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Reports have emerged from Iranian state media suggesting that a United States fighter pilot was forced to eject from an aircraft in southwest Iran. According to the news agency AP, citing local broadcasters, this incident marks the first recorded loss of a US jet within Iranian borders since the outbreak of hostilities on 28 February.The aircraft involved has been identified by several major
Simulated In a significant escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, Iranian forces have successfully downed two United States warplanes, marking the first instances of American aircraft being lost to enemy fire since the war began on 28 February.The strikes targeted an F-15E Strike Eagle and an A-10 Warthog, resulting in a high-stakes search and rescue operation for
An Iranian crude shipment that was initially bound for India has unexpectedly altered course midway, now signalling China as its destination.The Aframax tanker Ping Shun, built in 2002 and sanctioned by the United States in 2025, had earlier declared Vadinar in Gujarat as its port of call. This would have marked India’s first purchase of Iranian crude since 2019, a significant development given
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underscored the critical role of the Indian Navy in safeguarding the nation’s maritime trade routes, particularly the movement of commercial ships and oil tankers.He highlighted that nearly 95 per cent of India’s trade, including vital energy supplies, is conducted via sea, making naval security indispensable to the country’s economic stability.Speaking at the
Iran has claimed a significant military achievement by shooting down a second United States F-35 fighter jet over central Iran, as reported by the Mehr news agency and cited by Reuters on Friday.This incident occurs as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran approaches its sixth week, with Iranian forces stating that the pilot’s survival is unlikely. No confirmation has yet emerged from the US Central
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a crucial meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) in New Delhi on Thursday, stressing the imperative for ceaseless oversight of the escalating West Asia crisis.He urged a measured and proactive stance to safeguard India’s national interests amid mounting uncertainties.The high-level gathering included key cabinet colleagues: External Affairs
Iran has announced that it is working with Oman on a draft proposal to monitor the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime passage through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply transits.The claim was made by Kazem Gharibabadi, an Iranian diplomat, who told the state-run IRNA news agency that the plan is designed to ensure safe passage and improve services for ships navigating the
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed General Randy George, the US Army Chief of Staff, in a move that has stunned Pentagon observers. Three US defence officials confirmed to Reuters that the firing occurred on Thursday, with George—a four-star general—forced into immediate retirement despite over a year remaining in his four-year term, Reuters reported.The Pentagon issued a brief
The Russian government has reaffirmed its commitment to securing India’s resource stability, with First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov declaring Moscow’s readiness to bolster the supply of essential commodities, Russian news agency Interfax reported.During a high-level diplomatic mission to New Delhi, Manturov highlighted the strategic importance of the energy and agricultural sectors in
India has officially joined a high-level diplomatic initiative alongside 60 other nations to address the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. Following an invitation from the United Kingdom, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri represented New Delhi in a virtual summit aimed at reopening the strategic waterway.The passage remains a vital artery for global commerce, currently blocked following a