand against the war. Women and children have been killed, and in India, the war is impacting our economy," he told reporters.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India should have taken anti-war stand: Akhilesh, targets Modi and BJP
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said India should have taken a stand against the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict which killed several women and children and has started affecting India`s economy. In a swipe, he said Prime Minister Narendra Modi could have become a "vishwaguru" by sending a message of peace and preventing the war. "There is an opportunity for the prime minister and the BJP to become a vishwaguru.... We should have taken a stand against the war. Women and children have been killed, and in India, the war is impacting our economy," he told reporters.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "IRIS Lavan still docked at Kochi; non-essential crew left with other stranded Iranians": MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday said that the Islamic Republic of Iran Ship (IRIS) Lavan continues to remain docked at Kochi in Kerala, while non-essential crew members departed India on a chartered flight arranged by Iranian authorities along with other stranded Iranian nationals. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on the recent development in West Asia, the MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the flight departed from Kochi and carried non-essential members of the crew of IRIS Lavan, along with several other Iranians who were stranded in India due to widespread flight disruptions amid the conflict.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "IRIS Lavan still docked at Kochi; non-essential crew left with other stranded Iranians": MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday said that the Islamic Republic of Iran Ship (IRIS) Lavan continues to remain docked at Kochi in Kerala, while non-essential crew members departed India on a chartered flight arranged by Iranian authorities along with other stranded Iranian nationals. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on the recent development in West Asia, the MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the flight departed from Kochi and carried non-essential members of the crew of IRIS Lavan, along with several other Iranians who were stranded in India due to widespread flight disruptions amid the conflict.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran strikes back after US bombs oil-critical Iranian island
A missile struck a helipad inside the US Embassy compound in Baghdad and debris from an intercepted Iranian drone hit an oil facility in the United Arab Emirates as the US-Israel war with Iran entered its third week Saturday. Associated Press images showed a column of smoke rising over the embassy compound in the Iraqi capital and a fire in the Fujairah port in the UAE that broke out after what authorities said was a drone interception. A day earlier, President Donald Trump said the US has destroyed military sites on an island vital to Iran`s oil network and warned that its oil infrastructure could be next if Iran continues to interfere with the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran strikes back after US bombs oil-critical Iranian island
A missile struck a helipad inside the US Embassy compound in Baghdad and debris from an intercepted Iranian drone hit an oil facility in the United Arab Emirates as the US-Israel war with Iran entered its third week Saturday. Associated Press images showed a column of smoke rising over the embassy compound in the Iraqi capital and a fire in the Fujairah port in the UAE that broke out after what authorities said was a drone interception. A day earlier, President Donald Trump said the US has destroyed military sites on an island vital to Iran`s oil network and warned that its oil infrastructure could be next if Iran continues to interfere with the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump threatens Iran`s oil infrastructure after US bombs strategic island
President Donald Trump said US forces "obliterated" military targets on Iran`s Kharg Island, home to the main terminal that handles the country`s oil exports. The speaker of the Iranian parliament had warned that such strikes would provoke a new level of retaliation. Meanwhile, an American official said 2,500 more Marines and an amphibious assault ship are being sent to the Middle East nearly two weeks into the US-Israeli war with the Islamic Republic. Iran has continued to launch widespread missile and drone attacks on Israel and neighbouring Gulf states, and has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world`s traded oil passes, even as US and Israeli warplanes pummel military and other targets across Iran.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump threatens Iran`s oil infrastructure after US bombs strategic island
President Donald Trump said US forces "obliterated" military targets on Iran`s Kharg Island, home to the main terminal that handles the country`s oil exports. The speaker of the Iranian parliament had warned that such strikes would provoke a new level of retaliation. Meanwhile, an American official said 2,500 more Marines and an amphibious assault ship are being sent to the Middle East nearly two weeks into the US-Israeli war with the Islamic Republic. Iran has continued to launch widespread missile and drone attacks on Israel and neighbouring Gulf states, and has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world`s traded oil passes, even as US and Israeli warplanes pummel military and other targets across Iran.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: `Five Indians lost lives, one missing`, says MEA
