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US will attack Iran’s army site in Pickaxe Mountain, says Trump

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:23:02 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C./BEIRUT: U.S. President Donald Trump says that the United States will target Pickaxe Mountain in Iran, warning that Washington would continue to strike the country hard.

Pickaxe Mountain, located near Iran's heavily damaged Natanz uranium enrichment facility, is a strongly protected site. It has two deep underground tunnel complexes that experts believe are bey

Gazan deaths since ceasefire began nearing 7 October toll

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:11:35 GMT

The number of Palestinians killed since the October 2025 ceasefire has now reached 1,110, approaching the 1,200 Israelis killed in the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attacks that triggered the war

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:29:43 GMT

Washington DC [US], July 17 (ANI): The White House on Thursday (local time) said Iran continues to engage in talks with the United States and has expressed its willingness to reach an agreement with Washington, even as US forces have carried out multiple rounds of strikes against Iranian targets in recent days.

Responding to a question during a press briefing on whether negotiations with Tehran were at a standsti

Iran warns 'entire region will pay the price' as US bombs bridges (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:03:17 GMT

Tehran's response will leave the Americans "stunned," an intelligence source told RT

The US has launched yet another round of overnight strikes, reportedly hitting civilian infrastructure, including several bridges across Iran, as Tehran warned that any further escalation would have consequences for t

Iran warns entire region will pay the price as US bombs bridges

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:03:17 GMT

Tehrans response will leave the Americans stunned, an intelligence source told RT

US Central Command announced its sixth consecutive night of strikes on Thurs

US forces continue "wave of strikes" against Iran for sixth consecutive night

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:29:33 GMT

Washington DC [US], July 17 (ANI): US forces on Thursday (local time) launched a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran, marking the sixth consecutive night of operations against the Islamic Republic amid rising hostilities between the two sides following the collapse of the 14-point memorandum of understanding between the two sides.

According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the attack was aimed at furt

U.S. Central Command continues strikes against Iran

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:25:28 GMT

WASHINGTON, 17th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Thursday that it is continuing its strikes against Iran in response to attacks targeting commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.

CENTCOM said in a statement that the strikes, now being carried out for a fifth consecutive night, are aimed at degrading Iran's military abilities to target commercial vessels in the Strait of Ho

Iran condemns US strikes as "war crimes", warns Gulf neighbours against allowing territorial access

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:57:24 GMT

Tehran [Iran], July 17 (ANI): The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a sharp condemnation of recent US military strikes against the Islamic Republic, describing the actions as brutal war crimes that flagrantly violate international law and the United Nations Charter.

In a formal statement, the Ministry warned neighbouring countries, specifically those along the southern shores of the Persian Gulf, of

Iran pushes for AI, green economy, trade harmonisation at BRICS summit

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:57:14 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Iranian Vice President and Head of the National Standards Organisation of Iran (INSO) Farzaneh Ansari on Thursday pushed three key initiatives aimed at boosting bloc-wide cooperation in emerging technologies, carbon reduction, and standardised trade protocols.

The Iranian Embassy in India reflected on the details of her address in the BRICS Heads of National Standards Bodies Meet

"Just a hint at what is what and who is who": Baghaei slams US, Israel and Argentina over "revealing" UNGA voting trends

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:33:59 GMT

Tehran [Iran], July 16 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Thursday drew attention to what he characterised as a 'revealing' trend in recent United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) voting records, noting a recurring alignment between the United States, Israel, and Argentina.

In a post on X, Baghaei highlighted a series of UNGA resolutions where these three nations stood as the only count

Iran and the US are already fighting their next war

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:20:46 GMT

The latest hostilities show why military force cannot resolve the crisis. Here's what the renewed fighting means for Hormuz and beyond

Tensions are escalating again in the Persian Gulf. US President Donald Trump notified Congress of renewed airstrikes on Iran and vowed to destroy all of the Islamic Republic's military

Lebanon moves to end Hezbollah's military arm, FM Youssef Raggi calls it "sovereign decision"

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:02:45 GMT

Paris [France], July 16 (ANI): Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi on Thursday declared that ending Hezbollah's military presence is a 'sovereign Lebanese decision,' marking a decisive shift in the country's efforts to consolidate state authority.

Reflecting on his remarks delivered at the French Senate, the Foreign Minister reaffirmed the sovereignty of Lebanon and announced that the nation will not return t

Strait of Hormuz is Irans nuclear weapon ex-Indian diplomat

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:32:26 GMT

None of the US objectives in the Middle East conflict have been achieved, Rajiv Sikri tells RT India

The Middle East conflict has helped Iran to realize it has a potent weapon in its arsenal in the contentious Strait of Hormuz, a former Indian diplomat said.

