West Asia War LIVE Updates: 'Operation True Promise 4 had so far either killed or injured more than 230 Zionists'
The IRGC said Operation True Promise 4 had so far either killed or injured more than 230 Zionists. Earlier, a funeral ceremony was underway in Tehran on Wednesday for top security official, Ali Larijani, and head of the Basij forces, Major General Gholamreza Soleimani, according to the Iranian state media Press TV.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 'Operation True Promise 4 had so far either killed or injured more than 230 Zionists'
The IRGC said Operation True Promise 4 had so far either killed or injured more than 230 Zionists. Earlier, a funeral ceremony was underway in Tehran on Wednesday for top security official, Ali Larijani, and head of the Basij forces, Major General Gholamreza Soleimani, according to the Iranian state media Press TV.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IRGC announces hitting targets in Israel during 61st wave of ongoing retaliatory Operation True Promise 4
In a statement on Wednesday, the IRGC announced hitting the targets during the 61st wave of its ongoing retaliatory Operation True Promise 4. The hostile objects, it added, were targeted using multi-warhead Khorramshahr-4 and Qadr missiles as well as Emad and Kheibar Shekan projectiles.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IRGC announces hitting targets in Israel during 61st wave of ongoing retaliatory Operation True Promise 4
In a statement on Wednesday, the IRGC announced hitting the targets during the 61st wave of its ongoing retaliatory Operation True Promise 4. The hostile objects, it added, were targeted using multi-warhead Khorramshahr-4 and Qadr missiles as well as Emad and Kheibar Shekan projectiles.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 'More than 100 targets struck in Tel Aviv in retaliation for martyrdom of Ali Larijani'
According to Al Jazeera, Iran warned it would respond to strikes on its gas sites by targeting the "enemy infrastructure". Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday said it had struck more than 100 targets in the city of Tel Aviv in retaliation for the martyrdom of Ali Larijani, Iran's former top security official.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 'More than 100 targets struck in Tel Aviv in retaliation for martyrdom of Ali Larijani'
According to Al Jazeera, Iran warned it would respond to strikes on its gas sites by targeting the "enemy infrastructure". Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday said it had struck more than 100 targets in the city of Tel Aviv in retaliation for the martyrdom of Ali Larijani, Iran's former top security official.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli fighter jets struck gas facility in Iran
According to Al Jazeera, Qatar condemned the targeting of natural gas facilities linked to Iran's South Pars field, warning against attacks on energy infrastructure amid the escalating West Asia conflict. Israeli fighter jets had struck a gas facility in Bushehr, Iran, according to reports cited by Al Jazeera, as Iran is set to target "enemy infrastructure" following attacks on its gas sites.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli fighter jets struck gas facility in Iran
According to Al Jazeera, Qatar condemned the targeting of natural gas facilities linked to Iran's South Pars field, warning against attacks on energy infrastructure amid the escalating West Asia conflict. Israeli fighter jets had struck a gas facility in Bushehr, Iran, according to reports cited by Al Jazeera, as Iran is set to target "enemy infrastructure" following attacks on its gas sites.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran issues evacuation warning to people living near oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and UAE&nbsp;
Earlier, Iran issued an evacuation warning to people living near oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to a report cited by Al Jazeera. Meanwhile, a fire that broke out at Iran's South Pars gas facility has been brought under control, and no casualties have been reported so far, a regional governor said, according to Iran's Fars news agency as cited by Al Jazeera.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran issues evacuation warning to people living near oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and UAE&nbsp;
Earlier, Iran issued an evacuation warning to people living near oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to a report cited by Al Jazeera. Meanwhile, a fire that broke out at Iran's South Pars gas facility has been brought under control, and no casualties have been reported so far, a regional governor said, according to Iran's Fars news agency as cited by Al Jazeera.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Missiles launched from Iran towards Israel; Qatar condemns strike on South Pars gas facilities in Iran Missiles were launched from Iran towards Israeli territory, Israel's military said, as tensions escalated following reported strikes on energy infrastructure linked to Iran's major gas field, according to Al Jazeera. The Israeli military said missiles had been fired from Iran towards its territory, in the latest developments in the ongoing confrontation between the two countries. (ANI)&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Missiles launched from Iran towards Israel; Qatar condemns strike on South Pars gas facilities in IranMissiles were launched from Iran towards Israeli territory, Israel's military said, as tensions escalated following reported strikes on energy infrastructure linked to Iran's major gas field, according to Al Jazeera. The Israeli military said missiles had been fired from Iran towards its territory, in the latest developments in the ongoing confrontation between the two countries. (ANI)&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Sweden summons Iran ambassador over execution of citizen
