West Asia LIVE Updates: Flights resume at Dubai airport after drone-related fuel tank fire
Earlier on Monday, Dubai Airports said flights were gradually resuming at what is usually the world's busiest international hub, following a nearby fuel tank fire sparked by a "drone-related incident". Authorities said they had contained the fire and reported no injuries.

West Asia LIVE Updates: Flights resume at Dubai airport after drone-related fuel tank fire
Earlier on Monday, Dubai Airports said flights were gradually resuming at what is usually the world's busiest international hub, following a nearby fuel tank fire sparked by a "drone-related incident". Authorities said they had contained the fire and reported no injuries.

West Asia LIVE Updates: Palestinian civilian killed; seven deaths reported since beginning of war&nbsp;
A Palestinian civilian was killed on the outskirts of the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi when a missile hit z car, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said in a statement. The UAE has reported seven deaths since the war began, including five civilians and two military personnel, who died in a helicopter crash blamed on a technical malfunction.

West Asia LIVE Updates: Palestinian civilian killed; seven deaths reported since beginning of war&nbsp;
A Palestinian civilian was killed on the outskirts of the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi when a missile hit z car, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said in a statement. The UAE has reported seven deaths since the war began, including five civilians and two military personnel, who died in a helicopter crash blamed on a technical malfunction.

West Asia LIVE Updates: Drone attack sparks fire at oil facility in UAE&rsquo;s Fujairah
The slew of attacks came a day after Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said US bases in the Middle East were used to bomb it and that missiles had been launched from the UAE to strike Kharg Island. UAE officials have denied the claim. In the eastern emirate of Fujairah, a drone attack on oil infrastructure sparked a fire, days after an AFP journalist saw smoke rising from a major Emirati energy installation there.
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West Asia LIVE Updates: Drone attack sparks fire at oil facility in UAE&rsquo;s Fujairah
The slew of attacks came a day after Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said US bases in the Middle East were used to bomb it and that missiles had been launched from the UAE to strike Kharg Island. UAE officials have denied the claim. In the eastern emirate of Fujairah, a drone attack on oil infrastructure sparked a fire, days after an AFP journalist saw smoke rising from a major Emirati energy installation there.
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Attacks hit UAE after Iran blames it for strikes
Missiles and drone attacks struck across the UAE on Monday, disrupting travel at Dubai airport, causing a fire in a crucial oil hub in the east and killing one civilian. Even the usually quiet northern emirate of Umm Al Quwain was not spared, with a drone attack damaging an unspecified building but inflicting no casualties, authorities said. (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Attacks hit UAE after Iran blames it for strikes
Missiles and drone attacks struck across the UAE on Monday, disrupting travel at Dubai airport, causing a fire in a crucial oil hub in the east and killing one civilian. Even the usually quiet northern emirate of Umm Al Quwain was not spared, with a drone attack damaging an unspecified building but inflicting no casualties, authorities said. (AFP)

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Iran asks India to release 3 seized tankers in exchange for passage of Indian ships: Report
&nbsp;Iran has asked India for the exchange of three tankers seized by it in exchange for permitting the safe passage of Indian-flagged or India-bound ships from the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported on Monday. As per Reuters, India had earlier seized those tankers alleging they had concealed or altered their identities and were involved in illegal ship-to-ship transfers at sea. Indian authorities seized the tankers Asphalt Star, Al Jafzia and Stellar Ruby alleging they had concealed or altered their identity and movements, and were involved in illegal ship-to-ship transfers. Stellar Ruby is Iranian-flagged, while the other two vessels are flagged to Nicaragua and Mali, as per Reuters.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Iran asks India to release 3 seized tankers in exchange for passage of Indian ships: Report
&nbsp;Iran has asked India for the exchange of three tankers seized by it in exchange for permitting the safe passage of Indian-flagged or India-bound ships from the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported on Monday. As per Reuters, India had earlier seized those tankers alleging they had concealed or altered their identities and were involved in illegal ship-to-ship transfers at sea. Indian authorities seized the tankers Asphalt Star, Al Jafzia and Stellar Ruby alleging they had concealed or altered their identity and movements, and were involved in illegal ship-to-ship transfers. Stellar Ruby is Iranian-flagged, while the other two vessels are flagged to Nicaragua and Mali, as per Reuters.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | UK won't be drawn into 'wider war': PM Starmer
Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday said that he will not allow the UK to be drawn into a "wider war" in the Middle East, asserting that he is working with European allies to develop a "viable plan" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Addressing a press conference at 10 Downing Street, the prime minister said that the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened to "ensure stability in the markets", but added that it is not a "simple task".

West Asia War LIVE Updates | UK won't be drawn into 'wider war': PM Starmer
Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday said that he will not allow the UK to be drawn into a "wider war" in the Middle East, asserting that he is working with European allies to develop a "viable plan" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Addressing a press conference at 10 Downing Street, the prime minister said that the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened to "ensure stability in the markets", but added that it is not a "simple task".

