West Asia War LIVE Updates: PNG connections prioritised for businesses amid nationwide LPG shortage
Amid the ongoing LPG crisis across the country, the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/centre-raises-commercial-lpg-allocation-to-50-per-cent-as-panic-buying-eases-23621931" rel="nofollow">Government of India </a>on Sunday asked city gas distribution (CGD) companies to prioritise piped natural gas (PNG) connections for commercial establishments.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: PNG connections prioritised for businesses amid nationwide LPG shortage
Amid the ongoing LPG crisis across the country, the Government of India on Sunday asked city gas distribution (CGD) companies to prioritise piped natural gas (PNG) connections for commercial establishments.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Tanker laden with Russian oil arrives in India; docks off Mangaluru coast
Russian oil tanker MT Aqua Titan, chartered by Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd, arrived off the Mangaluru coast on Sunday, anchoring about 10 nautical miles in the Arabian Sea. A US LPG cargo ship from Texas also arrived at New Mangalore Port on the same day.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Tanker laden with Russian oil arrives in India; docks off Mangaluru coast
Russian oil tanker MT Aqua Titan, chartered by Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd, arrived off the Mangaluru coast on Sunday, anchoring about 10 nautical miles in the Arabian Sea. A US LPG cargo ship from Texas also arrived at New Mangalore Port on the same day.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "It's time for them to act": Netanyahu calls on world leaders to "join up" with US-Israel war on Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday urged global leaders to join with Israel and the United States' war effort against Iran, citing recent attacks on Israeli territory as evidence of what he described as a growing global threat. Speaking at the site of a missile strike by Iran in Israel's Arad, Netanyahu said recent developments over the past 48 hours demonstrate that Iran poses a danger not only to Israel but also to the wider international community.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "It's time for them to act": Netanyahu calls on world leaders to "join up" with US-Israel war on Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday urged global leaders to join with Israel and the United States' war effort against Iran, citing recent attacks on Israeli territory as evidence of what he described as a growing global threat. Speaking at the site of a missile strike by Iran in Israel's Arad, Netanyahu said recent developments over the past 48 hours demonstrate that Iran poses a danger not only to Israel but also to the wider international community.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Clearly a war crime": Israeli FM Sa'ar says Iran's "objective" is to "hurt as many civilians as possible"
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, on Sunday, accused Iran of "deliberately" targeting civilian areas, calling the recent missile attacks a "clear war crime". Addressing reporters at the missile strike site in Arad, Sa'ar said the attacks demonstrate that Iran is " solely and deliberately targeting civilians and civilian populations" and that there is no "military dimension" to the attacks.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Clearly a war crime": Israeli FM Sa'ar says Iran's "objective" is to "hurt as many civilians as possible"
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, on Sunday, accused Iran of "deliberately" targeting civilian areas, calling the recent missile attacks a "clear war crime". Addressing reporters at the missile strike site in Arad, Sa'ar said the attacks demonstrate that Iran is " solely and deliberately targeting civilians and civilian populations" and that there is no "military dimension" to the attacks.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Sri Lanka hikes fuel prices by 25 pc amid West Asia conflict
The Sri Lankan government on Sunday raised fuel prices by around 25 per cent, the second such increase in a week amid the West Asia conflict. The step comes in the backdrop of the joint US-Israel strikes against Iran and the retaliation by the Islamic nation that has spread to the entire Gulf region. It has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important choke point for the world's energy supplies.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Sri Lanka hikes fuel prices by 25 pc amid West Asia conflict
The Sri Lankan government on Sunday raised fuel prices by around 25 per cent, the second such increase in a week amid the West Asia conflict.The step comes in the backdrop of the joint US-Israel strikes against Iran and the retaliation by the Islamic nation that has spread to the entire Gulf region. It has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important choke point for the world's energy supplies.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Peace is the best medicine": WHO Chief Tedros urges restraint amid strikes near nuclear sites in West Asia
World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Sunday, called for maximum military restraint as the conflict in the Middle East escalates, warning that attacks near nuclear-related facilities in Israel and Iran pose "escalating threat to public health and environmental safety".

