West Asia War LIVE Updates: 'US-Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure unacceptable', says Russia
Sergei Lavrov and Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Ministers of Russia and Iran, on Monday held a phone conversation over the latest situation in the Persian Gulf with Moscow emphasising the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities. (IANS)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 'US-Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure unacceptable', says Russia
Sergei Lavrov and Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Ministers of Russia and Iran, on Monday held a phone conversation over the latest situation in the Persian Gulf with Moscow emphasising the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities. (IANS)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India's economy gains momentum amid global turmoil
High frequency indicators signal towards India&rsquo;s economic activity gaining momentum in February. CPI headline inflation picked up in February on account of food and beverages. System liquidity has remained comfortable, and the total flow of financial resources to the commercial sector rose, with a rise in financing from both the bank and nonbank sources. India&rsquo;s foreign exchange reserves remain adequate to provide a cushion against external shocks, the bulletin stated.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India's economy gains momentum amid global turmoil
High frequency indicators signal towards India&rsquo;s economic activity gaining momentum in February. CPI headline inflation picked up in February on account of food and beverages. System liquidity has remained comfortable, and the total flow of financial resources to the commercial sector rose, with a rise in financing from both the bank and nonbank sources. India&rsquo;s foreign exchange reserves remain adequate to provide a cushion against external shocks, the bulletin stated.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India&rsquo;s economy stays resilient despite global volatility due to Iran war
The second advance estimates of GDP for 2025&ndash;26 indicate sustained resilience of the Indian economy even as the conflict in the Middle East and fresh trade investigations by the US have resulted in increased volatility in the global markets, according to the RBI&rsquo;s monthly bulletin released on Monday.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India&rsquo;s economy stays resilient despite global volatility due to Iran war
The second advance estimates of GDP for 2025&ndash;26 indicate sustained resilience of the Indian economy even as the conflict in the Middle East and fresh trade investigations by the US have resulted in increased volatility in the global markets, according to the RBI&rsquo;s monthly bulletin released on Monday.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump instructs Dept of War to "postpone any, all military strikes" against Iran's energy infra for five days
In a significant announcement, US President Donald Trump on Monday said he has instructed the Department of War to postpone military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days subject to the success of the ongoing discussions, noting that United States and Iran had "very good and productive conversation" regarding total resolution of hostilities in the Middle East.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump instructs Dept of War to "postpone any, all military strikes" against Iran's energy infra for five days
In a significant announcement, US President Donald Trump on Monday said he has instructed the Department of War to postpone military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days subject to the success of the ongoing discussions, noting that United States and Iran had "very good and productive conversation" regarding total resolution of hostilities in the Middle East.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: China braces for fuel shortage; hikes gasoline, diesel prices
China has increased retail fuel prices as part of preparations for a fuel crisis amid apprehensions that the US-Israel-Iran war may prolong, leading to shortages of gasoline and diesel. China's top planner the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has announced temporary measures starting from Tuesday amid increases in international oil prices.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: China braces for fuel shortage; hikes gasoline, diesel prices
China has increased retail fuel prices as part of preparations for a fuel crisis amid apprehensions that the US-Israel-Iran war may prolong, leading to shortages of gasoline and diesel. China's top planner the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has announced temporary measures starting from Tuesday amid increases in international oil prices.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "PM Modi speaking to several world leaders on ongoing West Asia conflict": MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday highlighted India's maintenance of high-level diplomatic contact with key regional players to address the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East, emphasising the need for stability and the protection of global commerce. Addressing the inter-ministerial briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "As you are aware, the Prime Minister has been speaking to several world leaders on the ongoing conflict in the West Asia region." These deliberations have focused on de-escalating tensions that have gripped the region since late February.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "PM Modi speaking to several world leaders on ongoing West Asia conflict": MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday highlighted India's maintenance of high-level diplomatic contact with key regional players to address the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East, emphasising the need for stability and the protection of global commerce. Addressing the inter-ministerial briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "As you are aware, the Prime Minister has been speaking to several world leaders on the ongoing conflict in the West Asia region." These deliberations have focused on de-escalating tensions that have gripped the region since late February.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Not a single word of condemnation of US-Israel assault, just 'dialogue-baazi': Cong on PM's statement
The Congress on Monday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not condemning the continued US-Israeli air assaults on Iran as it slammed his statement in the Lok Sabha on the West Asia crisis, calling it "a master class in self-boasts, cowardice and partisan dialogue-baazi". Expressing concern over the prime minister's "invocation of Covid" in his speech, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the government's response to the pandemic had been "catastrophic" and the nation cannot forget the deeply depressing scenes of that time when people walked barefoot for hundreds of kilometres and "thousands died without oxygen".

