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One killed, 7 injured in UAE as Iranian drones target airport, key sites

At least one person was killed and seven were injured after after the United Arab Emirates intercepted several Iranian missiles on Saturday. Several waves of Iranian attacks targeting the airport and several other sites across the UAE kept people awake on Saturday night. One person was killed and 7 were injured in Drone interception incident targeting Zayed International Airport. Dubai's airport and the iconic Burj Al Arab were among the places hit by what the UAE officials described as drone attacks. A government of Dubai media office statement said a "drone caused its shrapnel to spark a fire at the Burj Al Arab hotel," and that it was brought under control. Authorities in Dubai also revealed that debris resulting from air interception operations caused a fire at one of the berths of Jebel Ali Port without causing any injuries. "Dubai Civil Defence teams immediately responded to handle the fire, while their efforts continue to control it," it said. The authorities also urged t

US, Israel clash with Iran at UNSC meeting as UN chief warns of escalation

Guterres said the US and Israeli airstrikes violated international law, including the UN Charter

Iran's Revolutionary Guard head killed in airstrikes, state media reports

The head of Iran's Revolutionary Guard and a top security adviser to the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were killed in American-Israel airstrikes on the country, state media reported Sunday. The state-run IRNA news agency announced the death of Maj. Gen. Mohammad Pakpour, who took over as the Guard's top commander after Israel killed its past commander in the 12-day war last June. Also killed was Ali Shamkhani, who has long been a figurehead within Iran's security establishment, IRNA said.

Bitcoin recovers above $68,000 after death of Iranian Supreme leader

Cryptocurrencies had recovered roughly $32 billion in market value by Sunday morning, after shedding about $128 billion the previous day, according to data from CoinGecko

Diplomacy shifts to war: How Donald Trump's team decided to attack Iran

Trump's goal was to pressure Iran's rulers to do what they have resisted for decades: give up their nuclear and long-range missile programs and stop supporting its armed proxies

What to know about the US, Israel strikes on Iran and regional fallout

The US and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday in what President Donald Trump said was a massive operation to destroy the country's military capabilities and eliminate the threat of it creating a nuclear weapon. Two Israeli officials told The Associated Press that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed. Iran launched counterattacks, firing drones and missiles at Israel and strikes aimed at US military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. The exchanges of fire continued into the night. Iranian state media, citing the Red Crescent, said on Saturday evening that at least 201 people had been killed and more than 700 injured. The strikes came two days after the latest US-Iran talks as Trump had pressured Tehran for a deal to constrain its nuclear programme, building up a fleet of American warships in the region. Iran's theocracy also has been struggling with growing dissent following nationwide protests that began over the economy but turned into anti-government ones. The U

Passengers stuck at Bengaluru airport as Israel, Iran conflict hits flights

The disruptions follow widespread airspace closures across parts of West Asia, affecting international travel routes

IAEA urges restraint to avoid any nuclear risks amid tensions in West Asia

No evidence of any radiological impact has been found as of yet

IndiGo issues travel advisory amid escalating tensions in West Asia

IndiGo urged the passengers to keep a track of their flight status on the official website of the airline

Trump defends US, Israel joint strike on Iran, cites 'mass terror' threat

In his first comments on the Iran war, US President Donald Trump said the objective was to eliminate imminent threats from Tehran and prevent the regime from acquiring nuclear weapons

Israel, US launch pre-emptive strikes on Iran, dim hopes for nuclear talks

The attack, coming after Israel and Iran engaged in a 12-day air war in June, follows repeated US-Israeli warnings that they would strike again if Iran pressed ahead with its nuclear programmes

Protests continue at Iranian colleges as US military threat looms

It has been seven weeks since the Iranian government used brute force to extinguish huge nationwide protests. But public resistance to the Islamic Republic is still flickering on Iranian college campuses. Anti-government demonstrations were held on at least 10 campuses in the past week, according to an exiled Iranian activist who tracks the country's student movement, four students who witnessed protests, and social media videos verified by The Associated Press. The students, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation, all spoke of rising anger on their campuses toward Iran's leaders, and of confusion about the direction their country was headed. The simmering tensions on campuses come as the Iranian government led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei faces threats of military action by the United States over the country's nuclear programme. The theocratic government is increasingly threatening students and administrators. One government official warned student

