All posts tagged: israel iran war

Indian crew evacuated from Virat 1 after engine failure; rescue underway

Indian crew evacuated from Virat 1 after engine failure; rescue underway

Published by Webster

Fourteen Indian crew members aboard the Indian-flagged merchant vessel Virat 1 were evacuated to a life raft after the ship suffered an engine failure off the Oman coast. The Indian Embassy in Muscat said rescue operations are underway under the coordination of Omani authorities Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Compromised PM listens like an obedient servant’: Rahul Gandhi slams Modi

‘Compromised PM listens like an obedient servant’: Rahul Gandhi slams Modi

Published by Webster

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday sharply criticised the United States (US) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the US Navy strikes on an oil ship in the Gulf that killed three Indian sailors. In a post on X, the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition said, “Just days after the murder of three Indian sailors in American attacks – no remorse, no apology. On the contrary, America has continued issuing orders.” “Read their words: `Comply immediately with the orders of the US military.` No violation `will be tolerated’,” he added. “A free country would never tolerate such language. But our Compromised PM? Silent. They listen like an obedient servant and comply with the orders. Compromised PM will not defend the country`s honor–because those who insult the country are under their control,” Gandhi further stated. अमेरिकी हमलों में तीन भारतीय नाविकों की हत्या के चंद दिन बाद – न अफ़सोस, न माफ़ी। उल्टा, अमेरिका ने आदेश देना जारी रखा है। उनके शब्द पढ़िए: “अमेरिकी सेना के आदेश तुरंत मानें।” कोई उल्लंघन “बर्दाश्त नहीं किया जाएगा।” एक …

Oil tanker with 24 Indians catches fire near Oman amid West Asia tensions

Oil tanker with 24 Indians catches fire near Oman amid West Asia tensions

Published by Webster

A fire broke out aboard an oil tanker carrying 24 Indian seafarers off the coast of Oman on Monday, even as Israel and Iran exchanged fresh attacks in their first major escalation since the ceasefire. The Madagascar-flagged MT Marivex reported the fire around 1.30 pm, Opesh Kumar Sharma, a director in India`s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said at a news briefing. Sharma declined to comment on the cause of the fire but confirmed that the vessel had 24 Indian crew members on board. The tanker was empty and positioned well outside the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route impacted by regional tensions. “This is the preliminary information which we have received… as per available information, all Indian seafarers are safe,” Sharma said. “We are coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs, our missions abroad, Indian Navy, Ministry of Defence, to ensure their safety.” Delhi: Director in the Shipping Division of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Opesh Kumar Sharma says, “There has been a recent report that today around 1.30 …

India issues fresh travel advisory, urges citizens to leave Iran

India issues fresh travel advisory, urges citizens to leave Iran

Published by Webster

India has once again advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Iran and urged those currently in the country to leave using available transport options amid rising tensions in the region, reported the PTI. The Indian Embassy in Iran issued the fresh advisory on Monday following recent developments that have heightened security concerns. “In view of the latest developments in the region, the Embassy reiterates its earlier advice to all Indian nationals to avoid any travel to Iran,” the embassy said in a statement posted on X. The advisory also urged Indian citizens already in Iran to leave the country through available means of transport. The warning comes after Israel carried out air strikes targeting locations in central and western Iran on Monday. The strikes were launched in response to missile attacks from Tehran, according to reports. The latest exchange has further intensified tensions in the Middle East and raised concerns about the safety of foreign nationals living or travelling in the region. pic.twitter.com/jWFDrdsAlz — India in Iran (@India_in_Iran) June 8, 2026 Earlier advisory issued …

Beyond Trending: What is coercive diplomacy? 

Beyond Trending: What is coercive diplomacy? 