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Not a single word of condemnation of US-Israel assault, just 'dialogue-baazi': Cong on PM's statement
The Congress on Monday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not condemning the continued US-Israeli air assaults on Iran as it slammed his statement in the Lok Sabha on the West Asia crisis, calling it "a master class in self-boasts, cowardice and partisan dialogue-baazi". Expressing concern over the prime minister's "invocation of Covid" in his speech, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the government's response to the pandemic had been "catastrophic" and the nation cannot forget the deeply depressing scenes of that time when people walked barefoot for hundreds of kilometres and "thousands died without oxygen".

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Operation True Promise 4: Iran launches 76th wave of strikes against "Zionist regime" infrastructure
The Islamic Republic has further intensified its military operations, with state broadcaster Press TV reporting that "Iran has launched the 76th wave of Operation True Promise 4." This latest offensive is reportedly "targeting the Zionist regime's infrastructures and other targets," marking a significant phase in the ongoing aerial campaign. According to the state media report, the barrage was initiated "in retaliation for the Israeli regime's indiscriminate attacks on Iranian civilians and infrastructure."

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Operation True Promise 4: Iran launches 76th wave of strikes against "Zionist regime" infrastructure
The Islamic Republic has further intensified its military operations, with state broadcaster Press TV reporting that "Iran has launched the 76th wave of Operation True Promise 4." This latest offensive is reportedly "targeting the Zionist regime's infrastructures and other targets," marking a significant phase in the ongoing aerial campaign. According to the state media report, the barrage was initiated "in retaliation for the Israeli regime's indiscriminate attacks on Iranian civilians and infrastructure."

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Keeping a focused watch...": MEA after Trump delays US attack on Iran's energy sites
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday said it is 'closely monitoring' the evolving situation in West Asia after US President Donald Trump announced a pause to the US military strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure for five days. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on the recent development in West Asia here, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the ministry is focusing on such activities as the situation evolves amid the conflict.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Keeping a focused watch...": MEA after Trump delays US attack on Iran's energy sites
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday said it is 'closely monitoring' the evolving situation in West Asia after US President Donald Trump announced a pause to the US military strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure for five days. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on the recent development in West Asia here, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the ministry is focusing on such activities as the situation evolves amid the conflict.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "All Indians in Israel are safe": MEA updates on diaspora status amid conflict
The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday provided a critical update regarding the safety and status of Indian nationals currently caught in the escalating hostilities in the Middle East, saying that all Indian nationals are safe, including a person who was reported to have been injured. Addressing the inter-ministerial briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed the well-being of the majority of the diaspora, stating, "All Indian citizens in Israel are safe. There were reports of an Indian citizen being injured. Our embassy there is monitoring the matter. The person is safe."&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "All Indians in Israel are safe": MEA updates on diaspora status amid conflict
The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday provided a critical update regarding the safety and status of Indian nationals currently caught in the escalating hostilities in the Middle East, saying that all Indian nationals are safe, including a person who was reported to have been injured. Addressing the inter-ministerial briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed the well-being of the majority of the diaspora, stating, "All Indian citizens in Israel are safe. There were reports of an Indian citizen being injured. Our embassy there is monitoring the matter. The person is safe."&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran foreign ministry rejects Trump's claims on talks over pausing US strikes on Tehran's energy sites
&nbsp;Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday dismissed US President Donald Trump's claim that discussions are currently underway between Washington and Tehran after the US President announced a pause to military strikes on the energy infrastructure of the Islamic Republic for five days, as reported by Mehr News Agency.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran foreign ministry rejects Trump's claims on talks over pausing US strikes on Tehran's energy sites
