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US-Iran war live updates: US expands Iran attacks as Trump warns Tehran and Houthis over Red Sea strikes | World News

US-Iran war live updates: US expands Iran attacks as Trump warns Tehran and Houthis over Red Sea strikes | World News

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Black smoke rises following explosions near a military base hosting U.S. forces in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil. (Photo: AP) The Iran-Israel-US conflict deepened this week, with fighting spreading across multiple fronts even as diplomatic channels stayed open. US President Trump indicated that back-channel talks with Tehran are ongoing and suggested the large-scale strike he’d floated days earlier might not be necessary, though he’s also weighed a bigger escalation with his Cabinet if talks stall. Regional Flashpoints: In the occupied West Bank, Israeli forces launched counterterrorism raids and imposed a curfew after clashes left four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers dead. Meanwhile, Bahrain and Kuwait reported fresh Iranian drone and missile attacks, Iran claimed it struck the Al-Azraq US airbase in Jordan, and Oman is mediating talks with Tehran over shipping safety in the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia said it struck Houthi sites in Yemen after the Iran-backed group’s forces hit Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, sending Brent crude above $100 a barrel. Latest developments:  Story continues below this ad  Trump said …

US-Iran War News Live Updates: US launches more airstrikes against Iran after announcing another death of a service member | World News

US-Iran War News Live Updates: US launches more airstrikes against Iran after announcing another death of a service member | World News

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People move past a billboard with an image which depicts Irans late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei embracing late senior Iranian military commander General Qassem Soleimani, in Tehran, Iran, (REUTERS FILE) The US military struck Iran for a ninth consecutive night on Sunday, with Central Command saying the goal remains degrading Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. American casualties have continued to mount, deepening fears the war could widen further: a service member was killed in northern Iraq while disposing of a downed Iranian drone, a day after two other troops died and a third went missing in a separate Iranian strike on a military facility in Jordan. CENTCOM has since said it found unidentified remains at that Jordan site, though verification is still underway. Washington has vowed to “swiftly punish” Iran for the losses, as the fallout continues to spread across US allies in the region. Latest developments: Kuwait’s infrastructure hit again: A power generation and water desalination plant in Kuwait was struck for the second consecutive day, officials said. …

Daily Briefing: US-Iran conflict deepens, Delhi’s expiry-date racket exposed, Railways battles massive linen theft | Live News

Daily Briefing: US-Iran conflict deepens, Delhi’s expiry-date racket exposed, Railways battles massive linen theft | Live News

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The conflict between the United States and Iran has escalated sharply, with the US launching a fresh wave of strikes on multiple targets in Iran just hours after carrying out what it described as a large-scale assault on dozens of Iranian military sites. Iranian officials said at least eight locations in Khuzestan province were hit overnight, with casualties reported in Mahshahr, while authorities assessed the extent of the damage. The latest strikes come after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched retaliatory attacks targeting US military assets in the Gulf, claimed to have struck HIMARS launchers in Kuwait, and prompted air raid sirens in Bahrain. With tensions mounting across the region and fears of a wider conflict growing, both sides continue to exchange strikes amid heightened security alerts. On that note, let’s get to the rest of today’s edition. 👇 🚨 Big Story An RTI-based report by The Indian Express has revealed that more than 1.27 crore bedroll items, including bedsheets, towels, blankets, pillows and pillow covers, were stolen from Indian Railways’ AC coaches between January …

US-Iran tensions soar: Fresh strikes on Qeshm Island as Hormuz status remains at odds | World News

US-Iran tensions soar: Fresh strikes on Qeshm Island as Hormuz status remains at odds | World News

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Iran on Sunday reported fresh attacks in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, and Hajjiabad near the Strait of Hormuz, all located in southern Iran’s Hormozgan province, as the US military declared Hormuz “open for all” vessels legally transiting the critical waterway. Military installations targeted on Qeshm Island According to Qeshm Island governor Hossein Amir Teymouri, at least 10 to 11 “enemy projectiles” struck the island on Sunday, reported Tehran’s state-linked IRNA news agency. The governor added that all targets were military positions and that no casualties had been reported on the island. Casualties reported among local maintenance workers However, the Iranian government said that at least one maintenance worker was killed and two others were wounded in the latest round of attacks on southern Hormozgan province. The authorities added that the worker was killed while “performing his duties”, IRNA reported. Strategic value of the Persian Gulf’s largest island Qeshm is the largest island in the Persian Gulf with a population of about 150,000 people, AP reported. The Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels seeking …

US-Iran war LIVE: Iran, Trump exchange warnings as peace hangs by thread; US president says ‘missiles loaded’

US-Iran war LIVE: Iran, Trump exchange warnings as peace hangs by thread; US president says ‘missiles loaded’

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US Iran war LIVE: Trump said the United States would “completely decimate” Iran if it attempted or succeeded in assassinating the sitting president. US-Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he had ordered the military to be ready to launch strikes on Iran if the Iranian government carried out or attempted to assassinate him. The warning came after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, where open calls were made for his killing. The “revenge” calls sparked fresh tensions across West Asia as an interim agreement to end the war continues to come under strain amid repeated crossfire in the region. Trump on Iran talks Trump said the US was willing to continue talks with Iran, but declared that the ceasefire between the two countries was over. His administration also moved swiftly to increase pressure on Tehran. “The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue ‘talks.’ We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire …

PM Modi lauds ‘140 crore Indians’ for defeating ‘attempts to destabilise nation’ amid US-Iran war-induced energy crisis

PM Modi lauds ‘140 crore Indians’ for defeating ‘attempts to destabilise nation’ amid US-Iran war-induced energy crisis

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded “140 crore Indians” for standing united during the energy crisis triggered by the US-Iran war, saying citizens defeated attempts to spread fear, rumours and instability while the government worked to shield the country from the fallout of the conflict. PM Modi says India averted fuel shortages and sharp price hikes during the West Asia conflict through diplomacy, higher LPG output and diversified oil imports. (HT_PRINT) In a post on X, PM Modi thanked citizens for standing firmly with the country during what he described as one of the most challenging global energy crises in recent times, saying public trust helped foil attempts to create instability. “I express my gratitude to 140 crore fellow countrymen… I thank them… In the way they stood firmly with the country during this difficult time,” he said. He also discussed attempts to “foil conspiracies” and “spread rumours”. “In the way the countrymen confronted those spreading rumours, fear and confusion… They foiled the conspiracies to create instability in the country. The country has moved …

Trump and Sen. Bill Cassidy ‘shouting match’: Lunch with GOP Senators turns heated over US-Iran MOU

Trump and Sen. Bill Cassidy ‘shouting match’: Lunch with GOP Senators turns heated over US-Iran MOU

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President Donald Trump attended a lunch with Republican Senators on Tuesday as the crucial primary elections continue throughout the US. But it was not amicable between the POTUS and the Senators at the lunch, CNN Reports. Donald Trump at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, June 24 at meeting with GOP Senators. (Bloomberg) According to CNN, the Republican Senator from Louisiana clashed with Trump at the lunch over the ongoing row over the Iran MOU. The outlet described it as a “shouting match” between Trump and Cassidy as both upped their decibels in attacking each other. MS NOW reported that Cassidy confronted Trump over the MOU signed with Iran, and Cassidy was “yelling” at Trump. The Daily Caller even went on to claim, citing a source, that Cassidy called Trump a “total cluster f***” and said that the former “went nuts over Iran.” Trump reportedly called Cassidy a “lunatic” after the latter refused to stop and sit down. Additionally, it claims that Cassidy referred to Trump as his “brother,” to which Trump …

Eleven India-bound ships cross Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran MoU: MEA

Eleven India-bound ships cross Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran MoU: MEA

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Eleven India-bound vessels have successfully transited through the Strait of Hormuz after the United States (US) and Iran finalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the recent conflict in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. Speaking at a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said shipping movement through the strategic waterway has continued following the agreement signed on June 17.  Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (June 23, 2026)https://t.co/KAE3SJlfBJ — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 23, 2026 “Since the signing of the MoU on June 17, 11 India-bound vessels have transited through the Strait of Hormuz,” Jaiswal said. According to the MEA, the vessels that crossed the Strait of Hormuz include three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers, each carrying more than 285,000 metric tonnes of crude oil. The list also includes one foreign-flagged LPG carrier, one foreign-flagged crude oil tanker and six foreign-flagged bulk carriers transporting fertilizer cargo destined for India. The movement of these vessels is significant as the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most …

‘Two important people, an Indian and a Pakistani’: JD Vance’s ‘favourite’ person remark at US-Iran talks | World News

‘Two important people, an Indian and a Pakistani’: JD Vance’s ‘favourite’ person remark at US-Iran talks | World News

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US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday triggered widespread discussion online after he jokingly referred to his “favourite” Indian and Pakistani individuals on the sidelines of US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland. High-stakes summit and international mediation The comments, made by Vance during the high-level diplomatic engagement, have sparked buzz on social media amid the ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran, being mediated by Pakistan and Qatar. JD Vance Highlights Personal Connections During Remarks on India and Pakistan JD Vance referenced his personal ties to both India and Pakistan during remarks, joking about the important roles an Indian and a Pakistani hold in his life while discussing diplomatic relationships… pic.twitter.com/BbfA4gw8Be — Washington Eye (@washington_EY) June 21, 2026 Light-hearted mentions of family and military leadership Vance said his “favourite” people from India and Pakistan were his wife, Second Lady Usha Vance, and Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir. US Vice President JD Vance speaks next to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani and Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field …

Strait of Hormuz closed again as Lebanon fighting threatens to sink US-Iran talks, which begin Sunday

Strait of Hormuz closed again as Lebanon fighting threatens to sink US-Iran talks, which begin Sunday

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Iran on Saturday said it closed the Strait of Hormuz because of Israel’s attacks in Lebanon and warned that while negotiators were going to Switzerland for talks with the United States on their interim agreement, not much likely will happen if the fighting doesn’t stop. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, right, shakes hands with Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, during their meeting in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (Iranian Foreign Ministry via AP) Key mediator Pakistan said technical-level talks will begin Sunday, with Qatari mediators also participating. Iran’s joint military command said the strait was closed because of the US “clear breach of its commitments” by failing to end the war. The interim deal is meant to stop fighting on all fronts. Shortly after that, Iran’s state broadcaster said the negotiating team was leaving for Switzerland, a trip delayed from Friday. State media said the team includes parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and central bank and oil officials, among others. The deal calls for Iran’s assets to be unfrozen. The …