Aseem Mahajan, Additional Secretary (Gulf), on Saturday informed that five Indians had been killed while one was injured in the conflict in West Asia. He said that the Missions remain open round the clock and are constantly working in all assistance efforts. Mahajan made the remarks during the inter-ministerial briefing on the recent developments in West Asia here in the national capital. He said, "We have five Indians who have lost their lives and one who is missing in earlier incident. Our missions in Oman, Iraq, UAE remain in touch with the concerned authorities regarding the missing Indian national and for early repatriation of mortal remains of the deceased after completing requisite formalities."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: `Five Indians lost lives, one missing`, says MEA
Aseem Mahajan, Additional Secretary (Gulf), on Saturday informed that five Indians had been killed while one was injured in the conflict in West Asia. He said that the Missions remain open round the clock and are constantly working in all assistance efforts. Mahajan made the remarks during the inter-ministerial briefing on the recent developments in West Asia here in the national capital. He said, "We have five Indians who have lost their lives and one who is missing in earlier incident. Our missions in Oman, Iraq, UAE remain in touch with the concerned authorities regarding the missing Indian national and for early repatriation of mortal remains of the deceased after completing requisite formalities."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Nepal minister says committed to safety of each diaspora member
The government is serious and cautious about the Nepali nationals in West Asian countries amid the conflict situation and operating rescue flights for many of them, Minister for Foreign Affairs Balananda Sharma said here Saturday. There are around 3 million Nepalese presumed to be residing in different countries in the Gulf region, the government said two days ago and added, Nepal is actively engaged in carrying out rescue operations for more than 5,000 of its citizens from the region. On Saturday, while speaking at the 12th Annual General Meeting of the Non-Resident Nepalese Association (NRNA) here, Sharma said the government is committed to the safety of each and every Nepali. The US and Israel have launched a massive joint attack on Iran since February 28. With Iran`s retaliation, the war has extended to the entire Gulf region.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Nepal minister says committed to safety of each diaspora member
The government is serious and cautious about the Nepali nationals in West Asian countries amid the conflict situation and operating rescue flights for many of them, Minister for Foreign Affairs Balananda Sharma said here Saturday. There are around 3 million Nepalese presumed to be residing in different countries in the Gulf region, the government said two days ago and added, Nepal is actively engaged in carrying out rescue operations for more than 5,000 of its citizens from the region. On Saturday, while speaking at the 12th Annual General Meeting of the Non-Resident Nepalese Association (NRNA) here, Sharma said the government is committed to the safety of each and every Nepali. The US and Israel have launched a massive joint attack on Iran since February 28. With Iran`s retaliation, the war has extended to the entire Gulf region.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: `Unjust` war imposed on Iran should end: Omar
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the "unjust" war imposed on the people of Iran should end and peace should prevail, asserting that the US and Israel do not get to decide the leadership of the country. He said it is for the people of Iran to decide about their leadership. "At the end of the day, what we want is peace. We want this unjust war that has been imposed on the people of Iran to stop. As I have said time and again, America and Israel don`t get to decide who the leader of Iran is. Israel and the US don`t get to decide who the Supreme Leader is," Abdullah told reporters here.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: `Unjust` war imposed on Iran should end: Omar
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the "unjust" war imposed on the people of Iran should end and peace should prevail, asserting that the US and Israel do not get to decide the leadership of the country. He said it is for the people of Iran to decide about their leadership. "At the end of the day, what we want is peace. We want this unjust war that has been imposed on the people of Iran to stop. As I have said time and again, America and Israel don`t get to decide who the leader of Iran is. Israel and the US don`t get to decide who the Supreme Leader is," Abdullah told reporters here.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Two Indian flagged LPG carriers with 97000 MT transited through Strait of Hormuz," Secretary Shipping Ministry
Two Indian flagged LPG carrying vessels have transited through the Strait of Hormuz and now are on their way to India with approximately 92,700 Metric Tons of LPG. Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the Shipping Ministry on Friday informed that the vessels Shivalik and Nanda Devi are now expected on March 16 and 17. "All Indian seafarers in the Persian Gulf region are safe, and no untoward incidents involving them have been reported over the last 24 hours. There were 24 Indian-flagged vessels in the Persian Gulf, situated to the west of the Strait of Hormuz. Among these, two vessels--the Shivalik and the Nanda Devi, Indian-flagged vessels, both LPG carriers. They safely transited the Strait of Hormuz late last night/early this morning and are now proceeding towards India. These vessels are carrying approximately 92,700 metric tons of LPG; their ports of arrival will be Mundra and Kandla, with expected arrival dates of March 16 and March 17, respectively. Consequently, there are now 22 Indian-flagged vessels remaining in the Persian Gulf, carrying a total of 611 seafarers," the secretary said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Two Indian flagged LPG carriers with 97000 MT transited through Strait of Hormuz," Secretary Shipping Ministry