&nbsp;Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday dismissed US President Donald Trump's claim that discussions are currently underway between Washington and Tehran after the US President announced a pause to military strikes on the energy infrastructure of the Islamic Republic for five days, as reported by Mehr News Agency.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Starmer says Iran not targetting Britain with long-range missiles
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said there was no indication that mainland Britain was being targetted by Iran, while stressing the need to protect British interests and avoid further escalation in the Middle East. "We carry out assessments all the time in order to keep us safe, and there's no assessment that we're being targetted in that way," Starmer told reporters on Monday while visiting a school in southeast London, according to The Guardian.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Starmer says Iran not targetting Britain with long-range missiles
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said there was no indication that mainland Britain was being targetted by Iran, while stressing the need to protect British interests and avoid further escalation in the Middle East. "We carry out assessments all the time in order to keep us safe, and there's no assessment that we're being targetted in that way," Starmer told reporters on Monday while visiting a school in southeast London, according to The Guardian.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Tip of the iceberg": Iranian state media reveals missile-filled underground facility as tensions rise
A video showcasing an expansive underground military complex filled with advanced weaponry has been released by Iranian state media, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), in an effort to disprove the US claim that Iranian military capabilities have been completely destroyed.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Tip of the iceberg": Iranian state media reveals missile-filled underground facility as tensions rise
A video showcasing an expansive underground military complex filled with advanced weaponry has been released by Iranian state media, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), in an effort to disprove the US claim that Iranian military capabilities have been completely destroyed.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "No burden of global crisis on farmers": PM Modi assures adequate fertilisers, coal for electricity amid West Asia conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the Centre has made adequate arrangements for fertilisers amid concerns over imports due to the West Asia conflict, saying that the government has never "allowed the burden of global crises to fall on farmers." Addressing the Lok Sabha, PM Modi assured the nation that adequate coal stocks are present to generate electricity as the summer season approaches in India.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "No burden of global crisis on farmers": PM Modi assures adequate fertilisers, coal for electricity amid West Asia conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the Centre has made adequate arrangements for fertilisers amid concerns over imports due to the West Asia conflict, saying that the government has never "allowed the burden of global crises to fall on farmers." Addressing the Lok Sabha, PM Modi assured the nation that adequate coal stocks are present to generate electricity as the summer season approaches in India.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Donald Trump halts all military operations against Iran
Donald Trump on Monday said the United States has held &ldquo;very good and productive&rdquo; talks with Iran, announcing a temporary halt to planned military operations against the country for five days. The US President confirmed that proposed strikes targeting Iranian energy and power infrastructure have been postponed to allow diplomatic engagement to continue. The move signals a possible shift toward de-escalation amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Donald Trump halts all military operations against Iran
Donald Trump on Monday said the United States has held &ldquo;very good and productive&rdquo; talks with Iran, announcing a temporary halt to planned military operations against the country for five days. The US President confirmed that proposed strikes targeting Iranian energy and power infrastructure have been postponed to allow diplomatic engagement to continue. The move signals a possible shift toward de-escalation amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.
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West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Self-boasts, partisan dialogue-baazi": Jairam Ramesh criticises PM Modi for not condemning US-Israel in Parliament
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Monday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not condemning the United States and Israel's strikes against Iran and invoking the COVID-19 pandemic while making a statement in Parliament on the West Asia conflict. Jairam Ramesh termed PM Modi's statement a "master class in self-boasts and partisan dialogue-baazi (dramatic dialogue)."

