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Iran’s recent ballistic missile strike against the joint United Kingdom-United States military installation on Diego Garcia has starkly revealed the discrepancies between Tehran’s proclaimed military prowess and its actual capabilities.On 20 March 2026, Iranian forces launched what they intended as a precision assault on the base, situated approximately 4,000 kilometres south of Iran in the
India has intensified its vigilance over maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in West Asia, with sources indicating that additional merchant vessels laden with petroleum products are set to follow existing shipments bound for the country.Two more merchant vessels carrying essential petroleum products for India are currently transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a critical
The United States Central Command has released striking footage of airstrikes targeting Iranian naval vessels, escalating tensions in the West Asia region. This development, announced on 28 March 2026, underscores a sharp confrontation amid longstanding maritime disputes.In a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter, the US Central Command declared that Iranian naval vessels have harassed global
The United Arab Emirates’ air defence systems have once again proven their mettle, successfully neutralising 20 ballistic missiles and 37 drones launched from Iran on 28 March 2026.This latest interception underscores the UAE’s unwavering resolve in the face of relentless aggression.The Ministry of Defence confirmed the successful engagement, emphasising that forces remain at a heightened state
Iran has intensified its control over the Strait of Hormuz, blocking two Chinese vessels from transiting the vital waterway. The ships, CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean, both owned by the Chinese firm COSCO, attempted to exit the Persian Gulf on Friday but were forced to turn back, reported Marine Link. This incident occurred amid escalating tensions in the region, now four weeks into
The maritime situation in the Middle East has entered a phase of intense monitoring as two additional merchant vessels laden with petroleum products for India successfully began their transit through the Strait of Hormuz.This development follows a period of acute regional volatility, prompting the Indian Navy to station warships on standby to ensure the uninterrupted passage of these critical
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have held a critical telephonic discussion to address the intensifying conflict currently destabilising West Asia. The conversation comes at a pivotal moment, with both leaders expressing deep concern over the regional security architecture and the potential for a wider conflagration.A primary focus of the dialogue was the
by M A Hossain Wars often begin with confidence in distance—precision strikes, remote control, minimal exposure. It is a familiar American instinct, visible from the early days of the Gulf War to the opening phases of the campaign against ISIS. Air power promises disruption without entanglement. It rarely delivers resolution.That pattern is reappearing in the current confrontation with Iran.
India has extended vital fuel assistance to Sri Lanka amid escalating regional tensions that threaten energy security across South Asia.On 27 March 2026, the Indian High Commission announced the imminent arrival of a 38,000 metric tons shipment comprising diesel and petrol, set to dock at Colombo Harbour on Saturday. This emergency support underscores New Delhi’s commitment to bolstering its
Conflict has spiralled further in the Middle East with Israel launching a major wave of airstrikes on Iranian nuclear‑related facilities, while Iran struck back with missiles aimed at a US‑backed air base in Saudi Arabia, wounding American service members and damaging refuelling aircraft.The strikes mark a significant escalation barely a month into the broader war, underscoring how quickly