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The real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of India may slow down to 7.1 per cent in fiscal 2027, compared with 7.6 per cent in the previous year, according to a report by Crisil Intelligence. The outlook, shared during the 10th India Outlook Conclave, suggests that growth will remain strong even as the global environment faces challenges such as geopolitical tensions and increasing protectionist policies. In addition, domestic demand is expected to remain the main driver of expansion, supported by solid consumption and a gradually strengthening cycle of private investment. The forecast is based on four key assumptions: a normal monsoon, manageable food inflation despite a low-base effect, Brent crude prices hovering around $75–$80 per barrel, and stable global economic growth. While government spending on infrastructure, estimated at around 3.1 per cent of GDP, continues to play a major role, private investment is also gaining traction, particularly in emerging sectors such as electronics, semiconductors and electric vehicles. Amish Mehta, Managing Director and CEO, Crisil, told news agency ANI, "India has grown steadily in an environment buffeted by exogenous uncertainties. Our fiscal 2027 forecast reflects its strong domestic counterweights, especially consumption, infrastructure capex, an uptick in the private investment cycle led by emerging sectors, and gradually improving trade competitiveness. However, continuing geopolitical conflicts, the proliferation of technology-driven disruptions, public debt levels and climate vagaries will need close monitoring."<h3>Private consumption remains the main pillar of the economy</h3>Private consumption, which makes up nearly 57 per cent of India’s GDP, remains the main pillar supporting the economy, although its growth may slow as temporary tax benefits begin to fade. Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is expected to rise to about 4.3 per cent as food prices stabilise, but the reduced share of food items in the new 2024 base-year inflation index is likely to keep overall price pressures under control. Industries such as automobiles, consumer durables, and hospitality are projected to perform strongly, driven by improved affordability and long-term structural shifts, including rising incomes and greater participation of women in the workforce. Dharmakirti Joshi, Chief Economist, Crisil, said, "Domestic demand is expected to stay supportive in fiscal 2027, with fiscal measures lifting disposable incomes and private investment seeing a mild pick-up. That said, risks remain tilted to the downside, given renewed geopolitical flare-ups and lingering trade-related uncertainty that can transmit through commodity prices, trade and capital flows." Meanwhile, industrial capital expenditure is expected to increase significantly, with annual investments projected to reach around Rs 9.1 lakh crore between fiscals 2027 and 2031, marking roughly a 1.5-times jump. Much of this expansion will come from emerging sectors: semiconductor and electronics manufacturing could grow 4.7 times, while electric vehicle production and charging infrastructure may expand by about 3.1 times.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irgc-expands-conflict-targets-to-include-us-and-israeli-financial-infrastructure-in-gulf-details-inside-1773232808446">IRGC expands conflict targets to include US and Israeli financial infrastructure in Gulf. Details inside</a>

The forecast of India's GDP is based on four key assumptions: a normal monsoon, manageable food inflation despite a low-base effect, Brent crude prices hovering around $75–$80 per barrel, and stable global economic growth. 

The real gross domestic product (GDP) growth of India may slow down to 7.1 per cent in fiscal 2027, compared with 7.6 per cent in the previous year, according to a report by Crisil Intelligence. The outlook, shared during the 10th India Outlook Conclave, suggests that growth will remain strong even as the global environment faces challenges such as geopolitical tensions and increasing protectionist policies. In addition, domestic demand is expected to remain the main driver of expansion, supported by solid consumption and a gradually strengthening cycle of private investment. The forecast is based on four key assumptions: a normal monsoon, manageable food inflation despite a low-base effect, Brent crude prices hovering around $75–$80 per barrel, and stable global economic growth. While government spending on infrastructure, estimated at around 3.1 per cent of GDP, continues to play a major role, private investment is also gaining traction, particularly in emerging sectors such as electronics, semiconductors and electric vehicles. Amish Mehta, Managing Director and CEO, Crisil, told news agency ANI, "India has grown steadily in an environment buffeted by exogenous uncertainties. Our fiscal 2027 forecast reflects its strong domestic counterweights, especially consumption, infrastructure capex, an uptick in the private investment cycle led by emerging sectors, and gradually improving trade competitiveness. However, continuing geopolitical conflicts, the proliferation of technology-driven disruptions, public debt levels and climate vagaries will need close monitoring." Private consumption remains the main pillar of the economy Private consumption, which makes up nearly 57 per cent of India’s GDP, remains the main pillar supporting the economy, although its growth may slow as temporary tax benefits begin to fade. Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is expected to rise to about 4.3 per cent as food prices stabilise, but the reduced share of food items in the new 2024 base-year inflation index is likely to keep overall price pressures under control. Industries such as automobiles, consumer durables, and hospitality are projected to perform strongly, driven by improved affordability and long-term structural shifts, including rising incomes and greater participation of women in the workforce. Dharmakirti Joshi, Chief Economist, Crisil, said, "Domestic demand is expected to stay supportive in fiscal 2027, with fiscal measures lifting disposable incomes and private investment seeing a mild pick-up. That said, risks remain tilted to the downside, given renewed geopolitical flare-ups and lingering trade-related uncertainty that can transmit through commodity prices, trade and capital flows." Meanwhile, industrial capital expenditure is expected to increase significantly, with annual investments projected to reach around Rs 9.1 lakh crore between fiscals 2027 and 2031, marking roughly a 1.5-times jump. Much of this expansion will come from emerging sectors: semiconductor and electronics manufacturing could grow 4.7 times, while electric vehicle production and charging infrastructure may expand by about 3.1 times. Also read: IRGC expands conflict targets to include US and Israeli financial infrastructure in Gulf. Details inside

The forecast of India's GDP is based on four key assumptions: a normal monsoon, manageable food inflation despite a low-base effect, Brent crude prices hovering around $75–$80 per barrel, and stable global economic growth.&nbsp;

India's GDP growth projected to ease to 7.1% in FY27 amid global uncertainty: CRISIL

A global medical technology company with a major presence in Ireland has been severely disrupted by a suspected cyber attack linked to an Iranian-backed hacking group. Stryker Corporation, which employs thousands of staff in Ireland and operates its European headquarters in Cork, experienced the attack on Wednesday (March 11). According to the Irish Examiner, the incident is believed to be a ‘wiper’ cyberattack, a destructive type of intrusion designed to erase data from targeted systems permanently.<h2>What is a wiper attack?</h2>Ireland’s National Cyber Security Centre has been notified and is reportedly responding to the incident. A wiper attack is considered one of the most severe forms of cyber intrusion because the goal is not financial extortion but the destruction of systems, often linked to geopolitical or state-backed operations. Sources familiar with the situation said systems at Stryker’s Cork headquarters were forced offline, while company-issued devices used by employees were wiped. Login screens on affected devices were reportedly defaced with the logo of the hacking group known as Handala Hack.&nbsp;The group is believed to be aligned with the Iranian regime, which is currently engaged in military and economic confrontation following recent hostilities involving the United States and Israel. The attack has disrupted operations at Stryker by disabling technology used in the production of its medical devices. Efforts are now underway to restore affected systems and ensure manufacturing can continue. Some machines used in the production of medical devices in Cork are reportedly still operating, though it remains unclear how long they will remain functional if systems cannot be fully restored.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-area-under-lockdown-after-car-crashes-into-security-barricade-1773235841172">White House area under lockdown after car crashes into security barricade</a>&nbsp;A spokesperson for Stryker confirmed that the company is working urgently to recover from the disruption. “We are currently experiencing a global network disruption affecting the Windows environment. Our teams are actively working to restore systems and operations as quickly as possible. Stryker has business continuity measures in place, and we’re committed to continuing to serve our customers.” Reports from Israeli media suggest that the Handala group has also claimed responsibility for breaching the website of the Academy of the Hebrew Language.&nbsp;International technology media outlets have reported that the group may have compromised several oil and gas facilities across Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, the Israeli National Cyber Directorate said it has been attempting to intercept a recent surge in Iranian cyber attacks targeting Israeli civilian companies. Sources indicated that Stryker may have been targeted due to its business ties with Israel. One employee described the scale of the disruption as significant. "Anything connected to the network is down," they said. "All support staff, administrative staff, and engineers have been sent home. "And anyone with Outlook on their personal phones had their phones wiped."&nbsp;Staff members are now relying on WhatsApp groups to communicate while waiting for updates on when they can safely return to work. Employees were also warned not to reconnect to the company network using any device or applications such as Microsoft Outlook or Teams until clearance is given.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-iran-vows-to-continously-strike-us-israel-targets-1773239393250/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-iran-vows-to-continously-strike-us-israel-targets-1773239393250/embed</a>&nbsp;A message sent to staff read, “We know that the situation creates uncertainty. Please know that our teams are actively addressing the issue with security experts and law enforcement.” “Our people and our sites are safe. We are focused on our customers and the patients they serve, while ensuring the continuity of their operations and our own.” “Please stay focused and follow guidance from your leaders while we work to restore systems.”&nbsp;Ireland hosts Stryker’s largest operations outside the United States. The company runs six manufacturing facilities and three innovation centres across Cork, Belfast, and Limerick, employing more than 5,500 workers in the country. The hacking group uses the image of Handala, a cartoon of a young Palestinian boy created in 1969 by Palestinian political cartoonist Naji al-Ali, a symbol that has long been associated with Palestinian resistance.&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations, and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