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Peace is the best medicine": WHO Chief Tedros urges restraint amid strikes near nuclear sites in West Asia
World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Sunday, called for maximum military restraint as the conflict in the Middle East escalates, warning that attacks near nuclear-related facilities in Israel and Iran pose "escalating threat to public health and environmental safety".

West Asia War LIVE Updates: One person missing after Qatar helicopter crash kills six
Qatar said on Sunday six people have been confirmed killed in a Qatari helicopter crash in the Persian Gulf nation's territorial water. The Interior Ministry said one person is still missing from from the crash, which took place the day before.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: One person missing after Qatar helicopter crash kills six
Qatar said on Sunday six people have been confirmed killed in a Qatari helicopter crash in the Persian Gulf nation's territorial water. The Interior Ministry said one person is still missing from from the crash, which took place the day before.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatar confirms 6 people killed in helicopter crash in Persian Gulf
Qatar said on Sunday six people have been confirmed killed in a Qatari helicopter crash in the Persian Gulf nation's territorial water. The Interior Ministry said one person is still missing from from the crash, which took place the day before.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatar confirms 6 people killed in helicopter crash in Persian Gulf
Qatar said on Sunday six people have been confirmed killed in a Qatari helicopter crash in the Persian Gulf nation's territorial water. The Interior Ministry said one person is still missing from from the crash, which took place the day before.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel says, "We will continue to fight country's enemies on all fronts"
After the strikes, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lt General Eyal Zamir announced that Israel will continue to fight country's enemies on "all fronts." Later, the IDF said that the Air Force was carrying out strikes in Tehran targeting Iran's infrastructure.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel says, "We will continue to fight country's enemies on all fronts"
After the strikes, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lt General Eyal Zamir announced that Israel will continue to fight country's enemies on "all fronts." Later, the IDF said that the Air Force was carrying out strikes in Tehran targeting Iran's infrastructure.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Nearly 200 people injured in Iranian strikes in Israel's Dimona, Arad
Nearly 200 people were injured in Iranian strikes in Israel's Dimona and Arad, with 11 of them seriously injured, according to medics, after Israeli air defences did not intercept at least two ballistic missiles, local media reported on Sunday.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Nearly 200 people injured in Iranian strikes in Israel's Dimona, Arad
Nearly 200 people were injured in Iranian strikes in Israel's Dimona and Arad, with 11 of them seriously injured, according to medics, after Israeli air defences did not intercept at least two ballistic missiles, local media reported on Sunday.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Govt asks gas distribution firms to prioritise PNG connections
The Government of India has asked city gas distribution (CGD) companies to prioritise piped natural gas (PNG) connections for commercial establishments, and has also taken several steps to ensure stable fuel supplies as conflict in West Asia continues to impact energy flows. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Govt asks gas distribution firms to prioritise PNG connections
The Government of India has asked city gas distribution (CGD) companies to prioritise piped natural gas (PNG) connections for commercial establishments, and has also taken several steps to ensure stable fuel supplies as conflict in West Asia continues to impact energy flows. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Donald Trump Warns Iran
Earlier on Saturday, Trump said that he would give Iran 48 hours to open the vital Strait of Hormuz or face a new round of attacks. He said the US would destroy "arious POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!" He may have meant the Bushehr nuclear power plant, Iran's biggest, which was already hit last week, or Damavand, a natural gas plant near Tehran, Iran's capital.
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Donald Trump Warns Iran
Earlier on Saturday, Trump said that he would give Iran 48 hours to open the vital Strait of Hormuz or face a new round of attacks. He said the US would destroy "arious POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!" He may have meant the Bushehr nuclear power plant, Iran's biggest, which was already hit last week, or Damavand, a natural gas plant near Tehran, Iran's capital.
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Situation in West Asia may move in a different direction&nbsp;
The developments signalled that the war in the Middle East, now in its fourth week, was moving in a dangerous new direction. AFP further reported that sirens blared across Israel on Sunday morning. The sirens further warned of new Iranian barrages as residents faced the devastation in the southern cities of Dimona and Arad. In northern Israel, a man was killed in a strike by the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Situation in West Asia may move in a different direction&nbsp;
The developments signalled that the war in the Middle East, now in its fourth week, was moving in a dangerous new direction. AFP further reported that sirens blared across Israel on Sunday morning. The sirens further warned of new Iranian barrages as residents faced the devastation in the southern cities of Dimona and Arad. In northern Israel, a man was killed in a strike by the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group.