Sweden's foreign ministry said Wednesday that it had summoned Iran's ambassador to protest the Islamic republic's execution of a Swedish citizen. "Today, Wednesday... the Ministry for Foreign Affairs summoned Iran's ambassador to protest the execution of a Swedish citizen who was arrested in June 2025," the ministry said in a statement, adding that it had "delivered a strong condemnation" of the execution.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Sweden summons Iran ambassador over execution of citizen
Sweden's foreign ministry said Wednesday that it had summoned Iran's ambassador to protest the Islamic republic's execution of a Swedish citizen. "Today, Wednesday... the Ministry for Foreign Affairs summoned Iran's ambassador to protest the execution of a Swedish citizen who was arrested in June 2025," the ministry said in a statement, adding that it had "delivered a strong condemnation" of the execution.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran military says to target energy facilities in Gulf&nbsp;
Iran military says to target energy facilities in Gulf after attack on its gas field

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran military says to target energy facilities in Gulf&nbsp;
Iran military says to target energy facilities in Gulf after attack on its gas field

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatar says targeting of Iran gas facility 'dangerous and irresponsible'
Doha on Wednesday condemned attacks on an Iranian facility on the Gulf coast serving a massive gas field it shares with Qatar. "Israel's targeting of facilities linked to Iran's South Pars gas field, which represents an extension of Qatar's North Field, is a dangerous and irresponsible step amid the current military escalation in the region," foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari wrote on X.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatar says targeting of Iran gas facility 'dangerous and irresponsible'
Doha on Wednesday condemned attacks on an Iranian facility on the Gulf coast serving a massive gas field it shares with Qatar. "Israel's targeting of facilities linked to Iran's South Pars gas field, which represents an extension of Qatar's North Field, is a dangerous and irresponsible step amid the current military escalation in the region," foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari wrote on X.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Russia slams 'completely unacceptable strike' on Iranian nuclear plant
Russia on Wednesday strongly condemned what it said was a "missile strike" on Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, which the UN's nuclear watchdog announced earlier was hit by a projectile. "We strongly condemn the irresponsible, completely unacceptable missile strike launched against the inner perimeter of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, just metres from an operating reactor," Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a weekly briefing.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Russia slams 'completely unacceptable strike' on Iranian nuclear plant
Russia on Wednesday strongly condemned what it said was a "missile strike" on Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, which the UN's nuclear watchdog announced earlier was hit by a projectile. "We strongly condemn the irresponsible, completely unacceptable missile strike launched against the inner perimeter of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, just metres from an operating reactor," Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a weekly briefing.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Afghan minister says 'we do not want war' after Kabul bombing
Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani indicated on Wednesday that Afghanistan preferred diplomacy to resolve a conflict with neighbouring Pakistan that saw hundreds killed in a strike on Kabul this week. "We do not want war," he told mourners at a mass burial of some of the victims of Monday night's strike on a drug rehabilitation centre. "But the situation has come to this, so we are trying to solve the problems through diplomacy."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Afghan minister says 'we do not want war' after Kabul bombing
Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani indicated on Wednesday that Afghanistan preferred diplomacy to resolve a conflict with neighbouring Pakistan that saw hundreds killed in a strike on Kabul this week. "We do not want war," he told mourners at a mass burial of some of the victims of Monday night's strike on a drug rehabilitation centre. "But the situation has come to this, so we are trying to solve the problems through diplomacy."