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Self-boasts, partisan dialogue-baazi": Jairam Ramesh criticises PM Modi for not condemning US-Israel in Parliament
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Monday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not condemning the United States and Israel's strikes against Iran and invoking the COVID-19 pandemic while making a statement in Parliament on the West Asia conflict. Jairam Ramesh termed PM Modi's statement a "master class in self-boasts and partisan dialogue-baazi (dramatic dialogue)."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: PM Modi says situation in West Asia "worrisome", but India ensuring supply of crude oil, gas remains unaffected
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday cautioned that the ongoing conflict in West Asia is likely to have lasting effects even as he asserted that India's diplomatic role has been to urge for de-escalating tensions. He emphasised that dialogue and diplomacy were the only solutions to this problem. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: PM Modi says situation in West Asia "worrisome", but India ensuring supply of crude oil, gas remains unaffected
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday cautioned that the ongoing conflict in West Asia is likely to have lasting effects even as he asserted that India's diplomatic role has been to urge for de-escalating tensions. He emphasised that dialogue and diplomacy were the only solutions to this problem. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Congress urges India to lead West Asia peace talks; demands PM's statement on LPG crisis
The Congress on Monday suggested that India lead peace talks in West Asia, and also called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inform citizens about the steps being taken to tackle LPG shortage and rising inflation in the country.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Congress urges India to lead West Asia peace talks; demands PM's statement on LPG crisis
The Congress on Monday suggested that India lead peace talks in West Asia, and also called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inform citizens about the steps being taken to tackle LPG shortage and rising inflation in the country.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Global shares decline as hopes dim for resolution in Iran
Global shares dipped Monday across the board, as oil prices continued to climb after US President Donald Trump's latest comments dashed hopes for an early end to the war in Iran. France's CAC 40 lost 1.5 per cent in early trading to 7,548.83, while Germany's DAX dove 2 per cent to 21,944.26. Britain's FTSE 100 fell 1.7 per cent to 9,754.80.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Global shares decline as hopes dim for resolution in Iran
Global shares dipped Monday across the board, as oil prices continued to climb after US President Donald Trump's latest comments dashed hopes for an early end to the war in Iran. France's CAC 40 lost 1.5 per cent in early trading to 7,548.83, while Germany's DAX dove 2 per cent to 21,944.26. Britain's FTSE 100 fell 1.7 per cent to 9,754.80.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Civilian killed as Israel pounding Lebanon with air raids; Hezbollah launches record 63 operations amid ground incursions
A civilian has been killed and four others have sustained moderate injuries following an Israeli air strike on the "al Shahabiya district of Tyre" in southern Lebanon, according to Al Jazeera, citing Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA). The strike caused "significant damage to a residential area," marking another escalation in the ongoing conflict.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Civilian killed as Israel pounding Lebanon with air raids; Hezbollah launches record 63 operations amid ground incursions
A civilian has been killed and four others have sustained moderate injuries following an Israeli air strike on the "al Shahabiya district of Tyre" in southern Lebanon, according to Al Jazeera, citing Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA). The strike caused "significant damage to a residential area," marking another escalation in the ongoing conflict.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran moves ICC over "unprovoked war of aggression" by US-Israel; reports massive civilian infrastructure damage
The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has confirmed that Tehran has submitted 16 formal letters to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and other global authorities, demanding a "condemnation of the unprovoked war of aggression against the Islamic Republic by the United States and the Israeli regime," according to the country's state media, Press TV.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran moves ICC over "unprovoked war of aggression" by US-Israel; reports massive civilian infrastructure damage
The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has confirmed that Tehran has submitted 16 formal letters to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and other global authorities, demanding a "condemnation of the unprovoked war of aggression against the Islamic Republic by the United States and the Israeli regime," according to the country's state media, Press TV.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Mideast war threatens energy crisis worse than 1970s oil shocks
The world faces an energy crisis worse than both 1970s oil shocks combined if the Middle East war drags on, the head of the International Energy Agency warned Monday, as Israel launched fresh strikes on Tehran and threatened weeks more fighting. As the war grinds into its fourth week, US President Donald Trump threatened to "obliterate" Iranian power plants if Iran failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours -- setting an effective deadline of 23:44 GMT Monday.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Mideast war threatens energy crisis worse than 1970s oil shocks
