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India faces Qatar LNG supply risk after Iran strikes hit capacity

India, the world's fourth-largest LNG importer, relies on Qatar for about 41 per cent of its gas imports

India faces Qatar LNG supply risk after Iran strikes hit capacity
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 7:17 PM IST

IRGC spokesperson Brigadier Gen Naeini killed in US-Israeli strikes

Iranian state media Press TV said on Friday that the spokesperson of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini was killed in US-Israeli strikes.This comes after several leaders of the Iranian top brass have been eliminated in US-Israeli strikes since the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28.On Thursday, the Israel Defense Forces announced that they killed Esmaeil Khatib, the Iranian Minister of Intelligence. The IDF said that Khatib operated against Iranian citizens during the Mahsa Amini protests (2022-2023).In a post on X, the IDF said on Wednesday, "ELIMINATED: Esmaeil Khatib, the Iranian terrorist regime Minister of Intelligence, in a targeted strike in Tehran. Khatib played a significant role during the recent protests throughout Iran, including the arrest & killing of protestors and led terrorist activities against Israelis & Americans around the world. Similarly, he operated against Iranian citizens during the Mahsa Amini

IRGC spokesperson Brigadier Gen Naeini killed in US-Israeli strikes
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 2:37 PM IST

Iran's enemies' security must be taken away, says Mojtaba Khamenei

Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran's enemies must lose their security and ruled out ceasefire talks, while state media shared a video of him teaching amid questions over his whereabouts

Iran's enemies' security must be taken away, says Mojtaba Khamenei
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 2:23 PM IST

Watch: Saudi Arabia warns Iran of military retaliation | US-Iran war | Crude oil | Strait of Hormuz

Watch: Saudi Arabia warns Iran of military retaliation | US-Iran war | Crude oil | Strait of Hormuz

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Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 2:09 PM IST

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Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 11:18 AM IST

Iran hits Qatar’s LNG lifeline: Why Ras Laffan is critical to the world | West Asia war

Iranian missile strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub have rattled global energy markets. But what makes this one site so vital, and why its disruption could impact countries like India?

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Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 8:42 PM IST

Watch Iranians celebrate Ayatollah Khamenei’s death in Paris | Israel-Iran | US-Iran | West Asia

Watch Iranians celebrate Ayatollah Khamenei’s death in Paris | Israel-Iran | US-Iran | West Asia

Icon YoutubeWatch Iranians celebrate Ayatollah Khamenei’s death in Paris | Israel-Iran | US-Iran | West Asia
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 8:14 PM IST

Explained: How the Iran-Israel war could shake India’s energy lifeline | US-Iran war

As tensions explode in West Asia after US-Israel strikes on Iran, global oil routes are under threat. But why is India especially vulnerable?

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Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 7:53 PM IST

Inside the US-Israel strikes that changed Iran’s leadership dynamics overnight | US-Iran war

A dramatic escalation in West Asia has reshaped Iran’s power structure after coordinated US-Israel strikes killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and top commanders.

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Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 7:42 PM IST

How US-Israel killed Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei | US-Iran war

A covert campaign years in the making. Hacked traffic cameras. Cyber disruption. Dual confirmation protocols. And direct approval from the US President aboard Air Force One.

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Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 7:23 PM IST

West Asia tensions disrupt travel: What Indian fliers must know before booking | Iran-Israel war

Geopolitical tensions in West Asia are now hitting travel plans. Bookings linked to the routes are seeing 20–25% cancellations and rescheduling.

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Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 6:06 PM IST

What are US bunker-buster bombs that hit Iran's underground missile sites?

Unlike conventional bombs that explode on impact, bunker-busters drill through layers of soil, rock or concrete before detonating inside the structure

What are US bunker-buster bombs that hit Iran's underground missile sites?
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 5:36 PM IST
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Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? The secretive cleric now leading Iran | US-Iran war | Crude oil

After the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran has a new Supreme Leader. Mojtaba Khamenei, long seen as a powerful but shadowy figure, has now taken the country’s top post.

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Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 3:27 PM IST

How West Asia war and tariffs are shaking Kolkata’s $4.5 bn leather industry | Iran-US war

Kolkata’s $4.5 billion leather industry is facing fresh uncertainty. After tariff shocks from the US, the ongoing West Asia war is now disrupting logistics and delaying shipments.

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Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 12:51 PM IST

West Asia war-triggered LPG shortage and a case of reverse migration

From gig and contractual workers to street vendors and students, struggle is now part of everyday life

West Asia war-triggered LPG shortage and a case of reverse migration
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:37 PM IST

Pakistan developing missiles that could strike US, says Tulsi Gabbard

The US National Intelligence Director said Islamabad's long-range ballistic missile efforts may evolve into intercontinental systems capable of targeting the American mainland

Pakistan developing missiles that could strike US, says Tulsi Gabbard
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:03 PM IST

IAEA says status of Iran's Isfahan enrichment facility remains unknown

A projectile hit an area near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Tuesday evening, however it caused no damage or injuries, Iran told the IAEA

IAEA says status of Iran's Isfahan enrichment facility remains unknown
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

India’s LPG crisis: How the West Asia war disrupted gas supply | US-Iran war | Crude oil

The ongoing war in West Asia has disrupted LPG supplies to India. Restaurants are limiting operations and customers are panic buying cylinders.

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Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:39 PM IST

Explained: What are Iran’s 3 conditions for peace? | US-Iran war | West Asia conflict | Crude oil

As the US–Israel war with Iran intensifies, Tehran has laid down three clear conditions for a ceasefire: recognition of its rights, payment of reparations, and guarantees against future attacks.

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Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:03 PM IST

Video | Building collapses after Israeli strike in central Beirut

Video footage shows a multi-storey building in Bashoura, Beirut, Lebanon, collapsing after a missile strike on Wednesday morning.

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Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:00 PM IST