At the same time, the stated objectives of the US in the conflict it unleashed also stand unfulfilled, former diplomat Rajiv Sikri tol

Strait of Hormuz is Iran's nuclear weapon - ex-Indian diplomat (VIDEO)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:32:26 GMT

None of the US objectives in the Middle East conflict have been achieved, Rajiv Sikri tells RT India

The Middle East conflict has helped Iran to realize it has a potent weapon in its arsenal in the contentious Strait of Hormuz, a former Indian diplomat said.

At the same time, the stated objectives of the US in

Iran asks Yemen's Houthis to close Bab el-Mandeb if U.S. attacks power plants -- media

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:15:46 GMT

TEHRAN, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Iran has requested Yemen's Houthis to remain ready for the closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in case the United States attacks Iranian power plants, Reuters reported on Thursday.

Reuters cited three sources, two senior Iranians and a regional source familiar with the matter, as saying that the idea had been discussed within Iran's leadership, and conveyed to the Houthi group.

Houthi leader warns Saudi oil facilities could be targeted if Riyadh gets involved in "aggression"

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:15:41 GMT

SANAA, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Yemen's Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi said on Thursday that Saudi oil facilities and other critical infrastructure would become targets for the group's missiles and drones if Riyadh engaged in what he called a "comprehensive aggression" against Yemen.

Speaking in a televised address broadcast by the Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV, al-Houthi accused Saudi Arabia of abandoning commitments

New Delhi asks ship owners not to send Indian sailors to Hormuz

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:54:40 GMT

The advisory cautions against deployment on vessels involving passage through the Strait of Hormuz due to security concerns

New Delhi has asked shipping companies and vessel operators to refrain from deploying Indian sailors in vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, where several ships have come under attack earlier this week.

The advisory comes in the wake of attacks on two ships

Midcap private banks lead market surge with double-digit gains: Report

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:58:42 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): India's midcap private-sector banks clocked double-digit gains in the June quarter. All seven private-sector banks in the top 20 with market capitalisations below Rs 1 trillion posted double-digit gains in the three months ended June 30, as per S&P Global Market Intelligence data report.

The midcap lenders emerged as the biggest gainers in a broader stock market rally that fo

Egypt denounces latest Iranian attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:25:22 GMT

CAIRO, 16th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Egypt strongly condemned renewed Iranian attacks targeting Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan on Thursday, describing them as a dangerous escalation that threatens regional security and stability.

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks constituted "a violation of states' sovereignty" that endangered "the security and safety of their residents."

Cairo expressed its

Kuwait says air defenses intercept hostile drones, condemns Iranian attacks

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:45:17 GMT

KUWAIT CITY, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Kuwait's armed forces said Thursday that the country's air defense systems were responding to hostile drones, urging the public to follow safety instructions issued by the relevant authorities.

In a statement posted on X, the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces said explosions heard across parts of the country were the result of air defense systems intercepting hostile drone

"You've got to be willing to talk": JD Vance defends US diplomacy with Iran amid renewed hostilities

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:30:51 GMT

Washington DC [US], July 16 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance has defended continued diplomatic engagement with Iran despite renewed hostilities, arguing that the conflict cannot be resolved through military force alone and that negotiations remain essential to address security challenges in the Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking in an interview with podcaster Joe Rogan on an episode of 'The Joe Rogan Experience' release

Bahrain Defence Force intercepts, destroys several Iranian aerial attacks

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:57:33 GMT

MANAMA, 16th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) said that its air defence systems successfully intercepted and destroyed several treacherous Iranian aerial attacks on Thursday.

In a statement carried by the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the General Command said that Iran continues its systematic hostile approach through unlawful missile and drone attacks targeting civilians in

US Launches Wave Of Strikes; Iran Claim Attacks On US Bases

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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People walk past a billboard with an image of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on July 13.

WASHINGTON -- As tensions between the US and Iran intensifies, with renewed military strikes and growing arguments around t

CENTCOM Says US Launches Fresh Wave Of Strikes On Iran

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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US Says It Is Hitting Iran Again In Fresh Wave Of Strikes

The US military said it launched a new wave of air strikes on Iranian targets despite signs of a possible move toward avoiding a full resumption of the war with Tehran's release of a US national from detention.

