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Multiple videos taken by bystanders and posted on social media showed the jet with severe damage to the front of the aircraft.
From January to August 2025, the State Department approved 11% fewer permanent resident and temporary visas compared with the same period a year before, according to State Department data released in early March
The statement from Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard marks the latest attempt by Tehran to try and explain its attacks on the Gulf Arab countries
The IRGC said the attacks were carried out using advanced ballistic missiles based on precise intelligence
ran warned it could fully close the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route, if attacked.
The US militarys $200 billion funding request for the Iran war faces strong opposition in Congress, with both Democrats and some Republicans questioning its necessity after last years large defense appropriations
Trump threatened to obliterate Iran's power plants if Tehran did not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, suggesting a escalation a day after he talked about winding down the war
IMO representative says Strait of Hormuz remains open to all shipping except vessels linked to Irans enemies
Warning from Tehran comes as defence officials at the Pentagon have formulated comprehensive strategies for the potential deployment of US ground troops into Iran
Tokyo has no immediate plans to seek arrangements to allow passage through the Strait of Hormuz for stranded Japanese vessels, says Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi
As per The New York Times, US President Donald Trump claimed progress in the war, but his objectives keep changing
Japans Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi says another Japanese national who was arrested earlier this year is still in custody
The deployment comes after Downing Street authorised the US to use British bases for strikes on Iranian sites threatening the Strait of Hormuz
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel was determined to continue striking its enemies on all fronts
The resolution highlights Operation Searchlight, a military crackdown that led to widespread civilian killings, and references the historic Blood Telegram sent by US diplomat Archer Blood warning of selective genocide.
Iran also targeted the distant Diego Garcia base, raising concerns about its missile range
He urged guarantees to prevent future conflicts and called on BRICS nations to play an independent role
The Iranian attack on the Diego Garcia air base located about 4,000 kms from Iran suggested Tehran has in its stockpile missiles that can go far further than it had previously acknowledged
Despite claims of military success, Iran continues disrupting Gulf energy flows and launching attacks, exposing a lack of clear exit strategy and miscalculations about its response
The move follows rising tensions, with Iran warning of retaliation and Britain urging de-escalation.
We want to maintain our neutrality despite pressures, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said
The army said it struck infrastructure belonging to Syria in response to attacks on Druze population in Sweida in southern Syria.
In response to PM Modis post on X, Macron stated, Thank you, my dear friend. India and France are collaborating to reduce regional tensions and prioritise diplomacy for peace
Includes Patriot PAC-3 missiles and Chinook helicopters; comes on top of $16.5 billion deals to three West Asian nations announced earlier
While the Trump administration argues the funds are essential for national security and military readiness, lawmakers from both parties are demanding greater clarity on spending plans
Brent crude briefly surged above $119 a barrel, while natural gas prices jumped significantly
The company may declare force majeure on long-term contracts, while the broader impact extends to LPG, helium, and other byproducts, raising global supply concerns.
Hours after Wednesday's attack, US President Donald Trump said that Israel would not attack South Pars again, but warned on social media that if Iran continued striking Qatar's energy infrastructure, the United States would retaliate and massively blow up the entirety of the field
Eight injured Palestinians and their families allowed into Egypt for treatment
Russian official pushes for free trade agreement and new currency mechanisms at NSE forum
This is hardly the first time the Strait of Hormuz has been weaponised. Ship seizures and past fighting in the region have raised alarm for commercial ships, at times severely disrupting their ability to sail through
In the letter, Amir Saeid Iravani said the UAEs decision to allow its territory to be used for the strikes constituted an internationally wrongful act that entailed state responsibility.
The Straits opening benefits America by stabilsing the global oil industry and lowering prices; It also greatly helps Europe and NATO allies, whom the president wants to see them do more, White House Press Secretary said
The Reserve Bank of Australia warned on Thursday the war was a material risk to the Australian economy, though it said domestic banks remained well-positioned to support growth in the event of a significant downturn

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