West Asia War LIVE Updates: It has been testing time, not just for us, but entire global community, says MEA on escalating situation As the conflict in West Asia widened with global ramifications, India on Thursday said the situation has been a "testing time", not just for the country, but the entire global community. At an inter-ministerial briefing here on the West Asia situation, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also said, "We continue to remain in touch with concerned countries to ensure our energy security needs are met." (PTI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: It has been testing time, not just for us, but entire global community, says MEA on escalating situationAs the conflict in West Asia widened with global ramifications, India on Thursday said the situation has been a "testing time", not just for the country, but the entire global community. At an inter-ministerial briefing here on the West Asia situation, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also said, "We continue to remain in touch with concerned countries to ensure our energy security needs are met." (PTI) 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump says 'not putting troops' in Iran
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was not sending ground troops to Iran, weeks after he launched massive missile and bombing attacks alongside Israel. "If I were, I certainly wouldn't tell you. But I'm not putting troops," Trump told reporters as he met Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. (AFP)&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump says 'not putting troops' in Iran
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was not sending ground troops to Iran, weeks after he launched massive missile and bombing attacks alongside Israel. "If I were, I certainly wouldn't tell you. But I'm not putting troops," Trump told reporters as he met Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. (AFP)&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: EAM Jaishankar, Israeli counterpart Sa'ar discuss West Asia conflict&nbsp;
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar held a telephonic conversation on Thursday over the ongoing conflict in West Asia and its repercussions. Following their conversation, EAM Jaishankar wrote on X: "Had a telecon with FM Gideon Saar of Israel this evening. Exchanged views on the ongoing West Asia conflict and its many repercussions." (IANS)&nbsp;
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: EAM Jaishankar, Israeli counterpart Sa'ar discuss West Asia conflict&nbsp;
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar held a telephonic conversation on Thursday over the ongoing conflict in West Asia and its repercussions. Following their conversation, EAM Jaishankar wrote on X: "Had a telecon with FM Gideon Saar of Israel this evening. Exchanged views on the ongoing West Asia conflict and its many repercussions." (IANS)&nbsp;
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West Asia War LIVE Updates | "We're on plan, winning decisively and on our terms": US Defence Secretary on Iran war; rejects suggestions of 'forever war'
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday said the United States remains "on plan" in its war against Iran but declined to provide a definitive timeline for when the conflict would end, stressing that the final decision would rest with President Donald Trump. "We wouldn't want to set a definitive time frame on" the war's end, Hegseth said at a Pentagon briefing, adding that the ultimate outcome and timeline would be determined by President Trump.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "We're on plan, winning decisively and on our terms": US Defence Secretary on Iran war; rejects suggestions of 'forever war'
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday said the United States remains "on plan" in its war against Iran but declined to provide a definitive timeline for when the conflict would end, stressing that the final decision would rest with President Donald Trump. "We wouldn't want to set a definitive time frame on" the war's end, Hegseth said at a Pentagon briefing, adding that the ultimate outcome and timeline would be determined by President Trump.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 2 men appear in court accused of 'hostile' surveillance of UK's Jewish community for Iran
Two men appeared in a London court on Thursday accused of carrying out "hostile" surveillance last year of the UK's Jewish community on behalf of Iran. Iranian-British national Nematollah Shahsavani, 40, and 22-year-old Iranian citizen Alireza Farasati are accused of engaging in conduct likely to assist a foreign intelligence service between July 9 and August 15 last year.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 2 men appear in court accused of 'hostile' surveillance of UK's Jewish community for Iran
Two men appeared in a London court on Thursday accused of carrying out "hostile" surveillance last year of the UK's Jewish community on behalf of Iran. Iranian-British national Nematollah Shahsavani, 40, and 22-year-old Iranian citizen Alireza Farasati are accused of engaging in conduct likely to assist a foreign intelligence service between July 9 and August 15 last year.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Bank of England holds main interest rate at 3.75 per cent as Iran war jolts inflation expectations
