Diego Garcia comes under spotlight after Iran fires two ballistic missiles; Israel hits regime-linked targets
On the 22nd day of the US-Iran conflict, a US official confirmed Iran launched two intermediate-range ballistic missiles toward Diego…
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News AI India Saudi Arabia says 10 drones intercepted in east; air defences activated in Dubai as Kuwait reports new attacks
Authorities in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Kuwait reported fresh drone and missile-related incidents, with officials saying interception systems were…
UK approves expanded US access to British bases for strikes on Iranian sites linked to Strait of Hormuz threats
Downing Street said UK ministers have signed off on wider US use of British bases for operations against Iranian sites…
Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei Says ‘Enemy Defeated’ in Nowruz Message, Cites US and Israel
In a written message issued for Nowruz, Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared victory over the United States and Israel,…
Report says Trump weighs Kharg Island takeover amid Iran, US and Israel tensions over Hormuz Strait
A report cited in live updates says Donald Trump is considering the idea of taking control of Iran’s Kharg Island…
Iran State Media Says IRGC Spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini Killed in US Israel Strikes
Iranian state media reported that Revolutionary Guard spokesperson Ali Mohammad Naini died in joint US and Israeli strikes, shortly after…
Iran’s Infrared Air Defence Tactics Put Stealth Jets Under Fresh Scrutiny
Iran has developed air defence systems that rely on passive infrared sensors instead of radar, a shift aimed at spotting…
Qatar flags 17% LNG export disruption after attacks; Saudi Arabia reports three drones intercepted
Qatar said recent attacks will disrupt 17% of its LNG exports, while Saudi Arabia reported intercepting three drones. Iran issued…
US hints at easing Iran sanctions, says stranded oil tankers could be released: Bessent
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signalled a possible shift on Iran sanctions, indicating that oil tankers currently stranded could be…
NASA Begins Artemis II Countdown: Crew Quarantine Starts as SLS Rolls Toward the Launchpad Again
NASA says the Artemis II mission is moving into a crucial prelaunch phase, with the crew entering quarantine and the…