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Trump calls it ‘a very good reason’ to restart war if Iran kills US military personnel | World News

Trump calls it ‘a very good reason’ to restart war if Iran kills US military personnel | World News

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3 min readWashington DcUpdated: Jun 5, 2026 03:47 PM IST US President Donald Trump has declared that if Iran kills American military personnel, it would constitute “a very good reason” to restart full-scale military conflict with the Iranian regime. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Thursday, Trump established what he termed a clear “red line” in the ongoing tensions with Iran. When directly asked whether the killing of American troops would trigger renewed military action, the US President confirmed that such an event would justify resuming the war. Trump’s warning “This would be a very good reason to restart the war,” Trump stated regarding the potential death of US service members at Iranian hands. In the same White House briefing, Trump downplayed Iran’s military capabilities and said, “They have neither a navy nor an air force; we have eliminated their leadership. They had 159 ships, and all of them are lying at the bottom of the sea. We have taken photos of them down there.” Trump further dismissed reports of Iranian strength as …

Pakistan’s strategic ambiguity in the US-Iran war

Pakistan’s strategic ambiguity in the US-Iran war

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As the US-Israel war on Iran continues, Iran continues to attack the Arab Gulf countries. Saudi Arabia, the most powerful State in West Asia, has been under continuous drone and ballistic missile attack from Iran. In this backdrop, critics are questioning the reliability of the Saudi-Pakistan mutual defence agreement, which entered into force six months ago, as Pakistan is playing the role of a mediator amid the US-Iran war. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif with US President Donald Trump (REUTERS) On September 17, 2025, Saudi Arabia-Pakistan entered into a strategic mutual defence agreement, which promises that an attack on Saudi Arabia will be responded to by a Pakistani attack on that state and vice versa. Pakistan’s military and democratic leadership have rushed to Riyadh after the war broke out between the US, Israel, and Iran, without providing any military support at the time of conflict which led to severe implications for the defence of the Kingdom. Pakistan’s armed forces Field Marshal Asim Munir visited the Kingdom on March 7. It was followed by Pakistan’s Prime Minister …

3 Indians killed in Iranian attacks off Oman; 20 injured across West Asia| India News

3 Indians killed in Iranian attacks off Oman; 20 injured across West Asia| India News

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At least three Indian nationals were killed in Iranian attacks on two merchant vessels in the waters off Oman, while some 20 more were injured in strikes across the region, people familiar with the matter said on Monday. Boats in the Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on March 2 (REUTERS) The Indian embassy in Oman confirmed the “tragic demise of an Indian national on board MKD Vyom” in a social media post. The embassy said it was coordinating with authorities in Oman to “facilitate the safe and early repatriation of our nationals on board the vessel”. MKD Vyom, flying the flag of the Marshall Islands, was attacked by a drone boat about 52 nautical miles off the coast of the Muscat governorate. The attack resulted in a fire and an explosion in the main engine room, which resulted in the death of an Indian national, Omani authorities said. Another two Indian nationals who were part of the crew of the Palau-flagged oil tanker Skylight were killed …

Vishnu Manchu shares update after being stranded in Dubai amid US-Iran conflict: ‘The family is safe’

Vishnu Manchu shares update after being stranded in Dubai amid US-Iran conflict: ‘The family is safe’

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Actor-filmmaker Vishnu Manchu sparked concern after he shared that he is stranded in Dubai amid the escalating US-Iran conflict. On March 2, Vishnu reassured fans with another update, sharing that he and the family are safe. He thanked everyone who was concerned for their safety. (Also read: Lakshmi Manchu prays for brother Vishnu Manchu and his family’s safety as they are in Dubai amid the US-Iran conflict) Vishnu Manchu has expressed his gratitude to the UAE authorities for their steady leadership. What Vishnu said Taking to his X account on Monday, Vishnu said, “To everyone concerned about our safety, thank you. (folded hands emoticon) We are safe in Dubai. The family is safe. Aside from occasional distant sounds, life continues with calm and order.” He went on to add, “In tense times, what stands out is the quiet efficiency and brilliant preparedness on the ground. Grateful to the UAE authorities for their steady leadership.” A few days ago, Vishnu had shared a video on his X account to give clarity about the scenario in Dubai. …

OPEC+ to weigh bigger increase in crude oil supply after Iran attacks by US, Israel| Business News

OPEC+ to weigh bigger increase in crude oil supply after Iran attacks by US, Israel| Business News

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OPEC+ will consider the option to increase crude oil supply when key members meet Sunday after the US and Israel launched an attack on Iran, according to two delegates. A family sits against the backdrop of a dockyard off coast city of Fujairah, in the Strait of Hormuz in the northern Emirate on 25 February 2026. (AFP) The group led by Saudi Arabia and Russia was expected to resume modest hikes in April after a three-month supply freeze in an ongoing strategy to reclaim market share, several delegates said earlier this week. Their base-case was to raise by 137,000 barrels a day, in line with increments during the fourth quarter, three people said. A key factor in Sunday’s decision will be whether the shock US-Israel assault on the Islamic Republic results in a closure of the Persian Gulf’s critical Strait of Hormuz, said another. The delegates asked not to be identified as the deliberations are private. The Iran attacks, and Tehran’s retaliation against American military bases in the region, mark the culmination of a geopolitical …