The Bank of England held its main interest rate at 3.75 per cent on Thursday in the wake of the oil and gas price hikes following the start of the Iran war. The decision was widely anticipated after the United States and Israel started bombing Iran less than three weeks ago. All nine members of the Monetary Policy Committee voted to keep borrowing costs on hold.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Bank of England holds main interest rate at 3.75 per cent as Iran war jolts inflation expectations
The Bank of England held its main interest rate at 3.75 per cent on Thursday in the wake of the oil and gas price hikes following the start of the Iran war.The decision was widely anticipated after the United States and Israel started bombing Iran less than three weeks ago. All nine members of the Monetary Policy Committee voted to keep borrowing costs on hold.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US dropped 5000 lb of penetrator weapons, struck over 7,000 targets across Iran: Pentagon
The Pentagon on Thursday stated that the US military has deployed 5,000 pounds of penetrator weapons on underground Iranian storage facilities and struck over 7,000 targets across Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury. Addressing a press briefing, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, said the strikes targeted underground storage facilities housing coastal defence cruise missiles, naval ammunition depots, mine storage sites, and afloat assets, including more than 120 vessels and 44 minelayers.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US dropped 5000 lb of penetrator weapons, struck over 7,000 targets across Iran: Pentagon
The Pentagon on Thursday stated that the US military has deployed 5,000 pounds of penetrator weapons on underground Iranian storage facilities and struck over 7,000 targets across Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury. Addressing a press briefing, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, said the strikes targeted underground storage facilities housing coastal defence cruise missiles, naval ammunition depots, mine storage sites, and afloat assets, including more than 120 vessels and 44 minelayers.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran launches 64th wave of operation True Promise 4 against Israel
Iran on Thursday launched the 64th wave of operation True Promise 4 against Israel, reported the country's state media Press TV. Yesterday, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian Army conducted multiple strikes under the banner of Operation True Promise 4, which was launched in response to an "unprovoked act of aggression" by the US-Israeli coalition against the Islamic Republic of Iran on February 28, Press TV reported.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran launches 64th wave of operation True Promise 4 against Israel
Iran on Thursday launched the 64th wave of operation True Promise 4 against Israel, reported the country's state media Press TV. Yesterday, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian Army conducted multiple strikes under the banner of Operation True Promise 4, which was launched in response to an "unprovoked act of aggression" by the US-Israeli coalition against the Islamic Republic of Iran on February 28, Press TV reported.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Attacked South Pars natural gas field is an energy lifeline for Iran
The South Pars natural gas field, which came under attack this week, is part of the world's largest such field - and an energy lifeline for Iran. Israel's attack on the field prompted Iran to target energy infrastructure in other Middle East countries in response, sending new shockwaves across the region and beyond.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Attacked South Pars natural gas field is an energy lifeline for Iran
The South Pars natural gas field, which came under attack this week, is part of the world's largest such field - and an energy lifeline for Iran. Israel's attack on the field prompted Iran to target energy infrastructure in other Middle East countries in response, sending new shockwaves across the region and beyond.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran again threatens to destroy region's energy facilities if own attacked
Iran's military renewed threats on Thursday to destroy the region's energy infrastructure were its facilities to be attacked again during the US-Israel war with the Islamic republic. "We warn the enemy that you made a major mistake in attacking the energy infrastructure of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the response is underway and not yet finished," the military's operational command Khatam Al-Anbiya said in a statement carried by Fars news agency.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran again threatens to destroy region's energy facilities if own attacked
Iran's military renewed threats on Thursday to destroy the region's energy infrastructure were its facilities to be attacked again during the US-Israel war with the Islamic republic. "We warn the enemy that you made a major mistake in attacking the energy infrastructure of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the response is underway and not yet finished," the military's operational command Khatam Al-Anbiya said in a statement carried by Fars news agency.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli Defence Forces destroy Iranian Mi-17 helicopter; expand aerial superiority in western Iran
