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Qatar rejects Iran's claim it targeted only US interests in Doha

This is the first engagement between Iran and Qatar made public since the war started over the weekend

Iran's Missile Math: $20,000 drones take on $4 million Patriots

US-made Patriot air-defense missiles have been largely successful in stopping the Iranian Shaheds and other ballistic missiles, with interception rates over 90%, according to the UAE

India cuts urea output after Qatar LNG supplies suspended due to Iran war

There are enough stockpiles to meet demand for the near-term, according to Suresh Kumar Chaudhari, director general of Fertiliser Association of India

Safety mechanisms activated for seafarers amid West Asia tensions: Sonowal

The government is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, adding that all necessary mechanisms have been activated to ensure the safety and welfare of seafarers and maritime assets. The Middle East is facing military turmoil where the US and Israeli forces are at war against Iran, which has closed the Strait of Hormuz - a major passage for vessels. The war has intensified since the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Saturday, attacks carried out by the US. Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday chaired a review meeting to assess the prevailing security environment in the Persian Gulf and examine its implications for Indian maritime assets and personnel. "We are closely monitoring the evolving situation and have activated all necessary precautionary, monitoring and coordination mechanisms to ensure the safety and welfare of our seafarers and the security of our ..

MEA sets up control room amid West Asia tensions, issues helpline numbers

The Ministry of External Affairs also released emergency contact numbers of Indian embassies across West Asia and Gulf region to assist Indian nationals

MRPL declares force majeure on gasoline exports cargoes amid Gulf crisis

The state-run refiner, which operates a 500,000-barrel-per-day refinery in the southern state of Karnataka, exports about 40 per cent of its refined fuel output

Iran intelligence signalled openness to talks with CIA to end war: Report

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva on Tuesday ruled out for now any negotiations with the United States, days after the US and Israel launched joint strikes on his country

Qatar declares force majeure on gas exports; restart may take weeks: Report

Qatar supplies Europe and predominantly Asian markets, with over 80 per cent of its customers in China, Japan, India, South Korea, Pakistan and other countries in the region

Khamenei's son Mojtaba emerges as leading choice to be his successor

The officials said that the clerics were considering announcing that the son, Mojtaba Khamenei, would be his father's successor as early as Wednesday morning but that some had expressed reservations

US submarine torpedoes Iranian naval ship off Sri Lanka, confirms Hegseth

A top Sri Lankan official says 32 people have been rescued from a sinking Iranian naval ship off Sri Lanka's southern coast and have been admitted to a hospital. Dr Anil Jasinghe, a top health ministry official, says one of them is in critical condition, seven are receiving emergency treatment, and others are treated for minor injuries. Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament that Sri Lanka's navy received information that the ship Iris Dena with 180 on board was in distress, and that the island nation sent ships and air force planes on a rescue mission. There were no immediate details as to how the sailors were wounded and how the ship was damaged.

Nato air defences intercept Iran missile over Turkish territory

It was unclear where the missile was headed, but a NATO spokesperson said the trans-Atlantic defence bloc condemned Iran's targeting of Turkey and that it stood firmly with all allies

Maersk suspends cargo bookings for UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia amid war

The Jeddah and King Abdullah ports in Saudi Arabia and the Salalah port in Oman remained operational while the shipping group also still accepting cargo to and from Jordan and Lebanon

Indian gas firms restrict local supplies due to West Asia conflict

The US and Israel's air war on Iran has disrupted fuel shipments in the region, affecting India's key supplier of liquefied natural gas, Qatar

Hormuz shutdown worsens after US hits Iran warship, tankers stranded

Hundreds of other vessels remained outside Hormuz unable to reach ports, shipping data showed. The waterway is a key artery for around a fifth of the world's oil and LNG supply

Centre has asked states not to undertake own Gulf evacuations: Fadnavis

The Centre has advised states not to undertake individual evacuation of those stranded in the Gulf due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, as it would lead to chaos, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said in the legislative council on Wednesday. He emphasised that efforts are being intensified to safely bring back the stuck persons. "After residents of Maharashtra got stuck in the Gulf, the state government suggested that it would bring them back. However, the Centre said that if all states were to act in a similar manner, it would lead to chaos. Moreover, air space is also not safe. State carriers can undertake a safe journey, and arrangements are being made accordingly," Fadnavis said. He said the state government was informed that the evacuation process should be carried out only by the Centre. "The Centre has advised the states that it will evacuate those stranded in the Gulf countries. So, we aren't going ahead with it. The Centre has begun the process. The situat

Oil prices fall after report of possible US-Iran talks amid Gulf turmoil

Brent crude was down 50 cents, or 0.6 per cent, to $80.90per barrel by 1318 GMT, after hitting a high of $84.48 earlier in the session

IRGC threatens 'region's complete destruction' as West Asia conflict widens

The statement, broadcast through Iran's state media, marked one of the most direct warnings issued by the organisation since the conflict begun five days ago

Israel steps up airstrikes in Tehran, as Iran widens response across region

Israel said it launched airstrikes against Iranian missile launchers and a nuclear research site Tuesday, and Iran struck back against Israel and across the Gulf region, targeting US embassies and disrupting energy supplies and travel. Four days into a war that President Donald Trump suggested would last several weeks or perhaps longer, nearly 800 people have been killed in Iran, including some Trump said he had considered as possible future leaders of the country. Explosions rang out on Tuesday in Tehran and in Lebanon, where Israel said it retaliated against Hezbollah militants. The American embassy in Saudi Arabia and the US consulate in the United Arab Emirates came under drone attacks. Iran has fired dozens of ballistic missiles at Israel, though most of the incoming fire has been intercepted. Eleven people in Israel have been killed since the conflict began. The spiralling nature of the war raised questions about when and how it would end. The administration has offered vario

Indian households face a looming fuel crunch as West Asia crisis drags on

War in the Persian Gulf threatens LPG supplies to India, raising the risk of cooking gas shortages and inflation if cargoes remain stranded beyond weeks

How much Trump's military adventure in Iran has cost the US so far

Economists have cautioned that the direct cost of military operations represents only one part of the broader financial impact, with overall cost expected to exceed direct military spending