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib killed: Israel
Israel's defence minister said on Wednesday that the Israeli military killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib. Israel Katz announced Khatib's killing and said that "significant surprises are expected throughout this day on all the fronts," without elaborating. Khatib's killing follows Israel killing top Iranian security official Ali Larijani and the head of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard's all-volunteer Basij force.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib killed: Israel
Israel's defence minister said on Wednesday that the Israeli military killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib. Israel Katz announced Khatib's killing and said that "significant surprises are expected throughout this day on all the fronts," without elaborating. Khatib's killing follows Israel killing top Iranian security official Ali Larijani and the head of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard's all-volunteer Basij force.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pak President expresses grief over killing of Larijani, calls for cessation of hostilities
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday expressed grief over the killing of Iran's top security official Ali Larijani by Israel and called for immediate restraint and cessation of hostilities. Larijani, the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, had effectively evolved as the in-charge of the country's war management following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by Israel on February 28.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pak President expresses grief over killing of Larijani, calls for cessation of hostilities
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday expressed grief over the killing of Iran's top security official Ali Larijani by Israel and called for immediate restraint and cessation of hostilities. Larijani, the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, had effectively evolved as the in-charge of the country's war management following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by Israel on February 28.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: World shares advance, oil slips back despite barrage of attacks by Iran
Shares advanced on Wednesday in Europe and Asia as oil prices fell back slightly despite a barrage of attacks by Iran on its Gulf neighbours. US futures rose 0.5 per cent after a session of moderate gains on Wall Street ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates later in the day. With higher oil prices feeding into other inflation, the Fed is widely expected to keep rates on hold.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: World shares advance, oil slips back despite barrage of attacks by Iran
Shares advanced on Wednesday in Europe and Asia as oil prices fell back slightly despite a barrage of attacks by Iran on its Gulf neighbours. US futures rose 0.5 per cent after a session of moderate gains on Wall Street ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates later in the day. With higher oil prices feeding into other inflation, the Fed is widely expected to keep rates on hold.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IDF attempts to assassinate Iranian intelligence chief Ismail Khataib, reports Israeli media
Israeli Defence Forces made attempts to assassinate Iranian intelligence chief Ismail Khataib, according to a report by the Jerusalem Post citing sources. As per the Jerusalem Post, certain Iranian media outlets also reported that a strike had been attempted, though there was no information about Khataib's status.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IDF attempts to assassinate Iranian intelligence chief Ismail Khataib, reports Israeli media
Israeli Defence Forces made attempts to assassinate Iranian intelligence chief Ismail Khataib, according to a report by the Jerusalem Post citing sources. As per the Jerusalem Post, certain Iranian media outlets also reported that a strike had been attempted, though there was no information about Khataib's status.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel destroys over 80 Hezbollah linked structures during defence op in southern Lebanon
Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday that it destroyed more than 80 sites used by Hezbollah during the forward defence operation in southern Lebanon. In a post on X, the IDF said that as part of the forward defence operation, 300th Brigade forces under the command of the 146th Division conducted targeted raids in southern Lebanon to destroy infrastructures of the Hezbollah.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel destroys over 80 Hezbollah linked structures during defence op in southern Lebanon
Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday that it destroyed more than 80 sites used by Hezbollah during the forward defence operation in southern Lebanon. In a post on X, the IDF said that as part of the forward defence operation, 300th Brigade forces under the command of the 146th Division conducted targeted raids in southern Lebanon to destroy infrastructures of the Hezbollah.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Israeli strikes on central Beirut kill 12: ministry
Israeli strikes on central Beirut on Wednesday morning killed at least 12 people, the Lebanese health ministry said in updated tolls. The ministry said that the strikes on the Basta and Zuqaq al-Blat neighbourhoods in central Beirut killed at least 12 people and wounded 41.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Israeli strikes on central Beirut kill 12: ministry
