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The US-Israel-Iran war continues with no signs of de-escalation. Follow latest updates, analysis, and key developments from the ongoing West Asia conflict here.

War’s new rule: Cheap drones are beating billion-dollar militaries

Israele govt allows IDF to summon up to 400,000 reservists amid Iran, Hezbollah wars

Iraqi foreign ministry to summon US Embassy’s charge d’affaires in Baghdad over attacks

Israel hits Iran's submarine development site in Isfahan

Will submit formal complaint to UN over strikes, says Iraq 

Iran navy fires missiles at US aircraft carrier

'Do not test us': Iran sends sharp warning to US over troop deployment

UN rights council scheduled to hold debate on Iran school strike

'Our focus is on the domestic household demands': India

Pakistan handed over a US proposal to Tehran, venue of talks still being discussed: Report 

'There will be no hike in fuel prices': PIB

'There is no shortage of fuel, kindly avoid panic buying': India 

Spanish PM says Middle East war 'far worse' than Iraq in 2003

No negotiations have taken place between US, Iran: Tehran envoy to Pakistan

Strikes near Iran, Israel nuclear sites risk 'unmitigated catastrophe': UN

Strike on western Iraq kills seven security personnel: official

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | No negotiations have taken place between US, Iran: Tehran envoy to Pakistan

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | ‘We negotiate with bombs’: Hegseth boasts even as Trump claims Iran talks underway

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | Iranian military spokesperson mocks US for 'strategic failure'

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | Turkey's Erdogan suggests Israel will try to 'sabotage' diplomatic efforts to end Iran war

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | Iranian Red Crescent rescue team at a US–Israeli impact site in Tehran

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | Thai tanker safely transits Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | Iraqi defense ministry says seven fighters killed

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | New strike targets former paramilitaries in western Iraq: security official

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | Iran fires missile salvo after Trump signals progress in talks

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | Crude tumbles, stocks rally on hopes for Iran war de-escalation

Japan PM asks IEA chief to prepare additional 'coordinated release' of oil

Philippines declares state of national emergency

Hezbollah launched 30 projectiles towards Israel in the past hour: Report

Pakistan PM briefs Saudi crown prince

Hezbollah says it targeted military facility in northern Israel

Gulf states must not be sidelined in negotiations: Qatar’s former PM

Hezbollah says it intercepted Israeli fighter jet in southern Lebanon

At least 243 students, teachers killed in Iran since start of war

 Iran names new security chief to replace Larijani

Iran arrests 466 for trying to destabilise nation

"You are negotiating with yourselves," Iran's military Headquarters takes dig at Trump's negotiation claims

China, France encourage talks

No nuclear weapon to end of sanctions: Trump sends 15-point plan peace plan; Tehran opens Hormuz for 'non-hostile' oil vessels

Trump approval ratings hit a new low as Iran blockade hits US pumps, causes $1 gas surge

Trump says Iran gave US ‘gift’

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 Iraq summons US, Iran diplomats after deadly strikes

Oil prices drop

Fire at Kuwait airport after drones hit fuel tank: aviation agency

Iran Guards say fired missiles at Israel, Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain: state TV

Kuwait army says air defences responding to missile, drone attacks

Israel military says striking Tehran

Israel military warns Beirut southern suburbs ahead of strikes

Macron urges Iran to 'engage in good faith' in talks to end war

UN nuclear watchdog urges 'maximum restraint' after Iran says strike hit Bushehr plant

Iran atomic energy agency says strike hit Bushehr nuclear plant compound, no damage

Iraq to summon US charge d'affaires, Iran ambassador over strikes: statement

Iraq grants ex-paramilitaries 'right to respond, self defence': statement

Israel army says plans in Iran, Lebanon unchanged regardless of talks

Trump says US in negotiations with Iran 'right now'

US-Israel-Iran war LIVE updates: Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan, issues its own counterproposal: Report

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The US-Israel-Iran war has entered its 23rd day with no signs of de-escalation. Follow latest updates, analysis, and key developments from the ongoing West Asia conflict here.