Two Indian flagged LPG carrying vessels have transited through the Strait of Hormuz and now are on their way to India with approximately 92,700 Metric Tons of LPG. Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the Shipping Ministry on Friday informed that the vessels Shivalik and Nanda Devi are now expected on March 16 and 17. "All Indian seafarers in the Persian Gulf region are safe, and no untoward incidents involving them have been reported over the last 24 hours. There were 24 Indian-flagged vessels in the Persian Gulf, situated to the west of the Strait of Hormuz. Among these, two vessels--the Shivalik and the Nanda Devi, Indian-flagged vessels, both LPG carriers. They safely transited the Strait of Hormuz late last night/early this morning and are now proceeding towards India. These vessels are carrying approximately 92,700 metric tons of LPG; their ports of arrival will be Mundra and Kandla, with expected arrival dates of March 16 and March 17, respectively. Consequently, there are now 22 Indian-flagged vessels remaining in the Persian Gulf, carrying a total of 611 seafarers," the secretary said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Of course. Yes": Iran`s Supreme Leader`s representative on passage to Indian vessels through Hormuz
The representative of Iran`s Supreme Leader in India, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, on Saturday reiterated that Indian vessels would be allowed to pass through the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz amid the conflict in West Asia. Speaking in an interview with ANI, Ilahi responded affirmatively, "Of course, of course. Yes," when asked whether Indian ships would be allowed to pass through the Strait. When asked to elaborate on the matter, Ilahi said, "I heard that our embassy tried to provide an opportunity for some Indian ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Of course. Yes": Iran`s Supreme Leader`s representative on passage to Indian vessels through Hormuz
The representative of Iran`s Supreme Leader in India, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, on Saturday reiterated that Indian vessels would be allowed to pass through the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz amid the conflict in West Asia. Speaking in an interview with ANI, Ilahi responded affirmatively, "Of course, of course. Yes," when asked whether Indian ships would be allowed to pass through the Strait. When asked to elaborate on the matter, Ilahi said, "I heard that our embassy tried to provide an opportunity for some Indian ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Transitional System under my leadership will be ready to assume governance as soon as Islamic Republic falls, says Reza Pahlavi
Iran`s exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi said in a message on Saturday that the Transitional System under his leadership would be ready to assume governance of the country as soon as Iran`s Islamic Republic falls and said that several people have declared readiness to participate in the rebuilding of the country. He made the remarks in a post on X and said, "To ensure that Iran does not experience a disruption in governance with the fall of the Islamic Republic, two important efforts have been underway in recent months. First, the development of a clear plan for governing the country within the framework of the Iran Prosperity Project. Second, identifying and selecting qualified women and men to serve in the Transitional System and implement this plan. In this process, many compatriots with valuable experience and the expertise declared their readiness to participate in the rebuilding of the country and to serve the homeland."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Transitional System under my leadership will be ready to assume governance as soon as Islamic Republic falls, says Reza Pahlavi
Iran`s exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi said in a message on Saturday that the Transitional System under his leadership would be ready to assume governance of the country as soon as Iran`s Islamic Republic falls and said that several people have declared readiness to participate in the rebuilding of the country. He made the remarks in a post on X and said, "To ensure that Iran does not experience a disruption in governance with the fall of the Islamic Republic, two important efforts have been underway in recent months. First, the development of a clear plan for governing the country within the framework of the Iran Prosperity Project. Second, identifying and selecting qualified women and men to serve in the Transitional System and implement this plan. In this process, many compatriots with valuable experience and the expertise declared their readiness to participate in the rebuilding of the country and to serve the homeland."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US bombs military sites on Iranian island as Trump threatens its oil infrastructure