West Asia War LIVE Updates: EU wants to know more before agreeing to Trump's Hormuz warship demands
European countries on Monday demanded to know more about US President Donald Trump's plans for the war on Iran and when the conflict might end as they weighed whether to agree to his call to send warships to help shore up security in the Persian Gulf. Trump has asked allies - including France, China, Japan, South Korea and Britain - to help secure the strait for global shipping.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: EU wants to know more before agreeing to Trump's Hormuz warship demands
European countries on Monday demanded to know more about US President Donald Trump's plans for the war on Iran and when the conflict might end as they weighed whether to agree to his call to send warships to help shore up security in the Persian Gulf.Trump has asked allies - including France, China, Japan, South Korea and Britain - to help secure the strait for global shipping.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel begins 'targetted' ground operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced Monday that it had begun "limited and targetted ground operations" against key Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the operation, saying it was intended "to remove threats and protect the residents of the north." Security sources and eyewitnesses reported fierce clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters along multiple border axes. Israeli forces have been advancing toward the Blue Line, the UN-demarcated boundary between Israel and Lebanon, establishing positions in towns and strategic points throughout the border region.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel begins 'targetted' ground operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced Monday that it had begun "limited and targetted ground operations" against key Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the operation, saying it was intended "to remove threats and protect the residents of the north." Security sources and eyewitnesses reported fierce clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters along multiple border axes. Israeli forces have been advancing toward the Blue Line, the UN-demarcated boundary between Israel and Lebanon, establishing positions in towns and strategic points throughout the border region.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran denies seeking ceasefire, says war must end without repeat attacks
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Monday that Tehran has neither sought a ceasefire nor negotiations with the United States, rejecting US claims that it requested a truce. In a post on X, Araghchi called such claims "delusional" and said Iran's armed forces would keep fighting until US President Donald Trump recognises that the "illegal war he's imposing on both Americans and Iranians is wrong and must never be repeated." Speaking later at a weekly news conference in Tehran, Araghchi said that any end to the conflict must ensure that attacks on Iran are not repeated.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran denies seeking ceasefire, says war must end without repeat attacks
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Monday that Tehran has neither sought a ceasefire nor negotiations with the United States, rejecting US claims that it requested a truce. In a post on X, Araghchi called such claims "delusional" and said Iran's armed forces would keep fighting until US President Donald Trump recognises that the "illegal war he's imposing on both Americans and Iranians is wrong and must never be repeated." Speaking later at a weekly news conference in Tehran, Araghchi said that any end to the conflict must ensure that attacks on Iran are not repeated.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Israel consulted diplomatic channels, ready to stop hostilities if Iran changes course: Envoy Azar
Amid the raging conflict in West Asia, Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Monday said "we are ready to stop hostilities if Iran changes course", and asserted that Tel Aviv has consulted "diplomatic channels" in the last few days, including its partners the US and countries in the region. Asked about Israel's plans as the conflict entered its 17th day on Monday, Azar told reporters, "I don't think a full-fledged terrestrial invasion is on the cards."

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Israel consulted diplomatic channels, ready to stop hostilities if Iran changes course: Envoy Azar
Amid the raging conflict in West Asia, Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Monday said "we are ready to stop hostilities if Iran changes course", and asserted that Tel Aviv has consulted "diplomatic channels" in the last few days, including its partners the US and countries in the region. Asked about Israel's plans as the conflict entered its 17th day on Monday, Azar told reporters, "I don't think a full-fledged terrestrial invasion is on the cards."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Russia warns of risks to nuclear non-proliferation amid Mideast crisis
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that the fate of the nuclear non-proliferation regime is a source of grave concern amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. In a message to participants of the Moscow Nonproliferation Conference, Lavrov said the recent military actions by Israel and the United States against Iran, including strikes targetting facilities under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency, had dealt a serious blow to the authority of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Such actions have also hurt the credibility of diplomacy as a means of resolving disputes, Lavrov said, adding that some countries may increasingly view nuclear weapons as a guarantee of security.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Russia warns of risks to nuclear non-proliferation amid Mideast crisis
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that the fate of the nuclear non-proliferation regime is a source of grave concern amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. In a message to participants of the Moscow Nonproliferation Conference, Lavrov said the recent military actions by Israel and the United States against Iran, including strikes targetting facilities under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency, had dealt a serious blow to the authority of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Such actions have also hurt the credibility of diplomacy as a means of resolving disputes, Lavrov said, adding that some countries may increasingly view nuclear weapons as a guarantee of security.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Destroyed aircraft used by Iran's top leadership: IDF &nbsp;
The Israeli military said Monday it had destroyed an aircraft used by Iran's top leadership at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport, claiming the strike would hamper coordination between Tehran and its regional allies. Israel also said it carried out strikes on infrastructure in several Iranian cities. In a statement, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said the plane had served senior political and military figures for both domestic and international travel. The military added that eliminating the aircraft would disrupt communication between Iran's leadership and allied groups across the region, slow Tehran's military buildup, and limit its ability to restore damaged capabilities.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Destroyed aircraft used by Iran's top leadership: IDF &nbsp;