West Asia War LVE Updates: West Asia war escalates as Iran hits Israeli cities after Trump&rsquo;s 48-hour ultimatum
The West Asia war escalated sharply as Iran launched missile strikes near Israel&rsquo;s nuclear centre, injuring dozens, after Donald Trump warned of attacks on Iranian power plants. Tensions surged over the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a wider regional conflict and oil supply disruptions.

West Asia War LVE Updates: West Asia war escalates as Iran hits Israeli cities after Trump&rsquo;s 48-hour ultimatum
The West Asia war escalated sharply as Iran launched missile strikes near Israel&rsquo;s nuclear centre, injuring dozens, after Donald Trump warned of attacks on Iranian power plants. Tensions surged over the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a wider regional conflict and oil supply disruptions.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | US and Israel started this war, and not Iran: Former Diplomat KP Fabian
Amid rising tensions in West Asia, recent developments have once again placed Iran, Israel, and the United States at the centre of global attention. Former Diplomat K P Fabian says that Tehran's strategic moves are being closely watched internationally, particularly following attacks on nuclear and energy facilities.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates | US and Israel started this war, and not Iran: Former Diplomat KP Fabian
Amid rising tensions in West Asia, recent developments have once again placed Iran, Israel, and the United States at the centre of global attention. Former Diplomat K P Fabian says that Tehran's strategic moves are being closely watched internationally, particularly following attacks on nuclear and energy facilities.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Saudi Arabia intercepts drone targeting oil-rich Eastern Region amid rising tensions
The Saudi Ministry of Defence has announced that its forces successfully intercepted and destroyed a drone that was flying towards the country's eastern region. The military confirmed that the aerial threat was neutralised before it could reach its intended target. This defensive action comes amidst heightened regional tensions that have seen a surge in such incidents.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Saudi Arabia intercepts drone targeting oil-rich Eastern Region amid rising tensions
The Saudi Ministry of Defence has announced that its forces successfully intercepted and destroyed a drone that was flying towards the country's eastern region. The military confirmed that the aerial threat was neutralised before it could reach its intended target. This defensive action comes amidst heightened regional tensions that have seen a surge in such incidents.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Sri Lanka urges sparing use of power, fuel; hikes prices again
The Sri Lankan government on Sunday urged the public to use fuel and electricity sparingly to cushion potential shortages amid volatile global oil markets. This came as the island nation raised fuel retail prices at midnight, the second such hike in a week. As a conservation measure, the government had rationed fuel retail distribution based on a QR code issued for each vehicle.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Sri Lanka urges sparing use of power, fuel; hikes prices again
The Sri Lankan government on Sunday urged the public to use fuel and electricity sparingly to cushion potential shortages amid volatile global oil markets.This came as the island nation raised fuel retail prices at midnight, the second such hike in a week. As a conservation measure, the government had rationed fuel retail distribution based on a QR code issued for each vehicle.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran internet blackout stretches into fourth week amid war concerns
The ongoing internet blackout in Iran has entered its fourth consecutive week, crossing more than 500 hours of restricted connectivity, as authorities continue to enforce a near-total shutdown amid the intensifying conflict involving the United States and Israel. The prolonged disruption has significantly curtailed communication channels both within the country and with the outside world, raising concerns over access to information and humanitarian impact.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran internet blackout stretches into fourth week amid war concerns
The ongoing internet blackout in Iran has entered its fourth consecutive week, crossing more than 500 hours of restricted connectivity, as authorities continue to enforce a near-total shutdown amid the intensifying conflict involving the United States and Israel. The prolonged disruption has significantly curtailed communication channels both within the country and with the outside world, raising concerns over access to information and humanitarian impact.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Strait of Hormuz is only closed to Iran's enemies," says envoy Ali Mousavi
Iran's representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has clarified that foreign vessels may continue to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, provided they coordinate with the Iranian government for security and safety arrangements. As reported by Al Jazeera, citing the Mehr news agency, Ali Mousavi stated that such cooperation is essential for maintaining stability in the strategic waterway.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Strait of Hormuz is only closed to Iran's enemies," says envoy Ali Mousavi