Israeli strikes on central Beirut on Wednesday morning killed at least 12 people, the Lebanese health ministry said in updated tolls. The ministry said that the strikes on the Basta and Zuqaq al-Blat neighbourhoods in central Beirut killed at least 12 people and wounded 41.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Japan, S. Korea petrochemical industry slows output on Iran war&nbsp;
The Middle East war is forcing petrochemical giants in two key Asian economies to cut production as the conflict rattles supplies of a crucial oil-derived component used to make a range of plastic goods. The scarcity of naphtha a liquid distilled from petroleum that is essential for making ethylene, a key ingredient in everything from plastic grocery bags to food packaging risks a knock-on effect across many industries.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Japan, S. Korea petrochemical industry slows output on Iran war&nbsp;
The Middle East war is forcing petrochemical giants in two key Asian economies to cut production as the conflict rattles supplies of a crucial oil-derived component used to make a range of plastic goods. The scarcity of naphtha a liquid distilled from petroleum that is essential for making ethylene, a key ingredient in everything from plastic grocery bags to food packaging risks a knock-on effect across many industries.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: What to know about Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant after report of projectile hitting its complex
Iran and Russia both allege a projectile struck the grounds of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the Islamic Republic, raising the spectre of a radiological incident as Tehran's war with Israel and the United States rages. Neither Iran nor Russia say there was any release of nuclear material in the incident on Tuesday, but it again underlines a longtime worry of Iran's neighbours - that the power plant on the shores of the Persian Gulf could be stricken by either an attack or an earthquake.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: What to know about Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant after report of projectile hitting its complex
Iran and Russia both allege a projectile struck the grounds of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the Islamic Republic, raising the spectre of a radiological incident as Tehran's war with Israel and the United States rages. Neither Iran nor Russia say there was any release of nuclear material in the incident on Tuesday, but it again underlines a longtime worry of Iran's neighbours - that the power plant on the shores of the Persian Gulf could be stricken by either an attack or an earthquake.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: In a post on X, the IAF detailed that the mission, which took place on Tuesday, was guided by Military Intelligence
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: In a post on X, the IAF detailed that the mission, which took place on Tuesday, was guided by Military Intelligence
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חיל-האוויר השלים מטס תקיפה רחב בטהרן: הותקפו מפקדות של משטר הטרור האיראניבמסגרת מטס תקיפה נרחב בטהרן אתמול (ג'), חיל-האוויר תקף בהכוונת אמ"ן מפקדות, אתרים של מערך הטילים הבליסטיים ותשתיות נוספות של משטר הטרור האיראני.בין המפקדות שהותקפו בטהרן: &bull; מפקדת יחידת הביטחון של&hellip; pic.twitter.com/RaMq9Jo3gp
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli Air Force hits "command centres" in Tehran; "wide-scale airstrike" targets Iranian missile array
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has announced the completion of a "wide-scale airstrike in Tehran," confirming that "command centres of the Iranian terror regime were attacked" during the operation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli Air Force hits "command centres" in Tehran; "wide-scale airstrike" targets Iranian missile array
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has announced the completion of a "wide-scale airstrike in Tehran," confirming that "command centres of the Iranian terror regime were attacked" during the operation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Saudi forces intercept ballistic missile and drones targeting Riyadh; no damage reported
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defence has confirmed the interception of another drone as it attempted to "approach Riyadh's diplomatic quarter." This latest incident follows a series of aerial threats, as Saudi forces have successfully downed a number of drones in recent hours. Among the intercepted targets was at least one other aircraft that was reportedly "approaching the same district": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Saudi forces intercept ballistic missile and drones targeting Riyadh; no damage reported
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defence has confirmed the interception of another drone as it attempted to "approach Riyadh's diplomatic quarter." This latest incident follows a series of aerial threats, as Saudi forces have successfully downed a number of drones in recent hours. Among the intercepted targets was at least one other aircraft that was reportedly "approaching the same district": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UAE FM Abdullah bin Zayed condemns Iranian attacks, extends condolences to families of victims
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Abdullah bin Zayed strongly condemned Iranian attacks on the UAE and extended his condolences to the families of people who lost their lives. In his statement shared by the UAE Foreign Ministry, it was noted that the victims were from Palestine, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UAE FM Abdullah bin Zayed condemns Iranian attacks, extends condolences to families of victims