The Israeli military said Monday it had destroyed an aircraft used by Iran's top leadership at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport, claiming the strike would hamper coordination between Tehran and its regional allies. Israel also said it carried out strikes on infrastructure in several Iranian cities. In a statement, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said the plane had served senior political and military figures for both domestic and international travel. The military added that eliminating the aircraft would disrupt communication between Iran's leadership and allied groups across the region, slow Tehran's military buildup, and limit its ability to restore damaged capabilities.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India asks its citizens not to cross Iran's border without coordination with embassy
India on Monday asked its citizens currently in Iran not to approach or attempt to cross any land border for onward travel without prior and explicit coordination with the Indian Embassy in Tehran. In an advisory, the Indian Embassy further said that Indian nationals who attempt to leave Iran via land borders without its knowledge and guidance are highly likely to encounter serious logistical and immigration difficulties.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India asks its citizens not to cross Iran's border without coordination with embassy
India on Monday asked its citizens currently in Iran not to approach or attempt to cross any land border for onward travel without prior and explicit coordination with the Indian Embassy in Tehran. In an advisory, the Indian Embassy further said that Indian nationals who attempt to leave Iran via land borders without its knowledge and guidance are highly likely to encounter serious logistical and immigration difficulties.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Stop military ops immediately, China in response to Trump's call to help protect Strait of Hormuz
China on Monday called on all sides to immediately stop military operations in West Asia in response to US President Donald Trump's call to join other countries, including Beijing, to help keep Strait of Hormuz open for international transport. The effective closure of the vital waterway by Iran in retaliation for airstrikes by the US and Israel has proved catastrophic for global energy and trade flows, causing the largest oil supply disruption and soaring global oil prices.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Stop military ops immediately, China in response to Trump's call to help protect Strait of Hormuz
China on Monday called on all sides to immediately stop military operations in West Asia in response to US President Donald Trump's call to join other countries, including Beijing, to help keep Strait of Hormuz open for international transport. The effective closure of the vital waterway by Iran in retaliation for airstrikes by the US and Israel has proved catastrophic for global energy and trade flows, causing the largest oil supply disruption and soaring global oil prices.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US targets Iran's military positions near Chabahar Free Trade Zone
US fighter jets have targeted Iran's military positions near the Chabahar Free Trade Zone, according to reports.&nbsp;The sounds of explosion were heard in the area behind the Chabahar Free Trade Zone, Al Jazeera reported, citing Voice of America&rsquo;s Persian language service. The free trade zone is located in Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province near the border with Pakistan.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US targets Iran's military positions near Chabahar Free Trade Zone
US fighter jets have targeted Iran's military positions near the Chabahar Free Trade Zone, according to reports.&nbsp;The sounds of explosion were heard in the area behind the Chabahar Free Trade Zone, Al Jazeera reported, citing Voice of America&rsquo;s Persian language service. The free trade zone is located in Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province near the border with Pakistan.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli Air Force destroys aircraft used by former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
The Israeli Air Force (IsAF) has successfully targeted and destroyed the aircraft used by the Iranian leadership at Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran, marking a significant blow to the regime's strategic mobility. In a post on X, the air force confirmed the strike, stating that they "destroyed the plane of the leader of the Iranian terror regime at the 'Mehrabad' airport in Tehran."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli Air Force destroys aircraft used by former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
The Israeli Air Force (IsAF) has successfully targeted and destroyed the aircraft used by the Iranian leadership at Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran, marking a significant blow to the regime's strategic mobility. In a post on X, the air force confirmed the strike, stating that they "destroyed the plane of the leader of the Iranian terror regime at the 'Mehrabad' airport in Tehran."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump officials say Iran war may end within weeks; Tehran vows to keep fighting
The war with Iran could end within weeks, senior officials in the Trump administration said, even as fighting continues across the Middle East and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz push oil prices higher.&nbsp;The comments came as the conflict entered its third week and global energy markets remained under pressure due to the near-halt in shipping through the strategic waterway. Speaking on ABC&rsquo;s This Week, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the administration believed the military campaign was progressing quickly.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump officials say Iran war may end within weeks; Tehran vows to keep fighting
The war with Iran could end within weeks, senior officials in the Trump administration said, even as fighting continues across the Middle East and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz push oil prices higher.&nbsp;The comments came as the conflict entered its third week and global energy markets remained under pressure due to the near-halt in shipping through the strategic waterway. Speaking on ABC&rsquo;s This Week, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the administration believed the military campaign was progressing quickly.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Very much alive": Israel's Envoy to India refutes Netanyahu death rumours, confirms cafe video is not AI
Dismissing viral claims regarding the health and status of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has confirmed the leader is "very much alive" and clarified that recent footage of him is authentic. The Ambassador addressed the viral social media rumours, asserting that a recent video of the Prime Minister at a cafe is genuine and was not created using artificial intelligence.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Very much alive": Israel's Envoy to India refutes Netanyahu death rumours, confirms cafe video is not AI
Dismissing viral claims regarding the health and status of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has confirmed the leader is "very much alive" and clarified that recent footage of him is authentic. The Ambassador addressed the viral social media rumours, asserting that a recent video of the Prime Minister at a cafe is genuine and was not created using artificial intelligence.