President Donald Trump said the US destroyed military sites on an island vital to Iran`s oil network and warned that its oil infrastructure could be next if Iran continues to interfere with the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said US forces on Friday "obliterated" targets on Iran`s Kharg Island, which is home to the primary terminal that handles the country`s oil exports. The speaker of the Iranian parliament had warned that such strikes would provoke a new level of retaliation. Meanwhile, an American official said 2,500 more Marines and an amphibious assault ship are being sent to the Middle East nearly two weeks into the war with the Islamic Republic. Iran has continued to launch widespread missile and drone attacks on Israel and neighbouring Gulf states, and effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world`s traded oil passes, even as US and Israeli warplanes pummel military and other targets across Iran.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US bombs military sites on Iranian island as Trump threatens its oil infrastructure
President Donald Trump said the US destroyed military sites on an island vital to Iran`s oil network and warned that its oil infrastructure could be next if Iran continues to interfere with the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said US forces on Friday "obliterated" targets on Iran`s Kharg Island, which is home to the primary terminal that handles the country`s oil exports. The speaker of the Iranian parliament had warned that such strikes would provoke a new level of retaliation. Meanwhile, an American official said 2,500 more Marines and an amphibious assault ship are being sent to the Middle East nearly two weeks into the war with the Islamic Republic. Iran has continued to launch widespread missile and drone attacks on Israel and neighbouring Gulf states, and effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world`s traded oil passes, even as US and Israeli warplanes pummel military and other targets across Iran.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: CM Stalin announces Rs 2/unit subsidy to eateries for switching from LPG to electric stoves
A review meeting under the leadership of Tamil Nadu MK Stalin was held at the Secretariat on Saturday to discuss measures required to address the difficulties faced by industries and various sectors, including the food sector, due to the LPG shortage in Tamil Nadu caused by the war-like situation in the Gulf region, and to ensure that their operations continue smoothly. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Chairman &amp; Managing Director of Tamil Nadu Power Generation and Distribution Corporation J Radhakrishnan said that on February 28 last month, the United States and Israel launched a joint military attack on Iran. Following this, the Iranian government blocked ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Due to this, the supply of crude oil and LPG to India from the Gulf region was disrupted.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: CM Stalin announces Rs 2/unit subsidy to eateries for switching from LPG to electric stoves
A review meeting under the leadership of Tamil Nadu MK Stalin was held at the Secretariat on Saturday to discuss measures required to address the difficulties faced by industries and various sectors, including the food sector, due to the LPG shortage in Tamil Nadu caused by the war-like situation in the Gulf region, and to ensure that their operations continue smoothly. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Chairman &amp; Managing Director of Tamil Nadu Power Generation and Distribution Corporation J Radhakrishnan said that on February 28 last month, the United States and Israel launched a joint military attack on Iran. Following this, the Iranian government blocked ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Due to this, the supply of crude oil and LPG to India from the Gulf region was disrupted.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: White House now begging world, including India, to buy Russian oil: Iran Minister
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the US, despite "bullying India" to end Russian oil imports, is now begging them to buy crude from Moscow, two weeks after its war with Iran. "The US spent months on bullying India into ending oil imports from Russia," said Araghchi on Friday in a post on social media platform X. "After two weeks of war with Iran, White House is now begging the world - including India - to buy Russian crude," he added. This comes after, on March 5, the US issued a 30-day waiver allowing India to buy Russian oil, having previously imposed heavy sanctions related to the war in Ukraine. Calling out Europe`s stance on the conflict in West Asia, the minister termed the war on Iran "illegal" and said that Europe thought backing an illegal war on Iran would win US support against Russia.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: White House now begging world, including India, to buy Russian oil: Iran Minister
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the US, despite "bullying India" to end Russian oil imports, is now begging them to buy crude from Moscow, two weeks after its war with Iran. "The US spent months on bullying India into ending oil imports from Russia," said Araghchi on Friday in a post on social media platform X. "After two weeks of war with Iran, White House is now begging the world - including India - to buy Russian crude," he added. This comes after, on March 5, the US issued a 30-day waiver allowing India to buy Russian oil, having previously imposed heavy sanctions related to the war in Ukraine. Calling out Europe`s stance on the conflict in West Asia, the minister termed the war on Iran "illegal" and said that Europe thought backing an illegal war on Iran would win US support against Russia.