Israeli Defence Forces said that its Air Force destroyed an Mi-17 helicopter of Iran at the Sananaj Airport on Wednesday. Noting that the action deepens the blow to the military capabilities of Iran, the IDF said that it continues to expand aerial superiority in western Iran. Sharing the details in a post on X, the IDF said that the strike came on the basis of precise real-time intelligence.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli Defence Forces destroy Iranian Mi-17 helicopter; expand aerial superiority in western Iran
Israeli Defence Forces said that its Air Force destroyed an Mi-17 helicopter of Iran at the Sananaj Airport on Wednesday. Noting that the action deepens the blow to the military capabilities of Iran, the IDF said that it continues to expand aerial superiority in western Iran. Sharing the details in a post on X, the IDF said that the strike came on the basis of precise real-time intelligence.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran FM Araghchi criticises French President Macron's stand on US-Israel attacks
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has openly criticised French President Emmanuel Macron for not siding with Iran during the ongoing war between the country and US-Israel. In a post on X, Araghchi wrote, "Macron has not uttered one word of condemnation of the Israel-US war on Iran. He did not condemn Israel when it blew up fuel storage in Tehran, exposing millions to toxins. His current "concern" didn't follow Israel's attack on our gas facilities. It follows our retaliation. Sad!"

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran FM Araghchi criticises French President Macron's stand on US-Israel attacks
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has openly criticised French President Emmanuel Macron for not siding with Iran during the ongoing war between the country and US-Israel. In a post on X, Araghchi wrote, "Macron has not uttered one word of condemnation of the Israel-US war on Iran. He did not condemn Israel when it blew up fuel storage in Tehran, exposing millions to toxins. His current "concern" didn't follow Israel's attack on our gas facilities. It follows our retaliation. Sad!"

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US envoy in sea lanes, ports security talks with Sri Lanka
The US Special Representative for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor and Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Thursday discussed strengthening of bilateral relations and the island nation's position on the West Asia crisis. The US Special envoys' visit to Sri Lanka comes at a time when Sri Lanka came to be embroiled in the joint US-Israeli war against Iran since February 28.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US envoy in sea lanes, ports security talks with Sri Lanka
The US Special Representative for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor and Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Thursday discussed strengthening of bilateral relations and the island nation's position on the West Asia crisis. The US Special envoys' visit to Sri Lanka comes at a time when Sri Lanka came to be embroiled in the joint US-Israeli war against Iran since February 28.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Since Feb 28, around 280,000 people returned to India from West Asia": MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that around 280,000 people have returned to India from West Asia since February 28, amid evolving airspace restrictions and operational challenges in the region as the conflict in the region escalates. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia, Aseem Mahajan, Joint Secretary (Gulf) in the MEA, noted that despite disruptions in some countries, the overall flight situation is gradually improving.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Since Feb 28, around 280,000 people returned to India from West Asia": MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that around 280,000 people have returned to India from West Asia since February 28, amid evolving airspace restrictions and operational challenges in the region as the conflict in the region escalates. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia, Aseem Mahajan, Joint Secretary (Gulf) in the MEA, noted that despite disruptions in some countries, the overall flight situation is gradually improving.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Fire erupts after drone hits second Kuwait oil refinery: authorities
A fire erupted at a second refinery owned by Kuwait's national oil company after a drone attack, the information ministry said. "One of the operational units of the Mina Abdullah refinery, belonging to the Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) was targeted by a drone attack, triggering a fire at the site," the ministry said on X. The company's other oil refinery, Mina Al-Ahmadi, was also struck by a drone on Thursday, sparking a small blaze.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Fire erupts after drone hits second Kuwait oil refinery: authorities
A fire erupted at a second refinery owned by Kuwait's national oil company after a drone attack, the information ministry said. "One of the operational units of the Mina Abdullah refinery, belonging to the Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) was targeted by a drone attack, triggering a fire at the site," the ministry said on X. The company's other oil refinery, Mina Al-Ahmadi, was also struck by a drone on Thursday, sparking a small blaze.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran causes 'extensive' damage to Qatar gas hub, sparks Trump warning
