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  Trump says US not seeking any ceasefire with Iran as military operations remain a priority

  World | March 21, 2026 6:35 IST

  Commenting on the United Kingdom's decision to allow the United States to use its military bases for strikes on Iranian missile sites targeting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump expressed surprise over the timing of the move. "I was a little surprised at the UK, to be honest with you."

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  IRGC confirms spokesman General Ali Mohammad Naeini killed in Israeli-American missile strike

  World | March 20, 2026 15:11 IST

  IRGC spokesman General Ali Mohammad Naeini's death marks the fourth major blow to Iran's government and military leadership this week, after earlier strikes killed three other senior officials - Ali Larijani, Gholamreza Soleimani, and Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib.

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  Iran claims F-35 hit mid-air, US says jet survived: How could the stealth giant be targeted?

  Explainers | March 20, 2026 13:24 IST

  Iran has claimed that its air defence forces struck a US F-35 fighter jet inside its airspace, causing serious damage to the stealth aircraft. The IRGC says the attack followed the interception of more than 125 American and Israeli drones amid the ongoing war.

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  Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery hit by drone attacks as Iran targets energy sites in gulf countries

  World | March 20, 2026 12:27 IST

  Kuwait said firefighters on Friday were trying to control the blazes and there were no immediate injuries from the attack. The Iranian attack came as Kuwait marked Eid al-Fitr, the celebration marking the end of the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.

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  Israel-Iran conflict: DGCA asks airlines to avoid 11 airspaces, ensure robust contingency plans

  India | March 20, 2026 13:23 IST

  The DGCA said the Indian airlines can operate flights over Oman and Saudi Arabia airspaces subject to certain conditions and told the airlines not to operate below FL 320 or 32,000 feet within the airspace of Saudi Arabia and Oman located south of the segments.

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  Iran War: Tehran invokes Vietnam war to criticise US as Trump says conflict is 'militarily won'

  World | March 20, 2026 23:40 IST

  The US-Israel-Iran war has entered its third week with Iran launching the 66th wave of Operation True Promise 4, deploying heavy multi-warhead missiles and striking targets linked to Israel and US forces. Meanwhile, European Union leaders have called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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  EU demands reopening of Strait of Hormuz, suspension of strikes on energy sector in Middle East

  World | March 20, 2026 7:28 IST

  The European leaders were deeply critical of the Iranian government, but none have offered immediate help to the US Britain is flat-out refusing to be drawn into the war. France says the fighting would have to die down first.

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  Mystery drones spotted over US base where Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth live, high alert issued: Report

  World | March 19, 2026 10:51 IST

  Notably, the sightings of the drones observed on a single night in the past ten days has triggered an emergency White House meeting and prompted officials to consider relocating both secretaries. As of the latest reports, neither Rubio nor Hegseth has been moved.

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  Iran war: Power outage reported in Israel's Haifa; PM Modi speaks to Qatar's Amir

  World | March 20, 2026 9:10 IST

  Dubai, Abu Dhabi news LIVE: The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has now entered its 20th day, with hostilities continuing to intensify rather than ease. Following the attack on its natural gas fields, Iran is targeting oil facilities in Gulf nations.

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  Trump warns to blow up South Pars gas field if Iran continues to attack Qatar: 'Not hesitate to...'

  World | March 19, 2026 8:43 IST

  The conflict between Iran, Israel and regional powers has escalated sharply, hitting major Gulf energy facilities and triggering missile exchanges across the Middle East. Donald Trump warned of retaliation if Iran targets Qatar again, while Israel and Iran continue tit-for-tat strikes.

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  World's largest LNG plant in Qatar on fire after hit by Iranian missile | Watch

  World | March 19, 2026 8:34 IST

  Qatar said that a blatant Iranian attack targeting Ras Laffan Industrial City has caused extensive damage to the facility. The incidents mark a fresh escalation in hostilities across the region, coming on the heels of a series of recent attacks targeting key oil and gas infrastructure.

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  UAE shuts Habshan gas facilities as Iran's missile and drone waves hit key sites in Abu Dhabi

  World | March 19, 2026 7:52 IST

  Gas operations in Abu Dhabi were halted after missile debris caused an incident at key facilities, while Qatar's Ras Laffan hub suffered significant damage in a separate missile strike. The attacks come as Iran and its regional allies intensify retaliatory operations against US and Israeli assets.

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  Qatar orders Iranian embassy staff to leave country within 24 hours after attack on main gas hub

  World | March 19, 2026 7:32 IST

  The decision came after an Iranian missile attack caused damage at Qatar's main gas facility on its north coast. Qatar said it considers this assault a dangerous escalation, a flagrant violation of its sovereignty, and a direct threat to its national security.

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  Trump eases Venezuela oil sanctions as US seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war

  World | March 19, 2026 6:51 IST

  The US Treasury Department issued a broad authorisation allowing Petróleos de Venezuela SA, or PDVSA, to directly sell Venezuelan oil to US companies and on global markets, a massive shift after Washington for years had largely blocked dealings with Venezuela's government and its oil sector.

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  Ali Larijani, killed in Israeli airstrike, had opposed Mojtaba's elevation: Report

  World | March 18, 2026 14:29 IST

  Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran's slain supreme leader, was named as the Islamic Republic's next ruler. Mojtaba's father, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in joint US-Israel strikes on February 28.

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  China supplied drones, satellite navigation systems, missile fuel chemicals to Iran: US report

  World | March 18, 2026 12:29 IST

  Amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, a US commission has made a major revelation in its report. It discloses that China has supplied Iran with several critical items, including offensive drones and satellite navigation systems.

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  Jag Laadki tanker reaches Gujarat's Mundra port with 80,800 metric tonnes of crude oil

  India | March 18, 2026 14:49 IST

  These oill vessels reached India amid heightened tensions in West Asia, with reports indicating that Iran has assured safe passage for Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, even as it warned of potential strikes targeting port areas in the UAE.

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  West Asia conflict: Nearly 2.44 lakh Indians return home amid war; five dead, one missing

  India | March 18, 2026 8:41 IST

  The West Asia conflict began on February 28 when the US-Israeli combine conducted airstrikes on Iran. In retaliation, Iran attacked the Gulf countries hosting American military bases and choked the strategic Strait of Hormuz as leverage against the US and Israel.

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  Pakistan reels under financial crisis amid ongoing war, cancels national day parade to save fuel

  World | March 18, 2026 8:28 IST

  Pakistan has cancelled its national day military parade due to a severe fuel crisis triggered by the Iran-US-Israel conflict and Gulf tensions. The government has opted for a simple flag-hoisting ceremony while urging citizens to conserve fuel amid growing shortages and supply disruptions.

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  Dubai, Abu Dhabi News: 'India capable of playing key role in addressing crisis,' says Russia

  World | March 18, 2026 23:55 IST

  Dubai, Abu Dhabi News LIVE: The ongoing conflict between the US-Israel and Iran has now entered its 19th day, with both military actions and rhetoric intensifying on both sides. According to reports, multiple explosions were heard in Tehran, indicating a further escalation in the conflict.