West Asia war LIVE Updates | "Operational opportunity came only after PM Modi left": Israeli Envoy clarifies strike timing
The Ambassador of Israel to India, Reuven Azar, has addressed ongoing "theories" regarding the timing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel and the subsequent joint military actions involving the United States and Israel against Iran. Speaking on the geopolitical climate surrounding the late February visit, the Ambassador noted that regional instability was a known factor well before the high-level diplomatic engagement.

West Asia war LIVE Updates | "Operational opportunity came only after PM Modi left": Israeli Envoy clarifies strike timing
The Ambassador of Israel to India, Reuven Azar, has addressed ongoing "theories" regarding the timing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel and the subsequent joint military actions involving the United States and Israel against Iran. Speaking on the geopolitical climate surrounding the late February visit, the Ambassador noted that regional instability was a known factor well before the high-level diplomatic engagement.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel's Envoy to India refutes Netanyahu death rumours, confirms cafe video is not AI
Dismissing viral claims regarding the health and status of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has confirmed the leader is "very much alive" and clarified that recent footage of him is authentic. The Ambassador addressed the viral social media rumours, asserting that a recent video of the Prime Minister at a cafe is genuine and was not created using artificial intelligence: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel's Envoy to India refutes Netanyahu death rumours, confirms cafe video is not AI
Dismissing viral claims regarding the health and status of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has confirmed the leader is "very much alive" and clarified that recent footage of him is authentic. The Ambassador addressed the viral social media rumours, asserting that a recent video of the Prime Minister at a cafe is genuine and was not created using artificial intelligence: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel envoy says US-Israel have no plan to invade Iran
Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Monday said that neither United States nor Israel intends to invade Iran, stressing that the focus remains on encouraging change within Iran through pressure from its own people rather than through military occupation. Speaking in Delhi at a press conference amid heightened tensions in the West Asian region, the Israeli envoy said the objective of both countries is to ensure greater stability and security across the region, while enabling Iranians to push for changes in their country's policies or leadership if they choose to do so: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel envoy says US-Israel have no plan to invade Iran
Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Monday said that neither United States nor Israel intends to invade Iran, stressing that the focus remains on encouraging change within Iran through pressure from its own people rather than through military occupation. Speaking in Delhi at a press conference amid heightened tensions in the West Asian region, the Israeli envoy said the objective of both countries is to ensure greater stability and security across the region, while enabling Iranians to push for changes in their country's policies or leadership if they choose to do so: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Air India cancels Dubai flights amid operational constraints following drone attack
Air India and Air India Express have cancelled all flights to and from Dubai for the day due to operational constraints, the airline said in a statement. The airline has offered affected passengers the option to rebook their travel to a future date or cancel their tickets for a full refund at no additional cost. Meanwhile, Air India Express said its ad-hoc flight operations to and from Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah will continue as scheduled. The airline added that its teams are working to assist passengers and ensure that stranded travellers are brought home safely at the earliest opportunity

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Air India cancels Dubai flights amid operational constraints following drone attack
Air India and Air India Express have cancelled all flights to and from Dubai for the day due to operational constraints, the airline said in a statement. The airline has offered affected passengers the option to rebook their travel to a future date or cancel their tickets for a full refund at no additional cost. Meanwhile, Air India Express said its ad-hoc flight operations to and from Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah will continue as scheduled. The airline added that its teams are working to assist passengers and ensure that stranded travellers are brought home safely at the earliest opportunity

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IDF begins ground operations in southern Lebanon
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have officially announced the commencement of "limited and targeted ground operations" against key Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in regional hostilities. In a statement posted on the social media platform X, the IDF confirmed that the manoeuvre is "aimed at enhancing the forward defence area." This initial phase is part of a "broader defensive effort to establish and strengthen a forward defensive posture," which specifically targets the "dismantling of terrorist infrastructure and the elimination of terrorists operating in the area." Further detailing the tactical deployment, a second post, originally shared in Hebrew by the IDF's official account (@idfonline), specified that "91st Division Forces" have begun "focused ground activity" to expand the designated defence zone: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IDF begins ground operations in southern Lebanon
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have officially announced the commencement of "limited and targeted ground operations" against key Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in regional hostilities. In a statement posted on the social media platform X, the IDF confirmed that the manoeuvre is "aimed at enhancing the forward defence area." This initial phase is part of a "broader defensive effort to establish and strengthen a forward defensive posture," which specifically targets the "dismantling of terrorist infrastructure and the elimination of terrorists operating in the area." Further detailing the tactical deployment, a second post, originally shared in Hebrew by the IDF's official account (@idfonline), specified that "91st Division Forces" have begun "focused ground activity" to expand the designated defence zone: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US tells citizens they can fly out of Gulf commercially; UAE borders with Saudi Arabia, Oman open, cancellations of flights possible