Iran's representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has clarified that foreign vessels may continue to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, provided they coordinate with the Iranian government for security and safety arrangements. As reported by Al Jazeera, citing the Mehr news agency, Ali Mousavi stated that such cooperation is essential for maintaining stability in the strategic waterway.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Japan hints at SDF minesweeping role in Strait of Hormuz following potential ceasefire
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has indicated that the country could consider deploying its Self-Defense Forces (SDF) for minesweeping operations within the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Kyodo News. The top diplomat suggested that such a move would be contingent on the realization of a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Japan hints at SDF minesweeping role in Strait of Hormuz following potential ceasefire
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has indicated that the country could consider deploying its Self-Defense Forces (SDF) for minesweeping operations within the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Kyodo News. The top diplomat suggested that such a move would be contingent on the realization of a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants over opening Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump warned the U.S. will "obliterate" power plants in Iran if the Islamic Republic doesn't fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, while Iranian missiles struck two communities not far from Israel's main nuclear research center late Saturday, leaving buildings shattered and dozens injured in the attacks. The developments signaled the war was moving in a dangerous new direction at the start of its fourth week.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants over opening Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump warned the U.S. will "obliterate" power plants in Iran if the Islamic Republic doesn't fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, while Iranian missiles struck two communities not far from Israel's main nuclear research center late Saturday, leaving buildings shattered and dozens injured in the attacks. The developments signaled the war was moving in a dangerous new direction at the start of its fourth week.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump says US will 'obliterate' Iran's power plants if it doesn't open Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump warned the U.S. will "obliterate" Iran's power plants if it doesn't fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, prompting Tehran to say it would respond to any such strike with attacks on U.S. and Israeli energy and infrastructure assets. Iranian missiles, meanwhile, struck two communities in southern Israel late Saturday, leaving buildings shattered and dozens injured in dual attacks not far from Israel's main nuclear research center. The developments signaled the war was moving in a dangerous new direction at the start of its fourth week.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump says US will 'obliterate' Iran's power plants if it doesn't open Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump warned the U.S. will "obliterate" Iran's power plants if it doesn't fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, prompting Tehran to say it would respond to any such strike with attacks on U.S. and Israeli energy and infrastructure assets. Iranian missiles, meanwhile, struck two communities in southern Israel late Saturday, leaving buildings shattered and dozens injured in dual attacks not far from Israel's main nuclear research center. The developments signaled the war was moving in a dangerous new direction at the start of its fourth week.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Equations of war changing": IRGC claims major hits across Israel, US assets; says over 200 casualties in latest retaliatory wave
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has claimed that hundreds have been either killed or wounded during the most recent phase of its ongoing military campaign. According to a report by Iranian state media Press TV, the IRGC stated that the "latest phase of its ongoing retaliatory Operation True Promise 4" has resulted in a "significant tilting of the scale against adversaries".

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Equations of war changing": IRGC claims major hits across Israel, US assets; says over 200 casualties in latest retaliatory wave
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has claimed that hundreds have been either killed or wounded during the most recent phase of its ongoing military campaign. According to a report by Iranian state media Press TV, the IRGC stated that the "latest phase of its ongoing retaliatory Operation True Promise 4" has resulted in a "significant tilting of the scale against adversaries".

