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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conducted urgent telephone discussions with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Sunday evening, focusing on the rapidly deteriorating security situation in West Asia.In a post on X, Jaishankar confirmed his telecon with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, noting that the conversation centred on ongoing regional
The escalating conflict in West Asia, pitting the United States and Israel against Iran, has thrust the BRICS grouping into a profound diplomatic quandary. Recent US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets, codenamed Operation Epic Fury and Operation Lion’s Roar, have provoked fierce retaliatory missile and drone barrages from Tehran under Operation True Promise IV.This war, now in its third week
Tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point after Iran launched a direct strike on the United States embassy compound in Baghdad.The attack, which occurred early on 14 March 2026, involved a missile or drone that hit the embassy’s helipad, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky over the fortified complex.This assault marks the second time the US diplomatic mission in
Bahrain circuit only 20 miles from targeted US baseRaces unlikely to be replaced because of logisticsFormula One has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia grands prix because of the war in the Middle East.The races were due to take place on 12 April i…
Reports indicate that multiple explosions have struck the Prince Sultan Air Base, situated southeast of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This key military installation, which hosts significant U.S. forces under CENTCOM, has become a focal point amid escalating regional tensions. reported NDTV.The blasts occurred on or around 13 March 2026, with footage and accounts circulating across news outlets like NDTV
Analysis reveals that Iran has damaged at least 17 American sites across the Middle East in response to a US-Israeli assault on its territory.The strikes, involving drones and missiles, have targeted embassies, military bases, and air defence infrastructure, resulting in the deaths of US soldiers.The New York Times conducted this assessment using high-resolution commercial satellite imagery,
Amazon, Google and others struck deals in the Persian Gulf to foot the bill for A.I. development. Iran has now threatened attacks against the companies’ infrastructure in the region.
The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile stands out as a lethal, high-speed, precision stand-off weapon, deployable from ground, sea, or air platforms.This two-stage missile ignites with a solid-fuel booster that detaches post-launch, handing over to a liquid-fuelled ramjet engine that hurtles it towards Mach 3 speeds. Its "fire and forget" guidance ensures autonomy after launch, while
U.S. officials say the country’s weapons have been diminished, slowing its attacks on Gulf nations and Israel. Iran may also be holding some weapons in reserve in case the conflict is prolonged.
Saudi Arabian state oil firm calls crisis by far the biggest the region has seen but firm can reroute 70% of exports and tap crude held in storageHow the Iran conflict could affect energy prices – video explainerSaudi Arabia’s state oil company has war…