The United States International Travel Department, in its updated travel advisory on Monday, said it is closely monitoring the situation in West Asia and advised American citizens in the region that commercial travel options remain available, although sudden flight cancellations are possible. In a travel advisory issued to US citizens, the department said seats on commercial flights from Abu Dhabi and Dubai are currently available for travel to multiple cities in the United States and Europe: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US tells citizens they can fly out of Gulf commercially; UAE borders with Saudi Arabia, Oman open, cancellations of flights possible
The United States International Travel Department, in its updated travel advisory on Monday, said it is closely monitoring the situation in West Asia and advised American citizens in the region that commercial travel options remain available, although sudden flight cancellations are possible. In a travel advisory issued to US citizens, the department said seats on commercial flights from Abu Dhabi and Dubai are currently available for travel to multiple cities in the United States and Europe: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Zelensky warns Iran war may divert Ukraine aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that the war with Iran could divert global attention and military resources away from Ukraine&rsquo;s fight against Russia. In an interview with CNN&rsquo;s Fareed Zakaria GPS, Zelensky said Kyiv faces growing risks if the conflict in West Asia continues. &ldquo;Yes, of course, we have big risks,&rdquo; Zelensky said: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Zelensky warns Iran war may divert Ukraine aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that the war with Iran could divert global attention and military resources away from Ukraine&rsquo;s fight against Russia. In an interview with CNN&rsquo;s Fareed Zakaria GPS, Zelensky said Kyiv faces growing risks if the conflict in West Asia continues. &ldquo;Yes, of course, we have big risks,&rdquo; Zelensky said: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Australia will not send navy ship to Strait of Hormuz, official says
Australia will not send navy ships to protect oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, a senior government minister said on Monday. Australia is well-prepared for the "economic crisis" caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and would not be sending a warship to the region, said Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King, also a member of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Cabinet, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) radio: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Australia will not send navy ship to Strait of Hormuz, official says
Australia will not send navy ships to protect oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, a senior government minister said on Monday. Australia is well-prepared for the "economic crisis" caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and would not be sending a warship to the region, said Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King, also a member of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Cabinet, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) radio: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump suggests he may delay China trip as he pressures Beijing for help with Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump is suggesting he may delay his much-anticipated visit to China at the end of the month as he seeks to ramp up the pressure on Beijing to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and calm oil prices that have soared during the Iran war. In an interview Sunday with the Financial Times, Trump said China's reliance on oil from the Middle East means it ought to help with a new coalition he is trying to put together to get oil tanker traffic moving through the strait after Iran's threats have throttled global flows of oil. Trump said "we'd like to know" before the trip whether Beijing will help. "We may delay," Trump said in the interview: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump suggests he may delay China trip as he pressures Beijing for help with Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump is suggesting he may delay his much-anticipated visit to China at the end of the month as he seeks to ramp up the pressure on Beijing to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and calm oil prices that have soared during the Iran war. In an interview Sunday with the Financial Times, Trump said China's reliance on oil from the Middle East means it ought to help with a new coalition he is trying to put together to get oil tanker traffic moving through the strait after Iran's threats have throttled global flows of oil. Trump said "we'd like to know" before the trip whether Beijing will help. "We may delay," Trump said in the interview: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Modi diminishing BRICS+ presidency value to appease Trump, Netanyahu, says Congress
The Congress on Monday lashed out at the government for not releasing a collective statement on the West Asia conflict as the BRICS+ chair, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "diminishing" the standing of the grouping's presidency in his desire to "appease" US President Donald Trump and maintain his "cozy relationship" with Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh recalled that Brazil was the President of BRICS+ in 2025 and it got the 11 member countries to issue a joint statement in June 2025 on the US and Israel air assaults on Iran: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Modi diminishing BRICS+ presidency value to appease Trump, Netanyahu, says Congress
The Congress on Monday lashed out at the government for not releasing a collective statement on the West Asia conflict as the BRICS+ chair, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "diminishing" the standing of the grouping's presidency in his desire to "appease" US President Donald Trump and maintain his "cozy relationship" with Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh recalled that Brazil was the President of BRICS+ in 2025 and it got the 11 member countries to issue a joint statement in June 2025 on the US and Israel air assaults on Iran: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: EAM Jaishankar champions direct dialogue with Tehran to secure Indian tankers in Strait of Hormuz
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has championed direct dialogue with Tehran as the most efficient method for resuming maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, as India seeks to protect its energy security amidst intensifying Middle East tensions. In an interview with the Financial Times UK, the Union Minister stated that New Delhi is currently engaging with Iran to facilitate the reopening of the vital waterway, which handles nearly 20 per cent of global oil trade: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: EAM Jaishankar champions direct dialogue with Tehran to secure Indian tankers in Strait of Hormuz
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has championed direct dialogue with Tehran as the most efficient method for resuming maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, as India seeks to protect its energy security amidst intensifying Middle East tensions. In an interview with the Financial Times UK, the Union Minister stated that New Delhi is currently engaging with Iran to facilitate the reopening of the vital waterway, which handles nearly 20 per cent of global oil trade: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Republicans resist calls for Iran war hearings, creating a new standoff with Democrats