Published by Parlour News

3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jun 5, 2026 05:13 PM IST US President Donald Trump’s effort to forge a peace deal with Iran does not seem to yield a desired result, as Israeli attacks continued across Lebanon despite a US-brokered ceasefire announced after talks in Washington, DC.  Iran has made a ceasefire in Lebanon a condition for any peace deal with the US. At the same time, the two sides traded attacks in the Gulf on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) in one of the most intense bouts of fighting since early April, when a ceasefire halted large-scale hostilities, reported Reuters. What explains the prevailing situation in the US-Israel war on Iran, where a combination of military pressure and diplomatic negotiations fails to yield a desired result? The concept of coercive diplomacy, in part, helps understand this.  Coercive diplomacy The notion of coercive diplomacy, which became popular during the Cold War era, denotes the calculated use of threats and force to influence an opponent’s decision. Thomas Schelling and Alexander George, two noted scholars of international relations, are …

West Asia crisis hurting Indian tea exporters

West Asia crisis hurting Indian tea exporters

Published by Parlour News

India’s tea industry captains, feeling the pinch due to the West Asia conflict, on Thursday (May 21, 2026) observed one of the gloomiest International Tea Days since it became a calendar event in 2005. According to the Indian Tea Association (ITA), the largest tea planters’ body in the country, the West Asia crisis has affected exports to countries around the Gulf of Persia and the Gulf of Oman. About 87% of India’s total tea exports are concentrated in 21 countries across Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and West Asia. Iran, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt account for 46% of the exports. The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran began in February. Tea exports registered a declining trend between January and March compared to the corresponding period in 2025, reflecting lower export volumes across both North India and South India. Assam, other northeastern States, and West Bengal are the largest producers of tea in the industry’s North India region, which largely accounted for the landmark 280.4 million kg …

Mandana Karimi says violence and internet blackouts continue in Iran

Mandana Karimi says violence and internet blackouts continue in Iran

Published by Webster

Actress Mandana Karimi has been very vocal about the ongoing tension in her home country, Iran, amid the West Asia war. She has opened up about the worsening situation in Iran amid the ongoing conflict. Speaking candidly during an Instagram interaction, the actress revealed that fear, violence, and internet blackouts continue to grip the country. Mandana also shared an emotional goodbye to India after nearly 16 years. Mandana Karimi on the situation in Iran Recently, Karimi conducted an ‘Ask Me Anything’ session on Instagram when a user asked her, “Are things better in Iran now? And where are you headed to?” To this, the actress mentioned, “Unfortunately, no. Things in Iran have become even more aggressive. The IRGC is back on the streets, intimidating people, executions are still happening, and internet blackouts continue. Communication with our families is extremely limited — phone calls barely go through, and when they do, they are incredibly expensive.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective …

IRGC to obliterate Iraq in 24 hours? Secret IDF base exposed, Iran’s forces ready to unleash hell?

IRGC to obliterate Iraq in 24 hours? Secret IDF base exposed, Iran’s forces ready to unleash hell?

Published by Parlour News

Published on May 10, 2026 06:47 pm IST A report by The Wall Street Journal claims Israel secretly established a covert desert base inside Iraq before the Iran war, allegedly using it for logistics, special forces operations, and rescue missions. Iraqi officials reportedly condemned the operation as a violation of sovereignty after clashes near the suspected site triggered major controversy.   Home / Videos / World News / IRGC to obliterate Iraq in 24 hours? Secret IDF base exposed, Iran’s forces ready to unleash hell? Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

1 Indian national killed after dhow catches fire, capsizes near Strait of Hormuz

1 Indian national killed after dhow catches fire, capsizes near Strait of Hormuz

Published by Webster

A wooden dhow carrying general cargo with 18 Indian crew members caught fire and capsized near the Strait of Hormuz, leaving one Indian national dead and four others with burn injuries, a government source told news agency ANI. The incident occurred on Friday near the strategic waterway, with authorities still trying to ascertain the exact cause of the fire. According to the source, the crew members were rescued by a passing vessel after the dhow caught fire and overturned. “In this incident, one Indian on the dhow died while four received burn injuries,” the source told ANI, adding that the injured crew members are undergoing treatment in Dubai and are reported to be safe. The source said Indian consular officials met the rescued nationals soon after the incident. “Our officials from the Indian Consulate met the rescued Indian nationals yesterday night itself. The consulate is also in touch with the Dhow owner and extending all possible assistance,” the source added. Earlier on Thursday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that 11 …