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez demands the Strait of Hormuz be opened

UAE says it intercepted 4 ballistic missiles, 25 UAVs launched from Iran

‘Threats only strengthen our unity,’ says Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

Downed several drones over eastern region, says Saudi Arabia

US CENTCOM dismisses reports of F-15 being shot down over Iran as false rumors.

Committed to safeguarding our citizens from the impact of war: PM Modi

US may ‘escalate to de-escalate’: Treasury Secy

Lebanon’s president calls Israeli bridge strikes ‘prelude to ground invasion’

Iran military warns of full Hormuz closure if US strikes power plants

Israel begins fresh wave of strikes targeting Hezbollah in south Lebanon

Israel claims 92% of 400 Iranian missiles were intercepted amid war

Netanyahu says Iran can reach Europe, calls for global action

Iran says acting intelligence minister appointed, name to be announced later

Ghalibaf warns regional energy sites will be targeted if Iran's infrastructure hit

G7 issues joint statement on Iran

Iranian missiles destroy buildings and cause injuries in southern Israel 

Hezbollah says attacked soldiers in north Israel's Misgav Am

Overnight attacks target US centre at Baghdad airport

Indian PM Modi to hold key meet on Sunday amid West Asia tension

Lawmaker says Iran is charging some ships $2 million to pass Hormuz

Over 150 injured, 11 seriously, in Iranian missile strikes on southern cities of Arad, Dimona

Iran ready to cooperate for Gulf maritime safety, IMO representative says

Sri Lanka raises fuel prices by 25 percent as war bites

Iran death toll from US-Israeli attacks exceeds 1,500, state broadcaster says

One of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran released

Japan hints at SDF minesweeping role in Strait of Hormuz following potential ceasefire

Over 20 countries condemn Iran over Strait of Hormuz escalation

Iran has ability to attack countries in Europe, Asia, Africa: IDF

Pentagon prepares land invasion strategy for Iran: Report

Saudi Arabia expels Iranian Embassy personnel

Iran denies targeting UK’s military base on Diego Garcia

Trump says Iran wants a deal but he does not

Explosion reported near bulk carrier off UAE's coast

Qatar says helicopter crashed during routine duty

Netanyahu vows to bolster emergency forces after Arad attack

In-person classes cancelled across Israel

Iran threatens to target US energy, IT systems if fuel sectors attacked

Iran missile strikes wound over 100 in two south Israel towns

UAE says responding to Iranian missile, drone attacks

Iran army says will target energy, desalination infrastructure after US threats

Israel military says striking central Tehran

Israel's Netanyahu vows to keep striking enemies after 'very difficult evening'

Medics raise number of wounded to 59 from strike in Israeli town of Arad

Firefighters say extensive damage in south Israel town after 'direct hit'

Saudi Arabia expels Iran military attache

UN nuclear watchdog urges 'military restraint' after attack on Israeli town with nuclear facility

Iran state TV says attack on Israel town a 'response' to strike on nuclear site

US-Israel-Iran war highlights: Iran military warns of full Hormuz closure if US strikes power plants

The US-Israel-Iran war has entered its 22nd day with no signs of de-escalation. Follow latest updates, analysis, and key developments from the ongoing West Asia conflict here.

IDF carries out wide-scale air strikes in Tehran

Jordan says 240 missiles, drones fired at kingdom since start of war

Russia denounces attack on Iran nuclear site, raises safety concerns

Explosions in Bahrain's capital Manama

UK hits back at 'reckless attacks' of Iran after missiles fired at Diego Garcia

UN atomic watchdog calls for 'military restraint' after attack on Iran's Natanz nuclear site

Israel says strikes on Iran set to intensify significantly

West Asia war | Iranians hold Eid prayers as war rages

West Asia war | Iran tried to down fighter jet, successfully evaded: IDF

West Asia war LIVE | US, Israel attack Iran's Natanz nuclear facility: Iran atomic energy organisation

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | Baghdad drone attack kills Iraqi intelligence service officer: statement

Drone attack in residential Baghdad neighbourhood

Tehran worshippers hold funeral procession for IRGC spokesman

Bangladesh rushes to secure $2bn loan amid energy crisis

'Putting British lives at risk': Iran issues chilling warning to Downing Street over US base access

United Airlines trims flights as jet fuel costs spike

Diego Garcia targeted by Iran – Is Tehran eyeing British sites as UK allows use of its bases amid war?