Qatar reported "extensive" damage on Thursday to the site of the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility following Iranian strikes, sparking fears for global energy supplies and fresh threats from Donald Trump against Iran. Tehran carried out attacks on Qatar's huge Ras Laffan LNG facility in retaliation for an Israeli strike Wednesday on Iran's South Pars gas field,&nbsp;part of the world's largest natural gas reservoir.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran causes 'extensive' damage to Qatar gas hub, sparks Trump warning
Qatar reported "extensive" damage on Thursday to the site of the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility following Iranian strikes, sparking fears for global energy supplies and fresh threats from Donald Trump against Iran. Tehran carried out attacks on Qatar's huge Ras Laffan LNG facility in retaliation for an Israeli strike Wednesday on Iran's South Pars gas field,&nbsp;part of the world's largest natural gas reservoir.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: China calls killing of Iran's Larijani, leaders 'unacceptable'
China condemned on Thursday the killing of Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani by an Israeli air strike, calling it "unacceptable". Beijing is a partner of Iran but has also criticised Tehran's strikes against Gulf states housing US military bases. Larijani was the highest-profile Iranian killed since supreme leader Ali Khamenei and other senior figures died during a wave of US and Israeli strikes when the war started on February 28.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: China calls killing of Iran's Larijani, leaders 'unacceptable'
China condemned on Thursday the killing of Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani by an Israeli air strike, calling it "unacceptable". Beijing is a partner of Iran but has also criticised Tehran's strikes against Gulf states housing US military bases. Larijani was the highest-profile Iranian killed since supreme leader Ali Khamenei and other senior figures died during a wave of US and Israeli strikes when the war started on February 28.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Drone crashes at Saudi oil refinery at Red Sea port of Yanbu: ministry
A drone crashed into the Saudi oil refinery Samref in the industrial zone of the Red Sea port of Yanbu, the defence ministry said, adding that a damage assessment was underway. Earlier Thursday, the ministry said on X that it had intercepted a ballistic missile targeting the port. The Samref refinery is owned by the Saudi state energy giant Aramco and the Mobil Yanbu Refining Company, a subsidiary of US company ExxonMobil.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Drone crashes at Saudi oil refinery at Red Sea port of Yanbu: ministry
A drone crashed into the Saudi oil refinery Samref in the industrial zone of the Red Sea port of Yanbu, the defence ministry said, adding that a damage assessment was underway. Earlier Thursday, the ministry said on X that it had intercepted a ballistic missile targeting the port. The Samref refinery is owned by the Saudi state energy giant Aramco and the Mobil Yanbu Refining Company, a subsidiary of US company ExxonMobil.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted before. A look at past moments that threatened oil flows
The US and Israel's war with Iran has thrust the Strait of Hormuz once again into the crosshairs of a geopolitical conflict. Iran has ground to a halt nearly all traffic in the waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the rest of the globe's oceans, shutting down a critical path for the world's flow of oil. Attacks on commercial ships and threats of further strikes have stopped nearly all tankers from carrying oil, gas and other goods through the passage. That's also led to cuts from some of the world's largest producers, because their crude has nowhere to go.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted before. A look at past moments that threatened oil flows
The US and Israel's war with Iran has thrust the Strait of Hormuz once again into the crosshairs of a geopolitical conflict.Iran has ground to a halt nearly all traffic in the waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the rest of the globe's oceans, shutting down a critical path for the world's flow of oil. Attacks on commercial ships and threats of further strikes have stopped nearly all tankers from carrying oil, gas and other goods through the passage. That's also led to cuts from some of the world's largest producers, because their crude has nowhere to go.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Israelis drove decision to start war," says former Director of the US National Counterterrorism Centre Joe Kent
The decision to start the US-Israel-Iran confrontation was heavily influenced by Israel, former Director of the US National Counterterrorism Centre Joe Kent told Tucker Carlson in a detailed discussion on the perceived nuclear threat from Iran, on the Tucker Carlson Show. "The Israelis drove the decision to take this action, which we knew would set off a series of events because the Iranians would retaliate," Kent said, highlighting Israel's central role in the escalation.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Israelis drove decision to start war," says former Director of the US National Counterterrorism Centre Joe Kent