Iranian-linked hackers suspected in cyberattack on Stryker’s Cork headquarters

A global medical technology company with a major presence in Ireland has been severely disrupted by a suspected cyber attack linked to an Iranian-backed hacking group. Stryker Corporation, which employs thousands of staff in Ireland and operates its European headquarters in Cork, experienced the attack on Wednesday (March 11). According to the Irish Examiner, the incident is believed to be a ‘wiper’ cyberattack, a destructive type of intrusion designed to erase data from targeted systems permanently. What is a wiper attack? Ireland’s National Cyber Security Centre has been notified and is reportedly responding to the incident. A wiper attack is considered one of the most severe forms of cyber intrusion because the goal is not financial extortion but the destruction of systems, often linked to geopolitical or state-backed operations. Sources familiar with the situation said systems at Stryker’s Cork headquarters were forced offline, while company-issued devices used by employees were wiped. Login screens on affected devices were reportedly defaced with the logo of the hacking group known as Handala Hack. The group is believed to be aligned with the Iranian regime, which is currently engaged in military and economic confrontation following recent hostilities involving the United States and Israel. The attack has disrupted operations at Stryker by disabling technology used in the production of its medical devices. Efforts are now underway to restore affected systems and ensure manufacturing can continue. Some machines used in the production of medical devices in Cork are reportedly still operating, though it remains unclear how long they will remain functional if systems cannot be fully restored. Also Read: White House area under lockdown after car crashes into security barricade A spokesperson for Stryker confirmed that the company is working urgently to recover from the disruption. “We are currently experiencing a global network disruption affecting the Windows environment. Our teams are actively working to restore systems and operations as quickly as possible. Stryker has business continuity measures in place, and we’re committed to continuing to serve our customers.” Reports from Israeli media suggest that the Handala group has also claimed responsibility for breaching the website of the Academy of the Hebrew Language. International technology media outlets have reported that the group may have compromised several oil and gas facilities across Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, the Israeli National Cyber Directorate said it has been attempting to intercept a recent surge in Iranian cyber attacks targeting Israeli civilian companies. Sources indicated that Stryker may have been targeted due to its business ties with Israel. One employee described the scale of the disruption as significant. "Anything connected to the network is down," they said. "All support staff, administrative staff, and engineers have been sent home. "And anyone with Outlook on their personal phones had their phones wiped." Staff members are now relying on WhatsApp groups to communicate while waiting for updates on when they can safely return to work. Employees were also warned not to reconnect to the company network using any device or applications such as Microsoft Outlook or Teams until clearance is given. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-iran-vows-to-continously-strike-us-israel-targets-1773239393250/embed A message sent to staff read, “We know that the situation creates uncertainty. Please know that our teams are actively addressing the issue with security experts and law enforcement.” “Our people and our sites are safe. We are focused on our customers and the patients they serve, while ensuring the continuity of their operations and our own.” “Please stay focused and follow guidance from your leaders while we work to restore systems.” Ireland hosts Stryker’s largest operations outside the United States. The company runs six manufacturing facilities and three innovation centres across Cork, Belfast, and Limerick, employing more than 5,500 workers in the country. The hacking group uses the image of Handala, a cartoon of a young Palestinian boy created in 1969 by Palestinian political cartoonist Naji al-Ali, a symbol that has long been associated with Palestinian resistance. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations, and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.

Suspected Iranian-linked hackers launch destructive ‘wiper’ cyber attack on Stryker, shutting down systems at its Cork headquarters and disrupting global operations

A van slammed into a security barricade near the White House early on Wednesday (March 11), police said, triggering a full lockdown of downtown Washington. The vehicle struck a gate at Lafayette Square, just north of the White House, which is an area normally bustling with tourists and office workers. Authorities have not yet released any information about the driver. A Secret Service investigation is underway, and the driver is being questioned. No injuries have been reported so far. The incident occurred as the capital remained under heightened security amid the US-Israel war with Iran. Police closed off several major streets around the White House, halting government employees and city workers from getting to their offices, while traffic congestion snarled the area.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iranian-linked-hackers-suspected-in-cyberattack-on-stryker-s-cork-headquarters-1773241923292">Iranian-linked hackers suspected in cyberattack on Stryker’s Cork headquarters</a>&nbsp;A man was arrested after crashing his car into a security gate near the White House late Tuesday night (October 21). The incident occurred around 10:37 pm at a checkpoint near one of the entrances. U.S. Secret Service officers quickly detained the driver, whose identity was later confirmed after authorities searched the vehicle and determined it posed no threat.&nbsp;Similar incidents have occurred before. In January and May 2024, vehicles also struck security gates near the White House, raising initial security concerns but ultimately being deemed non-threatening. In the January 2024 case, a driver crashed into an outer gate and was taken into custody. The Secret Service said there was no danger to the White House or nearby areas, and then-President Joe Biden was not at the residence at the time.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-military-attacks-iran-s-minelaying-boats-in-strait-of-hormuz-1773236697216/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-military-attacks-iran-s-minelaying-boats-in-strait-of-hormuz-1773236697216/embed</a>&nbsp;In another incident in May 2024, a man died after driving his vehicle into a security barrier near the White House. The Secret Service later confirmed that the crash did not pose a threat to public safety, according to a report by The New York Times.

White House area under lockdown after car crashes into security barricade

A van slammed into a security barricade near the White House early on Wednesday (March 11), police said, triggering a full lockdown of downtown Washington. The vehicle struck a gate at Lafayette Square, just north of the White House, which is an area normally bustling with tourists and office workers. Authorities have not yet released any information about the driver. A Secret Service investigation is underway, and the driver is being questioned. No injuries have been reported so far. The incident occurred as the capital remained under heightened security amid the US-Israel war with Iran. Police closed off several major streets around the White House, halting government employees and city workers from getting to their offices, while traffic congestion snarled the area. Also Read: Iranian-linked hackers suspected in cyberattack on Stryker’s Cork headquarters A man was arrested after crashing his car into a security gate near the White House late Tuesday night (October 21). The incident occurred around 10:37 pm at a checkpoint near one of the entrances. U.S. Secret Service officers quickly detained the driver, whose identity was later confirmed after authorities searched the vehicle and determined it posed no threat. Similar incidents have occurred before. In January and May 2024, vehicles also struck security gates near the White House, raising initial security concerns but ultimately being deemed non-threatening. In the January 2024 case, a driver crashed into an outer gate and was taken into custody. The Secret Service said there was no danger to the White House or nearby areas, and then-President Joe Biden was not at the residence at the time. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-military-attacks-iran-s-minelaying-boats-in-strait-of-hormuz-1773236697216/embed In another incident in May 2024, a man died after driving his vehicle into a security barrier near the White House. The Secret Service later confirmed that the crash did not pose a threat to public safety, according to a report by The New York Times.

Van crashes into White House security gate at Lafayette Square, triggering downtown Washington lockdown. Secret Service investigates; no injuries reported

As the conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel enters its 12th day, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a dire warning, declaring economic centres and banking facilities linked to American and Israeli interests in the region as legitimate military targets.&nbsp;The threat, issued by the IRGC-owned Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, follows a deadly incident in Tehran where an Iranian bank branch was struck. Iranian state media described the attack as "illegitimate and unusual," reporting that several employees were killed. In retaliation, the IRGC has warned civilians to remain at least one kilometre away from banks associated with the two nations.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indigo-ceo-pieter-elbers-resigns-with-immediate-effect-months-after-flight-disruption-crisis-1773150599171">IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns with immediate effect, months after flight disruption crisis</a>&nbsp;The scope of the conflict is rapidly shifting toward an "infrastructure war." The IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency has published a list of corporate offices and cloud-based service infrastructures - including those operated by major technology firms like Google, Microsoft, Palantir, IBM, Nvidia, and Oracle, labelling them as new targets. These facilities are reportedly located across Israel and several Gulf countries, signalling an expansion of the battlefield.&nbsp;The warning comes on the heels of an Israeli strike on a facility in Beirut’s southern suburbs linked to the Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Qard Al-Hassan financial institution. Israel maintains that its military operations are aimed at dismantling Hezbollah’s operational capacity, though the campaign has resulted in at least 570 deaths in Lebanon and displaced hundreds of thousands.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-safer-to-sink-more-fun-trump-explains-why-us-chose-to-sink-iranian-vessels-over-capturing-them-1773128758213">‘Safer to sink, more fun’: Trump explains why US chose to sink Iranian vessels over capturing them</a>&nbsp;The broader conflict, initiated on February 28, has seen heavy bombardment across Iranian territory. Tehran claims that nearly 10,000 civilian sites have been struck, with over 1,300 civilian fatalities. As the military pressure intensifies, Iran has threatened to halt regional oil exports entirely if US and Israeli strikes continue. With the strategic Strait of Hormuz already impacted, global energy markets remain highly volatile. Despite calls for de-escalation, all involved parties have thus far rejected ceasefire overtures, leaving the region on the precipice of a wider economic and security collapse.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that US- and Israeli-linked banks and economic infrastructure in the Gulf could become military targets as the conflict enters its 12th day. The threat signals a shift toward economic and infrastructure warfare amid escalating regional tensions.