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: No crisis in petroleum, India diversified crude oil supply: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Saturday said there is no crisis regarding petroleum products in India, even as the West Asia conflict poses challenges for global energy markets. Speaking to ANI, Shekhawat said the current war-like conditions in the Middle East have created concerns for several countries, stating that some neighbouring countries are facing serious disruptions. "There is no crisis regarding petroleum products in India... the war-like situation in the Middle East has posed a challenge before all countries. Speaking of our neighbouring countries, an emergency-like situation prevails in Pakistan, while schools and colleges have been closed in Bangladesh," he said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: No crisis in petroleum, India diversified crude oil supply: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Saturday said there is no crisis regarding petroleum products in India, even as the West Asia conflict poses challenges for global energy markets. Speaking to ANI, Shekhawat said the current war-like conditions in the Middle East have created concerns for several countries, stating that some neighbouring countries are facing serious disruptions. "There is no crisis regarding petroleum products in India... the war-like situation in the Middle East has posed a challenge before all countries. Speaking of our neighbouring countries, an emergency-like situation prevails in Pakistan, while schools and colleges have been closed in Bangladesh," he said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran`s Army chief says attack on IRIS Dena "will not go unanswered"
Iran`s Army chief has issued a stern warning that the deaths of crew members from the IRIS Dena warship in the Indian Ocean "will not go unanswered", as reported by Al Jazeera, citing Iran`s state news agency IRNA. Major General Amir Hatami, commander-in-chief of the Iranian army, condemned the attack on the vessel, one of the country`s newest warships, which occurred while it was returning from a military exercise. According to the report, Hatami was quoted by IRNA as saying, "The crew of the Dena destroyer had completed a peaceful mission and were targeted while on their way back to Iran."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran`s Army chief says attack on IRIS Dena "will not go unanswered"
Iran`s Army chief has issued a stern warning that the deaths of crew members from the IRIS Dena warship in the Indian Ocean "will not go unanswered", as reported by Al Jazeera, citing Iran`s state news agency IRNA. Major General Amir Hatami, commander-in-chief of the Iranian army, condemned the attack on the vessel, one of the country`s newest warships, which occurred while it was returning from a military exercise. According to the report, Hatami was quoted by IRNA as saying, "The crew of the Dena destroyer had completed a peaceful mission and were targeted while on their way back to Iran."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India repatriates non-essential crew members of Iranian ship in Kochi
India has repatriated the non-essential crew members of an Iranian warship that docked in Kochi on March 4 amid the escalating military conflict between Iran and the US, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday. Over 50 of the 183 crew members have stayed back as the ship, IRIS Lavan, remains in Kochi, they said. The non-essential sailors left India by a Turkish airline aircraft. The aircraft landed in Kochi late last night after picking up the bodies from Colombo of over 80 Iranian sailors of another warship that was sunk by a US submarine off the coast of Sri Lanka on March 4.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India repatriates non-essential crew members of Iranian ship in Kochi
India has repatriated the non-essential crew members of an Iranian warship that docked in Kochi on March 4 amid the escalating military conflict between Iran and the US, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday. Over 50 of the 183 crew members have stayed back as the ship, IRIS Lavan, remains in Kochi, they said. The non-essential sailors left India by a Turkish airline aircraft. The aircraft landed in Kochi late last night after picking up the bodies from Colombo of over 80 Iranian sailors of another warship that was sunk by a US submarine off the coast of Sri Lanka on March 4.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Two Indian flagged LPG carriers granted transit through Strait of Hormuz by Iran
Two Indian flagged vessels carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have been granted transit through the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian authorities. One of them is the Shivalik which as per Vessel traffic monitoring site marinetraffic was last reported to be in the Gulf of Oman and expected to reach its destination by March 21. On Friday, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways provided an update on the maritime situation in the Persian Gulf region and the steps being taken to ensure the safety of Indian seafarers and vessels. As per the Ministry, 24 Indian-flagged vessels with 668 Indian seafarers are currently operating in the Persian Gulf. 76 Indian seafarers remain on three vessels east of the Strait of Hormuz.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Two Indian flagged LPG carriers granted transit through Strait of Hormuz by Iran