The world faces an energy crisis worse than both 1970s oil shocks combined if the Middle East war drags on, the head of the International Energy Agency warned Monday, as Israel launched fresh strikes on Tehran and threatened weeks more fighting. As the war grinds into its fourth week, US President Donald Trump threatened to "obliterate" Iranian power plants if Iran failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours -- setting an effective deadline of 23:44 GMT Monday.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran threatens to start hitting Gulf power plants as Israel launches new wave of attacks
Iran's Defence Council threatened Monday to deploy naval mines across the "entire Persian Gulf" if a land invasion happens. The council issued the statement as concern in Tehran grows about the potential arrival of US Marines to the region. "Any attempt by the enemy to target Iran's coasts or islands will, naturally and in accordance with established military practice, lead to the mining of all access routes ... in the Persian Gulf and along the coasts," the council said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran threatens to start hitting Gulf power plants as Israel launches new wave of attacks
Iran's Defence Council threatened Monday to deploy naval mines across the "entire Persian Gulf" if a land invasion happens. The council issued the statement as concern in Tehran grows about the potential arrival of US Marines to the region. "Any attempt by the enemy to target Iran's coasts or islands will, naturally and in accordance with established military practice, lead to the mining of all access routes ... in the Persian Gulf and along the coasts," the council said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: China warns of 'uncontrollable situation' in Mideast after Trump threats
China warned on Monday that further attacks on the Middle East risk creating an "uncontrollable situation" in the war-torn region, after US President Donald Trump threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants. "If the war expands further and the situation deteriorates again, the entire region could be plunged into an uncontrollable situation," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a news conference, when asked about Trump's threats.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: China warns of 'uncontrollable situation' in Mideast after Trump threats
China warned on Monday that further attacks on the Middle East risk creating an "uncontrollable situation" in the war-torn region, after US President Donald Trump threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants. "If the war expands further and the situation deteriorates again, the entire region could be plunged into an uncontrollable situation," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a news conference, when asked about Trump's threats.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US Central Command leader says Iran campaign is 'ahead or on plan'
The top commander of the US military's Central Command said the campaign against Iran is "ahead or on plan," as the Israeli military began what it called "a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting Iranian terror regime infrastructure" early Monday. US Navy Adm. Brad Cooper gave his first one-on-one interview of the war to the Farsi-language satellite network Iran International, which aired it early Monday. Iranian media reported new airstrikes targeting Tehran without identifying the sites being hit.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US Central Command leader says Iran campaign is 'ahead or on plan'
The top commander of the US military's Central Command said the campaign against Iran is "ahead or on plan," as the Israeli military began what it called "a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting Iranian terror regime infrastructure" early Monday. US Navy Adm. Brad Cooper gave his first one-on-one interview of the war to the Farsi-language satellite network Iran International, which aired it early Monday. Iranian media reported new airstrikes targeting Tehran without identifying the sites being hit.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Hezbollah conducts over 60 military operations against Israel, says Iranian media
Iranian state media Press TV said on Monday that Hezbollah carried out 63 military operations targeting Israeli positions and army centres in the last 24 hours. Citing a statement issued by Hezbollah, Press TV said that the operations were launched to "defend" Lebanese territory and people, and as a direct response to the recent Israeli attacks.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Hezbollah conducts over 60 military operations against Israel, says Iranian media
Iranian state media Press TV said on Monday that Hezbollah carried out 63 military operations targeting Israeli positions and army centres in the last 24 hours. Citing a statement issued by Hezbollah, Press TV said that the operations were launched to "defend" Lebanese territory and people, and as a direct response to the recent Israeli attacks.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Europe sees wave of protests against US, Israeli strikes on Iran
Thousands of protesters took to the streets in London, joining a growing wave of demonstrations across Europe against US and Israeli military strikes on Iran. In the British capital, a sea of demonstrators marched from Russell Square to Whitehall on Saturday (local time), waving banners and chanting slogans condemning the attacks. Their voices echoed through central London as concerns over the escalating conflict spilt onto the streets: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Europe sees wave of protests against US, Israeli strikes on Iran
Thousands of protesters took to the streets in London, joining a growing wave of demonstrations across Europe against US and Israeli military strikes on Iran. In the British capital, a sea of demonstrators marched from Russell Square to Whitehall on Saturday (local time), waving banners and chanting slogans condemning the attacks. Their voices echoed through central London as concerns over the escalating conflict spilt onto the streets: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran threatens to attack West Asia electrical plants powering US bases