The United States' war with Iran is entering its third week, but Congress has yet to publicly test the Trump administration's case for the conflict. Republicans in Congress have so far side-stepped public debate over the war, even as Senate Democrats reach for every tool at their disposal to demand hearings with Trump administration officials. Increasingly frustrated, Democrats are threatening this week to force a series of votes on the war, hoping that the effort to gum up the Senate's voting schedule will prod Republicans to action: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Republicans resist calls for Iran war hearings, creating a new standoff with Democrats
The United States' war with Iran is entering its third week, but Congress has yet to publicly test the Trump administration's case for the conflict. Republicans in Congress have so far side-stepped public debate over the war, even as Senate Democrats reach for every tool at their disposal to demand hearings with Trump administration officials. Increasingly frustrated, Democrats are threatening this week to force a series of votes on the war, hoping that the effort to gum up the Senate's voting schedule will prod Republicans to action: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Emirates flight returns to Thiruvananthapuram after security incident in Dubai
An Emirates flight bound for Dubai from Thiruvananthapuram returned to the airport here on Monday following a security incident reported at the destination airport, an official said. The Emirates flight returned midway after Dubai International Airport closed and landed at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, a spokesperson of the airport said: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Emirates flight returns to Thiruvananthapuram after security incident in Dubai
An Emirates flight bound for Dubai from Thiruvananthapuram returned to the airport here on Monday following a security incident reported at the destination airport, an official said. The Emirates flight returned midway after Dubai International Airport closed and landed at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, a spokesperson of the airport said: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Dubai Airport suspends flight operations after drone hit
Dubai Airport on Monday announced to temporarily suspend all flights as a precautionary safety measure, after a drone struck a fuel tank in the area. &ldquo;Flights at DXB (Dubai International Airport) are temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all passengers and staff. Please contact your airlines for the latest flight updates. Further updates will be shared as they become available,&rdquo; Dubai Airport said in a post on X. The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority said travellers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest updates regarding their flights. &ldquo;Further updates will be announced through official channels as soon as they become available," the Dubai Media Office wrote on X: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Dubai Airport suspends flight operations after drone hit
Dubai Airport on Monday announced to temporarily suspend all flights as a precautionary safety measure, after a drone struck a fuel tank in the area. &ldquo;Flights at DXB (Dubai International Airport) are temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all passengers and staff. Please contact your airlines for the latest flight updates. Further updates will be shared as they become available,&rdquo; Dubai Airport said in a post on X. The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority said travellers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest updates regarding their flights. &ldquo;Further updates will be announced through official channels as soon as they become available," the Dubai Media Office wrote on X: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: French President Macron urges Iran to halt strikes after call with Iranian President Pezeshkian
French President Emmanuel Macron said he urged Iran to end attacks across the Middle East and called for restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz during a phone call with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian. In a post on X following the call, Macron said, "I have just spoken with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: French President Macron urges Iran to halt strikes after call with Iranian President Pezeshkian
French President Emmanuel Macron said he urged Iran to end attacks across the Middle East and called for restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz during a phone call with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian. In a post on X following the call, Macron said, "I have just spoken with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Upset at Iran war coverage, FCC chair warns TV networks with license revocation; faces backlash, Trump applauds
US Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr has warned American news television networks of revocation of broadcast licenses over their coverage of the Iran war, remarks that drew sharp political backlash. After US President Donald Trump lashed out at the media coverage of the Iran war, Carr asked news broadcasters to "correct course" and "operate in public interest", failing which they risk losing their licenses. "Broadcasters that are running hoaxes and news distortions - also known as the fake news - have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals come up. The law is clear. Broadcasters must operate in the public interest, and they will lose their licenses if they do not," Carr said in a post on X on Saturday: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Upset at Iran war coverage, FCC chair warns TV networks with license revocation; faces backlash, Trump applauds
US Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr has warned American news television networks of revocation of broadcast licenses over their coverage of the Iran war, remarks that drew sharp political backlash. After US President Donald Trump lashed out at the media coverage of the Iran war, Carr asked news broadcasters to "correct course" and "operate in public interest", failing which they risk losing their licenses. "Broadcasters that are running hoaxes and news distortions - also known as the fake news - have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals come up. The law is clear. Broadcasters must operate in the public interest, and they will lose their licenses if they do not," Carr said in a post on X on Saturday: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli Air Force says 200 targets struck in Iran; strike in Lebanon kills five
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) on Sunday (local time) said it struck more than 200 targets across western and central Iran over the past day, targeting military infrastructure including missile systems, defence installations and operational headquarters. In a post on X, the IAF said, "In the past day: The Air Force struck more than 200 targets in western and central Iran and continues to strike the ballistic missile array and defence systems of the Iranian terror regime in western and central Iran. Among the targets attacked--headquarters in which soldiers of the Iranian terror regime operated, defence systems, and sites for the production and storage of means of combat": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli Air Force says 200 targets struck in Iran; strike in Lebanon kills five