As the conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel enters its 12th day, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a dire warning, declaring economic centres and banking facilities linked to American and Israeli interests in the region as legitimate military targets. The threat, issued by the IRGC-owned Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, follows a deadly incident in Tehran where an Iranian bank branch was struck. Iranian state media described the attack as "illegitimate and unusual," reporting that several employees were killed. In retaliation, the IRGC has warned civilians to remain at least one kilometre away from banks associated with the two nations. Also read: IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns with immediate effect, months after flight disruption crisis The scope of the conflict is rapidly shifting toward an "infrastructure war." The IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency has published a list of corporate offices and cloud-based service infrastructures - including those operated by major technology firms like Google, Microsoft, Palantir, IBM, Nvidia, and Oracle, labelling them as new targets. These facilities are reportedly located across Israel and several Gulf countries, signalling an expansion of the battlefield. The warning comes on the heels of an Israeli strike on a facility in Beirut’s southern suburbs linked to the Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Qard Al-Hassan financial institution. Israel maintains that its military operations are aimed at dismantling Hezbollah’s operational capacity, though the campaign has resulted in at least 570 deaths in Lebanon and displaced hundreds of thousands. Also read: ‘Safer to sink, more fun’: Trump explains why US chose to sink Iranian vessels over capturing them The broader conflict, initiated on February 28, has seen heavy bombardment across Iranian territory. Tehran claims that nearly 10,000 civilian sites have been struck, with over 1,300 civilian fatalities. As the military pressure intensifies, Iran has threatened to halt regional oil exports entirely if US and Israeli strikes continue. With the strategic Strait of Hormuz already impacted, global energy markets remain highly volatile. Despite calls for de-escalation, all involved parties have thus far rejected ceasefire overtures, leaving the region on the precipice of a wider economic and security collapse.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that US- and Israeli-linked banks and economic infrastructure in the Gulf could become military targets as the conflict enters its 12th day. The threat signals a shift toward economic and infrastructure warfare amid escalating regional tensions.

IRGC expands conflict targets to include US and Israeli financial infrastructure in Gulf. Details inside

Iran has deployed its elite counterterrorism unit, NOPO, to protect the newly appointed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, after the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, say reports. The black-clad Counterterrorism Special Force, known as NOPO, was assigned to safeguard Mojtaba after a US-Israel strike on a Tehran compound on Feb. 28 killed the elder Khamenei. “With Khamenei gone, NOPO will likely now be protecting Mojtaba Khamenei,” reported Fox News Digital, quoting Ali Safavi, an official with the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Paris-based National Council of Resistance of Iran, or NCRI, said.&nbsp;“NOPO is the Farsi acronym for Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, which translates into the Special Force to Protect the Supreme Leader,” Safavi added while clarifying, “Velayat is not necessarily the supreme leader but the entirety of the regime.”NOPO, formed in 1991, has evolved into a highly specialised unit distinct from the broader Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the military branch established in 1979 to defend the Islamic Republic and its leadership from internal and external threats.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-govt-won-t-leave-indians-stranded-says-pm-modi-slams-congress-for-politicising-iran-war-1773224945175">‘Govt won’t leave Indians stranded,’ says PM Modi, slams Congress for politicising Iran War</a><h2>‘Far more lethal, ruthless, and well-trained than IRGC’</h2>&nbsp;“The NOPO is composed of six brigades only. Four are stationed in Tehran, one in Mashhad, and one in Isfahan,” Safavi said.“They are far more lethal, ruthless, and well-trained than the IRGC. This force was used for the protection of Khamenei. They are very well-equipped. Khamenei did not trust any other security force for his protection,” he added.&nbsp;The unit has been deployed against internal security threats and has also often been called to suppress protests.Iran’s Assembly of Experts elected Mojtaba Khamenei on March 8, 2026, as the third supreme leader of the Islamic Republic.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-hand-on-the-trigger-iran-vows-to-treat-anti-war-protesters-as-enemies-of-the-state-iran-war-us-israelhamenei-1773218587340">‘Hand on the trigger’: Iran vows to treat anti-war protesters as ‘enemies of the state’</a><h2>‘Now involved in suppressive and security measures regime’</h2>&nbsp;The Iranian state television is reported to have said that Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded in the ongoing war, but there has been no official confirmation.“They are now involved in the suppressive and security measures the regime has undertaken in recent days to prevent any outbreak of protests,” Safavi said.“In times of crisis, such as what happened during the January uprising, they were heavily involved in opening fire on the protesters,” he added.Reports also say that hundreds of NOPO personnel are deployed at prisons in Iran that are holding political detainees.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/breaking-news-iran-s-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-safe-and-sound-despite-war-injuries-says-president-pezeshkian-s-son-1773210931273">Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ‘safe and sound’ despite war injuries, says President Pezeshkian's son</a>&nbsp;“Hundreds of suppressive forces are widely deployed around the prison. In Ghezel Hesar Prison,” the NCRI said in a statement.&nbsp;On March 8, the Israeli military issued a warning saying it would continue pursuing Iran’s next supreme leader and other successors. The Israeli military said in a post on X in Farsi that it would also pursue every person who seeks to appoint a successor for the slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, referring to the clerical body charged with selecting Iran’s next supreme leader.&nbsp;There were reports that Mojtaba was injured in the February 28 strikes that killed his father, wife, and other family members.56-year-old Mojtaba, who has rarely appeared in public, is yet to address the nation or issue a written statement since being declared supreme leader.&nbsp;

NOPO has been deployed against internal security threats and has also often been called to suppress protests. On March 8, the Israeli military issued a warning saying it would continue pursuing Iran’s next supreme leader and other successors.

Iran has deployed its elite counterterrorism unit, NOPO, to protect the newly appointed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, after the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, say reports. The black-clad Counterterrorism Special Force, known as NOPO, was assigned to safeguard Mojtaba after a US-Israel strike on a Tehran compound on Feb. 28 killed the elder Khamenei. “With Khamenei gone, NOPO will likely now be protecting Mojtaba Khamenei,” reported Fox News Digital, quoting Ali Safavi, an official with the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Paris-based National Council of Resistance of Iran, or NCRI, said. “NOPO is the Farsi acronym for Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, which translates into the Special Force to Protect the Supreme Leader,” Safavi added while clarifying, “Velayat is not necessarily the supreme leader but the entirety of the regime.” NOPO, formed in 1991, has evolved into a highly specialised unit distinct from the broader Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the military branch established in 1979 to defend the Islamic Republic and its leadership from internal and external threats. Also Read: ‘Govt won’t leave Indians stranded,’ says PM Modi, slams Congress for politicising Iran War ‘Far more lethal, ruthless, and well-trained than IRGC’ “The NOPO is composed of six brigades only. Four are stationed in Tehran, one in Mashhad, and one in Isfahan,” Safavi said. “They are far more lethal, ruthless, and well-trained than the IRGC. This force was used for the protection of Khamenei. They are very well-equipped. Khamenei did not trust any other security force for his protection,” he added. The unit has been deployed against internal security threats and has also often been called to suppress protests. Iran’s Assembly of Experts elected Mojtaba Khamenei on March 8, 2026, as the third supreme leader of the Islamic Republic. Also Read: ‘Hand on the trigger’: Iran vows to treat anti-war protesters as ‘enemies of the state’ ‘Now involved in suppressive and security measures regime’ The Iranian state television is reported to have said that Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded in the ongoing war, but there has been no official confirmation. “They are now involved in the suppressive and security measures the regime has undertaken in recent days to prevent any outbreak of protests,” Safavi said. “In times of crisis, such as what happened during the January uprising, they were heavily involved in opening fire on the protesters,” he added. Reports also say that hundreds of NOPO personnel are deployed at prisons in Iran that are holding political detainees. Also Read: Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ‘safe and sound’ despite war injuries, says President Pezeshkian's son “Hundreds of suppressive forces are widely deployed around the prison. In Ghezel Hesar Prison,” the NCRI said in a statement. On March 8, the Israeli military issued a warning saying it would continue pursuing Iran’s next supreme leader and other successors. The Israeli military said in a post on X in Farsi that it would also pursue every person who seeks to appoint a successor for the slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, referring to the clerical body charged with selecting Iran’s next supreme leader. There were reports that Mojtaba was injured in the February 28 strikes that killed his father, wife, and other family members. 56-year-old Mojtaba, who has rarely appeared in public, is yet to address the nation or issue a written statement since being declared supreme leader.

NOPO has been deployed against internal security threats and has also often been called to suppress protests. On March 8, the Israeli military issued a warning saying it would continue pursuing Iran’s next supreme leader and other successors.

Iran’s lethal ‘black-clad’ kill squad NOPO now guards new supreme leader Mojtaba

A Sri Lankan court has directed to hand over the bodies of 84 sailors to the embassy ‌of Iran, who were killed after an Iranian warship was attacked off the ​island nation's coast last week, local media reported on Wednesday. The death of these sailors occurred after the warship, IRIS Dena, was attacked by a torpedo from a US submarine while returning from a naval exercise organised by India.&nbsp;The court issued the order on Wednesday after a request from the Galle Harbour Police in the ​southern port city of Galle, the media reports said. Currently, the bodies are at the ​morgue in Galle's National Hospital.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Sri Lanka has also issued 30-day entry visas to 208 crew members from a second Iranian vessel who were rushed in by the South Asian country after the vessel ​encountered with failure in the engine in the same region, Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekera told ​Reuters.<h3>Diplomatic mission between Sri Lankan &amp; Iran&nbsp;</h3>The Sri Lankan foreign ministry is coordinating with the Iranian embassy in Colombo regarding the crew, while the diplomatic mission is consulting authorities in Tehran, Jayasekera added. "We are expecting a response from Tehran over the next few days," he said.&nbsp;A cabinet spokesperson said on Tuesday that the vessel, IRIS Booshehr, was located about nine nautical miles off the coast and would eventually be relocated. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had earlier stated that the ship would be moved to Trincomalee Harbour on the island’s eastern coast.&nbsp;United States officials have urged Colombo not to repatriate survivors from the two Iranian vessels, according to Reuters. Thirty-two people survived the attack on IRIS Dena. Both Washington and Tehran are important trading partners for Sri Lanka: the U.S. accounts for roughly 40 per cent of the country’s apparel exports, while Iran is among its key tea importers.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-so-fast-iran-war-reaches-12-days-and-tehran-is-not-losing-16-reasons-why-iran-us-israel-war-news-analysis-update-1773212607207">Not so fast: Iran war reaches 12 days, and Tehran is not losing - 16 reasons w</a>hy

The Sri Lankan court issued the order on Wednesday after a request from the Galle Harbour Police in the ​southern port city of Galle, the media reports said. Currently, the bodies are at the ​morgue in Galle's National Hospital.