"At 2 p.m. ET today, US forces began conducting a new wave of strikes against Iran for the fifth consecutive ni

US Strikes Reported Throughout Southern Iran

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Iranian Media Reports US Strikes At Several Sites In South Of Country

Iranian state media early on July 17 reported explosions and attacks at several sites, although the reports could not immediately be confirmed and the US military did not specify its areas of operations.

Strikes around the Gulf island of Qeshm near the Strait of Hormuz, the focal point of the conflict in rece

Jordan intercepts eight Iranian missiles

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:12:38 GMT

AMMAN, 16th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Jordan's air defence systems intercepted and shot down eight Iranian missiles targeting the Kingdom's territory early Thursday morning, a senior military official at the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces -- Arab Army said.

In a statement carried by the Jordan News Agency (Petra), the military source said that the interceptions were executed in accordance with establishe

Iran claims strikes on US military facilities in Jordan, Kuwait during ongoing operations

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:59:36 GMT

Tehran [Iran], July 16 (ANI): Iran on Thursday claimed to have carried out drone and missile strikes on US military facilities in Jordan and Kuwait, saying the strikes were conducted in retaliation for recent US strikes on Iranian territory, according to Iran's state broadcaster IRIB.

The current ongoing operations against US strikes are 'Operation Lightning' carried out by the Iranian Army and 'Operation Nasr 2'

Indian equity markets open higher; Nifty holds above 24,100, Sensex gains over 260 pts

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:59:37 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 16 (ANI): The Indian equity markets opened in positive territory with both benchmark indices opening with a gap-up. Nifty is holding around the 24,000 level during the last few trading sessions, while Sensex has maintained above the 77,000 level.

On Thursday, Sensex opened at 77,388.42 as against the previous close of 77,185.43, while Nifty opened marginally higher at 24,142.10,

Trump appreciates Iran's "gesture of goodwill" after release of detained American woman

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:03:33 GMT

Washington [US], July 16 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) expressed appreciation for Iran's 'gesture of Goodwill' after the release of an American woman who, according to him, had been detained in the country since December 2024.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump announced that the woman had safely left Iran. He said, 'Iran has allowed an American Citizen, who was wrongfully detained in

US completes latest wave of strikes on Iranian military targets: CENTCOM

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:59:20 GMT

Florida [US], July 16 (ANI): The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday (local time) said it had completed a new wave of military strikes against Iranian targets, targeting command centres, air defence systems, missile and drone capabilities, and coastal surveillance facilities.

In a statement, CENTCOM said the strikes concluded at 9 pm ET on July 15 (Wednesday). The operation employed precision-guided muniti

"We need it": Trump announces plan to raise US military spending to $1.5 trillion next year

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:30:58 GMT

Pennsylvania [US], July 16 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) announced plans to increase US military spending to USD 1.5 trillion next year, saying the investment was necessary to strengthen national defence while creating American jobs.

Speaking at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, Trump said his administration had already made a record investment in the US military.

Iran says missile attack hits areas near Ahvaz cancer hospital after CENTCOM launches second wave of strikes

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:30:47 GMT

Tehran [Iran], July 16 (ANI): Iranian authorities on Wednesday said a missile attack struck areas near a cancer hospital in the southwestern city of Ahvaz, hours after the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced a second wave of strikes targeting Iranian military capabilities linked to threats against maritime transit in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran has no plans for negotiations, remains focused on defense: Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:58:28 GMT

Tehran [Iran], July 16 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Wednesday stated that the Islamic Republic has no plans to resume negotiations with the United States amid escalation of military confrontation between the two sides in West Asia, according to Iranian state media Press TV.

Baghaei asserted that Tehran is currently focused on defending itself against ongoing US military actions,

US forces disabled empty oil tanker transiting towards Iran amid blockade, says Centcom

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:58:06 GMT

Washington DC [US], July 16 (ANI): US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday (local time) said that the American forces disabled an empty oil tanker travelling towards an Iranian port after the vessel allegedly ignored multiple warnings while attempting to violate a naval blockade imposed on the Islamic Republic.

In a statement, CENTCOM said that its forces enforced naval blockade measures against Iran on July 15

EU fails to agree on Russia sanctions after days of talks media

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:05:22 GMT

The blocs envoys have reportedly decided to freeze the oil price cap for a week until they convene again

The EU ambassadors have failed to reach a consensus on the 21st round of sanctions against Russia following three days of talks, multiple news outlets, including Reuters, Euractiv and Politico, reported on Wednesday.

The move, which requires unanimous support, was met with opposition fro

US launches second wave of strikes on Iran, targets military capabilities threatening Hormuz transit

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:30:21 GMT

Washington DC [US], July 16 (ANI): The US forces on Wednesday (local time) launched a second wave of strikes against Iran, targeting the military capabilities of the Islamic Republic that it said were being used to threaten vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.