The decision to start the US-Israel-Iran confrontation was heavily influenced by Israel, former Director of the US National Counterterrorism Centre Joe Kent told Tucker Carlson in a detailed discussion on the perceived nuclear threat from Iran, on the Tucker Carlson Show. "The Israelis drove the decision to take this action, which we knew would set off a series of events because the Iranians would retaliate," Kent said, highlighting Israel's central role in the escalation.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Kent's resignation over Iran war reignites antisemitism fears, debate over Israeli influence
It was no surprise when Joe Kent showed up on Tucker Carlson's podcast a day after quitting his counterterrorism job in President Donald Trump's administration. Here was a top official who resigned to protest the war with Iran turning to right-wing media's leading critic of the conflict. "The Israelis drove the decision to take this action," Kent said in Wednesday's interview.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Kent's resignation over Iran war reignites antisemitism fears, debate over Israeli influence
It was no surprise when Joe Kent showed up on Tucker Carlson's podcast a day after quitting his counterterrorism job in President Donald Trump's administration.Here was a top official who resigned to protest the war with Iran turning to right-wing media's leading critic of the conflict."The Israelis drove the decision to take this action," Kent said in Wednesday's interview.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Arab, Islamic countries denounce Iranian strikes; call for unconditional cessation of threats against neighbouring states
As tensions continue to rise in West Asia and the Gulf amid the developing security situation, the Foreign Ministers of key Arab and Islamic countries held a consultative ministerial meeting in Riyadh regarding the Iranian attacks, as per a statement by Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry. As per the statement, the meeting held on Wednesday was attended by Foreign Ministers from Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkiye, and the UAE.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Arab, Islamic countries denounce Iranian strikes; call for unconditional cessation of threats against neighbouring states
As tensions continue to rise in West Asia and the Gulf amid the developing security situation, the Foreign Ministers of key Arab and Islamic countries held a consultative ministerial meeting in Riyadh regarding the Iranian attacks, as per a statement by Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry. As per the statement, the meeting held on Wednesday was attended by Foreign Ministers from Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkiye, and the UAE.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Responding to US-Israel vs Iran War: Indonesia's Board of Peace dilemma intensifies
Indonesia faces a strategic choice as pressure mounts at home to withdraw from US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace amid the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict. Former minister for Politics, Legal and Security Affairs and Vice President candidate Professor Mahfud MD recently noted that leaving the BoP would likely not cause significant losses and could be done easily if the government is "not being held hostage". President Prabowo Subianto may therefore need to reassess Indonesia's decisions, especially as the country is increasingly viewed as aligning with US interests - from joining the BoP to signing one-sided trade agreements with Washington: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Responding to US-Israel vs Iran War: Indonesia's Board of Peace dilemma intensifies
Indonesia faces a strategic choice as pressure mounts at home to withdraw from US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace amid the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict. Former minister for Politics, Legal and Security Affairs and Vice President candidate Professor Mahfud MD recently noted that leaving the BoP would likely not cause significant losses and could be done easily if the government is "not being held hostage". President Prabowo Subianto may therefore need to reassess Indonesia's decisions, especially as the country is increasingly viewed as aligning with US interests - from joining the BoP to signing one-sided trade agreements with Washington: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatar contains fire at Ras Laffen; no casualties reported
Qatar's Ministry of Interior (MOI) informed that the massive fire that broke at Ras Laffen industrial area after a strike has been contained with no casualties being reported. In a post X, the MOI wrote, "Civil defence has fully contained all fires in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area without recording any injuries, with cooling and securing operations continuing at the sites, while the explosives unit affiliated with the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) carries out its tasks in dealing with any hazardous parts": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatar contains fire at Ras Laffen; no casualties reported