As US President Donald Trump's deadline on opening the Strait of Hormuz approaches, Iran on Monday threatened to attack West Asia electrical plants powering American military bases. The statement from Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard marks the latest attempt by Tehran to try and explain its attacks on the Gulf Arab countries. Iranian state television read out the statement on air Monday morning. "What we have done is to announce our decision that if the power plants are attacked, Iran will retaliate by targeting the power plants of the occupying regime and the power plants of regional countries that supply electricity to US bases, as well as the economic, industrial and energy infrastructures in which Americans have shares," the statement: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran threatens to attack West Asia electrical plants powering US bases
As US President Donald Trump's deadline on opening the Strait of Hormuz approaches, Iran on Monday threatened to attack West Asia electrical plants powering American military bases. The statement from Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard marks the latest attempt by Tehran to try and explain its attacks on the Gulf Arab countries. Iranian state television read out the statement on air Monday morning. "What we have done is to announce our decision that if the power plants are attacked, Iran will retaliate by targeting the power plants of the occupying regime and the power plants of regional countries that supply electricity to US bases, as well as the economic, industrial and energy infrastructures in which Americans have shares," the statement: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Gulf states want US to continue striking Iran, reports Israeli media
As the conflict in West Asia and the Gulf region enters its fourth week with no signs of de-escalation, senior officials from various Gulf capitals told The Times of Israel that the countries are now urging Washington to continue striking Iran: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Gulf states want US to continue striking Iran, reports Israeli media
As the conflict in West Asia and the Gulf region enters its fourth week with no signs of de-escalation, senior officials from various Gulf capitals told The Times of Israel that the countries are now urging Washington to continue striking Iran: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Americans worry war may hurt economy, raise gas prices, says CBS Poll
Public sentiment in the United States reflects growing concern over the economic impact of the ongoing conflict with Iran, with many Americans anticipating rising gas prices and a weakening economy in both the short and long term, reported CBS News. According to a recent survey conducted by CBS News, people widely believe that the war is already affecting fuel costs and will continue to do so. Despite calls by the administration for patience, confidence in economic improvement remains low. A majority of respondents feel that the conflict will negatively impact the US economy, at least in the near term: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Americans worry war may hurt economy, raise gas prices, says CBS Poll
Public sentiment in the United States reflects growing concern over the economic impact of the ongoing conflict with Iran, with many Americans anticipating rising gas prices and a weakening economy in both the short and long term, reported CBS News. According to a recent survey conducted by CBS News, people widely believe that the war is already affecting fuel costs and will continue to do so. Despite calls by the administration for patience, confidence in economic improvement remains low. A majority of respondents feel that the conflict will negatively impact the US economy, at least in the near term: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Global economy faces 'major, major threat' because of Iran war, says IEA head
The head of the International Energy Agency said Monday that the global economy faces a "major, major threat" because of the Iran war. "No country will be immune to the effects of this crisis if it continues to go in this direction," Fatih Birol told Australia's National Press Club in Canberra on Monday. He said the crisis in the Middle East has had a worse combined impact than the two oil shocks of the 1970s and the effect on gas markets of the Russia-Ukraine war: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Global economy faces 'major, major threat' because of Iran war, says IEA head
The head of the International Energy Agency said Monday that the global economy faces a "major, major threat" because of the Iran war. "No country will be immune to the effects of this crisis if it continues to go in this direction," Fatih Birol told Australia's National Press Club in Canberra on Monday. He said the crisis in the Middle East has had a worse combined impact than the two oil shocks of the 1970s and the effect on gas markets of the Russia-Ukraine war: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Iran imposes $2 million transit fee on select ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has begun charging certain vessels a transit fee of $2 million (approximately Rs 18.8 crore) to pass through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, in what officials describe as a new assertion of control amid its ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel: IANS&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates:&nbsp;Iran imposes $2 million transit fee on select ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has begun charging certain vessels a transit fee of $2 million (approximately Rs 18.8 crore) to pass through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, in what officials describe as a new assertion of control amid its ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel: IANS&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pakistan raises fuel cost by 200pc amid Strait of Hormuz choke
Pakistan decided on Sunday that it would increase the fare of high-octane fuel per litre by Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 200 from PKR 100 to PKR 300, as per ARY News. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the significant increase in the levy on high-octane fuel used by luxury vehicles. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Sharif, where he reviewed matters related to fuel pricing and economic relief. The increase in high-octane fuel prices will not impact public transport fares and air travel costs, ARY News reported: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pakistan raises fuel cost by 200pc amid Strait of Hormuz choke