West Asia War LIVE Updates: One of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran released
The Japanese government has confirmed the release of one of the two Japanese nationals who had been detained in Iran, according to a report by Kyodo News. In a development shared on Sunday, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi confirmed that the individual, who had been in custody since June, departed via Azerbaijan last Wednesday and arrived in Japan in good health.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: One of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran released
The Japanese government has confirmed the release of one of the two Japanese nationals who had been detained in Iran, according to a report by Kyodo News. In a development shared on Sunday, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi confirmed that the individual, who had been in custody since June, departed via Azerbaijan last Wednesday and arrived in Japan in good health.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Air defences currently working": New wave of Iranian missiles targets central Israel
The Israeli military has confirmed that a fresh barrage of missiles was launched from Iran towards Israeli territory, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing aerial offensive. According to a report by Al Jazeera, the Israeli Home Front Command stated that "rescue crews are heading to central Israel" following reports of a strike during the first phase of the bombardment.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Air defences currently working": New wave of Iranian missiles targets central Israel
The Israeli military has confirmed that a fresh barrage of missiles was launched from Iran towards Israeli territory, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing aerial offensive. According to a report by Al Jazeera, the Israeli Home Front Command stated that "rescue crews are heading to central Israel" following reports of a strike during the first phase of the bombardment.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran denies role in reported missile attempt on Diego Garcia as US weighs ground invasion options
Iran on Sunday [Local Time] denied targeting the UK's military base on Diego Garcia, with a senior official telling Al Jazeera that Tehran was not behind the reported missile attempt. The denial comes after a report by The Wall Street Journal claimed that Iran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles towards the joint US-UK military base in the Chagos Archipelago. However, one missile failed during flight, while the other was likely intercepted. The report did not specify when the missiles were fired: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran denies role in reported missile attempt on Diego Garcia as US weighs ground invasion options
Iran on Sunday [Local Time] denied targeting the UK's military base on Diego Garcia, with a senior official telling Al Jazeera that Tehran was not behind the reported missile attempt. The denial comes after a report by The Wall Street Journal claimed that Iran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles towards the joint US-UK military base in the Chagos Archipelago. However, one missile failed during flight, while the other was likely intercepted. The report did not specify when the missiles were fired: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel denies responsibility for attack on Natanz Israel earlier Saturday denied responsibility for the strike on Natanz, nearly 220 kilometers (135 miles) southeast of Tehran. The Iranian judiciary's official news agency, Mizan, said there was no leakage. The International Atomic Energy Agency has said the bulk of Iran's estimated 970 pounds (440 kilograms) of enriched uranium is elsewhere, beneath the rubble at its Isfahan facility. It said on X it was looking into the strike: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel denies responsibility for attack on NatanzIsrael earlier Saturday denied responsibility for the strike on Natanz, nearly 220 kilometers (135 miles) southeast of Tehran. The Iranian judiciary's official news agency, Mizan, said there was no leakage. The International Atomic Energy Agency has said the bulk of Iran's estimated 970 pounds (440 kilograms) of enriched uranium is elsewhere, beneath the rubble at its Isfahan facility. It said on X it was looking into the strike: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Projectile hits close to a vessel off UAE coast
A projectile struck close to a bulk carrier off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, causing an explosion, the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said early Sunday. The attack occurred about 15 nautical miles north of Sharjah in the UAE. The UKMTO said the ship's crew was safe: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Projectile hits close to a vessel off UAE coast
A projectile struck close to a bulk carrier off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, causing an explosion, the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said early Sunday. The attack occurred about 15 nautical miles north of Sharjah in the UAE. The UKMTO said the ship's crew was safe: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Saudi air defenses intercept missiles, drones
Air defenses early Sunday tracked the launch of three ballistic missiles toward Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, intercepting one, while the other two fell in an uninhabited area, according to the Defense Ministry. The ministry also said it downed six drones headed toward the kingdom's eastern region, one of its least densely populated areas near Iran and home to major oil installations. No casualties or damage were immediately reported: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Saudi air defenses intercept missiles, drones