In a post on X, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the latest strikes were carried out at 3 pm ET under the direction of the US Commander in

US sanctions 7 individuals, entities for supporting IRGC; reiterates stance for Tehran's denuclearisation

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:29:45 GMT

Washington DC [US], July 15 (ANI): The United States on Wednesday announced a fresh slew of sanctions against Iran after accusing Tehran of attacking commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned seven individuals and entities involved in an international network supporting weapons procurement efforts, which it claimed was being

"They better behave": Trump rules out setting any deadline for Iran before bombing its bridges

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:03:35 GMT

Pennsylvania [US], July 16 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said that he does not like setting deadlines when asked whether he had given Iran any ultimatum before ordering the bombing of its bridges, while warning that Tehran 'better behave' amid a renewed exchange of fire between the two sides in West Asia following the collapse of the memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict

Kuwait's Armed Forces intercept Iranian cruise missiles, drones

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:41:26 GMT

KUWAIT, 15th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Kuwait's Armed Forces successfully detected and intercepted

four cruise missiles and 21 hostile unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that violated national

airspace since dawn on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence announced.

The official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence, Colonel Saud Al-Atwan, stated in a

press release, carried by KUNA, that the hostile Irania

Terrorism has gone cyber and the world isnt ready

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:45:34 GMT

From Crocus to AI chatbots, extremist groups like ISKP show how the dark web, crypto, and AI are outpacing global defenses

In March 2026, two years after the Crocus City Hall massacre in Moscow, a military court in Russia sentenced the perpetrators.

The terrorist attack on March 22, 2024 claimed the lives of 149 and injured 600 innocent civilians. Fifteen people, including the four Tajik ci

The Shadowy Iranian Judge Sending Protesters To Their Death

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:21:13 GMT

Not much is known about Judge Mohammad Reza Tavakoli, except his penchant for handing out harsh punishments. Honored by the Iranian judiciary as an "exemplary judge," he may be about to add 12 men to the dozens of political prisoners alreadyexecutedin recent months.

On July 5, the countrys Supreme Court upheld the death sentences imposed by Tavakoli on the men for their alleged role in killing special forces offi

Tensions rise in West Asia as CENTCOM informs fresh wave of US strikes against Iran

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:32:51 GMT

Florida [US], July 15 (ANI): The US Central Command on Wednesday (local time) said that it launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iran targeting the country's military capabilities, which CENTCOM claimed were used by Iran to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

This is the second wave of strikes by Washington, which struck Tehran.

In a post on X, CENTCOM said, 'At 6 a.m. ET today, U.S. Cent

GCC Secretary General condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:02:39 GMT

RIYADH, 15th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), condemned in the strongest terms the treacherous Iranian attacks that targeted the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and the accompanying targeting of infrastructure and vital installations.

In a statement, the Secretary General pointed out, "Iran's action

Iran war ends 23-year US military presence in Iraq

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:50:08 GMT

Donald Trump says US troops are no longer needed in Iraq after Iran was weakened by months of US strikes

The US has announced the end of its 23-year military presence in Iraq, as it shifts its focus to expanding the war against Iran.

US President Donald Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said at the White House on Tuesday that US forces will leave Iraq by September 30, ending a dep

UAE strongly condemns renewed Iranian hostile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:18:12 GMT

ABU DHABI, 15th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile attacks by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with missiles and drones.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these hostile attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly nation

Oil for everyone or no one, Iran warns

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:44:20 GMT

Tehran says it has struck major US Navy facilities in Bahrain in response to recent American actions in the region

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned that regional oil and gas exports could be blocked completely in response to US attempts to control the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement on Tuesday, the IRGC accused Washington of acting like "pirates" by restricting energy fl

'Oil for everyone or no one,' Iran warns

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:44:20 GMT

Tehran says it has struck major US Navy facilities in Bahrain in response to recent American actions in the region

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned that regional oil and gas exports could be blocked completely in response to US attempts to control the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement on Tuesd

Donald Trump tells Netanyahu to pull IDF troops from Syria, Lebanon: Report

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:01:11 GMT

Washington, DC [US], July 15 (ANI): US President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to initiate the withdrawal of Israeli military units from southern Syria and Lebanon during a telephone conversation last week, according to a report by Axios, which cited American and Israeli officials.