A Sri Lankan court has directed to hand over the bodies of 84 sailors to the embassy ‌of Iran, who were killed after an Iranian warship was attacked off the island nation's coast last week, local media reported on Wednesday. The death of these sailors occurred after the warship, IRIS Dena, was attacked by a torpedo from a US submarine while returning from a naval exercise organised by India. The court issued the order on Wednesday after a request from the Galle Harbour Police in the southern port city of Galle, the media reports said. Currently, the bodies are at the morgue in Galle's National Hospital. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka has also issued 30-day entry visas to 208 crew members from a second Iranian vessel who were rushed in by the South Asian country after the vessel encountered with failure in the engine in the same region, Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekera told Reuters. Diplomatic mission between Sri Lankan & Iran The Sri Lankan foreign ministry is coordinating with the Iranian embassy in Colombo regarding the crew, while the diplomatic mission is consulting authorities in Tehran, Jayasekera added. "We are expecting a response from Tehran over the next few days," he said. A cabinet spokesperson said on Tuesday that the vessel, IRIS Booshehr, was located about nine nautical miles off the coast and would eventually be relocated. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had earlier stated that the ship would be moved to Trincomalee Harbour on the island’s eastern coast. United States officials have urged Colombo not to repatriate survivors from the two Iranian vessels, according to Reuters. Thirty-two people survived the attack on IRIS Dena. Both Washington and Tehran are important trading partners for Sri Lanka: the U.S. accounts for roughly 40 per cent of the country’s apparel exports, while Iran is among its key tea importers. Also read: Not so fast: Iran war reaches 12 days, and Tehran is not losing - 16 reasons why

The Sri Lankan court issued the order on Wednesday after a request from the Galle Harbour Police in the ​southern port city of Galle, the media reports said. Currently, the bodies are at the ​morgue in Galle's National Hospital.

Sri Lanka court orders handover of 84 Iranian sailors’ bodies to embassy after US attack Tehran warship

The modern battlefield is undergoing a fundamental shift. Gone are the days when military supremacy was determined solely by the sheer number of stealth fighters or aircraft carriers in a nation’s inventory. Today, the balance of power is increasingly being dictated by a humble, buzzing, and deceptively simple piece of technology: the Iranian-designed Shahed series of loitering munitions.<h2>The economics of attrition</h2>At its core, the Shahed-136 is a marvel of tactical pragmatism. It is not an engineering masterpiece built for longevity, but rather a consumable, one-way projectile designed for a singular, explosive conclusion. By eschewing the sophisticated sensors, satellite links, and complex landing gear found on high-end Western drones, Iran has created a weapon that is remarkably inexpensive to manufacture. Estimates place the unit cost at approximately $20,000. This low price tag is the crux of its lethality.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-bring-the-iranian-people-to-throw-off-the-yoke-of-tyranny-netanyahu-calls-for-regime-change-1773141471285">‘Bring the Iranian people to throw off the yoke of tyranny’: Netanyahu calls for regime change</a>&nbsp;When Tehran deploys these systems in large waves, they trigger a profound economic and strategic imbalance. Air defence systems like the Patriot or Israel’s Iron Dome are architectural wonders of modern engineering, yet they come with a staggering per-shot cost. When a multi-million-dollar interceptor missile is launched to neutralise a $20,000 drone, the attacker wins the exchange regardless of the physical outcome. The defender is forced into an unsustainable "cost exchange" ratio that can exhaust stockpiles and deplete budgets far faster than any conventional weapon could.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/minab-school-bombing-list-of-evidence-that-indicate-us-was-responsible-1773132958138">Minab school bombing: List of evidence that indicate US was responsible</a><h2>Saturation tactics: Breaking the shield</h2>Moreover, the Shahed is a master of saturation. It is rarely intended to strike alone. Instead, these drones are launched in swarms designed to overwhelm radar cross-sections and human operators alike. By forcing defenders to focus their limited attention and resources on a multitude of incoming, slow-moving threats, the Shahed acts as a perfect precursor to more devastating attacks. It is, in effect, a blunt instrument used to crack the shield, clearing the path for ballistic or cruise missiles to penetrate the gaps. This tactic transforms the drone from a mere nuisance into a vital strategic enabler.<h2>A new pillar of asymmetric warfare</h2>For a nation like Iran, facing militaries with vastly superior technological and financial resources, the Shahed is the ultimate equaliser. It embraces the philosophy of asymmetric warfare - using lower-cost, irregular assets to challenge and disrupt conventional military dominance. The drone does not need to be the fastest or the smartest to be effective; it only needs to be persistent, numerous, and cheap.&nbsp;

Iran’s Shahed loitering drones are reshaping modern warfare by exploiting cost asymmetry. Cheap to produce and deployed in swarms, they force defenders to use expensive interceptor missiles. 

The modern battlefield is undergoing a fundamental shift. Gone are the days when military supremacy was determined solely by the sheer number of stealth fighters or aircraft carriers in a nation’s inventory. Today, the balance of power is increasingly being dictated by a humble, buzzing, and deceptively simple piece of technology: the Iranian-designed Shahed series of loitering munitions. The economics of attrition At its core, the Shahed-136 is a marvel of tactical pragmatism. It is not an engineering masterpiece built for longevity, but rather a consumable, one-way projectile designed for a singular, explosive conclusion. By eschewing the sophisticated sensors, satellite links, and complex landing gear found on high-end Western drones, Iran has created a weapon that is remarkably inexpensive to manufacture. Estimates place the unit cost at approximately $20,000. This low price tag is the crux of its lethality. Also read: ‘Bring the Iranian people to throw off the yoke of tyranny’: Netanyahu calls for regime change When Tehran deploys these systems in large waves, they trigger a profound economic and strategic imbalance. Air defence systems like the Patriot or Israel’s Iron Dome are architectural wonders of modern engineering, yet they come with a staggering per-shot cost. When a multi-million-dollar interceptor missile is launched to neutralise a $20,000 drone, the attacker wins the exchange regardless of the physical outcome. The defender is forced into an unsustainable "cost exchange" ratio that can exhaust stockpiles and deplete budgets far faster than any conventional weapon could. Also read: Minab school bombing: List of evidence that indicate US was responsible Saturation tactics: Breaking the shield Moreover, the Shahed is a master of saturation. It is rarely intended to strike alone. Instead, these drones are launched in swarms designed to overwhelm radar cross-sections and human operators alike. By forcing defenders to focus their limited attention and resources on a multitude of incoming, slow-moving threats, the Shahed acts as a perfect precursor to more devastating attacks. It is, in effect, a blunt instrument used to crack the shield, clearing the path for ballistic or cruise missiles to penetrate the gaps. This tactic transforms the drone from a mere nuisance into a vital strategic enabler. A new pillar of asymmetric warfare For a nation like Iran, facing militaries with vastly superior technological and financial resources, the Shahed is the ultimate equaliser. It embraces the philosophy of asymmetric warfare - using lower-cost, irregular assets to challenge and disrupt conventional military dominance. The drone does not need to be the fastest or the smartest to be effective; it only needs to be persistent, numerous, and cheap.

Iran’s Shahed loitering drones are reshaping modern warfare by exploiting cost asymmetry. Cheap to produce and deployed in swarms, they force defenders to use expensive interceptor missiles.&nbsp;

The 'poor man's cruise missile': Iran’s $20,000 drone strategy against US and Israel

The ongoing Iran war has disrupted global oil supplies and pushed energy costs higher, making a sharp difference in petrol prices across South Asian countries. Currently, India has managed to keep fuel prices unchanged, but Pakistan has increased, and Bangladesh is facing supply disruptions.

Fuel price check: Latest petrol, diesel rates in India & South Asia amid Iran war-Know who pays more?

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, was reportedly not favoured by his father, Ali Khamenei, to lead the Islamic Republic, a US media report claimed citing an Iranian exile group. Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli joint airstrikes, apparently mentioned this in his will. The report in New York Post came after Mojtaba was selected by Iran’s Assembly of Experts as the country’s new Supreme Leader on Sunday (Mar 8), marking the first time the position passed from father to son in the Islamic Republic’s history.The New York Post report cited Khosro Isfahani, a research director for the opposition group National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFDI).“In Khamenei’s will, he explicitly asked Mojtaba not to be named as successor,” claimed Isfahani, who represents the political advocacy organisation of the Iranian diaspora headquartered in Washington.“Mojtaba is an impotent young cleric who has achieved nothing in terms of political life,” Isfahani told the Post, adding that the late supreme leader felt that his son lacked the experience or capability to lead Iran. “All these years, he has been nothing without his father’s name.”Multiple reports suggested that Mojtaba Khamenei’s selection was forced by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Several clerics opposed the move and boycotted the meeting where his selection was made, The Post report claimed.“The Assembly of Experts that was supposed to pick the replacement of Khamenei didn’t vote for Mojtaba,” Isfahani claimed. “There was a lot of pushback against him, but under pressure from the IRGC, he was named as the successor.”<h2>Was Khamenei opposed to Mojtaba taking over?</h2>In Iran, the selection of the supreme leader through a hereditary line is happening for the first time. The leader, decided by the Assembly of Experts, must have high clerical credentials, management experience and broad public recognition. In the past, Ali Khamenei himself had publicly opposed dynastic succession. In 2025, he had reportedly identified three senior clerics as contingency options, which did not include Mojtaba, who is considered to have a low clerical rank and less formal governance experience compared with other senior leaders within the system.<h2>Where is Mojtaba?</h2>Since the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, which began on February 28, Mojtaba has not made an appearance or statement in public. Following speculations that he has been severely injured in the strikes, Yousef Pezeshkian, the son of President Masoud Pezeshkian, said on Wednesday (Mar 11) that Mojtaba is “safe and sound” despite injuries sustained during the ongoing war.Addressing the reports, Yousef Pezeshkian, who is also a government adviser, said on Telegram, “I heard news that Mr Mojtaba Khamenei had been injured. I have asked some friends who had connections. They told me that, thank God, he is safe and sound.”&nbsp;Previously, Iranian state television had called Mojtaba Khamenei a “wounded veteran of the Ramadan war” but didn’t specify his injury.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

A report citing an Iranian exile group claims that Ali Khamenei, in his will, did not favour his son Mojtaba to succeed him as Iran's supreme leader. Mojtaba was selected under IRGC pressure after the US-Israel strikes killed Ali Khamenei, claimed a researcher from the opposition group.