Qatar's Ministry of Interior (MOI) informed that the massive fire that broke at Ras Laffen industrial area after a strike has been contained with no casualties being reported. In a post X, the MOI wrote, "Civil defence has fully contained all fires in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area without recording any injuries, with cooling and securing operations continuing at the sites, while the explosives unit affiliated with the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) carries out its tasks in dealing with any hazardous parts": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel-US coordinated on strike on Iran's South Pars-reports Axios; Trump's claim on 'no knowledge' contradicted
News outlet Axios has reported that the strikes at South Pars Gas field in Iran came after US President Donald Trump gave it a green-light. In its report, Axios said citing Israeli officials that PM Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump coordinated about the strike, with the aim to deter Iran from continuing to disrupt oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel-US coordinated on strike on Iran's South Pars-reports Axios; Trump's claim on 'no knowledge' contradicted
News outlet Axios has reported that the strikes at South Pars Gas field in Iran came after US President Donald Trump gave it a green-light. In its report, Axios said citing Israeli officials that PM Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump coordinated about the strike, with the aim to deter Iran from continuing to disrupt oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatar sends 9th letter to UNSC over Iran aggression, seeks action
The State of Qatar has sent its ninth identical letter to the United Nations and the UN Security Council, raising alarm over what it termed continued Iranian aggression on its territory and calling for urgent international attention to the escalating situation. The communication was addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the President of the Security Council for March, Michael Waltz. The letter was sent by Qatar's Permanent Representative to the UN, Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani as per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatar sends 9th letter to UNSC over Iran aggression, seeks action
The State of Qatar has sent its ninth identical letter to the United Nations and the UN Security Council, raising alarm over what it termed continued Iranian aggression on its territory and calling for urgent international attention to the escalating situation. The communication was addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the President of the Security Council for March, Michael Waltz. The letter was sent by Qatar's Permanent Representative to the UN, Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al-Thani as per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Japan's PM Takaichi meets with Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz
The meeting that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will have at the White House on Thursday originally seemed like a prime opportunity to have President Donald Trump's ear before he embarked on a trip to China. But now, the war in Iran and Trump's unsuccessful call for Japan and other nations to help protect the Strait of Hormuz means the China trip has been delayed and Takaichi may be likely to get an earful: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Japan's PM Takaichi meets with Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz
The meeting that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will have at the White House on Thursday originally seemed like a prime opportunity to have President Donald Trump's ear before he embarked on a trip to China. But now, the war in Iran and Trump's unsuccessful call for Japan and other nations to help protect the Strait of Hormuz means the China trip has been delayed and Takaichi may be likely to get an earful: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US assets hit in Iraq, Kuwait, claims Iranian media
Iranian state media Press TV reported on Thursday that suicide drones hit the US military base in Iraq, while explosions were reported at a US military base in Kuwait. Press TV shared the updates in a series of posts on X. It said, "Suicide drones reportedly hit a US military base in northern Iraq, causing multiple explosions in Erbil": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US assets hit in Iraq, Kuwait, claims Iranian media
Iranian state media Press TV reported on Thursday that suicide drones hit the US military base in Iraq, while explosions were reported at a US military base in Kuwait. Press TV shared the updates in a series of posts on X. It said, "Suicide drones reportedly hit a US military base in northern Iraq, causing multiple explosions in Erbil": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Bloodbath in markets, Sensex crashes by 1,953 pts at open amid attacks on energy infra in West Asia
The domestic share markets witnessed a bloodbath with a sharp sell-off in the opening session on Thursday, amid the latest attacks on energy infrastructure in West Asia that have triggered fears of an energy crisis. The benchmark indices opened deep in the red, with the NIFTY 50 index starting the session at 23,197.75, down by 580.05 points or 2.44 per cent. The BSE Sensex also plunged 1,953.21 points or 2.55 per cent to open at 74,750.92: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Bloodbath in markets, Sensex crashes by 1,953 pts at open amid attacks on energy infra in West Asia
