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Abbas Araghchi said Iran never sought a ceasefire or negotiations with the United States, insisting Tehran will defend itself while targeting American assets in the region. Meanwhile, Donald Trump ruled out a deal with Iran, saying current terms are not strong enough.

India has said it will rely on its own efforts to secure vital oil shipments passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in West Asia. The move comes as the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran raises fears of disruptions to global energy supply routes.

Airlines around the world are introducing fuel surcharges as oil prices surge amid the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The sharp rise in crude oil and aviation turbine fuel prices has forced carriers to pass on higher operating costs to passengers through additional charges on flight tickets.

Amid disruptions to global energy supply caused by the ongoing West Asia conflict, demand for LPG refills in India has surged sharply. The IndianOil One app, operated by Indian Oil Corporation, has climbed to the top of app store rankings as millions of consumers rush to book domestic gas cylinders.

Iran held a funeral in Tehran for Ali Shamkhani, a senior adviser and former top security official killed during the first day of Israeli‑U.S. airstrikes on Tehran. State media reported his burial at the Imamzadeh Saleh shrine, as crowds mourn another high‑profile casualty in the ongoing West Asia conflict.

As the war between the United States, Israel and Iran intensifies, social media users are increasingly struggling to distinguish real battlefield footage from fake videos circulating online. On platforms like X, many clips claiming to show missile strikes and explosions have later been identified as AI-generated content, recycled war footage, or even video-game scenes.

Amid rising tensions along the border, Israel has denied reports suggesting it is planning direct negotiations with Lebanon. Israeli officials said there are currently no plans for direct talks, even as hostilities with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah continue to escalate.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Sunday (Mar 15) vowed to assassinate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the war with Israel and the United States. In a statement, the IRGC said that if Netanyahu is alive, they will “pursue and kill him”. This comes following the rumours claiming that Netanyahu was assassinated or missing during the West Asia war. However, the Israeli PM’s office dismissed the reports as “fake news”, saying that the “Prime Minister is fine.”

About 20 people were arrested in northwestern Iran on accusations of sending location details on Iran’s military and security assets to Israel. Similarly, 10 people were held in northeastern Iran for collecting information on sensitive locations and economic infrastructure.

Amid escalating tensions in the US-Israel war with Iran, the Donald Trump administration has called on major global powers to join efforts to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz. The waterway is one of the world’s most important energy corridors, carrying roughly 20% of global oil shipments, making its security critical for global markets.

The war between Israel and Iran has entered a new and dangerous phase, with Israeli officials accusing Tehran of increasingly using cluster munitions in missile attacks. According to the Israeli military, a significant portion of the ballistic missiles launched by Iran carry cluster warheads that disperse dozens of smaller explosive bomblets over a wide area.

Amid the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of using drones to carry out strikes in several Arab countries. Araghchi claimed that Washington is deploying drones similar to Iran’s Shahed-type systems in attacks across the region in an attempt to damage Tehran’s relations with neighbouring Arab nations.

The war between Israel and Iran has intensified, with Tehran launching a massive wave of missiles and drones toward Israeli territory. According to security assessments, more than 290 missiles and over 500 drones have been fired at Israel during the ongoing conflict.

The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has taken a new turn after Tehran warned the United Arab Emirates about possible strikes targeting American military “hideouts” in the Gulf nation. Iranian officials claimed that facilities in UAE cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi were used to support attacks on Iran’s strategic Kharg Island oil hub.

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has said that coordination and dialogue are the best way to resolve ongoing tensions with Iran amid the escalating West Asia conflict. The Indian External Affairs Minister emphasised that diplomacy and engagement can help address issues such as maritime security and regional stability.

Amid escalating hostilities across West Asia, SpiceJet has announced nine special evacuation flights from the United Arab Emirates to India for stranded Indian nationals, scheduled across March 15 and 16. The airline will operate seven flights out of Fujairah and two from Dubai over the two-day window, as airspace restrictions linked to the ongoing regional conflict continue to strand foreign nationals across Gulf countries.

Amid the rapid evolution of drone warfare, Ukraine has emerged as a key innovator in drone defence technology. Countries around the world are now turning to Kyiv for expertise and systems designed to detect, jam, and intercept hostile drones on the battlefield.

India is gearing up for a crucial political contest as preparations begin for assembly elections across five states. The elections are expected to witness intense campaigning by major parties including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress, along with several regional parties seeking to strengthen their presence.

Tensions are escalating along the volatile border between Pakistan and Afghanistan as the security situation continues to deteriorate. Reports indicate increasing clashes, cross-border firing, and militant activity along the frontier, raising fears of a broader conflict between the two neighbours.