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  Trump 'defanging Iranian regime', says US treasury secretary Scott Bessent

  World | March 23, 2026 8:41 IST

  Bessent said Trump’s approach is focused on weakening Iran’s power and stopping future threats. He added that strong warnings like targeting Iran’s power plants are meant to pressure Tehran into backing down.

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  Middle East conflict: 'Our position on Hormuz has neither changed now will change,' says Iran

  World | March 23, 2026 23:39 IST

  Iran War LIVE: Tensions continue to rise with no signs of easing. Iran has warned it could shut the Strait of Hormuz if the United States carries out strikes, after Donald Trump gave a 48-hour deadline. Iran has also threatened to target US and Israeli infrastructure in response to any attack.

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  'Russia Iran's loyal friend': Putin sends Nowruz wishes, backs Tehran amid Middle East tensions

  World | March 23, 2026 7:12 IST

  Russia has long been an ally of Iran and has openly criticised recent strikes by the United States and Israel, which reportedly triggered the current conflict on February 28.

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  Iran threatens to 'completely' shut Strait of Hormuz after Trump's ultimatum as war rages

  World | March 23, 2026 6:46 IST

  Iran's warning to shut the Strait of Hormuz after Trump's threat to hit its power plants has intensified the Middle East crisis. With missile strikes hitting Israel and fears over nuclear facilities rising, regional infrastructure is increasingly at risk.

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  'Not an Islamic Republic': Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi asks US, Israel to keep targeting Iran

  World | March 22, 2026 23:42 IST

  Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has said that the US and Israel should keep targeting Iran's Islamic Republic. However, he said that the US and Israel should spare the civilian infrastructure in Iran, as that would be required in rebuilding the country.

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  Iran says it shot down 'enemy' F-15 fighter jet near Hormuz island after Trump's warning | WATCH

  World | March 22, 2026 23:42 IST

  Iranian media has claimed that the country armed forces have shot down an F-15 fighter jet of the 'enemy' of the Hormuz island. The development comes hours after US President Donald Trump's warning to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.

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  Strait of Hormuz remains closed 'only for enemies', says Iran after Trump's 48-hour ultimatum

  World | March 22, 2026 16:06 IST

  A top Iranian official has said that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed only for Tehran's enemies. The statement comes after US President Donald Trump said he will 'obliterate' Iran's energy infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz is not open in the next 48 hours.

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  Video shows massive fireball from Iranian missiles striking Dimona and Arad | WATCH

  World | March 22, 2026 11:19 IST

  The missile attacks left at least 84 people injured in Arad, with 10 reported in serious condition. In Dimona, 33 people were injured, including a 10-year-old boy who sustained severe shrapnel wounds and a 40-year-old woman.

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  Saudi Arabia expels Iranian military attache, orders them to leave within 24 hours

  World | March 22, 2026 10:20 IST

  Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the continuous Iranian assaults, calling them a “flagrant violation” of international law, the principles of good neighborliness, and the United Nations Security Council’s resolution 2817 (2026).

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  Air India cancels 2,500 flights to West Asia amid Iran conflict, operates only 30% normal schedule

  India | March 22, 2026 8:18 IST

  Wilson said that the disruptions are beginning to have a financial impact on the airline. Jet fuel prices have more than doubled, and the airline has introduced a fuel surcharge on new tickets to partly offset rising costs.

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  Iran War: 'Strait of Hormuz except those who violate our soil,' says Iran's President | Highlights

  World | March 22, 2026 23:37 IST

  The Iran-US-Israel conflict enters its 23rd day with rising tensions. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed 88 injuries from an Iranian missile strike on Arad, while reinforcing emergency forces. Meanwhile, US President Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran.

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  Iranian missile strikes Dimona, home to Israeli nuclear facility; IRGC says revenge for Natanz

  World | March 22, 2026 0:04 IST

  In a 32-second video that has gone viral on social media, a missile could be seen striking a building before a loud sound of explosion is heard. However, it is not clear whether the incident led to the collapse of the building or not.

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  No ceasefire: Iran FM warns against past repeat after Trump signals 'winding down' of war operations

  World | March 21, 2026 12:44 IST

  Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected a ceasefire, saying Tehran will keep defending itself until the war ends permanently with guarantees and compensation. Meanwhile, Donald Trump signaled the US may reduce involvement soon but ruled out a ceasefire.

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  'Close to our objectives': Trump says considering 'winding down' Iran war

  World | March 21, 2026 10:40 IST

  Trump shed light on what he described as significant achievements by US forces. He claimed that Iran’s missile strength has been weakened and its defence systems have suffered heavy damage.

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  Iran executes teenage wrestler Saleh Mohammadi over anti-government protests

  World | March 21, 2026 9:58 IST

  The accused were not given a fair trial and were allegedly forced to confess under pressure. Officials from the organisation described the executions as an attempt to spread fear and silence opposition voices.

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  Iran fires two ballistic missiles at US-UK Diego Garcia base in Indian Ocean: Report

  World | March 21, 2026 9:32 IST

  Neither of the missiles hit the base which is 4,000 kilometers away from Iranian territory, Wall Street Journal reported, citing multiple US officials.

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  Iran War: Israel warns of intensifying attacks; EAM Jaishankar speaks to Iran's FM | Highlights

  World | March 22, 2026 0:04 IST

  US President Donald Trump said the US is not interested in a ceasefire and will continue military action. The United Kingdom has allowed US forces to use its bases for strikes linked to Iran. Meanwhile, Iran’s leader Mojtaba Khamenei accused Israel of attacks in nearby countries.

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  'Deception by Zionist enemy': Mojtaba Khamenei accuses Israel for strikes on Turkey, Oman

  World | March 20, 2026 23:30 IST

  In his message for Eid and Nowruz, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said that the US and Israel want a regime change in Iran and had believed that the war would end after a couple of attacks by them, but that was a "gross miscalculation".

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  Who is Saeed Jalili, The Man Who Might Replace Ali Larijani in Iran

  Originals | March 20, 2026 18:41 IST

  Iran conflict has caused major leadership instability after reports of Ali Larijani's death. Attention now turns to Saeed Jalili, a hardline ex-nuclear negotiator and security chief. Analysts say his rise could push Iran toward a more confrontational political direction.

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  Speed News: India Raises Alarm Over Pakistan's Hidden Nuclear Proliferation Network After US Intel

  Originals | March 20, 2026 18:38 IST

  India raised alarm over Pakistan's hidden nuclear proliferation network after US Intel. Meanwhile, IRGC confirmed the death of its spokesman General Ali Mohammad Naeini in Israeli attacks. Watch all the latest headlines of the day in today's Speed News.