Two Indian flagged vessels carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have been granted transit through the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian authorities. One of them is the Shivalik which as per Vessel traffic monitoring site marinetraffic was last reported to be in the Gulf of Oman and expected to reach its destination by March 21. On Friday, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways provided an update on the maritime situation in the Persian Gulf region and the steps being taken to ensure the safety of Indian seafarers and vessels. As per the Ministry, 24 Indian-flagged vessels with 668 Indian seafarers are currently operating in the Persian Gulf. 76 Indian seafarers remain on three vessels east of the Strait of Hormuz.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Your life at risk": IDF orders evacuation of Tabriz industrial zone ahead of fresh strikes in Iran
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) issued an urgent evacuation mandate on Saturday morning for an industrial zone situated west of Tabriz, Iran, as military tensions between the two nations continue to escalate. The directive was communicated via a Farsi-language post on X, targeting residents and workers within the specified perimeter. "The Israeli army, as it has done in recent days in the Tehran region by targeting the military infrastructure of the Iranian regime, will conduct operations in this area in the coming hours," read the warning.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Your life at risk": IDF orders evacuation of Tabriz industrial zone ahead of fresh strikes in Iran
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) issued an urgent evacuation mandate on Saturday morning for an industrial zone situated west of Tabriz, Iran, as military tensions between the two nations continue to escalate. The directive was communicated via a Farsi-language post on X, targeting residents and workers within the specified perimeter. "The Israeli army, as it has done in recent days in the Tehran region by targeting the military infrastructure of the Iranian regime, will conduct operations in this area in the coming hours," read the warning.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Iran totally defeated," says Trump; releases video of US action on Kharg Island
Hours after directing significant airstrikes against military installations on Kharg Island, US President Donald Trump released Video footage of the bombing campaign showing the scale of destructio of Iranian assers and claimed that Iran has suffered a decisive defeat and is now attempting to negotiate a settlement. In a statement released on Truth Social, Trump asserted that the "Fake News Media hates to report how well the United States Military has done against Iran, which is totally defeated and wants a deal - But not a deal that I would accept!"

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Iran totally defeated," says Trump; releases video of US action on Kharg Island
Hours after directing significant airstrikes against military installations on Kharg Island, US President Donald Trump released Video footage of the bombing campaign showing the scale of destructio of Iranian assers and claimed that Iran has suffered a decisive defeat and is now attempting to negotiate a settlement. In a statement released on Truth Social, Trump asserted that the "Fake News Media hates to report how well the United States Military has done against Iran, which is totally defeated and wants a deal - But not a deal that I would accept!"

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Swarm of drones": IRGC releases footage of coordinated launch against US-Israeli positions
New video footage has captured the "moment Iran`s IRGC aerospace launched swarm of drones at US-Israeli positions," providing a detailed look at a highly coordinated aerial offensive initiated from a remote desert facility. The visuals, shared in a post on X and on Telegram by state broadcasters, show several delta-wing drones positioned along a paved runway under a bright sun. Upon ignition, the drones launch simultaneously, emitting bright orange flashes from their boosters and kicking up dense clouds of dust and sand.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Swarm of drones": IRGC releases footage of coordinated launch against US-Israeli positions
New video footage has captured the "moment Iran`s IRGC aerospace launched swarm of drones at US-Israeli positions," providing a detailed look at a highly coordinated aerial offensive initiated from a remote desert facility. The visuals, shared in a post on X and on Telegram by state broadcasters, show several delta-wing drones positioned along a paved runway under a bright sun. Upon ignition, the drones launch simultaneously, emitting bright orange flashes from their boosters and kicking up dense clouds of dust and sand.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump threatens Iran`s oil infrastructure after US bombs island military sites
President Donald Trump said US forces on Friday "obliterated" targets on Iran`s Kharg Island, which is home to the primary terminal that handles the country`s oil exports. The speaker of the Iranian Parliament had warned that such strikes would provoke a new level of retaliation. Meanwhile, an American official said 2,500 more Marines and an amphibious assault ship are being sent to the Middle East nearly two weeks into the war with the Islamic Republic. Iran has continued to launch widespread missile and drone attacks on Israel and neighboring Gulf states, and has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world`s traded oil passes, even as US and Israeli warplanes pummel military and other targets across Iran. The moves appear to signal the two-week-old war is not nearing an end.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump threatens Iran`s oil infrastructure after US bombs island military sites