The domestic share markets witnessed a bloodbath with a sharp sell-off in the opening session on Thursday, amid the latest attacks on energy infrastructure in West Asia that have triggered fears of an energy crisis. The benchmark indices opened deep in the red, with the NIFTY 50 index starting the session at 23,197.75, down by 580.05 points or 2.44 per cent. The BSE Sensex also plunged 1,953.21 points or 2.55 per cent to open at 74,750.92: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US weighs military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase
The administration of Donald Trump is weighing the deployment of additional American troops to the Middle East as the ongoing conflict with Iran enters what officials describe as a potentially new and more complex phase, according to multiple sources familiar with internal deliberations, reported Reuters: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US weighs military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase
The administration of Donald Trump is weighing the deployment of additional American troops to the Middle East as the ongoing conflict with Iran enters what officials describe as a potentially new and more complex phase, according to multiple sources familiar with internal deliberations, reported Reuters: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's IRGC after attack on Qatar fuel facility after Israel targeted its Gas field
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has taken onus of attacks on what they dub are Oil facilities associated with the US in the Region. IRGC said the attacks were part of the 63rd wave of its ongoing retaliatory Operation True Promise 4 which was undertaken after the US-Israel strikes on Iran: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's IRGC after attack on Qatar fuel facility after Israel targeted its Gas field
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has taken onus of attacks on what they dub are Oil facilities associated with the US in the Region. IRGC said the attacks were part of the 63rd wave of its ongoing retaliatory Operation True Promise 4 which was undertaken after the US-Israel strikes on Iran: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran seeks Russia, China intel help: CIA chief​
Iran is seeking intelligence support from US adversaries, CIA Director John Ratcliffe told lawmakers on Wednesday, flagging a new dimension to the conflict as Tehran looks outward for strategic backing: IANS&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran seeks Russia, China intel help: CIA chief​
Iran is seeking intelligence support from US adversaries, CIA Director John Ratcliffe told lawmakers on Wednesday, flagging a new dimension to the conflict as Tehran looks outward for strategic backing: IANS&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Macron calls for ending raids on civilian infrastructure in West Asia
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called for an immediate end to military strikes on civilian infrastructure, particularly energy and water supply facilities, in the current Iran war: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Macron calls for ending raids on civilian infrastructure in West Asia
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called for an immediate end to military strikes on civilian infrastructure, particularly energy and water supply facilities, in the current Iran war: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Brent crude surges over 4&#37 to USD 112.17 per barrel after strikes on Iran gas field, Qatar fuel hub
Brent crude prices surged more than 4 per cent on Thursday to USD 112.17 per barrel following escalating tensions in West Asia after Israel struck an Iranian gas field and Iran retaliated by targeting a key fuel hub in Qatar. Crude oil prices in the international market were trading at USD 112.17 per barrel amid rising concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies. The surge in prices came after a series of attacks targeting critical energy infrastructure in the region. On Wednesday night (local time), Iran launched retaliatory strikes after an Israeli attack targeted the South Pars gas field: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Brent crude surges over 4&#37 to USD 112.17 per barrel after strikes on Iran gas field, Qatar fuel hub
Brent crude prices surged more than 4 per cent on Thursday to USD 112.17 per barrel following escalating tensions in West Asia after Israel struck an Iranian gas field and Iran retaliated by targeting a key fuel hub in Qatar. Crude oil prices in the international market were trading at USD 112.17 per barrel amid rising concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies. The surge in prices came after a series of attacks targeting critical energy infrastructure in the region. On Wednesday night (local time), Iran launched retaliatory strikes after an Israeli attack targeted the South Pars gas field: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump vows 'destruction' if Iran attack Qatar's LNG again; claims Israel won't strike again
After the world's largest liquefaction facility located in Qatar were subjected to missile strikes by Iran, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said that Washington had no knowledge of the attack, claiming Israel for "acted out of anger" striking at Iran's South Pars Gas Field which resulted in retaliation from Tehran: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump vows 'destruction' if Iran attack Qatar's LNG again; claims Israel won't strike again
