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US blockade: No Iranian ship allowed to cross Strait of Hormuz in last three days, 10 sent back

[ad_1] Representative image (Credit: AP) The US military on Thursday said it had turned back 10 vessels attempting to leave Iranian ports during the first 48 hours of its naval blockade, even as maritime tracking data suggested some ships may have initially crossed the Strait of Hormuz.In a post on X, US Central Command said, […]

From the brink to a breather: Trump’s Iran pivot buys time, not trust

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump TOI correspondent from Washington: In a sudden pivot that pulled the world back from the precipice of an apocalyptic strike, the United States and Iran have entered a fragile two-week ceasefire after days of escalating strikes and threats, offering a narrow window for diplomacy to achieve Middle East peace amid […]

‘Not end of war’: Iran supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei cautions as Tehran agrees to two-week ceasefire with US

[ad_1] Donald Trump and Mojtaba Khamenei (R) After more than a month of war between Trump and Tehran regime, Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Wednesday instructed the Islamic Republic’s military to observe a ceasefire, while strongly declaring that “this is not the end of the war.”Ali Khamenei’s successor and son Mojataba declared in his […]

‘They’ll stop when I stop’: Trump asserts Israel will stop strikes on Iran when he ‘tells them to’

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump (AP photo) “They’ll do what I tell them,” US President Donald Trump declared, projecting authority as the Iran war rages on. In a bold show of confidence, Trump’s remarks suggested that America’s key ally, Israel would ultimately take its cue from him, asserting that the Tel Aviv power centre led […]

Trump shares video of massive explosions in Iran’s Isfahan following US-Israeli strikes; bunker-busters used?

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump early Tuesday escalated his rhetoric and messaging around America’s military campaign against Iran, highlighting the scale of strikes carried out under Operation Epic Fury reportedly by B2 bunker busters. He shared a social media post showing Iran’s Isfahan site engulfed in flames.Earlier, Trump had warned that Iran’s energy infrastructure could […]

Full scale invasion or special ops? Inside Pentagon plan for US boots in Iran

[ad_1] The United States is preparing for a possible expansion of its military operations in Iran, drawing up plans that range from limited, targeted ground raids to a broader deployment of troops, even as the White House publicly maintains that no decision has been taken. The evolving strategy reflects a widening gap between operational readiness […]

Bigger US strike on Iran today? Trump’s ‘mild’ warning as 48-hour deadline expires today

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump (AP photo) “Peace through strength,” US President Donald Trump declared on Monday, describing it as being put “mildly,” as his 48-hour ultimatum to Iran ends, following threats from the Tehran regime that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed if the Washington-Tel Aviv partnership continues to escalate actions against the […]

Left to fend for themselves? Gulf allies claim US gave no warning before strikes

[ad_1] Iran targets Gulf countries after US-Israel The Trump administration is facing growing frustration from its allies in the Gulf, who claim they were not adequately warned about the scale of Iranian retaliation following US-Israeli strikes on Tehran, news agency Associated Press reported. Officials from two Gulf countries said their governments were disappointed with how […]

MHA alerts states as Middle East tensions soar; internet curbs, security tightened in Kashmir | India News

[ad_1] Security heightened in Jammu and Kashmir. NEW DELHI: The ministry of home affairs has cautioned states about the possibility of communal tensions in the wake of the ongoing conflict involving Iran, asking authorities to stay alert and take preventive steps.In a letter circulated on February 28, the ministry warned that recent military developments in […]