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Washington, March 31 US President Donald Trump has told his aides that he is willing to end the military operation against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, leaving the campaign to reopen it for a later date, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing administration...

Washington, March 31 – The United States expects to achieve its military objectives against Iran “in weeks, not months,” said Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as he outlined Washington’s conditions for ending the conflict and warned Tehran against attempting to control key global waterways...

Washington, March 31 – The Trump administration signaled on Monday that Arab nations could be asked to help bear the financial burden of the ongoing military campaign against Iran, even as US forces continue large-scale operations in the region.Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the idea of...

Washington, March 31 – The United States is intensifying its strikes on Iran while pursuing a deal to end Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, the White House said Monday, describing a dual-track approach of military pressure and diplomacy.Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the ongoing operation was...

March 30, New Delhi – U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday to keep the Strait of Hormuz open or face possible U.S. strikes on its oil and power infrastructure. In a social media post, Trump said that failure to reach a deal could lead to attacks on Iran’s power plants, oil wells...

New York, March 30 – US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that a "new and more reasonable regime" was in place in Iran, indicating a change in leadership, and said that Washington had made "significant progress" in "serious talks" with it."A change in leadership" is a goal he has stated...

New Delhi, March 30 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with his Dutch counterpart, Rob Jetten, on Monday and discussed the situation in West Asia, emphasizing the need for an early restoration of peace and stability in the region.During the phone call, the two leaders also discussed ways to...

Washington, March 30 – US President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the United States could strike Iran’s key energy infrastructure if a deal is not reached soon and the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened, even as he said talks were making progress.Trump said the United States is in “serious...

Lahore, March 30 The Punjab government of Pakistan announced on Monday the reopening of all public and private educational institutions that had been closed in the province as part of fuel-saving measures implemented following the conflict in the Middle East.In light of the massive joint...

Hyderabad, March 30 The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a resolution urging the Centre "to take the initiative to stop the war" in West Asia.Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who moved the resolution, said the ongoing war is having adverse effects not only on West...

March 30, New Delhi – Iran has confirmed the death of Revolutionary Guards Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri following severe injuries.Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, stated that in a precise and lethal operation, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) eliminated the commander of the IRGC Navy...

New Delhi, March 30 Adobe announced on Monday that industry veteran Manoj Kohli has joined the Adobe International Advisory Board (IAB).The Adobe IAB, founded in 2021, brings together highly experienced, globally focused leaders to help Adobe customers navigate change, the company said in a...

March 30, New Delhi – Iran has accused the United States of plotting a ground attack, even as it publicly advocates a negotiated deal, amid the deployment of thousands of US military personnel in West Asia.Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a statement on Sunday that...

Dubai, March 30 An Indian national has been killed in Kuwait following Iranian strikes on a power and water desalination plant, the Indian Embassy said on Monday.Expressing its "deepest condolences" at the tragic death of the Indian national in Sunday's attack, the embassy in a social media...

Dubai, March 30 An Indian national has been killed in Kuwait following Iranian attacks on a power and water desalination plant, the country’s state-run KUNA news agency reported on Monday.Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said that a service building at one of its...

Tokyo, March 30 – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday that she would consider holding talks with the Iranian leadership at an "appropriate" time if it serves Japan's national interest, given the continued high tensions in the Middle East, according to local media."I will...

Washington, March 30 – US President Donald Trump said that he wants to "seize Iranian oil" and could seize Kharg Island, the country's oil export hub.In an interview with the Financial Times, Trump said, "To be honest, my favorite thing is to seize Iranian oil," comparing the US move to...

Washington, March 30 – President Donald Trump said that a deal with Iran may be close, even as he described extensive US strikes that he said had weakened the country’s military and leadership and accelerated negotiations.“I do see a deal in Iran… it could be soon too,” Trump told reporters...

Washington, March 30: Iran has warned that it will retaliate if the United States launches a ground invasion, even as President Donald Trump is considering a risky military operation to seize Iran's uranium, and regional powers are pushing for talks to contain the conflict, according to US media...

Washington, March 30 – US lawmakers are sharply divided over the prospect of deploying ground troops in Iran, with senior politicians warning of escalating risks, unclear objectives, and the need for Congressional approval.The debate has intensified amid media reports of a potential military...