Pakistan decided on Sunday that it would increase the fare of high-octane fuel per litre by Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 200 from PKR 100 to PKR 300, as per ARY News. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the significant increase in the levy on high-octane fuel used by luxury vehicles. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Sharif, where he reviewed matters related to fuel pricing and economic relief. The increase in high-octane fuel prices will not impact public transport fares and air travel costs, ARY News reported: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Strait of Hormuz open to all except those who violate Iranian soil, says Iran President
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday took a jab at US President Donald Trump's statement and said that the illusion of erasing Iran from the map shows desperation against the will of a history-making nation. Pezeshkian said that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all nations except Iran's enemies: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Strait of Hormuz open to all except those who violate Iranian soil, says Iran President
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday took a jab at US President Donald Trump's statement and said that the illusion of erasing Iran from the map shows desperation against the will of a history-making nation. Pezeshkian said that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all nations except Iran's enemies: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Locals in Budgam donate gold, silver, cash to support Iran
Locals in Budgam have donated gold, silver, and cash to support Iran in the wake of the Gulf War crisis, showing their solidarity with the country. Speaking to ANI, Mohsin Ali from Budgam said a stall has been set up at Masjid Imam Zaman with the sincere purpose of collecting donations: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Locals in Budgam donate gold, silver, cash to support Iran
Locals in Budgam have donated gold, silver, and cash to support Iran in the wake of the Gulf War crisis, showing their solidarity with the country. Speaking to ANI, Mohsin Ali from Budgam said a stall has been set up at Masjid Imam Zaman with the sincere purpose of collecting donations: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran threatens to 'completely' close Strait of Hormuz, hit power plants after Trump's ultimatum
The United States and Iran have threatened to target critical infrastructure as the war in the Middle East, now in its fourth week, puts lives and livelihoods at risk throughout the region. Iran said the Strait of Hormuz, crucial to oil and other exports, would be "completely closed" immediately if the US follows up on President Donald Trump's threat to attack its power plants. Trump late Saturday set a 48-hour deadline to open the strait: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran threatens to 'completely' close Strait of Hormuz, hit power plants after Trump's ultimatum
The United States and Iran have threatened to target critical infrastructure as the war in the Middle East, now in its fourth week, puts lives and livelihoods at risk throughout the region. Iran said the Strait of Hormuz, crucial to oil and other exports, would be "completely closed" immediately if the US follows up on President Donald Trump's threat to attack its power plants. Trump late Saturday set a 48-hour deadline to open the strait: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli settlers smash cars, set fires in West Bank as 4 Palestinians killed in Gaza
Israeli settlers rampaged through multiple Palestinian villages overnight Saturday and into Sunday, smashing cars, setting fires and wounding several men in the latest flare-up of violence in the occupied West Bank: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli settlers smash cars, set fires in West Bank as 4 Palestinians killed in Gaza
Israeli settlers rampaged through multiple Palestinian villages overnight Saturday and into Sunday, smashing cars, setting fires and wounding several men in the latest flare-up of violence in the occupied West Bank: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Air India group to operate 30 flights to West Asia today
Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 30 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from West Asia on Monday, even as services on several routes remain limited, according to an official statement issued by the airline: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Air India group to operate 30 flights to West Asia today
Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 30 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from West Asia on Monday, even as services on several routes remain limited, according to an official statement issued by the airline: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian forces warn of broader retaliation if US targets its power facilities
Iran's primary military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, issued a statement warning that power plants in countries hosting US bases would be considered legitimate targets if the United States attacks Iran's power facilities: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian forces warn of broader retaliation if US targets its power facilities
Iran's primary military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, issued a statement warning that power plants in countries hosting US bases would be considered legitimate targets if the United States attacks Iran's power facilities: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The second advance estimates of GDP for 2025&ndash;26 indicate sustained resilience of the Indian economy even as the conflict in the Middle East and fresh trade investigations by the US have resulted in increased volatility in the global markets, according to the RBI&rsquo;s monthly bulletin released on Monday. We are closing the LIVE blog

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The second advance estimates of GDP for 2025–26 indicate sustained resilience of the Indian economy even as the conflict escalates

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