Iran Claims Second F-35 Kill As US-Led Operation Epic Fury Nears Critical Phase Amid Israeli Missile Alerts

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

April 3, 2026
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Leads High-Level Push For Vigilance Amid West Asia Turmoil

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

April 3, 2026
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Iran Claims Joint Plan With Sultanate of Oman To Oversee Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions

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

April 3, 2026
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Moscow Offers To Supply More Fertilisers, Crude Oil And Natural Gas & Deeper Strategic Ties With New Delhi Amidst West-Asian Volatility

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

April 3, 2026
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India Joins UK-Led Coalition To Break Strait of Hormuz Standoff Amid Trump Retraction

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

April 3, 2026
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West Asian Crisis Escalates Following Fatal Strike on Karaj Bridge

The regional conflict in West Asia has intensified following a devastating military operation by United States and Israeli forces against a strategic crossing in the Islamic Republic.According to reports from the Iranian state media outlet Press TV, at least eight civilians lost their lives and 95 others were wounded when missiles targeted the B1 bridge in Karaj.The strike occurred at a

April 3, 2026
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The Invisible Impact: US Central Command Rejects Iran’s False Jet Downing Claim in Hormuz Strait

The United States Central Command has officially dismissed assertions from the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps regarding the alleged downing of an American fighter jet near Qeshm Island.In a direct rebuttal issued via social media, CENTCOM confirmed that all United States aircraft remain fully accounted for, effectively labelling the Iranian report as a fabrication.The military command

April 3, 2026
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U.S. Strike On India-Bound Aid Plane At Mashhad Airport Ignites ‘War Crime’ Allegations From Tehran

The geopolitical climate has reached a fever pitch following reports that a Mahan Air aircraft was caught in a United States airstrike at Mashhad International Airport.The plane, which was reportedly preparing for a humanitarian journey to New Delhi, was set to transport a critical consignment of medicines and medical equipment. This disruption has not only halted the logistical flow of aid but

April 3, 2026
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