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Iranian strikes spread as US troop buildup spurs escalation concern

The arrival of a US amphibious assault group and the entry of Iran-backed Houthi forces heightened fears of escalation as the war entered its second month

Iran allows 20 oil ships to pass Hormuz as 'sign of respect': Trump

US President Donald Trump said that Iran had agreed to allow 20 ships carrying oil through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday morning and continuing over the next few days "out of a sign of respect." "I would only say that we're doing extremely well in that negotiation but you never know with Iran because we negotiate with them and then we always have to blow them up," Trump told reporters Sunday night board Air Force One as he flew to Washington. Trump was asked if Iran had responded to the 15-point ceasefire plan the US has proposed and he said, they did and added, "They gave us most of the points. Why wouldn't they?" But Trump didn't offer details when asked about Iran, by his telling, appearing to make major concessions. "They're agreeing with us on the plan," Trump said. He also said Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei "may be alive but he's obviously, very seriously in trouble. He's seriously wounded.

Trump suggests US could seize Iran's Kharg Island amid rising tensions

US President Donald Trump has raised the idea of American forces seizing Iran's Kharg Island, its main oil terminal in the Persian Gulf. The comment by Trump came in an interview published early Monday by The Financial Times. "Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don't. We have a lot of options," Trump told the newspaper. "It would also mean we had to be there (on Kharg Island) for a while." Asked about Iranian defences there, he said: "I don't think they have any defense. We could take it very easily." The US already launched airstrikes once it said targeted military positions on the island. Iran has threatened to launch its own ground invasion of Gulf Arab countries and new attacks if US troops land on its territory. Trump said that Iran's parliament speaker authorised the passage of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf. The comment by Trump in the interview is the latest signal by the Americans of Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf's importance

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Pakistan to host US-Iran talks amid escalating West Asia conflict

Pakistan's Foreign Minister on Sunday indicated the prospect of potential talks between the US and Iran to de-escalate the ongoing war, underlining that both countries have expressed their "confidence" in Islamabad to facilitate their talks. Ishaq Dar made these remarks while addressing the media after holding the quadrilateral consultations with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkiye. The leaders also discussed ways to bring an "early and permanent end to the war" in the region as they held consultations on the West Asia conflict. After the quadrilateral consultations, Dar also briefed the visiting dignitaries on the prospects of potential US-Iran talks in Islamabad. "The visiting foreign ministers expressed their fullest support to this initiative," he said. "In this context, Pakistan is very happy that both Iran and the US have expressed their confidence in Pakistan to facilitate their talks. Pakistan will be honoured to host and facilitate meaningful talks betw

Dozens arrested in LA as 'No Kings' protests against Trump sweeps US

Authorities in Los Angeles deployed tear gas near a federal detention centre and made dozens of arrests following one of thousands of "No Kings" rallies held this weekend across the United States and in Europe to protest President Donald Trump's actions and the war in Iran. Los Angeles police said Sunday that 74 people were arrested for failing to heed a dispersal order that was given after Saturday's rally ended. One other person was taken into custody on suspicion of possessing a weapon that police described as a dagger. The arrests stood out from what otherwise were mostly peaceful protests. Organisers said there were more than 3,100 events registered in all 50 US states. As hundreds of protesters surrounded a federal complex in downtown Los Angeles, some threw rocks, bottles and broken concrete blocks at officers, the US Department of Homeland Security said in a statement late Saturday night. Two officers who were struck by concrete blocks sustained undetermined injuries and ..

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it will target US, Israeli officials' homes

Iran's joint military command spokesperson declared on Sunday that the private residences of US and Israeli officials have now become legitimate targets for Iran, as the war in the Middle East enters its first month and continues to widen across the region. The threat was aimed at United States and Israeli military and political officials living in the Middle East, including Israel. Ebrahim Zolfaghari said that this decision has been made after the US and Israel have targeted residential homes of Iranians in various cities across Iran.

