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Iran war: Trump pauses US strikes as Tehran agrees to two-week ceasefire
As the conflict entered its 40th day on Wednesday, April 8, US President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of American attacks on Iran, while Tehran indicated it would halt defensive operations…
- Middle East
Only Trump knows what to do, says White House as Iran rains missiles on Israel
West Asia lurched closer to all-out war on Tuesday, April 7, as Iran fired its seventh missile barrage of the day at Israel, the United States set an 8pm Eastern deadline for…
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Geography vs firepower: How Iran is redefining power in the US–Iran war
At first glance, Iran appears no match for the United States. It cannot compete dollar for dollar with the American economy, nor can it rival the scale and sophistication of US military…
- Middle East
Young girl asks for pink missile to ‘plow’ Tel Aviv, Iran’s IRGC complies
Tehran: At the request of a young girl, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a pink missile toward Israel in its latest wave of attacks. A video shared by Iran’s Press…
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Air India hikes fuel surcharge on domestic, international routes
New Delhi: Air India on Tuesday, April 7, announced a revision in fuel surcharge across domestic and international routes amid a rise in global jet fuel prices. For domestic routes, the airline…
- Middle East
Netanyahu confirms Israeli warplanes struck bridges, railways in Iran
In a statement released by his office, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Iran’s Revolutionary Guard was using bridges and railways to transport materials to make weapons. He said he approved the…
- Middle East
Iran urges youth to guard power plants; Saudi closes bridge before Trump deadline
Dubai: Saudi Arabia closed the only road linking it to Bahrain on Tuesday, April 7, after Iran fired missiles at its oil-rich Eastern Province. Tehran’s latest strikes came as Iranian officials urged…
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Iran frees Japanese national held since January
Tokyo: Japan said Tuesday, April 7, a Japanese national who had been detained in Iran since January has been released. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told reporters that his release was confirmed…
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New Zealand flags concern over US threats towards Iran
Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has described Trump’s recent threats against Iranian civilian infrastructure as “unhelpful”. “Unhelpful because more military action is not necessary,” Luxon told Radio New Zealand on…
- Middle East
US special forces were on ground in Iran as part of rescue mission
Washington: The special operators were part of the teams sent in to retrieve the pilot and weapon systems officer of a downed fighter jet in Iran, according to a US official who…
- Middle East
Iran rejects ceasefire proposal as Trump calls it a ‘significant step’
Iran on Monday, April 6, rejected a United States (US)-backed ceasefire proposal, insisting any agreement must guarantee a permanent end to hostilities across West Asia, even as President Donald Trump described the…
- Middle East
Over 30 universities targeted in Iran as US-Israeli strikes disrupt education
Education across Iran is under pressure as schools and universities are hit in ongoing US-Israeli strikes, disrupting learning and raising concerns over whether such attacks on civilian infrastructure could amount to war…
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Planet Labs indefinitely withholds Iran war imagery after US request
Washington: US-based satellite imaging company Planet Labs has announced that it will indefinitely withhold imagery of Iran and the wider conflict zone in West Asia following a request from the US government,…
- Middle East
‘Same scenario unfolding’: Doctors fear Gaza-like devastation in Lebanon
Beirut: Two years ago, Dr Mohammed Ziara watched Israel ravage Gaza’s health care system, shelling hospitals, striking ambulances and forcing patients to evacuate. Now Ziara — along with other medical workers, human…
- Middle East
IRGC chief Majid Khademi killed in US-Israeli strikes
Major General Majid Khademi, head of the IRGC’s intelligence organisation, was killed on Monday, April 6, in US-Israeli airstrikes, Iranian state media reported. According to Reuters, the IRGC said in a statement…
