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Iran threatens global tourism sites, says it is still building missiles

Iran threatened to target recreational and tourist sites worldwide and insisted it was still building missiles. Friday's show of defiance came nearly three weeks into US-Israeli strikes that have killed a slew of Tehran's top leaders and hammered its weapons and energy industries. Iran fired on Israel and energy sites in neighbouring Gulf Arab states as many in the region marked one of the holiest days on the Muslim calendar. Iranians were also marking the Persian New Year, known as Nowruz, a normally festive holiday that is more subdued this year. With little information coming out of Iran, it was not clear how much damage its arms, nuclear or energy facilities have sustained since the war began Feb 28 or even who was truly in charge of the country. But Iran has showed it is still capable of attacks that are choking off oil supplies and denting the global economy, raising food and fuel prices far beyond the Middle East. The US and Israel have offered shifting rationales for the war

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.