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, was reportedly not favoured by his father, Ali Khamenei, to lead the Islamic Republic, a US media report claimed citing an Iranian exile group. Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli joint airstrikes, apparently mentioned this in his will. The report in New York Post came after Mojtaba was selected by Iran’s Assembly of Experts as the country’s new Supreme Leader on Sunday (Mar 8), marking the first time the position passed from father to son in the Islamic Republic’s history. The New York Post report cited Khosro Isfahani, a research director for the opposition group National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFDI). “In Khamenei’s will, he explicitly asked Mojtaba not to be named as successor,” claimed Isfahani, who represents the political advocacy organisation of the Iranian diaspora headquartered in Washington. “Mojtaba is an impotent young cleric who has achieved nothing in terms of political life,” Isfahani told the Post, adding that the late supreme leader felt that his son lacked the experience or capability to lead Iran. “All these years, he has been nothing without his father’s name.” Multiple reports suggested that Mojtaba Khamenei’s selection was forced by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Several clerics opposed the move and boycotted the meeting where his selection was made, The Post report claimed. “The Assembly of Experts that was supposed to pick the replacement of Khamenei didn’t vote for Mojtaba,” Isfahani claimed. “There was a lot of pushback against him, but under pressure from the IRGC, he was named as the successor.” Was Khamenei opposed to Mojtaba taking over? In Iran, the selection of the supreme leader through a hereditary line is happening for the first time. The leader, decided by the Assembly of Experts, must have high clerical credentials, management experience and broad public recognition. In the past, Ali Khamenei himself had publicly opposed dynastic succession. In 2025, he had reportedly identified three senior clerics as contingency options, which did not include Mojtaba, who is considered to have a low clerical rank and less formal governance experience compared with other senior leaders within the system. Where is Mojtaba? Since the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, which began on February 28, Mojtaba has not made an appearance or statement in public. Following speculations that he has been severely injured in the strikes, Yousef Pezeshkian, the son of President Masoud Pezeshkian, said on Wednesday (Mar 11) that Mojtaba is “safe and sound” despite injuries sustained during the ongoing war. Addressing the reports, Yousef Pezeshkian, who is also a government adviser, said on Telegram, “I heard news that Mr Mojtaba Khamenei had been injured. I have asked some friends who had connections. They told me that, thank God, he is safe and sound.” Previously, Iranian state television had called Mojtaba Khamenei a “wounded veteran of the Ramadan war” but didn’t specify his injury. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

A report citing an Iranian exile group claims that Ali Khamenei, in his will, did not favour his son Mojtaba to succeed him as Iran's supreme leader. Mojtaba was selected under IRGC pressure after the US-Israel strikes killed Ali Khamenei, claimed a researcher from the opposition group.

Did Ali Khamenei reject son Mojtaba as Iran’s Supreme Leader in his will? Report claims...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday accused the Congress party of politicising a major global crisis and acting irresponsibly by making “provocative and irresponsible statements” that could worsen the situation for Indians abroad. Speaking in Ernakulam, Kerala, the Prime Minister assured the safety and evacuation of Indian nationals stranded in the Middle East during the ongoing Iran war and said the country’s embassies and missions in Gulf countries were providing round-the-clock assistance and friendly governments in the region were taking care of Indians.&nbsp;“Congress is deliberately making provocative and irresponsible statements to worsen the situation so that our people stay stuck in that crisis, and then these people can start a campaign to make reels abusing Modi,” the PM said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-hand-on-the-trigger-iran-vows-to-treat-anti-war-protesters-as-enemies-of-the-state-iran-war-us-israelhamenei-1773218587340">‘Hand on the trigger’: Iran vows to treat anti-war protesters as ‘enemies of the state’</a>&nbsp;He said the government is closely monitoring the situation and taking steps to support Indians in Gulf states.“India of today does not leave its citizens stranded elsewhere. We are working to ensure that every possible help is provided to Indians in West Asia,” PM Modi said amid concerns for thousands of Indians working in the region.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ernakulam, Keralam: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, &quot;...It is natural for all of you to be concerned about what is happening in the Gulf and West Asia, where millions of our brothers and sisters work. But remember, today India has a BJP-NDA government. Whenever any of our… <a href="https://t.co/EFRqMJSdXX">pic.twitter.com/EFRqMJSdXX</a>&mdash; IANS (@ians_india) <a href="https://twitter.com/ians_india/status/2031665008091017545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PM Modi launched several development projects in Ernakulam, Kerala and said the initiatives will promote industrial growth, boost tourism and improve the ease of living for people in Kerala.Modi said Kerala is among the states benefiting significantly from the Centre’s push for infrastructure expansion and stressed that India is receiving global praise for its large-scale investments in modern infrastructure. He said the Union Budget this year has allocated record funds for infrastructure development.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/breaking-news-iran-s-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-safe-and-sound-despite-war-injuries-says-president-pezeshkian-s-son-1773210931273">Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ‘safe and sound’ despite war injuries, says President Pezeshkian's son</a>&nbsp;The Prime Minister said expanding the petroleum sector is crucial for building an Atmanirbhar Bharat and strengthening the Make in India initiative. He noted that the foundation stone for a polypropylene unit at the Kochi Refinery was laid with the same objective.The PM also said that the ongoing crisis underlines the importance of India becoming energy secure and economically independent. “The Middle East crisis and the resulting energy shortage show how important it is for a nation to be atmanirbhar,” he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that the ongoing crisis underlines the importance of India becoming energy secure and economically independent. He said the Middle East crisis and the resulting energy shortage show how important it is for a nation to be self-reliant.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday accused the Congress party of politicising a major global crisis and acting irresponsibly by making “provocative and irresponsible statements” that could worsen the situation for Indians abroad. Speaking in Ernakulam, Kerala, the Prime Minister assured the safety and evacuation of Indian nationals stranded in the Middle East during the ongoing Iran war and said the country’s embassies and missions in Gulf countries were providing round-the-clock assistance and friendly governments in the region were taking care of Indians. “Congress is deliberately making provocative and irresponsible statements to worsen the situation so that our people stay stuck in that crisis, and then these people can start a campaign to make reels abusing Modi,” the PM said. Also Read: ‘Hand on the trigger’: Iran vows to treat anti-war protesters as ‘enemies of the state’ He said the government is closely monitoring the situation and taking steps to support Indians in Gulf states. “India of today does not leave its citizens stranded elsewhere. We are working to ensure that every possible help is provided to Indians in West Asia,” PM Modi said amid concerns for thousands of Indians working in the region.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that the ongoing crisis underlines the importance of India becoming energy secure and economically independent. He said the Middle East crisis and the resulting energy shortage show how important it is for a nation to be self-reliant.

‘Govt won’t leave Indians stranded,’ says PM Modi, slams Congress for politicising Iran War