Air defenses early Sunday tracked the launch of three ballistic missiles toward Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, intercepting one, while the other two fell in an uninhabited area, according to the Defense Ministry. The ministry also said it downed six drones headed toward the kingdom's eastern region, one of its least densely populated areas near Iran and home to major oil installations. No casualties or damage were immediately reported: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran claims 'Israeli skies are defenceless' after Dinoma attack
Major General Seyed Majid Moosavi, head of Iran's IRGC Aerospace Force, said on Saturday (local time) that Iran now dominates the skies of the occupied territories. Moosavi said that the upcoming waves of attacks in those skies would leave the US and Israel 'dumbfounded': ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran claims 'Israeli skies are defenceless' after Dinoma attack
Major General Seyed Majid Moosavi, head of Iran's IRGC Aerospace Force, said on Saturday (local time) that Iran now dominates the skies of the occupied territories. Moosavi said that the upcoming waves of attacks in those skies would leave the US and Israel 'dumbfounded': ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Over 100 injured in Arad, Dimona in Iranian strikes; Netanyahu vows to attack Tehran on all fronts
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday held talks with the Mayor of Arad, Yair Maayan and conveyed his prayers for those injured. Israeli Foreign Ministry said that over 100 people, including children, were injured in the attack. In a post on X, the Ministry said, "The Iranian regime devastated Arad and Dimona by deliberately striking civilians with missiles. Over 100 people were injured, including children. A blatant war crime. Pure terrorism": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Over 100 injured in Arad, Dimona in Iranian strikes; Netanyahu vows to attack Tehran on all fronts
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday held talks with the Mayor of Arad, Yair Maayan and conveyed his prayers for those injured. Israeli Foreign Ministry said that over 100 people, including children, were injured in the attack. In a post on X, the Ministry said, "The Iranian regime devastated Arad and Dimona by deliberately striking civilians with missiles. Over 100 people were injured, including children. A blatant war crime. Pure terrorism": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran has ability to attack countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, says IDF
The Israel Defense Forces said on Saturday (local time) that Iranian missiles can reach a distance of almost 4,000km, which brings London, Paris or Berlin within its radar. The IDF further said that during Operation Rising Lion in June 2025, it found that Iran poses a danger to several countries across Europe, Asia and Africa: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran has ability to attack countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, says IDF
The Israel Defense Forces said on Saturday (local time) that Iranian missiles can reach a distance of almost 4,000km, which brings London, Paris or Berlin within its radar. The IDF further said that during Operation Rising Lion in June 2025, it found that Iran poses a danger to several countries across Europe, Asia and Africa: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: No damage to nuclear research centre in Israel's Negev, says IAEA
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Sunday said it did not receive any indication of damage to the nuclear research centre Negev in Israel. The agency said that it was monitoring the situation and is aware of the incident in Dimona. In a post on X, the IAEA said, "The IAEA is aware of reports of an incident in the city of Dimona, Israel, involving a missile impact and has not received any indication of damage to the nuclear research centre Negev. Information from regional States indicates that no abnormal radiation levels have been detected": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: No damage to nuclear research centre in Israel's Negev, says IAEA
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Sunday said it did not receive any indication of damage to the nuclear research centre Negev in Israel. The agency said that it was monitoring the situation and is aware of the incident in Dimona. In a post on X, the IAEA said, "The IAEA is aware of reports of an incident in the city of Dimona, Israel, involving a missile impact and has not received any indication of damage to the nuclear research centre Negev. Information from regional States indicates that no abnormal radiation levels have been detected": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's death toll in war now over 1,500: State broadcaster
More than 1,500 people have been killed in Iran during the war, the state broadcaster said late Saturday, citing the health ministry. Residents said Iran's capital saw heavy airstrikes as they marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Iran targeted a joint UK-US military base in the Indian Ocean, and Iran's main nuclear enrichment site was struck again, as the war in the Middle East entered its fourth week. Iran's attack on the Diego Garcia base -- 4,000 km away -- suggested Tehran has missiles that can go farther than previously acknowledged, or that it had used its space programme for an improvised launch: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's death toll in war now over 1,500: State broadcaster
More than 1,500 people have been killed in Iran during the war, the state broadcaster said late Saturday, citing the health ministry. Residents said Iran's capital saw heavy airstrikes as they marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Iran targeted a joint UK-US military base in the Indian Ocean, and Iran's main nuclear enrichment site was struck again, as the war in the Middle East entered its fourth week. Iran's attack on the Diego Garcia base -- 4,000 km away -- suggested Tehran has missiles that can go farther than previously acknowledged, or that it had used its space programme for an improvised launch: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran war halts Qatar helium output, threatening global tech supply chains