After the world's largest liquefaction facility located in Qatar were subjected to missile strikes by Iran, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said that Washington had no knowledge of the attack, claiming Israel for "acted out of anger" striking at Iran's South Pars Gas Field which resulted in retaliation from Tehran: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Saudi FM warns patience with Iranian aggression "not unlimited"
Saudi Arabia reiterated that its immediate priority in the ongoing Iran conflict is to halt attacks targeting Gulf countries, with Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud stressing that the Kingdom is focused on protecting regional stability, Al Jazeera reported. However, the country still reserves the right to take military action against Iran if provoked: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Saudi FM warns patience with Iranian aggression "not unlimited"
Saudi Arabia reiterated that its immediate priority in the ongoing Iran conflict is to halt attacks targeting Gulf countries, with Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud stressing that the Kingdom is focused on protecting regional stability, Al Jazeera reported. However, the country still reserves the right to take military action against Iran if provoked: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran targets Ras Laffan industrial city, LNG facilities; sizeable fires and extensive damage reported
The third week of the conflict in West Asia has seen critical expansion in the scale of attacks mounted by both US-Israel and Tehran. On Wednesday night (local time) the Iranians hit back after an Israel strike targeted the South Pars Gas field. On their target Gas fields in Qatar: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran targets Ras Laffan industrial city, LNG facilities; sizeable fires and extensive damage reported
The third week of the conflict in West Asia has seen critical expansion in the scale of attacks mounted by both US-Israel and Tehran. On Wednesday night (local time) the Iranians hit back after an Israel strike targeted the South Pars Gas field. On their target Gas fields in Qatar: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei expresses condolences over killing of Larijani
Israel kept up its campaign of targeting Iran's leaders on Wednesday, killing the country's intelligence minister, and an Iranian offshore natural gas field was struck in a sign of the war's mounting pressure &acirc;&iquest;&iquest; from both sides -- on the region's economic lifeblood: energy. Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei expressed condolences for the slaying of Larijani, according to a written statement published in Iranian media. "Undoubtedly, the assassination of such a person shows the extent of his importance and the hatred of the enemies of Islam towards him," Khamenei said. "All blood has its price that the criminal murderers of the martyrs must pay soon": AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei expresses condolences over killing of Larijani
Israel kept up its campaign of targeting Iran's leaders on Wednesday, killing the country's intelligence minister, and an Iranian offshore natural gas field was struck in a sign of the war's mounting pressure &acirc;&iquest;&iquest; from both sides -- on the region's economic lifeblood: energy. Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei expressed condolences for the slaying of Larijani, according to a written statement published in Iranian media. "Undoubtedly, the assassination of such a person shows the extent of his importance and the hatred of the enemies of Islam towards him," Khamenei said. "All blood has its price that the criminal murderers of the martyrs must pay soon": AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump pays his respects in Delaware to 6 US service members killed in the Middle East US President Donald Trump is paying his respects on Wednesday at a Delaware military base as the remains of six US service members killed in the crash of a refuelling aircraft are returned to their families. It will be the second time since launching the war with Iran on Feb. 28 that the Republican president will attend the solemn military ritual known as a dignified transfer, which he once described as the "toughest thing" he has had to do as commander in chief: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump pays his respects in Delaware to 6 US service members killed in the Middle EastUS President Donald Trump is paying his respects on Wednesday at a Delaware military base as the remains of six US service members killed in the crash of a refuelling aircraft are returned to their families. It will be the second time since launching the war with Iran on Feb. 28 that the Republican president will attend the solemn military ritual known as a dignified transfer, which he once described as the "toughest thing" he has had to do as commander in chief: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump said Thursday he was not sending ground troops to Iran, weeks after he launched massive missile and bombing attacks alongside Israel. We are closing the LIVE blog now

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