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Trump rules out ceasefire in Iran

IRGC says 70th wave of counter attacks launched, 5 US Military installations targeted

Israel military says striking 'regime targets' in Tehran

IRGC warns Ras Al-Khaimah residents to evacuate — why is Iran threatening UAE and what happens next?

Iran says ready to help Japan ships through Hormuz Strait: Kyodo

Kuwait military says air defences responding to missile attack

Lebanon state media says Israeli strike kills one in south

Israel military says new wave of missiles fired from Iran

Israel military warns residents of Beirut's southern suburbs to evacuate

Trump says US considering 'winding down' military operations in Iran

Iran says it has no oil surplus to offer global markets

Israel-Iran war highlights: UK hits back at Iran's attack after missiles fired at Diego Garcia

Critics argued that the Indian concept of time, cyclical and infinite, prevented long-term strategic planning. However, this criticism suffers from a blind spot, as it judges Indian strategy by foreign templates. 

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The US-Iran-Israel war enters Day 21 with no ceasefire in sight. Scroll down for all the updates, analysis and developments on the US-Israel-Iran war.

Israel decries Iran's 'madness' after strikes near Jerusalem holy sites

‘Enemy being defeated,’ says Mojtaba Khamenei in Nowruz message

Neighboring countries are ‘very close’ to us, says Iran's Supreme Leader

Trump calls Nato members ‘cowards’ for not helping secure Strait of Hormuz

Nasdaq 100 falls over 1% as US announces sending 2,500 Marines to Middle East

Enemies won't be safe in tourist centres around the world, warns Iran’s military

NATO announces ‘adjustments’ to Iraq mission

Iran military threatens to hunt down US, Israeli officials even on vacation

Switzerland halts war materiel exports to US amid Iran war

UAE air defences intercept 4 ballistic missiles and 26 drones 

Israel hits Tehran with air strikes as Iranians mark Persian new year

US, Israel strike 16 Iranian cargo vessels in Gulf port towns: Iran media

Israeli FM greets French counterpart ahead of meeting in Jerusalem

West Asia war LIVE | CCTV images show flashes and smoke rising in area of Haifa oil refinery

West Asia war LIVE | Special non-scheduled commercial flights for people from Kuwait to resume today

West Asia war LIVE | PM Modi condemned attacks on energy infrastructure: MEA

West Asia war LIVE | US-Israeli strike targeted Bandar Lengeh port in Iran: Maritime security firm 

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | Al-Sharaa says working to keep Syria out of West Asia conflict

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | Iranian missile hits Israel's oil refineries 

US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | Iran confirms IRGC spokesperson Brig Gen Ali Mohammad Naeini killed in US-Israeli airstrikes

Iran FM told British counterpart UK complicit in US, Israel 'aggression'

Iran Revolutionary Guards say US-Israel strikes kill spokesman

Iran’s supreme leader says enemies’ ‘security must be taken away’ after intelligence minister’s killing

Iran Guards say missile production continues despite war

Sri Lanka refused ground access to US warplanes

Lebanon state media says Israeli jets struck southern towns

No stockpile shortage, says Iran

Refinery in Kuwait hit in drone attack

US Aircraft Losses Mount

Explosions heard in Dubai in the UAE

Iranian state media releases undated video of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Air traffic severely disrupted over Gulf countries

ECB cuts 2026 growth forecast

‘Tippy top’ defence vs taxpayers money? Trump shrugs off $200B Iran war bill as US burns $2B a day

UN urges safe shipping 'corridor' 

All Gulf Air flights at Goa International Airport Dabolim cancelled till March 26

Crude price falls by 2%

Macron says eyeing UN action on Hormuz

Israel launches fresh wave of strikes against Iran

IRGS targets US forces at UAE's Al-Dhafra air base

Gulf states say responding to missile, drone attacks

UAE arrests members of Iran-linked 'terrorist network': state media

US-Israel-Iran war Day 21 highlights | ‘Enemy being defeated,’ says Mojtaba Khamenei in Nowruz message

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