The report indicated that Trump cautioned that Israel's sustained military footprint within Syrian ter

UNSC extends Red Sea Houthi monitoring mandate until Jan 2027; US and Iran clash over 'Tehran's acolytes' claim

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:00:32 GMT

New York [US], July 15 (ANI): The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday (local time) voted to extend the UN Secretary-General's mandate to provide monthly intelligence briefs on Houthi offensive operations in the Red Sea for another six months, ensuring continuous oversight until January 15, 2027.

Resolution 2826 (2026) was cleared with 13 votes in favour and zero against, while China and Russia chose

UNSC extends monitoring of Red Sea Houthi monitoring mandate until Jan 2027; US and Iran clash over 'Tehran's Acolytes' claim

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:00:03 GMT

Resolution 2826 (2026) was cleared with 13 votes in favour and zero against, while China and Russia chose

"Aggressor, not the victim": Iran's UN envoy accuses US of violating its territorial integrity

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:57:45 GMT

Tehran [Iran], July 15 (ANI): Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani, said that the United States is the 'aggressor, not the victim', accusing Washington of committing 'gross violations' of the UN Charter by launching 'two wars of aggression' alongside Israel without prior provocation, as reported by Iran's state news agency IRIB.

In a letter to the UN Secretary

"Get your act together, get behind the peace program": White House adviser Stephen Miller says Iran must de-nuke

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:31:40 GMT

Washington DC [US], July 15 (ANI): White House adviser Stephen Miller on Tuesday (local time) defended US President Donald Trump's stand on Iran, saying Tehran must abandon its nuclear programme and embrace peace, while claiming divisions within Iran, asserting that the administration's strategy is working.

Speaking during an interview with Fox News, Miller said that the Iranian people have the responsibility to

"Region's oil and gas exports are either for everyone or for no one": IRGC warns after claiming strikes on US 5th fleet base in Bahrain

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:30:43 GMT

Tehran [Iran], July 15 (ANI): Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday warned that the oil and gas export routes of the United States' allies could also be targeted after claiming strikes on the US Navy's Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain, saying, 'the region's oil and gas exports are either for everyone or for no one.'

According to the IRGC announcement, the force said it carried out the fifth wave

Indian markets open cautiously in green amid oil price rise, escalation of supply disruptions risk from Iran

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:30:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Despite Brent crude trading at over $85 per barrel, Indian markets breathed in green on Wednesday morning as equity indices opened with marginal gains, tracking mixed global indicators and escalating tensions in West Asia.

The BSE SENSEX stood at 77,204.25 points, marking an increase of 149.31 points or 0.19 per cent. At the same time, the NSE NIFTY 50 stood at 24,077.65 points,

Jordan air defence systems intercept, neutralise three Iranian missiles

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:53 GMT

AMMAN, 15th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Jordan's air defence systems intercepted and shot down three ballistic missiles that breached the Kingdom's airspace from Iranian territory early Wednesday morning, an official military source at the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces - Arab Army said.

In a statement carried by the Jordan News Agency (Petra), the General Command said there were no casualties or material

CENTCOM says US conducts fresh strikes on Iranian military targets near Strait of Hormuz

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:03:44 GMT

Florida [US], July 15 (ANI): The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Tuesday (local time) said the US forces carried out another round of strikes against Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz and along Iran's coast, targeting missile and drone sites, naval capabilities and coastal defence systems in a seven-hour operation aimed at degrading Tehran's ability to threaten commercial shipping.

In a statement

US tightens economic pressure on Iran, sanctions over 50 targets over oil exports

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:03:14 GMT

Washington, DC [US], July 15 (ANI): In a significant expansion of Washington's intensified economic offensive against Tehran, the United States has penalised over 50 individuals, enterprises, and maritime vessels suspected of involvement in an unlawful Iranian oil transportation and sanctions-circumvention ring.

The punitive measures, declared by the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Contro

Iran claims drone strikes targeted Al-Azraq base in Jordan during 'Operation Lightning'

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:59:09 GMT

Tehran [Iran], July 15 (ANI): Iran's army has claimed that it carried out drone strikes on the Al-Azraq military base in Jordan, targeting facilities including F-18 fighter jet locations, accommodation buildings and an equipment shed as part of the seventh phase of 'Operation Lightning', according to an official statement by Iran's state-run IRIB.

In a statement issued by the Army Public Relations Department, th

US holds Iran "accountable" for deaths of commercial vessel crew, says 7 ships targeted

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:31:04 GMT

Washington DC [US], July 15 (ANI): The United States on Tuesday held Iran 'accountable' for the deaths and injuries of commercial vessel crew members, with US Central Command (CENTCOM) alleging that Iranian forces had targeted seven commercial ships over the past week and launched attacks against neighbouring Gulf countries.