Tabriz Petrochemical facility struck in northern Iran as war escalates

A petrochemical facility was struck in Iran's northern region early morning. Iranian media reported early Monday that one of the facilities of Tabriz Petrochemical was struck in a northern province of the country. They said no hazardous materials had been released. The company takes oil or natural gas and processes them into chemical products used to make everyday materials like plastics and chemicals.

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Iran's Khondab heavy water plant damaged after Israeli strikes, says IAEA

The facility, located near Arak in central Iran, has long been a focal point of international concern due to its potential role in nuclear development

Oil prices jump after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis rebels attack Israel

Brent crude futures jumped $3.16, or 2.81 per cent, to $115.73 a barrel ​by 2205 GMT after settling 4.2 per cent ‌higher on ​Friday

Govt okays PDS kerosene allocation to states, UTs amid energy crisis

The Central Government authorised on Sunday to make an ad hoc allocation of Public Distribution System (PDS) Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO) to the States and Union Territories (UTs) for distribution to households for cooking and lighting purposes, citing the ongoing West Asia conflict's disruption of energy supplies.The allocation includes the 21 states and UTs which are PDS SKO free.Earlier in the day, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas released a statement updating important steps undertaken to sustain uninterrupted energy supplies.In view of the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, proactive measures are being undertaken to maintain the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products and LPG across the country.All refineries are operating at high capacity, with adequate crude inventories in place. The country is also maintaining sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel.Domestic LPG production from refineries has been increased to support domestic consumption.28 ...

Air India and Express to operate 20 flights to and from West Asia today

All Air India flights to and from North America, Europe, Australia and other regions continue to operate per schedule

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Govt may consider more relief packages if West Asia crisis prolongs

The government may announce more relief packages for vulnerable segments of the economy, including the MSME sector, to help them sustain and keep inflation under check in the domestic market if the West Asia crisis prolongs further, sources said. The government has announced a slew of measures, including cutting excise duty on petrol and diesel during the month and will not hesitate to announce more to shield the vulnerable sectors of the economy, sources said. The government slashed the excise duty on petrol to Rs 3 a litre and exempted diesel from the duty to protect consumers from the impact of rising global crude prices amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. Alongside, the government brought back duties on the export of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to improve domestic availability. Global crude prices have risen by almost 50 per cent since the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on February 28, triggering sweeping retaliation from ...

No end in sight: West Asia conflict escalating costs for global economy

Countries in Asia heavily dependent on West Asian fossil fuel are already struggling to contain the inflationary impact and hardships of fuel shortages

Iran-backed Houthis enter West Asia war, may disrupt global shipping

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the month-old war in the Middle East on Saturday, claiming two missile launches at Israel. About 2,500 US Marines arrived in the region. And Pakistan's government said that regional powers plan to meet Sunday to discuss how to end the fighting. The war has threatened global supplies of oil and natural gas, sparked fertilizer shortages and disrupted air travel. Iran's grip on the strategic Strait of Hormuz has shaken markets and prices. The United States and Israel continue to strike Iran, whose retaliatory attacks have targeted Israel and neighbouring Gulf Arab states. More than 3,000 people have been killed. The Houthis' entry could further hurt global shipping if they again target vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the Red Sea, through which about 12 per cent of the world's trade typically passes. There could be limited relief after Iran on Friday agreed to allow humanitarian aid and agricultural shipments through the Strait of Hormuz ..

Iran warns US over ground attack as regional powers meet in Pakistan

Washington has dispatched thousands of Marines to the West Asia, with the first of two contingents arriving on Friday aboard an amphibious assault ship, the US military has said

Gulf nations prioritising safety of Indians in war zone: PM Modi in Keralam

PM Modi noted that many people from Keralam are working in the war-affected areas in the Gulf and the government is working to ensure that the impact of this war on India is minimised

Bahrain's Alba assesses damage after Iranian strikes on aluminium plants

Two employees at Aluminium Bahrain were hurt in Saturday's attack, the state-controlled company said, while regional peer Emirates Global Aluminium's site sustained significant damage