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Abdullah bin Zayed strongly condemned Iranian attacks on the UAE and extended his condolences to the families of people who lost their lives. In his statement shared by the UAE Foreign Ministry, it was noted that the victims were from Palestine, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli Air Force hits "command centres" in Tehran; "wide-scale airstrike" targets Iranian missile array
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has announced the completion of a "wide-scale airstrike in Tehran," confirming that "command centres of the Iranian terror regime were attacked" during the operation. In a post on X, the IAF detailed that the mission, which took place on Tuesday, was guided by Military Intelligence. The operation specifically targeted "command centres, sites of the ballistic missile array, and additional infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli Air Force hits "command centres" in Tehran; "wide-scale airstrike" targets Iranian missile array
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has announced the completion of a "wide-scale airstrike in Tehran," confirming that "command centres of the Iranian terror regime were attacked" during the operation. In a post on X, the IAF detailed that the mission, which took place on Tuesday, was guided by Military Intelligence. The operation specifically targeted "command centres, sites of the ballistic missile array, and additional infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's Foreign Minister warns system remains solid despite Larijani's death
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has asserted that the political infrastructure of the nation remains a "very solid structure" and will not suffer a "fatal blow to Iran's leadership" following the confirmed killing of Ali Larijani. Larijani, who was the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, was a pivotal figure in Tehran's security apparatus. In an interview with Al Jazeera, which was broadcast after the death of Larijani was confirmed by Tehran early on Wednesday, Araghchi asserted that the United States and Israel have yet to realise that the Iranian government "does not rely on a single individual": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's Foreign Minister warns system remains solid despite Larijani's death
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has asserted that the political infrastructure of the nation remains a "very solid structure" and will not suffer a "fatal blow to Iran's leadership" following the confirmed killing of Ali Larijani. Larijani, who was the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, was a pivotal figure in Tehran's security apparatus. In an interview with Al Jazeera, which was broadcast after the death of Larijani was confirmed by Tehran early on Wednesday, Araghchi asserted that the United States and Israel have yet to realise that the Iranian government "does not rely on a single individual": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Shashi Thaoor calls for Indian govt to "take lead" in demanding end to conflict
Amidst the escalating West Asia conflict, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that he has been publicly urging the Indian government to take a proactive lead in demanding an immediate end to the conflict. Speaking to ANI, he argued that neither side was benefiting from the ongoing hostilities, as other nations suffer, given severe disruptions in the global oil, gas and other supplies. The Congress leader said that both American and Iranian objectives have largely been met, making continued conflict detrimental to global interests: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Shashi Thaoor calls for Indian govt to "take lead" in demanding end to conflict
Amidst the escalating West Asia conflict, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that he has been publicly urging the Indian government to take a proactive lead in demanding an immediate end to the conflict. Speaking to ANI, he argued that neither side was benefiting from the ongoing hostilities, as other nations suffer, given severe disruptions in the global oil, gas and other supplies. The Congress leader said that both American and Iranian objectives have largely been met, making continued conflict detrimental to global interests: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatar intercepts missile attack amid escalating tensions
The Qatari Ministry of Defence has confirmed that its "armed forces have intercepted a missile attack" that "targeted the country" on Wednesday. The official statement comes as countries across the Gulf reported intercepting drones and missiles amid a significant escalation in regional hostilities: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatar intercepts missile attack amid escalating tensions
The Qatari Ministry of Defence has confirmed that its "armed forces have intercepted a missile attack" that "targeted the country" on Wednesday. The official statement comes as countries across the Gulf reported intercepting drones and missiles amid a significant escalation in regional hostilities: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Top US intelligence officials set to testify about Iran war, threats confronting homeland Top Trump administration national security officials facing back-to-back congressional hearings starting Wednesday are expected to be pressed on the war in Iran, including a deadly strike on a school, as well as the FBI's capacity to prevent terror attacks inside the United States: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Top US intelligence officials set to testify about Iran war, threats confronting homelandTop Trump administration national security officials facing back-to-back congressional hearings starting Wednesday are expected to be pressed on the war in Iran, including a deadly strike on a school, as well as the FBI's capacity to prevent terror attacks inside the United States: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Sensex, Nifty open in green despite FPI outflows and war concerns