On Wednesday, March 18, ITC Maurya in the Indian capital New Delhi will transform into a venue for global dialogue as WION World PULSE – The Leaders’ Confluence gathers a constellation of influential leaders and gamechangers from India and across the world.From top ministers, diplomats, founders and business owners to CXOs, policymakers, bureaucrats, and next-generation thought leaders, the gathering promises a rare convergence of influence and insight. Namal Rajapaksa, Member of Parliament of Sri Lanka, will be the special guest and will deliver the keynote address. Keynote addresses will be delivered by Nitin Gadkari, Indian Minister for Road Transport and Highways; CR Patil, Indian Minister for Water Resources; Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Indian Minister for Tourism; and Prahlad Joshi, Indian Minister for New and Renewable Energy. Special guests at the event include Ashish Kumar Chauhan, Managing Director and CEO of National Stock Exchange; Kapil Sharma, Minister of Tourism, Delhi Government; and Elnaaz Norouzi, Iranaian-German actress.&nbsp;Click on this link to register: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-pecFoLJq3pUJZes_uDjYaLSctbkntioKju1Iqc3rFAr3Ng/viewform">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-pecFoLJq3pUJZes_uDjYaLSctbkntioKju1Iqc3rFAr3Ng/viewform</a><h2>Next is Now: Where the Present Meets the Future</h2>WION World PULSE is built on a simple but powerful idea: the future is rooted firmly in the present. Through keynote addresses, high-impact panel discussions, and fireside one-on-one chats, the platform will transform WION's editorial depth into real-world engagement.Each powerful thematic segment, or “Pulse,” delves into a defining dimension of the new world order. Here is a roundup of what to expect:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/wion-world-pulse-auto-pulse-the-future-of-mobility-1773219566621/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/wion-world-pulse-auto-pulse-the-future-of-mobility-1773219566621/embed</a><h2>POWER PULSE: India and the World Order</h2>The POWER PULSE session will examine how the established international order is being challenged, as conventional diplomacy gives way to personality-driven engagement and new alliances reshape global equations. The conversation will explore the global power rebalance, the emergence of new partnerships, and whether India and the US are headed toward a strategic reset.Speakers at the session include Philipp Ackermann, Germany’s Ambassador to India; Antonio Bartoli, Italy’s Ambassador to India; Simon Wong, High Commissioner of Singapore to India, and Mahishini Colonne, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India. Together, they will decode the disruption reshaping global diplomacy.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wion-power-pulse-top-envoys-from-italy-germany-singapore-and-sri-lanka-to-discuss-trust-in-era-of-disruptive-diplomacy-1773197728582">Power Pulse: Top envoys from Italy, Germany, Singapore and Sri Lanka to discuss trust in era of disruptive diplomacy</a><h2>ECONOMY PULSE: Tariff, Trade and Trust — Reimagining Global Trade</h2>The ECONOMY PULSE session will take a deep dive into the evolving global business landscape and the economic equations redefining international commerce. The discussion will address how trade weaponisation, global trade fragmentation, and supply chain wars are reshaping the world economy, while examining how trust, inclusivity, and innovation can build more resilient and equitable trade systems.The speakers include Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister; Rajiv Kumar, former Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, and Salee S Nair, MD &amp; CEO, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank. Their insights will examine the future of global trade through the lens of policy, partnerships, and strategic foresight.<h2>DEFENCE PULSE: Future Warfare and Strategic Imperatives</h2>The DEFENCE PULSE session will explore how evolving threats, emerging technologies, and shifting security doctrines are redefining national and global security. The conversation will focus on the realities of future warfare and the strategic imperatives nations must embrace to remain prepared.The session will be addressed by Dr Prahlada Ramarao, widely known as the father of the Akash missile; R. K. S. Bhadauria, former Chief of the Air Staff of India. Together, they will examine defence preparedness and technological modernisation in an era of complex threats.<h2>TECH PULSE: Tech, Trust and Transformation</h2>The TECH PULSE session will ask a defining question: Can the world move toward consensus on tech geopolitics? The discussion will examine how innovation can be balanced with trust and accountability, while addressing the implications of artificial intelligence, data privacy, cyber warfare, and the expanding space economy.The session will feature Abhishek Singh, CEO of the India AI Mission; Nitin Pai, Co-Founder and Director of the Takshila Institution, and Venk Krishnan, President, TiE Bengaluru. Their perspectives will illuminate the path toward responsible and inclusive technological progress.<h2>PLANET PULSE: The Business of Climate — Profit or Planet?</h2>PLANET PULSE will examine how sustainability and profitability intersect in a rapidly transforming global economy. The conversation will address climate geopolitics, the energy transition, and the rise of sustainable capitalism, while highlighting how green mobility, infrastructure innovation, and technology are driving climate-conscious growth.The session will feature Erik Solheim, former Minister of Climate and the Environment of Norway; and Ashok Khosla, Founder and Chairman of the Development Alternatives Group. Also speaking at the session are Chantal Theron, Head of Learning and Development, &nbsp;Lancers International School, and Ratnesh Kumar, Executive Director, ONGC. Together, they will explore whether the future of business can successfully align profit with planetary responsibility.&nbsp;<h2>HEALTHCARE PULSE: Medicine of Tomorrow</h2>The HEALTHCARE PULSE session will spotlight how innovation, technology, and new models of care are transforming global healthcare systems. The discussion will focus on emerging healthcare models and breakthroughs in biotechnology that are shaping safer, more accessible, and future-ready systems.The session will feature Milind Soman, actor and fitness icon; Naresh Trehan, Chairman and Managing Director of Medanta, and Angelique Coetzee, former National Chairperson of the South African Medical Association. Their insights will underscore how science and compassion together are reshaping the medicine of tomorrow.<h2>AUTO PULSE: The Future of Mobility</h2>AUTO PULSE will trace the rapid transformation of the automotive industry as the traditional combustion engine gradually gives way to electric, autonomous, and shared mobility. The session will examine how the sector is evolving into a software-driven mobility ecosystem focused on efficiency and decarbonisation.The session will be addressed by Vikram Gulati, Country Head &amp; VP, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, and Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India. Their conversation will reflect on how India is positioning itself at the forefront of the global mobility revolution.From global power shifts and trade wars to AI breakthroughs and climate capitalism, WION World PULSE is designed to do more than analyse change — it seeks to shape it.From 9.30 am on March 18, the rhythm of the new world order will not just be discussed at ITC Maurya in New Delhi — it will be defined.

A Global Confluence of Leaders and Gamechangers: On March 18, ITC Maurya in New Delhi will transform into a venue for global dialogue as WION World PULSE – The Leaders’ Confluence gathers a constellation of influential leaders and gamechangers from India and across the world.

On Wednesday, March 18, ITC Maurya in the Indian capital New Delhi will transform into a venue for global dialogue as WION World PULSE – The Leaders’ Confluence gathers a constellation of influential leaders and gamechangers from India and across the world. From top ministers, diplomats, founders and business owners to CXOs, policymakers, bureaucrats, and next-generation thought leaders, the gathering promises a rare convergence of influence and insight. Namal Rajapaksa, Member of Parliament of Sri Lanka, will be the special guest and will deliver the keynote address. Keynote addresses will be delivered by Nitin Gadkari, Indian Minister for Road Transport and Highways; CR Patil, Indian Minister for Water Resources; Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Indian Minister for Tourism; and Prahlad Joshi, Indian Minister for New and Renewable Energy. Special guests at the event include Ashish Kumar Chauhan, Managing Director and CEO of National Stock Exchange; Kapil Sharma, Minister of Tourism, Delhi Government; and Elnaaz Norouzi, Iranaian-German actress. Click on this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-pecFoLJq3pUJZes_uDjYaLSctbkntioKju1Iqc3rFAr3Ng/viewform Next is Now: Where the Present Meets the Future WION World PULSE is built on a simple but powerful idea: the future is rooted firmly in the present. Through keynote addresses, high-impact panel discussions, and fireside one-on-one chats, the platform will transform WION's editorial depth into real-world engagement. Each powerful thematic segment, or “Pulse,” delves into a defining dimension of the new world order. Here is a roundup of what to expect: https://www.wionews.com/videos/wion-world-pulse-auto-pulse-the-future-of-mobility-1773219566621/embed POWER PULSE: India and the World Order The POWER PULSE session will examine how the established international order is being challenged, as conventional diplomacy gives way to personality-driven engagement and new alliances reshape global equations. The conversation will explore the global power rebalance, the emergence of new partnerships, and whether India and the US are headed toward a strategic reset. Speakers at the session include Philipp Ackermann, Germany’s Ambassador to India; Antonio Bartoli, Italy’s Ambassador to India; Simon Wong, High Commissioner of Singapore to India, and Mahishini Colonne, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India. Together, they will decode the disruption reshaping global diplomacy. Also read: Power Pulse: Top envoys from Italy, Germany, Singapore and Sri Lanka to discuss trust in era of disruptive diplomacy ECONOMY PULSE: Tariff, Trade and Trust — Reimagining Global Trade The ECONOMY PULSE session will take a deep dive into the evolving global business landscape and the economic equations redefining international commerce. The discussion will address how trade weaponisation, global trade fragmentation, and supply chain wars are reshaping the world economy, while examining how trust, inclusivity, and innovation can build more resilient and equitable trade systems. The speakers include Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister; Rajiv Kumar, former Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, and Salee S Nair, MD & CEO, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank. Their insights will examine the future of global trade through the lens of policy, partnerships, and strategic foresight. DEFENCE PULSE: Future Warfare and Strategic Imperatives The DEFENCE PULSE session will explore how evolving threats, emerging technologies, and shifting security doctrines are redefining national and global security. The conversation will focus on the realities of future warfare and the strategic imperatives nations must embrace to remain prepared. The session will be addressed by Dr Prahlada Ramarao, widely known as the father of the Akash missile; R. K. S. Bhadauria, former Chief of the Air Staff of India. Together, they will examine defence preparedness and technological modernisation in an era of complex threats. TECH PULSE: Tech, Trust and Transformation The TECH PULSE session will ask a defining question: Can the world move toward consensus on tech geopolitics? The discussion will examine how innovation can be balanced with trust and accountability, while addressing the implications of artificial intelligence, data privacy, cyber warfare, and the expanding space economy. The session will feature Abhishek Singh, CEO of the India AI Mission; Nitin Pai, Co-Founder and Director of the Takshila Institution, and Venk Krishnan, President, TiE Bengaluru. Their perspectives will illuminate the path toward responsible and inclusive technological progress. PLANET PULSE: The Business of Climate — Profit or Planet? PLANET PULSE will examine how sustainability and profitability intersect in a rapidly transforming global economy. The conversation will address climate geopolitics, the energy transition, and the rise of sustainable capitalism, while highlighting how green mobility, infrastructure innovation, and technology are driving climate-conscious growth. The session will feature Erik Solheim, former Minister of Climate and the Environment of Norway; and Ashok Khosla, Founder and Chairman of the Development Alternatives Group. Also speaking at the session are Chantal Theron, Head of Learning and Development, Lancers International School, and Ratnesh Kumar, Executive Director, ONGC. Together, they will explore whether the future of business can successfully align profit with planetary responsibility. HEALTHCARE PULSE: Medicine of Tomorrow The HEALTHCARE PULSE session will spotlight how innovation, technology, and new models of care are transforming global healthcare systems. The discussion will focus on emerging healthcare models and breakthroughs in biotechnology that are shaping safer, more accessible, and future-ready systems. The session will feature Milind Soman, actor and fitness icon; Naresh Trehan, Chairman and Managing Director of Medanta, and Angelique Coetzee, former National Chairperson of the South African Medical Association. Their insights will underscore how science and compassion together are reshaping the medicine of tomorrow. AUTO PULSE: The Future of Mobility AUTO PULSE will trace the rapid transformation of the automotive industry as the traditional combustion engine gradually gives way to electric, autonomous, and shared mobility. The session will examine how the sector is evolving into a software-driven mobility ecosystem focused on efficiency and decarbonisation. The session will be addressed by Vikram Gulati, Country Head & VP, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, and Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India. Their conversation will reflect on how India is positioning itself at the forefront of the global mobility revolution. From global power shifts and trade wars to AI breakthroughs and climate capitalism, WION World PULSE is designed to do more than analyse change — it seeks to shape it. From 9.30 am on March 18, the rhythm of the new world order will not just be discussed at ITC Maurya in New Delhi — it will be defined.

