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On 5 April 2026, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conducted high-level diplomatic outreach with his counterparts in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to address the rapidly deteriorating security situation in West Asia.These separate discussions focused on the evolving regional conflict that has followed the significant military escalations in the Gulf.The Minister communicated with the
Israel currently estimates that Iran retains a stockpile of more than 1,000 missiles capable of striking its territory. Simultaneously, Hezbollah’s arsenal in Lebanon is believed to include as many as 10,000 shorter-range rockets.These figures, cited in Israeli military briefings over the weekend, suggest that the ongoing conflict in West Asia could persist for many more months despite
It is clear among top officials in the Trump administration that the Israeli president overpromised in his pitch to the USMiddle East crisis – live updatesWhen Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, arrived at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club on 29…
The Iranian‑developed 358 missile, also known as Saqr‑1 or SA‑67, has been at the centre of speculation after reports alleged it was used to down a United States Air Force F‑35 stealth fighter. The SA-67 is a High-Explosive-Fragmentation (HE-Frag) rocket-booster launched, Surface-To-Air-Missile (SAM) also known as the coded name 358 and Saqr-1 (Hawk) guided-missile.The missile’s unique loitering
India has turned to its longstanding partner Russia for bolstered oil supplies amid the disruptions caused by the Iran war, which has invigorated bilateral ties.The two nations aim to sustain their energy trade despite international sanctions, while strategically balancing influences from the United States and China, according to analysts, according to a South China Morning Post report.A familiar
Iran’s Supreme Leader’s representative in India, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, has firmly rejected claims that Pakistan is mediating between Tehran and Washington in the ongoing West Asia conflict.Speaking in an interview with ANI, he stated that such assertions were “not true” and were instead aimed at influencing global oil prices rather than reflecting genuine diplomatic efforts.He emphasised that
The United States military establishment has been shaken by the sudden removal of General Randy George, the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army, who was forced into retirement by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.His departure is part of a sweeping overhaul of the Pentagon’s senior leadership, which has seen more than a dozen high‑ranking officials dismissed in recent weeks. The restructuring is widely
Chinese spokesperson Guo Jiakun & Chinese embassy spokesperson in New Delhi Yu JingChina has strongly condemned the recent US‑Israeli military operations against Iran, declaring them a violation of international law. Yu Jing, spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India, relayed the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ position, stressing that the strikes lacked authorisation from the UN
US President Donald Trump has once again issued a stern warning to Iran, demanding that the Islamic Republic reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz as tensions in West Asia continue to escalate.In a post on Truth Social, Trump used unusually harsh language, reiterating his ultimatum and threatening severe consequences if Tehran fails to comply. He reminded Iran of his deadline to “make a
India’s energy security received a boost with the safe passage of the Indian‑flagged LPG tanker Green Sanvi through the Strait of Hormuz.The vessel successfully transited the strategic maritime chokepoint on Friday night, carrying approximately 46,650 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas. This marks a significant development amid ongoing regional instability and concerns over supply