In a statement, CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper said Iran had deliberately targeted

Trump threatens strikes on Iranian power plants, bridges "next week", says will not "have anybody left" without deal

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:31:31 GMT

Washington DC [US], July 15 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) warned that the United States would start targeting Iranian power plants and bridges 'next week' as part of its border strikes on the Islamic Republic, unless Tehran returns to the negotiating table.

He further cautioned that Iran would not 'have anybody left' if it failed to reach a deal with Washington.

Speaking in an int

US Senate Democrats block USD 1.15 trillion defence bill over concerns on Iran war

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:30:53 GMT

Washington DC [US], July 15 (ANI): US Senate Democrats on Tuesday (local time) blocked an USD 1.15 trillion Pentagon policy bill, opposing its advancement over concerns about US President Donald Trump's handling of the Iran war and seeking greater restrictions on the administration's military actions, Politico reported.

According to Politico, the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) failed to secure the 60 v

Trump claims other people could lead ground campaign in Iran

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:19:26 GMT

The US president has vowed to escalate strikes against civilian infrastructure unless Tehran bows to his demands

US President Donald Trump has refused to rule out a ground campaign in Iran, claiming that unspecified allied forces could seize key strategic sites like Kharg Island without the involvement of American troops, while threatening to expand the bombing campaign to include power plants an

Trump claims 'other people' could lead ground campaign in Iran

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:19:26 GMT

The US president has vowed to escalate strikes against civilian infrastructure unless Tehran bows to his demands

US Completes Another Round Of Strikes On Iranian Military Targets

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:30 GMT

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US Completes Another Round Of Strikes On Iranian Military Targets

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it had completed another round of overnight strikes on Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz and along Iran's coast, while reimposing a naval blockade on vessels traveling to or from Iranian ports, as Tehran said it had targeted US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait

US Military Launches New Wave Of Iran Strikes

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:30 GMT

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US Military Launches New Wave Of Iran Strikes

US Central Command (CENTCOM) has issued a statement announcing a new wave of strikes against Iran, just hours after confirming that it had completed overnight strikes targeting military sites in the country.

"The strikes are designed to further degrade the military capabilities Iranian forces have used to attack commercial shipping

US Military Strikes Iran-Bound Tanker

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:30 GMT

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US Says It Disabled Tanker Bound for Iran Amid Blockade

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WASHINGTON -- The US military says it disabled an unladen oil tanker attempting to sail toward an Iranian port on July 15, after the commercial vessel ignored multiple warnings "as it attempted to violate the US blockade."

"US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces observed Curac

Trump Says Iran Releases 'Wrongfully Detained' US Woman

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:30 GMT

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Trump Says Iran Released Wrongfully Detained American Woman

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WASHINGTON US President Donald Trump said on July 15 that Iran had allowed an American citizen who Washington says was wrongfully detained since 2004 to leave the country, calling the move a "gesture of goodwill" by Tehran.

"Iran has allowed an American Citizen, who was

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal orders 'Seafarer-First' response as India intesifies maritime vigilance in West Asia

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:58:53 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Amid the escalating maritime security situation in West Asia following attacks on two merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, on Tuesday launched a comprehensive 'Seafarer-First' response, directing a whole-of-government approach to safeguard every Indian seafarer operating in the conflict-affected region.

US Senators unveil sweeping Russia sanctions bill; name India among nations facing possible tariffs

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:58:39 GMT

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Washington DC [US], July 15 (ANI): A bipartisan group of US senators has unveiled a long-awaited bill imposing sweeping sanctions on Russia, naming India among five countries that could face tariffs for continuing to buy Russian oil.

The legislation, dubbed by some colleagues the 'Lindsey Graham Russia Accountability Bill,' was formally announced on Capitol Hill on Tuesday by Senators R

US resumes naval blockade on Iranian ports after "additional round of strikes" on Tehran

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:29:51 GMT

Washington DC [US], July 15 (ANI): The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Tuesday (local time) said that it has resumed the naval blockade targeting vessels travelling to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas, hours after announcing an 'additional round of strikes' against the Islamic Republic amid the escalating tensions in West Asia.

In a post on X, CENTCOM said the blockade was reinstated at 4 pm ET, as US for

U.S. military resumes naval blockade of Iranian ports

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:32:33 GMT

WASHINGTON, 15th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The U.S. military on Tuesday announced the resumption of the blockade of Iranian ports.

"U.S. forces resumed the naval blockade against vessels transiting to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas today at 4 p.m. Eastern Time," the U.S. Central Command said in a statement posted on social media platform X.

