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Us Air Strike On Iran

US prepares for cyber threats from Iran as military clash fears recede

The simmering tensions since the US drone attack that killed Qasem Soleimani, who was by some measures the second most influential person in Iran, make it likely that Iran will seek retaliation

US prepares for cyber threats from Iran as military clash fears recede
Updated On : 17 Jan 2020 | 12:00 PM IST

Jaishankar holds talks with Iran's Javad Zarif amid frayed US-Tehran ties

In the meeting over breakfast, Zarif apprised Jaishankar about the overall situation and Tehran's position over it

Jaishankar holds talks with Iran's Javad Zarif amid frayed US-Tehran ties
Updated On : 16 Jan 2020 | 12:32 PM IST

US warns of threat to vessels transiting Gulf amid tensions with Iran

Tensions have soared since the US airstrike earlier this month that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani, Iran's top general and the architect of its regional military activities

US warns of threat to vessels transiting Gulf amid tensions with Iran
Updated On : 14 Jan 2020 | 12:33 PM IST

Iran grants Canadian investigators access to downed Ukrainian jetliner

Two Canadian investigators were to land in Tehran within hours, followed by two more in the coming days or weeks

Iran grants Canadian investigators access to downed Ukrainian jetliner
Updated On : 14 Jan 2020 | 8:40 AM IST

US targeted another Iranian official in Yemen day it killed Soleimani

Secret operation against a senior officer of Iran's elite Quds force failed.

US targeted another Iranian official in Yemen day it killed Soleimani
Updated On : 11 Jan 2020 | 8:43 AM IST

Gems & jewellery sector banks on Centre's support for growth

Government support may help the industry to mark growth in 2020, compared to decline in 2019

Gems & jewellery sector banks on Centre's support for growth
Updated On : 11 Jan 2020 | 12:02 AM IST

Trump imposes new sanctions on Iran after missile strike on US bases

Mnuchin said President Donald Trump will issue an executive order imposing sanctions on anyone involved in the Iranian textile, construction, manufacturing or mining sectors

Trump imposes new sanctions on Iran after missile strike on US bases
Updated On : 10 Jan 2020 | 10:35 PM IST

US has given Ukraine 'important data' on Iran plane crash: Foreign minister

"President Volodymyr Zelensky and I met with US representatives," Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko said in a post on Twitter

US has given Ukraine 'important data' on Iran plane crash: Foreign minister
Updated On : 10 Jan 2020 | 7:54 PM IST

US claims Ukraine airliner was accidentally brought down by Iran: Report

One US official said US satellites had detected the launch of two missiles shortly before the plane crashed, followed by evidence of an explosion

US claims Ukraine airliner was accidentally brought down by Iran: Report
Updated On : 10 Jan 2020 | 2:09 AM IST

US-Iran tension: UP warns against hoarding of essential commodities

Officials to keep tab on black marketing, creation of artificial scarcity

US-Iran tension: UP warns against hoarding of essential commodities
Updated On : 09 Jan 2020 | 5:07 PM IST

US, Iran step back from the brink of war but West Asia still on edge

Speaking from the White House, Trump seemed intent on deescalating the crisis, which spiraled after he authorized the targeted killing last week of Iran's top general, Qassem Soleimani

US, Iran step back from the brink of war but West Asia still on edge
Updated On : 09 Jan 2020 | 3:38 PM IST

AI decision to reroute flights avoiding Iran airspace to cause 40 min delay

After escalation ins US-Iran tensions and crashing of a Ukranian flight near Tehran, Air India decided to take this decision

AI decision to reroute flights avoiding Iran airspace to cause 40 min delay
Updated On : 08 Jan 2020 | 8:39 PM IST

Benjamin Netanyahu warns of 'resounding blow' if Iran attacks Israel

"Anyone who attacks us will receive a resounding blow," the premier told a Jerusalem conference after Iran launched a salvo retaliatory missile strikes on bases used by US troops in Iraq

Benjamin Netanyahu warns of 'resounding blow' if Iran attacks Israel
Updated On : 08 Jan 2020 | 7:03 PM IST

Trump, Modi discussed ways to boost US-India strategic ties, security: WH

The telephonic conversation between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi came in the backdrop of escalating tensions in the Gulf region after the US killed top Iranian commander

Trump, Modi discussed ways to boost US-India strategic ties, security: WH
Updated On : 07 Jan 2020 | 4:47 PM IST

US-Iran tensions: Tehran vows revenge, US threatens sanctions against Iraq

Trump's remarks ratchet up tensions on a day when Iraqi lawmakers voted to pursue the removal of foreign troops from the nation

US-Iran tensions: Tehran vows revenge, US threatens sanctions against Iraq
Updated On : 07 Jan 2020 | 12:15 AM IST

Pak will not allow its soil to be used for any regional conflict: Qureshi

Soleimani, 62, the head of Iran's elite al-Quds force and architect of its regional security apparatus, was killed in a US drone strike in Baghdad on Friday, sparking fears of a new war in West Asia

Pak will not allow its soil to be used for any regional conflict: Qureshi
Updated On : 06 Jan 2020 | 11:23 PM IST

Saudi calls for calm after 'very dangerous' escalation in US-Iran tensions

"It's certainly a very dangerous moment," Prince Faisal told reporters in Riyadh

Saudi calls for calm after 'very dangerous' escalation in US-Iran tensions
Updated On : 06 Jan 2020 | 10:01 PM IST

US-Iran war could lead to rise in crude prices, threaten Gulf oil exports

If the US killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani on Friday leads to conflict between Washington and Tehran, oil facilities could be targeted in Gulf states

US-Iran war could lead to rise in crude prices, threaten Gulf oil exports
Updated On : 06 Jan 2020 | 8:31 PM IST

Trump threatens 'very big' sanctions on Iraq, refuses withdrawal of troops

The Iraqi Parliament on Sunday voted to expel the US troops from its territory which have been there to help the Iraq dispensation fight the Islamic State terror group

Trump threatens 'very big' sanctions on Iraq, refuses withdrawal of troops
Updated On : 06 Jan 2020 | 6:06 PM IST

'Million-strong' homage for Soleimani brings Tehran to a standstill

Young and old were packed shoulder-to-shoulder in the streets, including women dressed in black-clad chadours and others wearing loose-fitting hijabs

'Million-strong' homage for Soleimani brings Tehran to a standstill
Updated On : 06 Jan 2020 | 4:27 PM IST