A Global Conclave of Leaders and Gamechangers: On March 18, ITC Maurya in New Delhi will transform into a venue for global dialogue as WION World PULSE – The Leaders’ Confluence gathers a constellation of influential leaders and gamechangers from India and across the world.

Wion World Pulse: The Leaders' Confluence - The Rhythm of the New World Order takes centrestage in New Delhi

Amid reports claiming that the Trump administration in the United States is not clear about the reasons and plans of the war it has initated in Iran along with Israel, now US Democratic Senator Chris Murphy has also made similar claims. Murphy claimed that he attended a two-hour briefing on the Iran War and went on to say that “Trump can't defend this war in public.” He stated that the Trump administration, including the US president himself say that primary focus of the war is not regime change or dismatling of nuclear weapons program.&nbsp;&nbsp;In a series of post on X, Murphy said, the Trump administration’s plans for the war appear “incoherent and incomplete.""So they are going to spend hundreds of billions of your taxpayer dollars, get a whole bunch of Americans killed, and a hardline regime - probably a MORE anti-American hardline regime - will still be in charge,” he said. Murphy also claimed that the briefing hinted that destroying Iran’s nuclear weapons program is not among the listed war goals. He also said regime change in Tehran is not part of the strategy, raising questions about what the administration ultimately hopes to achieve through the strikes. According to Murphy, the briefing indicated the primary focus is targeting Iranian missiles, boats and drone factories.“But the question that stumped them: what happens when you stop bombing and they restart production? They hinted at more bombing. Which is, of course, endless war,” he said. Murphy also warned that officials did not present a clear plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz if Iran disrupts the key global oil shipping route.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260311/image-1773223424818.png"></figure>&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-four-weeks-to-war-is-very-complete-to-not-won-enough-trump-contradicts-himself-about-endgame-of-iran-war-khamenei-dead-netanyahu-israel-1773117026231">From 'four weeks' to 'war is very complete' to 'not won enough': Trump contradicts himself about endgame of Iran war</a><h2>Trump's team issues contradicting statements</h2>This comes as Trump administration has been giving conflicting statements about the war. Trump even contradicted himself about the endgame of the war. On Monday (Mar 9), Trump claimed that the war with Iran is nearly finished, describing the situation as “very complete.” In an interview with CBS News, Trump said that the conflict had progressed much faster than initially expected and could end soon. He also went on to claim that Tehran has nothing left in a "military sense." However, in a speech to House Republicans in Florida, hours after his TV interview, Trump said that “We’ve already won in many ways, but we haven’t won enough. We go forward more determined than ever to achieve ultimate victory…"&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/trump-blames-iran-for-minab-school-bombing-but-his-press-secretary-says-we-re-investigating-who-said-what-1773210974497">US hiding truth behind Minab school bombing? Trump blames Iran but his press secretary says 'we're investigating'</a>&nbsp;Moreover, Trump's stance is in contrast with his own team as around the same time when he made the statement on Mar 9, the Defense Department’s rapid response account posted on X, “We have Only Just Begun to Fight." Not only this, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in an interview to CBS’ “60 Minutes” said that “this is only just the beginning." When asked about the contradiction, Trump said, “both could be true as it’s the beginning of building a new country.”&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

US Senator Chris Murphy said a briefing on the Iran war revealed unclear goals and an “incoherent” strategy by the Trump administration. He warned the conflict could become endless war. His remarks come as Trump and his team issue conflicting statements on the war’s endgame.

Amid reports claiming that the Trump administration in the United States is not clear about the reasons and plans of the war it has initated in Iran along with Israel, now US Democratic Senator Chris Murphy has also made similar claims. Murphy claimed that he attended a two-hour briefing on the Iran War and went on to say that “Trump can't defend this war in public.” He stated that the Trump administration, including the US president himself say that primary focus of the war is not regime change or dismatling of nuclear weapons program. In a series of post on X, Murphy said, the Trump administration’s plans for the war appear “incoherent and incomplete.""So they are going to spend hundreds of billions of your taxpayer dollars, get a whole bunch of Americans killed, and a hardline regime - probably a MORE anti-American hardline regime - will still be in charge,” he said. Murphy also claimed that the briefing hinted that destroying Iran’s nuclear weapons program is not among the listed war goals. He also said regime change in Tehran is not part of the strategy, raising questions about what the administration ultimately hopes to achieve through the strikes. According to Murphy, the briefing indicated the primary focus is targeting Iranian missiles, boats and drone factories. “But the question that stumped them: what happens when you stop bombing and they restart production? They hinted at more bombing. Which is, of course, endless war,” he said. Murphy also warned that officials did not present a clear plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz if Iran disrupts the key global oil shipping route. Also Read: From 'four weeks' to 'war is very complete' to 'not won enough': Trump contradicts himself about endgame of Iran war Trump's team issues contradicting statements This comes as Trump administration has been giving conflicting statements about the war. Trump even contradicted himself about the endgame of the war. On Monday (Mar 9), Trump claimed that the war with Iran is nearly finished, describing the situation as “very complete.” In an interview with CBS News, Trump said that the conflict had progressed much faster than initially expected and could end soon. He also went on to claim that Tehran has nothing left in a "military sense." However, in a speech to House Republicans in Florida, hours after his TV interview, Trump said that “We’ve already won in many ways, but we haven’t won enough. We go forward more determined than ever to achieve ultimate victory…" Also Read: US hiding truth behind Minab school bombing? Trump blames Iran but his press secretary says 'we're investigating' Moreover, Trump's stance is in contrast with his own team as around the same time when he made the statement on Mar 9, the Defense Department’s rapid response account posted on X, “We have Only Just Begun to Fight." Not only this, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in an interview to CBS’ “60 Minutes” said that “this is only just the beginning." When asked about the contradiction, Trump said, “both could be true as it’s the beginning of building a new country.” Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

US Senator Chris Murphy said a briefing on the Iran war revealed unclear goals and an “incoherent” strategy by the Trump administration. He warned the conflict could become endless war. His remarks come as Trump and his team issue conflicting statements on the war’s endgame.

'US goal in Iran war is NOT regime change, destroying nuclear program': BIG claims from Trump team's briefing surface

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a “detailed conversation” with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday (March 10) amid raging war in West Asia and escalating tensions in the region. The Iranian Foreign Ministry released a detailed readout on Wednesday (March 11) on the conversation between the two leaders. Iran said that its foreign minister Araghchi provided detailed updates on the “crimes” committed by the United States, and described Feb 28 strike as “an aggressive act.” It is important to note that India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has not released a detailed readout of the conversation between the two leaders, with Jaishankar only stating that both sides will be in touch.<h2>What Iran said about the phone call between two leaders</h2>Taking to X, Iranian Foreign ministry said that Jaishankar held a phone conversation with Araghchi and detailed “the crimes committed by the United States and the Israeli regime against the Iranian nation over the past 11 days, including the missile attack on a girls' elementary school in Minab on the first day of the war and subsequent widespread attacks on civilian sites and public service centers.” The foreign ministry said that Iran emphasized its determination to comprehensively defend the integrity of the Islamic Republic. It said, “The Foreign Minister described the aggressive act by the US and the Israeli regime as a violation of the fundamental principles and rules of the United Nations Charter and international law.”&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-west-asia-war-sparks-fuel-price-fears-in-india-motorists-brace-for-costly-refills-1773192592959/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-west-asia-war-sparks-fuel-price-fears-in-india-motorists-brace-for-costly-refills-1773192592959/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;The Iranian side also told EAM Jaishankar that all governments have a responsibility to condemn this military aggression and blatant law-breaking. The foreign ministers of Iran and India also discussed the consequences of the war on the security of shipping and vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Foreign Minister also reminded the Indian counterpart about the insecure situation and problems arising for shipping in the Persian Gulf and blamed “the aggressive and destabilizing actions of the United States” for it. Araghchi also said that the international community must hold the US accountable for this situation. Both sides emphasized the importance of bilateral relations between Tehran and New Delhi, and stressed the necessity of ongoing consultations to help restore stability to the region.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-invokes-essential-commodities-act-to-ensure-uninterrupted-lpg-supply-amid-west-asia-israel-iran-us-war-what-this-means-1773122519749">India invokes Essential Commodities Act to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply amid West Asia war: What this means</a><h2>What India said after talks between EAM Jaishankar and Araghchi&nbsp;</h2>Taking to X, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a “detailed conversation” with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday (March 10) regarding the evolving situation in West Asia, as tensions in the region continue to intensify. Following the call, Jaishankar said both sides discussed the latest developments related to the ongoing conflict and agreed to maintain close communication. “A detailed conversation this evening with Foreign Minister Araghchi of Iran on the latest developments regarding the ongoing conflict. We agreed to remain in touch,” Jaishankar wrote on X.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-granted-permission-for-iranian-navy-trio-to-dock-but-just-lavan-arrived-amid-us-strike-1773075181718">India granted permission for Iranian Navy trio to dock, but just Lavan arrived amid US strike</a>&nbsp;Briefing the Rajya Sabha on Monday (Mar 9), External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “closely monitoring the situation” and has already spoken to leaders of relevant countries in West Asia. He highlighted India's stance that dialogue and diplomacy are the ways forward for all sides to de-escalate. He also said that attempts were made to reach out to the top leadership on the Iranian side but it is difficult right now, adding that he has spoken to his counterpart Abbas Araghchi.&nbsp;Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart first spoke on Feb 28 when the joint US-Israeli strikes began. The second call between the two took place on March 5, following the death of the Supreme Leader. During this call, the Iranian Foreign Minister expressed his country's thanks for India's “humane gesture” in allowing the Iranian vessel IRIS Lavan to dock in Kochi due to technical issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

