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How US stealth bombers struck Iran's nuclear sites without detection

American sailors bolstered the surprise mission by firing dozens of cruise missiles from a submarine toward at least one other site

How US stealth bombers struck Iran's nuclear sites without detection
Updated On : 23 Jun 2025 | 6:51 AM IST

Trump approved Iran nuclear strikes just minutes before launch: US VP Vance

The US is now closely watching whether Iran attacks American troops or continues its nuclear weapons programme, Vance said

Trump approved Iran nuclear strikes just minutes before launch: US VP Vance
Updated On : 23 Jun 2025 | 6:37 AM IST

US signals willingness to renew talks with Iran, avoid prolonged war

This mission was not and has not been about regime change, Hegseth added. Caine said the goal of the operation destroying nuclear sites in Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan had been achieved

US signals willingness to renew talks with Iran, avoid prolonged war
Updated On : 23 Jun 2025 | 12:07 AM IST

Israel's equity stocks rise on hopes US strikes may ease Iran conflict

The Boursa Kuwait Premier Market Index and the MSX30 Index in Muscat added 0.4 per cent each. Qatar's benchmark was 0.2 per cent higher

Israel's equity stocks rise on hopes US strikes may ease Iran conflict
Updated On : 22 Jun 2025 | 11:40 PM IST

Iran MPs approve Hormuz closure, US warns of oil, trade disruption

Iran's Parliament has approved closing the Strait of Hormuz in response to US strikes on its nuclear facilities, raising fears of global energy and shipping disruptions

Iran MPs approve Hormuz closure, US warns of oil, trade disruption
Updated On : 22 Jun 2025 | 10:41 PM IST

Israel-Iran Highlights: Explosions rock Iranian cities of Bushehr and Yazd; cause unclear

Highlights: Catch all live developments in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict here

Israel-Iran Highlights: Explosions rock Iranian cities of Bushehr and Yazd; cause unclear
Updated On : 22 Jun 2025 | 10:39 PM IST

UN Security Council to meet on Iran as Russia, China push for a ceasefire

The US is likely to oppose the draft resolution, seen by Reuters, which also condemns attacks on Iran's nuclear sites and facilities

UN Security Council to meet on Iran as Russia, China push for a ceasefire
Updated On : 22 Jun 2025 | 10:27 PM IST

Vance says Iran renewed chance to pursue 'path of peace' after US attack

Vance said that while he would not discuss sensitive intelligence about what we've seen on the ground, he felt very confident that we've substantially delayed their development of a nuclear weapon

Vance says Iran renewed chance to pursue 'path of peace' after US attack
Updated On : 22 Jun 2025 | 10:05 PM IST

Iran launches more than 40 missiles toward Israel, 23 people injured

At an impact site in Tel Aviv, the blast had sheared off the face of a multistory residential building and damaged several others including a nursing home in a radius of hundreds of metres

Iran launches more than 40 missiles toward Israel, 23 people injured
Updated On : 22 Jun 2025 | 9:03 PM IST

US not seeking war with Iran after striking three nuclear sites: Pentagon

Caine said the goal of the operation destroying nuclear sites in Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan had been achieved

US not seeking war with Iran after striking three nuclear sites: Pentagon
Updated On : 22 Jun 2025 | 8:03 PM IST

Missteps, confusion and 'viral waste': The 14 days that doomed USAID

The rapid dismantling of the global aid agency remains one of the most consequential outcomes of President Trump's efforts to overhaul the federal government

Missteps, confusion and 'viral waste': The 14 days that doomed USAID
Updated On : 22 Jun 2025 | 7:51 PM IST

China condemns US attack on Iran's nuclear sites; calls for ceasefire

Beijing also called on parties to the conflict, Israel in particular, to reach a ceasefire as soon as possible, ensure the safety of civilians, and start dialogue and negotiation

China condemns US attack on Iran's nuclear sites; calls for ceasefire
Updated On : 22 Jun 2025 | 7:02 PM IST

Iran dials ally Russia after US joins Israel in strikes on nuclear sites

After US warplanes hit three Iranian nuclear facilities in coordination with Israel, Tehran reached out to Moscow for support as tensions spiral in West Asia

Iran dials ally Russia after US joins Israel in strikes on nuclear sites
Updated On : 22 Jun 2025 | 6:04 PM IST

Putin has no plans to talk to Trump after US strikes on Iran: Kremlin

There are no such plans, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. However, he added that a call can be quickly arranged in case of need

Putin has no plans to talk to Trump after US strikes on Iran: Kremlin
Updated On : 22 Jun 2025 | 5:14 PM IST

Would you hail robotaxi? Musk bets cabs will give Tesla lift after boycotts

Elon Musk says the Austin test will begin modestly enough, with just 10 or 12 vehicles picking up passengers in a limited area

Would you hail robotaxi? Musk bets cabs will give Tesla lift after boycotts
Updated On : 22 Jun 2025 | 5:10 PM IST

FedEx founder Fred Smith, pioneer of express delivery, dies aged 80

The company also played a major role in the shift by American business and industry to a greater use of time-sensitive deliveries and less dependence on large inventories and warehouses

FedEx founder Fred Smith, pioneer of express delivery, dies aged 80
Updated On : 22 Jun 2025 | 4:58 PM IST

France expresses concern over US strikes on Iran nuclear facilities

The French foreign minister said on Sunday that his country did not take part in the US strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities.

France expresses concern over US strikes on Iran nuclear facilities
Updated On : 22 Jun 2025 | 4:43 PM IST

Israel says remains of three hostages have been recovered from Gaza

They were identified as 21-year-old Yonatan Samerano, 70-year-old Ofra Keidar, and 19-year-old Shay Levinson

Israel says remains of three hostages have been recovered from Gaza
Updated On : 22 Jun 2025 | 2:56 PM IST

With Trump involved, wartime Nato summit may shift focus from Ukraine

Now in its fourth year, Europe's biggest land war since WWII remains an existential threat, with Ukraine fighting to defend the continent so others don't have to

With Trump involved, wartime Nato summit may shift focus from Ukraine
Updated On : 22 Jun 2025 | 2:54 PM IST

Israel targets Iranian F-5 fighter jets at Dezful, releases strike footage

Israel also said it struck other sites, including around Isfahan's airport. Iran has not acknowledged losses of aircraft or other materiel in the war so far

Israel targets Iranian F-5 fighter jets at Dezful, releases strike footage
Updated On : 22 Jun 2025 | 2:24 PM IST