"There are currently more than 20 U.S. Navy warships and hundre

Iran's IRGC attacks on US military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait in 'Operation Nasr 2'

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:58:22 GMT

Tehran [Iran], July 15 (ANI): Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday (local time) said that it had targeted US military assets in Bahrain and Kuwait during the third wave of its 'Operation Nasr 2', in retaliation for US strikes on the Islamic Republic earlier in the day.

According to a statement by the IRGC and carried by Iran's state broadcaster, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRI

France licenses missile production in Ukraine

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:12:29 GMT

Kiev will be allowed to manufacture cruise missiles, glide bombs, and interceptors on its soil, French President Emmanuel Macron has said

France will grant Ukraine licenses to produce missiles and bombs on its soil, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday.

Speaking at a 'Coalition of the Willing' summit in Paris, Macron said the agreements would allow Ukraine to manufacture Ast

Trump says US ready to protect Iraq "if need be"; highlights rising oil partnerships

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:04:38 GMT

Washington, DC [US], July 14 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) hosted newly appointed Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in the White House and declared that while American forces are prepared to shield Iraq from external threats, he expects military intervention will no longer be required, claiming that Iran is no longer a burden for Iraq.

During a bilateral meeting with the Iraqi Prime Mi

Not fair that we would be guarding strait without taking anything: Trump defends transit fee decision

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:04:15 GMT

Washington, DC [US], July 14 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) welcomed the Gulf nations' investment of massive amounts of capital into the American economy in direct exchange for securing the critical Strait of Hormuz, following his recent announcement regarding the transit fee.

Speaking from the Oval Office in a bilateral meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, Trump stated that

Trump replaces 20% Hormuz toll with trade and investment deals Gulf States will be making in US, says Strait open to all traffic except Iran

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:02:31 GMT

Washington, DC [US], July 14 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all ship traffic except for Iran and that he has decided to replace 20% toll with trade and investment deals that the various Gulf States will be making into the United States.

In a post on Truth Social, he said there would be full blockade only on ships coming to and from Iranian ports, or carrying

13 Indian nationals killed, three missing in Gulf region since outbreak of West Asia conflict

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:00:52 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Thirteen Indian nationals have been killed, and three others remain missing in the Gulf region since the outbreak of the conflict in West Asia in February this year, government sources said on Tuesday.

There have been fresh tensions in West Asia with strikes from Iran and the United States casting a shadow on the interim peace deal between the two countries.

The conflict

US CPI inflation cools to 3.5% in June as energy prices see a big drop

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:57:36 GMT

Washington D.C. [US], July 14, (ANI): US Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation cooled in June to 3.5 per cent from 4.2 per cent in May on the back of a big drop in gasoline prices, bringing some respite to consumers who were bearing the brunt of higher pump prices of gasoline.

The core inflation, which excludes energy and food prices, which are highly volatile, was flat for the month of June. The annual core infl

Strait of Hormuz crisis: What is the current state of the waterway

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:05:41 GMT

The key global energy route has once again been shut down following renewed US strikes on Iran

The renewed hostilities between the US and Iran have once again disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after a brief period of relative normalization.

The escalation comes after Washington carried out several consecutive waves of strikes on Iranian targets, claiming that the attacks are me

Europes military future is starting to take shape

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:09:50 GMT

Ankara showed a bloc talking tough, but deep splits over war, spending, and Washingtons role are already shaping the continents next model

Behind all the projected confidence, determination and unity that came out of the NATO summit in Ankara last week, a different picture emerges. A picture spiderwebbed with widening cracks.

Unity on paper, divergence in practice

The NATO alliance

Iran targeting civilian, commercial ships in Hormuz "unfortunate"; US violated MoU: West Asia expert Waiel Awwad

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:01:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): West Asia expert Waiel Awwad on Tuesday denounced the Iranian strike on a UAE oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, which claimed the life of an Indian crew member, calling the attack against civilian and commercial ships 'unfortunate,' while blaming the US for violating the MoU signed between Tehran and Washington.

An Indian sailor was killed, and six others were injured after a s

BRICS Conference in Moscow highlights connectivity and technological sovereignty

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:00:05 GMT

Moscow [Russia], July 14 (ANI): An international conference titled 'Strengthening BRICS Connectivity: Fostering Cooperation' was held in Moscow during India's BRICS Chairship, bringing together policymakers, diplomats and experts from Russia, India, Brazil, China, South Africa, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iran and Ethiopia to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation across transport, trade, technology and reso

"Bonhomie between US-Pakistan a question mark on self-proclaimed Vishwaguru": Jairam Ramesh

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:58:09 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi, termed Pakistan's role in the West Asia conflict and closeness to the United States as a setback for India, after FBI Director Kash Patel met Pakistan Minister Mohsin Naqvi.