President Donald Trump said US forces on Friday "obliterated" targets on Iran`s Kharg Island, which is home to the primary terminal that handles the country`s oil exports. The speaker of the Iranian Parliament had warned that such strikes would provoke a new level of retaliation. Meanwhile, an American official said 2,500 more Marines and an amphibious assault ship are being sent to the Middle East nearly two weeks into the war with the Islamic Republic. Iran has continued to launch widespread missile and drone attacks on Israel and neighboring Gulf states, and has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world`s traded oil passes, even as US and Israeli warplanes pummel military and other targets across Iran. The moves appear to signal the two-week-old war is not nearing an end.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Situation of panic being created": BJP`s Dilip Ghosh on reports of LPG shortage
Amid the ongoing LPG crisis in India triggered by the West Asia conflict, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh said that the BJP-led Central government is assuring the public that there is no need to panic. The BJP leader pointed out that intimidation and panic are being created. On reports of LPG shortage, Ghosh told ANI, "The public is trusting the assurances of PM Modi, but the people in the state are being intimidated, and a situation of panic is being created...There is no need to panic..."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Situation of panic being created": BJP`s Dilip Ghosh on reports of LPG shortage
Amid the ongoing LPG crisis in India triggered by the West Asia conflict, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh said that the BJP-led Central government is assuring the public that there is no need to panic. The BJP leader pointed out that intimidation and panic are being created. On reports of LPG shortage, Ghosh told ANI, "The public is trusting the assurances of PM Modi, but the people in the state are being intimidated, and a situation of panic is being created...There is no need to panic..."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Suicide drone" and missile strike target "radar system" and "helipad" at US embassy in Baghdad: Iran Media
A "suicide drone" was used to target the "radar system" at the United States embassy in Baghdad, according to a report by the Iranian state broadcaster Press TV. Citing "Iraqi sources," the report indicated that the mission specifically focused on the electronic detection equipment situated within the diplomatic mission`s compound. In a further escalation of the assault on the heavily fortified site, a missile strike also reportedly targeted the "helipad" at the embassy, as documented by Al Jazeera. According to "Iraqi officials," the missile successfully struck the "landing area within the compound," signifying a diversified strike against the United States mission.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Suicide drone" and missile strike target "radar system" and "helipad" at US embassy in Baghdad: Iran Media
A "suicide drone" was used to target the "radar system" at the United States embassy in Baghdad, according to a report by the Iranian state broadcaster Press TV. Citing "Iraqi sources," the report indicated that the mission specifically focused on the electronic detection equipment situated within the diplomatic mission`s compound. In a further escalation of the assault on the heavily fortified site, a missile strike also reportedly targeted the "helipad" at the embassy, as documented by Al Jazeera. According to "Iraqi officials," the missile successfully struck the "landing area within the compound," signifying a diversified strike against the United States mission.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Crude oil prices surge over 40&#37 in 15 days since US-Israel-Iran conflict began
Crude oil prices in the international market have surged by more than 40 per cent in just 15 days amid the ongoing war involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which has disrupted the energy supply route through the Strait of Hormuz and affected global energy markets, particularly in Asia. Before the beginning of the war, crude oil prices in international markets on February 27 were trading at around USD 73 per barrel. However, by Saturday, prices had surged sharply to around USD 103 per barrel. The rise from USD 73 to USD 103 per barrel represents an absolute increase of USD 30 and a percentage increase of approximately 41.1 per cent in a short span of time.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Crude oil prices surge over 40&#37 in 15 days since US-Israel-Iran conflict began
Crude oil prices in the international market have surged by more than 40 per cent in just 15 days amid the ongoing war involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which has disrupted the energy supply route through the Strait of Hormuz and affected global energy markets, particularly in Asia. Before the beginning of the war, crude oil prices in international markets on February 27 were trading at around USD 73 per barrel. However, by Saturday, prices had surged sharply to around USD 103 per barrel. The rise from USD 73 to USD 103 per barrel represents an absolute increase of USD 30 and a percentage increase of approximately 41.1 per cent in a short span of time.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Sri Lanka repatriates remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike
Sri Lanka has repatriated the remains of 84 Iranian sailors who were killed when their frigate was sunk by a US submarine, an official said. Last week on Wednesday, Sri Lanka said it had recovered 84 bodies of Iranian sailors after the US submarine attack sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena off Galle on the island`s southern coast. The ship was returning to Iran from Visakhapatnam, India, where it had participated in a naval fleet review exercise.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Sri Lanka repatriates remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike
Sri Lanka has repatriated the remains of 84 Iranian sailors who were killed when their frigate was sunk by a US submarine, an official said. Last week on Wednesday, Sri Lanka said it had recovered 84 bodies of Iranian sailors after the US submarine attack sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena off Galle on the island`s southern coast. The ship was returning to Iran from Visakhapatnam, India, where it had participated in a naval fleet review exercise.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi joins march to mark International Quds Day
&nbsp;Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi joined a march in Iran to mark the International Quds Day and said that Iran would stand firm and not cower in the face of attacks.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi joins march to mark International Quds Day
&nbsp;Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi joined a march in Iran to mark the International Quds Day and said that Iran would stand firm and not cower in the face of attacks.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Air India, Air India Express to operate 80 flights to and from West Asia on March 14
Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 80 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West Asia region on March 14, the airline said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Air India, Air India Express to operate 80 flights to and from West Asia on March 14
Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 80 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West Asia region on March 14, the airline said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Military operation to ensure Iran can never have nuclear weapon": JD Vance
US vice president JD Vance on Friday (local time) said that his country was engaged in a military operation, officially known as `Operation Epic Fury`, to ensure that Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon, while also urging Americans to pray for the troops deployed overseas.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Military operation to ensure Iran can never have nuclear weapon": JD Vance
US vice president JD Vance on Friday (local time) said that his country was engaged in a military operation, officially known as `Operation Epic Fury`, to ensure that Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon, while also urging Americans to pray for the troops deployed overseas.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US military sends 2,500 Marines, at least one more ship to Mideast
&nbsp;Roughly 2,500 Marines and at least one amphibious assault ship are headed for the Middle East, a US official told The Associated Press.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US military sends 2,500 Marines, at least one more ship to Mideast
&nbsp;Roughly 2,500 Marines and at least one amphibious assault ship are headed for the Middle East, a US official told The Associated Press.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli Air Force claims Hezbollah operative killed in strike
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) on Saturday claimed that it carried out a strike in Beirut, killing a member of the aerial unit of the militant group Hezbollah. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli Air Force claims Hezbollah operative killed in strike
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) on Saturday claimed that it carried out a strike in Beirut, killing a member of the aerial unit of the militant group Hezbollah. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Update: Global crude oil prices may hit USD 120/barrel in short term
&nbsp;Global crude oil prices could rise to USD 120 per barrel in the short term and potentially reach USD 150 per barrel if war extends over a month and geopolitical tensions continue in West Asia, Kayanat Chainwala, Assistant Vice President, Kotak Securities. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Update: Global crude oil prices may hit USD 120/barrel in short term
&nbsp;Global crude oil prices could rise to USD 120 per barrel in the short term and potentially reach USD 150 per barrel if war extends over a month and geopolitical tensions continue in West Asia, Kayanat Chainwala, Assistant Vice President, Kotak Securities. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Drones intercepted in United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia
Air defence systems in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia intercepted multiple aerial threats amid rising tensions linked to the widening Iran-US-Israel conflict, with debris from one interception causing minor damage to a building in Dubai

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Drones intercepted in United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia
Air defence systems in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia intercepted multiple aerial threats amid rising tensions linked to the widening Iran-US-Israel conflict, with debris from one interception causing minor damage to a building in Dubai

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Amid rising tensions with Iran and fears over the safety of maritime traffic, US President Donald Trump Saturday said that multiple countries could join the United States in deploying warships to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route. We are closing the LIVE blog now

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The President also claimed that Iran’s military capabilities had been severely degraded by US actions

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