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) on Sunday (local time) said it struck more than 200 targets across western and central Iran over the past day, targeting military infrastructure including missile systems, defence installations and operational headquarters. In a post on X, the IAF said, "In the past day: The Air Force struck more than 200 targets in western and central Iran and continues to strike the ballistic missile array and defence systems of the Iranian terror regime in western and central Iran. Among the targets attacked--headquarters in which soldiers of the Iranian terror regime operated, defence systems, and sites for the production and storage of means of combat": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Missile, drone strikes on four US airbases; Israeli raids reported in southern Lebanon
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its naval forces carried out coordinated missile and drone strikes on four United States airbases at dawn on Sunday (local time), targeting key military infrastructure, Al Jazeera reported. In a statement, the IRGC said the strikes targeted command centres, air traffic control towers and air defence facilities linked to US forces in the region: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Missile, drone strikes on four US airbases; Israeli raids reported in southern Lebanon
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its naval forces carried out coordinated missile and drone strikes on four United States airbases at dawn on Sunday (local time), targeting key military infrastructure, Al Jazeera reported. In a statement, the IRGC said the strikes targeted command centres, air traffic control towers and air defence facilities linked to US forces in the region: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump's call for countries to send warships to protect the Strait of Hormuz brings no promises U.S President Donald Trump's appeal to China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain and others to send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz "open and safe" brought no commitments on Sunday as oil prices soar during the Iran war. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told CBS that Tehran has been "approached by a number of countries" seeking safe passage for their vessels, "and this is up to our military to decide." He said a group of vessels from "different countries" had been allowed to pass, without providing details: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump's call for countries to send warships to protect the Strait of Hormuz brings no promisesU.S President Donald Trump's appeal to China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain and others to send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz "open and safe" brought no commitments on Sunday as oil prices soar during the Iran war. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told CBS that Tehran has been "approached by a number of countries" seeking safe passage for their vessels, "and this is up to our military to decide." He said a group of vessels from "different countries" had been allowed to pass, without providing details: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli strikes killed 12 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman
At least 12 Palestinians, including two boys, a pregnant woman and eight police officers, were killed Sunday by Israeli airstrikes in the war-torn Gaza Strip, hospital authorities said. A strike Sunday morning hit a house in the urban refugee camp of Nuseirat in central Gaza and killed four people, including a couple in their 30s and their 10-year son, according to the nearby Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. The woman had been pregnant with twins, the hospital said. The fourth fatality, a 15-year-old neighbor, was taken to the Awda hospital in Nuseirat: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli strikes killed 12 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman
At least 12 Palestinians, including two boys, a pregnant woman and eight police officers, were killed Sunday by Israeli airstrikes in the war-torn Gaza Strip, hospital authorities said. A strike Sunday morning hit a house in the urban refugee camp of Nuseirat in central Gaza and killed four people, including a couple in their 30s and their 10-year son, according to the nearby Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. The woman had been pregnant with twins, the hospital said. The fourth fatality, a 15-year-old neighbor, was taken to the Awda hospital in Nuseirat: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IDF says it killed Palestinian militant allegedly operating under Iran's intelligence services
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) informed that it has killed a Palestinian militant allegedly working on the directives of the Iranian intelligence. The Israelis claim that the deceased militant was attempting to advance terror attacks in Israel. In a post on X, the Israeli defence forces on Sunday said, "ELIMINATED: Muhammad Majed Abd al-Salam Tawfiq Zidan, a Palestinian terrorist directed by the Iranian regime's intelligence": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IDF says it killed Palestinian militant allegedly operating under Iran's intelligence services
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) informed that it has killed a Palestinian militant allegedly working on the directives of the Iranian intelligence. The Israelis claim that the deceased militant was attempting to advance terror attacks in Israel. In a post on X, the Israeli defence forces on Sunday said, "ELIMINATED: Muhammad Majed Abd al-Salam Tawfiq Zidan, a Palestinian terrorist directed by the Iranian regime's intelligence": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Germany indicates it won't participate in Strait of Hormuz mission now
Germany on Sunday indicated that it won't participate in the Strait of Hormuz mission now. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on ARD television, "Will we soon be an active part of this conflict? No." Wadephul said "we will only get security for the Strait of Hormuz &acirc;&iquest;&brvbar; if there is a negotiated solution." He said he is sceptical about expanding the European Union's naval mission in the Red Sea, called Operation Aspides, to the Strait of Hormuz because it hasn't been effective in its current area: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Germany indicates it won't participate in Strait of Hormuz mission now