Iran's attack this week on Qatar's natural gas export facility threatens to disrupt not just world energy markets but also global technology supply chains because the helium it produces is crucial for a range of advanced industries. The gas that makes party balloons float is a byproduct of natural gas production, and a key input in chipmaking, space rockets and medical imaging. Qatar supplies a third of the world's helium, according to the US Geological Survey: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran war halts Qatar helium output, threatening global tech supply chains
Iran's attack this week on Qatar's natural gas export facility threatens to disrupt not just world energy markets but also global technology supply chains because the helium it produces is crucial for a range of advanced industries. The gas that makes party balloons float is a byproduct of natural gas production, and a key input in chipmaking, space rockets and medical imaging. Qatar supplies a third of the world's helium, according to the US Geological Survey: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Strait of Hormuz disruption could hit India's LPG supplies, says report
Disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz could pose significant risks to India's energy security, particularly LPG supplies, according to a report by PL Capital. According to the report, disruptions around the Strait are likely to impact refined petroleum products more severely than crude oil: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Strait of Hormuz disruption could hit India's LPG supplies, says report
Disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz could pose significant risks to India's energy security, particularly LPG supplies, according to a report by PL Capital. According to the report, disruptions around the Strait are likely to impact refined petroleum products more severely than crude oil: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US removing sanctions on Iran and Russia will soften crude oil market, Foreign Affairs Expert says
Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev said that as the US suspended sanctions on Iran for its oil that is at sea, it will help soften the crude oil market. Sachdev, while talking to ANI on Saturday, said that it is the cold market logic which America is using: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US removing sanctions on Iran and Russia will soften crude oil market, Foreign Affairs Expert says
Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev said that as the US suspended sanctions on Iran for its oil that is at sea, it will help soften the crude oil market. Sachdev, while talking to ANI on Saturday, said that it is the cold market logic which America is using: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: ATF price rise impact might be visible from April 1, says Civil Aviation Minister
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the impact of the rise in ATF (Aviation Turbine Fuel) prices would be visible from April 1. Speaking to the media in Visakhapatnam, the minister said, "The ATF prices are decided on the first of every month. The impact might be visible from April 1st." Amid regional tensions, the ministry assured that safe operations are a priority and that it is actively engaging with airlines to take feedback, as it is a "multi-departmental exercise": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: ATF price rise impact might be visible from April 1, says Civil Aviation Minister
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the impact of the rise in ATF (Aviation Turbine Fuel) prices would be visible from April 1. Speaking to the media in Visakhapatnam, the minister said, "The ATF prices are decided on the first of every month. The impact might be visible from April 1st." Amid regional tensions, the ministry assured that safe operations are a priority and that it is actively engaging with airlines to take feedback, as it is a "multi-departmental exercise": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 47 injured as Iranian missile hits Israel's Dimona, home to its nuclear reactor
At least 47 people were injured on Saturday evening after an Iranian missile struck the southern Israeli town of Dimona -- famous for the dome-shaped structure atop its nuclear centre and popularly known as "little India", rescue services said. Among the injured was a 12-year-old boy in serious condition after being hit by shrapnel, officials from the Magen David Adom (MDA) rescue services and local residents told PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 47 injured as Iranian missile hits Israel's Dimona, home to its nuclear reactor
At least 47 people were injured on Saturday evening after an Iranian missile struck the southern Israeli town of Dimona -- famous for the dome-shaped structure atop its nuclear centre and popularly known as "little India", rescue services said. Among the injured was a 12-year-old boy in serious condition after being hit by shrapnel, officials from the Magen David Adom (MDA) rescue services and local residents told PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump warns Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face strikes on power plants
US President Donald Trump has threatened that the United States would target Iranian power plants if Iran fails to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump warns Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face strikes on power plants
US President Donald Trump has threatened that the United States would target Iranian power plants if Iran fails to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said the recent missile attacks on Diego Garcia shows that Iran has the capacity to reach deep into Europe and poses danger to the entire world. We are closing the LIVE blog

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Netanyahu was visiting the southern Israeli city of Arad which faced Iranian missile strikes on Saturday evening when he also said 

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