The domestic share markets opened in the green on Wednesday, showing resilience despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty due to the US-Israel-Iran war and continued foreign outflows. The Nifty 50 opened at 23,632.90, gaining 51.75 points or 0.22 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 76,367.55, rising by 296.71 points or 0.39 per cent: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Sensex, Nifty open in green despite FPI outflows and war concerns
The domestic share markets opened in the green on Wednesday, showing resilience despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty due to the US-Israel-Iran war and continued foreign outflows. The Nifty 50 opened at 23,632.90, gaining 51.75 points or 0.22 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 76,367.55, rising by 296.71 points or 0.39 per cent: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IDF strikes target Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon
Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday that it has begun a wave of strikes targeting the infrastructure of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Sharing the details in a post on X, it said "Following the evacuation of residents of the city of Tyre in southern Lebanon and in response to rocket fire toward Israeli territory, the IDF has begun a wave of strikes targeting infrastructure of the terrorist organization Hezbollah in southern Lebanon": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IDF strikes target Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon
Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday that it has begun a wave of strikes targeting the infrastructure of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Sharing the details in a post on X, it said "Following the evacuation of residents of the city of Tyre in southern Lebanon and in response to rocket fire toward Israeli territory, the IDF has begun a wave of strikes targeting infrastructure of the terrorist organization Hezbollah in southern Lebanon": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US Navy Warship said to be ferrying additional marines to Gulf region tracked off Singapore
A US Navy Warship, which is believed to be carrying Marines and Sailors to West Asia amid the developments in the region, is nearing the Malacca Strait off Singapore, CNN reported, referring to maritime tracking data. As per the US broadcaster, amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli was seen approaching Singapore, at the southwestern edge of the South China Sea on Tuesday morning, as per AIS tracking data seen by CNN: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US Navy Warship said to be ferrying additional marines to Gulf region tracked off Singapore
A US Navy Warship, which is believed to be carrying Marines and Sailors to West Asia amid the developments in the region, is nearing the Malacca Strait off Singapore, CNN reported, referring to maritime tracking data. As per the US broadcaster, amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli was seen approaching Singapore, at the southwestern edge of the South China Sea on Tuesday morning, as per AIS tracking data seen by CNN: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: WFP warns Middle East war could drive global hunger to record levels
The world is facing a "terrible, terrible prospect" as the current conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran threatens to drive global hunger to an "all-time record." According to the United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP), the compounded impact of "extreme weather events, conflict, and pockets of famine" has already left a staggering 320 million people "acutely food insecure." The humanitarian agency warned on Wednesday that this war, now entering its "third week," is sending "shockwaves on food and fuel costs" across the globe: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: WFP warns Middle East war could drive global hunger to record levels
The world is facing a "terrible, terrible prospect" as the current conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran threatens to drive global hunger to an "all-time record." According to the United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP), the compounded impact of "extreme weather events, conflict, and pockets of famine" has already left a staggering 320 million people "acutely food insecure." The humanitarian agency warned on Wednesday that this war, now entering its "third week," is sending "shockwaves on food and fuel costs" across the globe: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Saudi Arabia to host Arab and Islamic ministers for regional stability talks
Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry has announced that it will host "the foreign ministers of a group of Arab and Islamic countries" for a high-level meeting in the capital, Riyadh, on Wednesday evening. According to a post on X by the Saudi foreign ministry, this consultative session is set to focus specifically on "consultation and coordination regarding ways to support the security and stability of the region": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Saudi Arabia to host Arab and Islamic ministers for regional stability talks
Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry has announced that it will host "the foreign ministers of a group of Arab and Islamic countries" for a high-level meeting in the capital, Riyadh, on Wednesday evening. According to a post on X by the Saudi foreign ministry, this consultative session is set to focus specifically on "consultation and coordination regarding ways to support the security and stability of the region": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: China ignores Trump's Hormuz request as Iran war deepens, his Beijing trip slips China won't help the United States reopen the Strait of Hormuz as requested by President Donald Trump, but it is probably welcoming the delay in Trump's highly anticipated trip to Beijing as the US risks getting bogged down in the Middle East, analysts say: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: China ignores Trump's Hormuz request as Iran war deepens, his Beijing trip slipsChina won't help the United States reopen the Strait of Hormuz as requested by President Donald Trump, but it is probably welcoming the delay in Trump's highly anticipated trip to Beijing as the US risks getting bogged down in the Middle East, analysts say: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Crude oil surges above USD 103 barrel as Iran warns Strait of Hormuz may not return to pre-war status
Crude oil prices in the international markets surged again to as high as USD 103 per barrel on Wednesday after Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf indicated that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz would not return to normal. These remarks have heightened uncertainty over the safe passage of vessels through the crucial energy corridor: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Crude oil surges above USD 103 barrel as Iran warns Strait of Hormuz may not return to pre-war status
Crude oil prices in the international markets surged again to as high as USD 103 per barrel on Wednesday after Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf indicated that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz would not return to normal. These remarks have heightened uncertainty over the safe passage of vessels through the crucial energy corridor: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Ali Larijani's assassination will be source of 'national awakening', says IRGC
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has reacted to the confirmation of Ali Larijani's assassination, calling it a "source of national awakening", Al Jazeera reported. Citing Iran's Tasnim news agency's statement, Al Jazeera reported that the IRGC described Larijani as a "distinguished figure, thinker [and] revolutionary politician" and said that the "pure blood of this great martyr, like other dear martyrs, will be a source of honour, strength, and national awakening": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Ali Larijani's assassination will be source of 'national awakening', says IRGC
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has reacted to the confirmation of Ali Larijani's assassination, calling it a "source of national awakening", Al Jazeera reported. Citing Iran's Tasnim news agency's statement, Al Jazeera reported that the IRGC described Larijani as a "distinguished figure, thinker [and] revolutionary politician" and said that the "pure blood of this great martyr, like other dear martyrs, will be a source of honour, strength, and national awakening": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: We want this war to end, says German Envoy to India
Philipp Ackermann, German Ambassador to India, said that the country wants the war to be over soon. Ackermann, while talking to ANI on Tuesday, said that Germany wants the warring parties to get to the diplomatic table. He said, "We want this war to end sooner rather than later. I think we have a very strong desire to see this war end because it has a direct impact on us, and therefore, we plead for diplomatic initiatives and diplomatic means to end this war as quickly as possible. That's the way forward": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: We want this war to end, says German Envoy to India
Philipp Ackermann, German Ambassador to India, said that the country wants the war to be over soon. Ackermann, while talking to ANI on Tuesday, said that Germany wants the warring parties to get to the diplomatic table. He said, "We want this war to end sooner rather than later. I think we have a very strong desire to see this war end because it has a direct impact on us, and therefore, we plead for diplomatic initiatives and diplomatic means to end this war as quickly as possible. That's the way forward": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump says Joe Kent's exit 'good thing' after Iran stance
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday reacted to the resignation of Joseph Kent, Director of the National Counter terrorism Centre, stating that his exit was "a good thing" while criticising his stance on Iran. Answering a reporter's query on Joe Kent's resignation over his objections to the war with Iran, Trump said, "I always thought he was a nice guy, but I always thought he was weak on security. But when I read his statement, I realised that it's a good thing that he's out because he said that Iran was not a threat. Every country realised what a threat Iran was": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump says Joe Kent's exit 'good thing' after Iran stance
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday reacted to the resignation of Joseph Kent, Director of the National Counter terrorism Centre, stating that his exit was "a good thing" while criticising his stance on Iran. Answering a reporter's query on Joe Kent's resignation over his objections to the war with Iran, Trump said, "I always thought he was a nice guy, but I always thought he was weak on security. But when I read his statement, I realised that it's a good thing that he's out because he said that Iran was not a threat. Every country realised what a threat Iran was": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Erased two names on the punch card, many more to follow, says Netanyahu