Trump says 'not happy' with the Iran nuke talks, hints at giving more time

US President Donald Trump said Friday he's "not happy" with the latest talks over Iran's nuclear programme but indicated he would give negotiators more time to reach a deal to avert another war in the Middle East. He spoke a day after US envoys held another inconclusive round of indirect talks with Iran in Geneva. As American forces gather in the region, Trump has threatened military action if Iran does not agree to a far-reaching deal on its nuclear program, while Iran insists it has the right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes and denies seeking a nuclear weapon. "I'm not happy with the fact that they're not willing to give us what we have to have. I'm not thrilled with that. We'll see what happens. We're talking later," Trump told reporters as he left the White House on Friday. "We're not exactly happy with the way they're negotiating. They cannot have nuclear weapons." Trump was asked about the risks of the US getting involved in a drawn-out conflict if it strikes Iran. "I

US, Iran wrap up talks in Geneva as American forces mass in West Asia

Iran and the United States wrapped up another round of indirect talks in Geneva on Thursday aimed at reaching a deal on Tehran's nuclear program and potentially averting another war as the US gathers a massive fleet of aircraft and warships in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump wants a deal to constrain Iran's nuclear program, and he sees an opportunity while the country is struggling at home with growing dissent following nationwide protests. Iran also hopes to avert war, but maintains it has the right to enrich uranium and does not want to discuss other issues, like its long-range missile program or support for armed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Oman's foreign minister, who is mediating the talks, said Thursday that they had ended but "will resume soon." Badr al-Busaidi wrote on X that there had been "significant progress in the negotiation" without elaborating. He said technical-level talks would take place next week in Vienna, home to the International Atomic Energy

Most Americans see Iran as enemy, but doubt Trump's judgment: Poll

As the US and Iran head into their next round of nuclear talks in Geneva, a new AP-NORC poll finds that many US adults continue to view Iran's nuclear programme as a threat - but they also don't have high trust in President Donald Trump's judgment on the use of military force abroad. About half of US adults are "extremely" or "very" concerned that Iran's nuclear programme poses a direct threat to the United States, according to the new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Centre for Public Affairs Research. About 3 in 10 are "moderately" concerned and only about 2 in 10 are "not very" concerned or "not concerned at all." The survey was conducted Feb 19-23, as military tensions built in the Middle East between the United States and Iran. The US is seeking a deal to limit Iran's nuclear programme and ensure it does not develop nuclear weapons, while Iran says it is not pursuing weapons and has so far resisted demands that it halt uranium enrichment on its soil or hand over its stockpi

Iran ramps up oil exports amid rising US military presence in region

Last year, shortly before American air strikes, Iran rushed to get its oil out of its ports by shipping large volumes onto tankers and sending as much as it could to Kharg Island

Trump admin imposes fresh sanctions on Iran ahead of nuclear talks

The Trump administration on Wednesday imposed another tranche of sanctions on people and companies accused of enabling Iran's ballistic missile program, drone production and illicit oil sales as the US presses Tehran to make a deal ahead of nuclear talks this week. The sanctions against 30 people, companies and ships come as President Donald Trump has massed the largest US buildup of warships and aircraft in the region in decades and has threatened to use military action in a bid to get Iran to constrain its nuclear program. The latest round of talks between US officials, including envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian negotiators via mediator Oman are scheduled for Thursday in Geneva. The new sanctions imposed by the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control include a list of ships accused of being part of Iran's "shadow fleet," which refers to rusting oil tankers that smuggle oil for countries facing stiff sanctions. Also targeted are drone manufacturing firms, including

Trump warns Iran, says would 'never' allow it to develop nuclear weapon

Trump reiterated that he will prefer to resolve the conflict through a diplomatic deal but said Tehran had not committed to not developing nuclear weapons

Trump considers targeted strike against Iran, followed by larger attack

The top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two carrier groups massed within striking distance of Iran

Next round of US-Iran talks to be held on Thursday in Geneva, says Oman

The next round of talks between the United States and Iran will be Thursday in Geneva, Oman's foreign minister said Sunday, shortly after Tehran's top diplomat said he expected to meet US envoy Steve Witkoff then. Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi said on social media he was pleased to confirm the development, "with a positive push to go the extra mile towards finalising the deal." Oman previously hosted the indirect talks on the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme and facilitated the latest round in Geneva last week. There was no immediate comment from the White House. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had told CBS in an interview aired Sunday that a "good chance" remained for a diplomatic solution on the nuclear issue, adding it was the only matter being discussed. The Trump administration has been pushing for concessions from its longtime adversary and has built up the largest US military presence in the Middle East in decades. President Donald Trump warned on Friday that limited