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US intelligence has detected that China is gearing up to ship advanced weapons to Iran in the coming weeks, according to a CNN report citing three individuals familiar with the latest assessments.The report highlights preparations by Beijing to deliver new air defence systems to Tehran, with shipments potentially arriving within a few weeks.To obscure the origin of these deliveries, there are
In a report by NDTV web portal, it is noted that Iran is facing a serious challenge in reopening the Strait of Hormuz for international shipping, as it has lost track of the mines it planted in the waterway last month.According to U.S. officials cited by the New York Times, Tehran’s inability to locate all the mines has created a self‑inflicted obstacle, complicating peace talks with Washington
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced on Friday, 10 April 2026, that India’s major ports have successfully cleared approximately 90% of the cargo backlog resulting from recent geopolitical disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.The Minister attributed this rapid return to normalcy to the timely interventions and constant oversight provided by the Ministry.The
Trilateral ceasefire talks between the United States, Iran and Pakistan have formally commenced in Islamabad, marking the highest‑level engagement between Washington and Tehran since the 1979 Islamic revolution.According to Al Jazeera, the discussions are being held under intense security and are aimed at stabilising a fragile ceasefire announced on 8 April, while also shaping the future of
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday, marking the commencement of an official visit scheduled from 11 to 12 April 2026.The visit forms part of a broader diplomatic push, during which Jaishankar will engage with UAE leadership to review the robust cooperation between the two nations and further deepen their Comprehensive Strategic
A Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon Block-70 combat aircraft belonging to the Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF) has achieved a significant milestone by scoring the variant’s first air-to-air kill.This event occurred amid the ongoing Iran Conflict in 2026, where the aircraft successfully intercepted and destroyed two Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).Lockheed Martin announced the feat on 9
United States President Donald Trump has issued a firm declaration that Washington will not permit Iran to levy tolls on vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz.Speaking to members of the press at Joint Base Andrews on Saturday, the President categorised the passage as international waters and vowed to block any attempts to impose transit charges on global shipping.The President’s comments were
The Indian Navy has identified a significant transformation in cargo vessel movement within the Persian Gulf as maritime threats in the region continue to escalate. Observations from the Information Fusion Centre for the Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) indicate that ships are increasingly deviating from standard maritime traffic lanes.Instead, many are transiting through a controlled corridor
The Israel Defence Forces announced that it had eliminated multiple terror operatives in separate operations, including a senior commander of the Lebanese Resistance Brigades in southern Lebanon and a militant involved in the October 7 attack in Gaza.In a statement issued on Telegram, the IDF confirmed that Maher Qassem Hamdan, identified as the commander of the Lebanese Resistance Brigades in
The Israeli government has issued a sharp rebuke to Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, following a series of inflammatory comments that have cast a shadow over ongoing diplomatic efforts. On Thursday, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office formally objected to Asif’s statements, questioning Pakistan’s ability to remain a neutral mediator in the sensitive negotiations currently taking