Mocking again with a "I am alive" video, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to continue to kill more Iranian leaders named on his "punch card". Earlier on Tuesday, Netanyahu claimed&Acirc; to have eliminated Iranian leader Ali Larijani, the Secretary of the country's Supreme National Security Council and Basij force Commander Gholamreza Soleimani. There was no word from the Iranian government on the fate of the two senior officers: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Erased two names on the punch card, many more to follow, says Netanyahu
Mocking again with a "I am alive" video, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to continue to kill more Iranian leaders named on his "punch card". Earlier on Tuesday, Netanyahu claimed&Acirc; to have eliminated Iranian leader Ali Larijani, the Secretary of the country's Supreme National Security Council and Basij force Commander Gholamreza Soleimani. There was no word from the Iranian government on the fate of the two senior officers: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Macron says France could help secure Hormuz only after bombing stops
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said his country is ready to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, but only as part of a mission separate from the current Middle East war. "We are not a party to the conflict, and therefore France will never take part in operations to reopen or liberate the Strait of Hormuz," Macron said, responding to US President Donald Trump's call for European nations to send warships to the Persian Gulf: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Macron says France could help secure Hormuz only after bombing stops
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said his country is ready to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, but only as part of a mission separate from the current Middle East war. "We are not a party to the conflict, and therefore France will never take part in operations to reopen or liberate the Strait of Hormuz," Macron said, responding to US President Donald Trump's call for European nations to send warships to the Persian Gulf: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: China calls on warring parties to halt citing trade disruptions
Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Lin Jian called for all parties in the Middle East to exercise restraint. Lin said that the recent tense situation in the Strait of Hormuz is causing disruptions in the world trade. Calling for peace and stability, Jian, in a post on X said on Tuesday, "The recent tense situation in the Strait of Hormuz and waters nearby has impacted the route for international goods and energy trade, disrupting peace and stability in the region and beyond. China once again calls on parties to immediately stop military operations, avoid further escalation of the tense situation and prevent regional turmoil from further impacting the global economy": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: China calls on warring parties to halt citing trade disruptions
Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Lin Jian called for all parties in the Middle East to exercise restraint. Lin said that the recent tense situation in the Strait of Hormuz is causing disruptions in the world trade. Calling for peace and stability, Jian, in a post on X said on Tuesday, "The recent tense situation in the Strait of Hormuz and waters nearby has impacted the route for international goods and energy trade, disrupting peace and stability in the region and beyond. China once again calls on parties to immediately stop military operations, avoid further escalation of the tense situation and prevent regional turmoil from further impacting the global economy": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran confirms killing of Basij force head Soleimani The Iranian judiciary's news agency, Mizan, on Tuesday confirmed the death of Gen Gholam Reza Soleimani, the head of the Revolutionary Guard's all-volunteer Basij force. Earlier in the day, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Soleimani and Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council were "eliminated last night": AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran confirms killing of Basij force head SoleimaniThe Iranian judiciary's news agency, Mizan, on Tuesday confirmed the death of Gen Gholam Reza Soleimani, the head of the Revolutionary Guard's all-volunteer Basij force. Earlier in the day, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Soleimani and Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council were "eliminated last night": AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US seeks global support in isolating Iran
The State Department has reached out to numerous countries seeking their support in isolating Iran by designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hezbollah as terrorist organisations even though President Donald Trump says the US doesn't need military help: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US seeks global support in isolating Iran
The State Department has reached out to numerous countries seeking their support in isolating Iran by designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hezbollah as terrorist organisations even though President Donald Trump says the US doesn't need military help: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Missiles were launched from Iran towards Israeli territory, Israel's military said, as tensions escalated following reported strikes on energy infrastructure linked to Iran's major gas field, according to Al Jazeera. We are closing the LIVE blog now

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Earlier, Iran issued an evacuation warning to people living near oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates

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