Germany on Sunday indicated that it won't participate in the Strait of Hormuz mission now. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on ARD television, "Will we soon be an active part of this conflict? No." Wadephul said "we will only get security for the Strait of Hormuz &acirc;&iquest;&brvbar; if there is a negotiated solution." He said he is sceptical about expanding the European Union's naval mission in the Red Sea, called Operation Aspides, to the Strait of Hormuz because it hasn't been effective in its current area: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranians cross into northern Iraq for cheaper food, internet, work after border reopens Dozens of Iranians crossed into northern Iraq Sunday - the first day the border had opened since war struck their country - to buy cheaper groceries, access the internet, contact relatives and find work. Travellers said constant airstrikes and soaring food prices have made life in Iran increasingly desperate. Trucks laden with goods snaked through the Haji Omeran crossing from Iraq's Kurdish region, offering a hoped for respite from high costs on the Iranian side: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranians cross into northern Iraq for cheaper food, internet, work after border reopensDozens of Iranians crossed into northern Iraq Sunday - the first day the border had opened since war struck their country - to buy cheaper groceries, access the internet, contact relatives and find work. Travellers said constant airstrikes and soaring food prices have made life in Iran increasingly desperate. Trucks laden with goods snaked through the Haji Omeran crossing from Iraq's Kurdish region, offering a hoped for respite from high costs on the Iranian side: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Air India, AI Express to operate 48 flights connecting Middle East cities on Monday
Air India and Air India Express will operate 48 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the Middle East on Monday. The two airlines will have their scheduled operations to Jeddah and Muscat, including a total of 10 flights between Indian cities and Jeddah, a release said. Air India will operate one return service each from Delhi and Mumbai, while Air India Express will operate one flight each from Bengaluru, Kozhikode and Mangalore. Also, Air India Express will operate 12 scheduled flights to and from Muscat, with one service each from Delhi, Kannur, Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram and two services from Kochi, Air India said in the release: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Air India, AI Express to operate 48 flights connecting Middle East cities on Monday
Air India and Air India Express will operate 48 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the Middle East on Monday. The two airlines will have their scheduled operations to Jeddah and Muscat, including a total of 10 flights between Indian cities and Jeddah, a release said. Air India will operate one return service each from Delhi and Mumbai, while Air India Express will operate one flight each from Bengaluru, Kozhikode and Mangalore. Also, Air India Express will operate 12 scheduled flights to and from Muscat, with one service each from Delhi, Kannur, Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram and two services from Kochi, Air India said in the release: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Hassett says US attack on Iran cost USD 12 bn
The US has spent about USD 12 billion on the ongoing war with Iran so far, Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said on Sunday. He was speaking on CBS News' Face the Nation. "The latest number I was briefed on was 12," Hassett said. Pentagon estimates provided to Congress said the war would cost $11.3 billion in its first week. Hassett did not specify the time frame for the $12 billion in spending. Asked whether the U.S. will need to request more money from Congress, Hassett responded: "I think right now we've got what we need, whether we have to go back to Congress for more is something that I think that Russ Vought and OMB will look into." OMB is the United States Office of Management and Budget: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Hassett says US attack on Iran cost USD 12 bn
The US has spent about USD 12 billion on the ongoing war with Iran so far, Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said on Sunday. He was speaking on CBS News' Face the Nation. "The latest number I was briefed on was 12," Hassett said. Pentagon estimates provided to Congress said the war would cost $11.3 billion in its first week. Hassett did not specify the time frame for the $12 billion in spending. Asked whether the U.S. will need to request more money from Congress, Hassett responded: "I think right now we've got what we need, whether we have to go back to Congress for more is something that I think that Russ Vought and OMB will look into." OMB is the United States Office of Management and Budget: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian govt shows journalists part of Tehran heavily damaged by US-Israeli strike
A strike on the Javadieh neighbourhood of southern Tehran on Friday hit a police station and several surrounding buildings. Elham Movagghari, a resident of the area who spoke to journalists Sunday, said she was shocked by the attack. "We were confused and didn't know what had happened," she said. "We just ran away." Another resident, Hossein Ghardashi, said the strike threw him across the room. "When I got up and came to my senses, I saw that two or three pieces of glass had gone into my face and head" he said: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian govt shows journalists part of Tehran heavily damaged by US-Israeli strike
A strike on the Javadieh neighbourhood of southern Tehran on Friday hit a police station and several surrounding buildings. Elham Movagghari, a resident of the area who spoke to journalists Sunday, said she was shocked by the attack. "We were confused and didn't know what had happened," she said. "We just ran away."Another resident, Hossein Ghardashi, said the strike threw him across the room. "When I got up and came to my senses, I saw that two or three pieces of glass had gone into my face and head" he said: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 6 killed, 142 injured in UAE amid escalating regional tensions, says UAE Defence Ministry
Six nationals of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh have been killed and 142 residents of multiple nationalities have suffered minor to moderate injuries in the UAE amid the recent escalating regional tensions, the UAE's Defence Ministry said on Sunday. Since the start of what the Ministry described as Iranian attacks, the UAE's air defence systems have intercepted 298 ballistic missiles, 1,606 drones, and 15 cruise missiles, the Ministry said in a statement: AFP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 6 killed, 142 injured in UAE amid escalating regional tensions, says UAE Defence Ministry
Six nationals of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh have been killed and 142 residents of multiple nationalities have suffered minor to moderate injuries in the UAE amid the recent escalating regional tensions, the UAE's Defence Ministry said on Sunday. Since the start of what the Ministry described as Iranian attacks, the UAE's air defence systems have intercepted 298 ballistic missiles, 1,606 drones, and 15 cruise missiles, the Ministry said in a statement: AFP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Missiles and drone attacks struck across the UAE on Monday, disrupting travel at Dubai airport, causing a fire in a crucial oil hub in the east and killing one civilian. Even the usually quiet northern emirate of Umm Al Quwain was not spared, with a drone attack damaging an unspecified building but inflicting no casualties, authorities said. We are closing the LIVE blog now

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