‘Only real leverage’: Iran unlikely to reopen Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, claims US intelligence report

[ad_1] Recent US intelligence reports indicate Iran is unlikely to reopen the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, as control of the key oil chokepoint remains its main leverage against the United States, Reuters reported. Tehran, which controls one side of the strait, has effectively blockaded the route in response to U.S.-Israel strikes that triggered the […]

Why Pakistan’s bid to broker US-Iran peace fell apart

[ad_1] Efforts led by Pakistan to broker peace between Iran and the United States have faltered. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Tehran has formally informed mediators that it will not attend proposed talks with American officials in Islamabad. Iranian officials have also rejected Washington’s conditions outright, calling them unacceptable. The refusal […]

Mojtaba Khamenei hails fallen IRGC, Hezbollah commanders; calls US, Israel ‘most obstinate enemies’ of Islamic world

[ad_1] Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Wednesday honored fallen commanders of Hezbollah and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, calling their deaths a testament to the resistance movement’s struggle against the United States and Israel, as the conflict in West Asia entered its second month.In a series of posts shared on the account purportedly attributed […]

‘No existential threat’: Israeli foreign minister jibes Iran, says can’t promise this will be ‘last war’

[ad_1] Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar on Wednesday indicated that ongoing and future conflicts remain a possibility, saying that the country cannot guarantee the current war will be its last.Speaking amid continued regional tensions, Saar said Israel’s adversaries still retain the capability to launch attacks, though they do not currently pose a fundamental threat to […]

Petrol, diesel price today: After excise duty cuts, will petrol and diesel rates in your city come down?

[ad_1] Despite the sharp rise in global oil prices, retail fuel rates have remained unchanged. (AI image) Petrol and diesel prices have been in focus since the start of the US-Iran war which has led to a huge rise in global crude oil prices. Several neighbouring countries have either raised petrol prices or rationed its […]

Iran claims to have ‘successfully targeted’ American F-18 fighter jet, shares video

[ad_1] Video shared by Iran’s press TV Iran on Wednesday claimed that it shot down as US fighter jet amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Iran’s state affiliated media Press TV shared a footage on X showing the apparent crash. In the clip, a jet (that Iran claims is US F-18) was ‘successfully’ […]

60 million barrels of Russian crude booked by Indian refiners amid global supply strain

[ad_1] Indian refiners have stepped up purchases of Russian crude as they lock in supplies for the coming month, with around 60 million barrels secured, according to people aware of the developments. The move comes as disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict continue to affect global oil flows.The cargoes have reportedly been contracted […]

How Iran war is helping Kim Jong Un justify North Korea’s nuclear arsenal

[ad_1] North Korean leader Kim Jong Un defended his country’s nuclear arsenal, citing the ongoing Iran war as proof of the need for strong military deterrence, according to the South Korean state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).Speaking to North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly on Tuesday, Kim accused the United States of carrying out “terrorism and […]

Kuwait News: Jazeera Airways airlifts 4.5 tonnes of Indian produce to Kuwait as crisis strains supermarket shelves | World News

[ad_1] As regional conflict persists in the Middle East and aviation remains disrupted, airlines have been dedicating flights to fly in fresh fruits and vegetables in Kuwait. The move has been aimed at maintaining stocks of fresh produce in supermarkets and ensuring a streamlined supply of food to the citizens. Recently, Jazeera airways set up […]