In an X post, Jairam Ramesh noted that despite the collapse of the 'Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding' between the

India calls for safe, unimpeded navigation through Hormuz, says attacks on vessels must stop at the earliest

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:34:02 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): India today said it is closely following developments in West Asia and called for safe and unimpeded navigation and the flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz.

Responding to queries during the weekly media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is deeply concerned by the attacks on two vessels in which one Indian national was killed.

Global crude oil prices reach highest in a month as West Asia simmers

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:31:49 GMT

New York [US], July 14 (ANI): Oil prices are on the rise again as the interim peace agreement between Iran and the US frays, leading to renewed strikes between the two sides and dimming hopes of a durable peace in the region.

The critical Strait of Hormuz is again in the spotlight with US President Donald Trump bringing back the blockade of the strait and threatening to impose a 20 per cent fee on the transit of

Bahrain's King, Egyptian President stress need to halt Iranian attacks, threats to maritime navigation

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:23:35 GMT

MANAMA, 14th July, 2026 (WAM) -- His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi discussed the latest regional and international developments during a meeting today in Manama, focusing on the evolving situation in the region, its implications for regional security and stability, and ongoing efforts to address these developments. The two leaders also exchanged views on th

Israel groomed former Iranian president for secret regime-change plan: NYT report

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:57:28 GMT

Washington, DC [US], July 14 (ANI): Israel dedicated years to a clandestine endeavour aimed at developing former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as a prospective intelligence asset and a potential head of Iran if a change of regime occurred, according to a report by The New York Times, which cited American, Israeli and Iranian officials familiar with the covert effort.

The reported operation represents a st

Sorry, conspiracy theorists, Lindsey Graham isnt worth your effort

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:57:55 GMT

Unlike the late senator, the war machine is immortal and can easily afford to lose one of its main mascots

Some guys die falling down the stairs while putting their pants on. Lindsey Graham went out much more boringly. Sorry to disappoint.

His demise is a tale as old as time. A guy with a medically-documented bad ticker has a jammer at home around the same age as his own father did. Pretty

Attacks on commercial vessels "must cease": India lodges "strong protest" over Hormuz strikes

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:54 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): India on Tuesday strongly protested the strikes on commercial ships, describing them as aggressive acts directed at crew members that jeopardise the unhindered and secure passage of shipping traffic across global sea lanes such as the Strait of Hormuz.

The official response was released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) soon after South Block called in the Iranian Embassy

"Closely monitoring situation": Indian Embassy in UAE condoles sailor's death in Hormuz tanker attack

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:59:04 GMT

Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 14 (ANI): Expressing deep grief over the incident, the Indian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) condoled the loss of life of the Indian seafarer and said that it is closely monitoring the situation.

In a post on X, the Embassy stated, 'We condole the tragic loss of an Indian seafarer in the attacks on two vessels, Al Bahiyah & Mombasa B. We are closely monitoring the situation an

Jordan Says It Downed Iranian Ballistic Missiles Targeting US Base

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:30 GMT

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Trump Drops Hormuz Transit Fee, Turns to Gulf Investment Deals

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US President Donald Trump has walked back his plan to charge a 20 percent fee on cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, replacing it with proposed trade and investment agreements with Persian Gulf states.

The reversal came a day after Trump said the United States would act as THE

Trump Drops Hormuz Transit Fee

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:30 GMT

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Trump Drops Hormuz Transit Fee, Turns to Gulf Investment Deals

US President Donald Trump

The reversal came a day after Trump said the United States would act as THE

Iranian Media Report Explosions On Qeshm Island And In Andimeshk

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:30 GMT

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Iranian Media Report Explosions On Qeshm Island And In Andimeshk

Iranian media has reported that explosions were heard on Qeshm Island and in the southwestern city of Andimeshk, without providing further details.

Citing the Hormozgan provincial governor's office, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting said that at 7 p.m. local time on July 14, a "location" on Qeshm Island was ta

US Ratchets Up Pressure On Iran With New Sanctions

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:30 GMT

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New US Measures Target Iran's Sanctions Evading Network

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The US Treasury has announced a series of moves to increase pressure on Iran's sanctions evading network, especially targeting Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, which it says remains a "major force" behind Tehrans oil exports while expanding into global containerized shipping and commodities