India’s EAM S Jaishankar held a detailed phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the escalating West Asia conflict. While Iranian side came out with a detailed readout, India's EAM tweeted that there was a detailed conversation held

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a “detailed conversation” with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday (March 10) amid raging war in West Asia and escalating tensions in the region. The Iranian Foreign Ministry released a detailed readout on Wednesday (March 11) on the conversation between the two leaders. Iran said that its foreign minister Araghchi provided detailed updates on the “crimes” committed by the United States, and described Feb 28 strike as “an aggressive act.” It is important to note that India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has not released a detailed readout of the conversation between the two leaders, with Jaishankar only stating that both sides will be in touch. What Iran said about the phone call between two leaders Taking to X, Iranian Foreign ministry said that Jaishankar held a phone conversation with Araghchi and detailed “the crimes committed by the United States and the Israeli regime against the Iranian nation over the past 11 days, including the missile attack on a girls' elementary school in Minab on the first day of the war and subsequent widespread attacks on civilian sites and public service centers.” The foreign ministry said that Iran emphasized its determination to comprehensively defend the integrity of the Islamic Republic. It said, “The Foreign Minister described the aggressive act by the US and the Israeli regime as a violation of the fundamental principles and rules of the United Nations Charter and international law.” https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-west-asia-war-sparks-fuel-price-fears-in-india-motorists-brace-for-costly-refills-1773192592959/embed The Iranian side also told EAM Jaishankar that all governments have a responsibility to condemn this military aggression and blatant law-breaking. The foreign ministers of Iran and India also discussed the consequences of the war on the security of shipping and vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Foreign Minister also reminded the Indian counterpart about the insecure situation and problems arising for shipping in the Persian Gulf and blamed “the aggressive and destabilizing actions of the United States” for it. Araghchi also said that the international community must hold the US accountable for this situation. Both sides emphasized the importance of bilateral relations between Tehran and New Delhi, and stressed the necessity of ongoing consultations to help restore stability to the region. Also Read: India invokes Essential Commodities Act to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply amid West Asia war: What this means What India said after talks between EAM Jaishankar and Araghchi Taking to X, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a “detailed conversation” with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday (March 10) regarding the evolving situation in West Asia, as tensions in the region continue to intensify. Following the call, Jaishankar said both sides discussed the latest developments related to the ongoing conflict and agreed to maintain close communication. “A detailed conversation this evening with Foreign Minister Araghchi of Iran on the latest developments regarding the ongoing conflict. We agreed to remain in touch,” Jaishankar wrote on X. Also Read: India granted permission for Iranian Navy trio to dock, but just Lavan arrived amid US strike Briefing the Rajya Sabha on Monday (Mar 9), External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “closely monitoring the situation” and has already spoken to leaders of relevant countries in West Asia. He highlighted India's stance that dialogue and diplomacy are the ways forward for all sides to de-escalate. He also said that attempts were made to reach out to the top leadership on the Iranian side but it is difficult right now, adding that he has spoken to his counterpart Abbas Araghchi. Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart first spoke on Feb 28 when the joint US-Israeli strikes began. The second call between the two took place on March 5, following the death of the Supreme Leader. During this call, the Iranian Foreign Minister expressed his country's thanks for India's “humane gesture” in allowing the Iranian vessel IRIS Lavan to dock in Kochi due to technical issues. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

India’s EAM S Jaishankar held a detailed phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the escalating West Asia conflict. While Iranian side came out with a detailed readout, India's EAM tweeted that there was a detailed conversation held

'Aggressive action and crimes by US, Israel...': What Iran FM Araghchi told India's Jaishankar in phone call amid war

Confusion surrounds the bombing of a girls’ school in Minab, Iran, with Tehran blaming US Tomahawk missiles while Donald Trump suggested Iran or another country may be responsible. US officials say the incident is under investigation as conflicting statements emerge from the Trump administration.

US hiding truth behind Minab school bombing? Trump blames Iran but his press secretary says 'we're investigating'

North Korea’s latest cruise missile test comes as the US and South Korea conduct Freedom Shield drills and reports emerge of THAAD assets being moved to West Asia amid the Iran war. Seoul says deterrence remains strong, but the development raises concerns about regional security dynamics.

North Korea's message to US amid Iran war? Kim tests cruise missile as America moves THAAD system out of S Korea: What's happening

The UK maritime security agency on Wednesday (Mar 11) said that a cargo ship, presumably of UK origin, was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Following the strike, a fire broke out on the vessel, forcing the crew to evacuate. Hours later, a container vessel was hit off the coast of the UAE. Earlier today, another container ship was also hit off the coast of the United Arab Emirates by an unidentified projectile. This comes as the war widens in the Gulf, with Iran targeting vessels in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.“It has been reported that a cargo vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile in the Straits of Hormuz, which has resulted in a fire onboard,” the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said in a statement.The British maritime security agency also said a container vessel was damaged after being hit by an unknown projectile."The Master of a container vessel has reported that the vessel has sustained damage from a suspected but unknown projectile, the UKMTO said. It added that the extent of the damage was not yet known, but all the crew members were safe.Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have said that they have “complete control” of the Strait of Hormuz. At least 10 oil tankers have been struck, targeted ot reported attacks in or near the strait between March 1 and March 10, according to data from the UK Maritime Trade Organisation, the International Maritime Organization, and Iranian authorities.Amid the escalating tension in West Asia, several vessels have been targeted while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has shut down the Strait of Hormuz and warned that any vessel attempting to pass could be targeted and set on fire, with several oil tankers being hit in recent days. However, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on March 5 said that the passage is closed to vessels from the United States, Israel, Europe and their Western allies. On March 10, IRGC said that it will grant certain countries unrestricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, but that this safe passage will be conditional. The IRGC said that only those Arab or European nations that expel Israeli and American ambassadors from their territory will be granted the right to transit through the strategic waterway, which accounts for roughly 20 per cent of the global oil supply passing through it daily.&nbsp;The Strait of Hormuz is the only maritime outlet for ports located in the Persian Gulf. Its blockage has significantly affected global energy supply, triggering a sharp rise in oil prices.On February 28, the US and Israeli military launched strikes on Iran, killing Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei and several other top Iranian officials. The operation was named ‘Epic Fury’ by the US and ‘Lion’s Roar’ by Israel. The attacks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran and ongoing talks over Iran’s nuclear program. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Azerbaijan.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

A cargo ship, believed to be of UK origin, was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a fire onboard. The crew was forced to evacuate.

The UK maritime security agency on Wednesday (Mar 11) said that a cargo ship, presumably of UK origin, was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Following the strike, a fire broke out on the vessel, forcing the crew to evacuate. Hours later, a container vessel was hit off the coast of the UAE. Earlier today, another container ship was also hit off the coast of the United Arab Emirates by an unidentified projectile. This comes as the war widens in the Gulf, with Iran targeting vessels in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. “It has been reported that a cargo vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile in the Straits of Hormuz, which has resulted in a fire onboard,” the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said in a statement. The British maritime security agency also said a container vessel was damaged after being hit by an unknown projectile. "The Master of a container vessel has reported that the vessel has sustained damage from a suspected but unknown projectile, the UKMTO said. It added that the extent of the damage was not yet known, but all the crew members were safe. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have said that they have “complete control” of the Strait of Hormuz. At least 10 oil tankers have been struck, targeted ot reported attacks in or near the strait between March 1 and March 10, according to data from the UK Maritime Trade Organisation, the International Maritime Organization, and Iranian authorities. Amid the escalating tension in West Asia, several vessels have been targeted while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has shut down the Strait of Hormuz and warned that any vessel attempting to pass could be targeted and set on fire, with several oil tankers being hit in recent days. However, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on March 5 said that the passage is closed to vessels from the United States, Israel, Europe and their Western allies. On March 10, IRGC said that it will grant certain countries unrestricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, but that this safe passage will be conditional. The IRGC said that only those Arab or European nations that expel Israeli and American ambassadors from their territory will be granted the right to transit through the strategic waterway, which accounts for roughly 20 per cent of the global oil supply passing through it daily. The Strait of Hormuz is the only maritime outlet for ports located in the Persian Gulf. Its blockage has significantly affected global energy supply, triggering a sharp rise in oil prices. On February 28, the US and Israeli military launched strikes on Iran, killing Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei and several other top Iranian officials. The operation was named ‘Epic Fury’ by the US and ‘Lion’s Roar’ by Israel. The attacks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran and ongoing talks over Iran’s nuclear program. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Azerbaijan. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

A cargo ship, believed to be of UK origin, was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a fire onboard. The crew was forced to evacuate.

UK says cargo ship set ablaze, 2 container vessel struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz

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Rising global conflicts, from the Middle East to Eastern Europe, are raising fears of a wider war. On WION World Pulse, we examine whether the growing tensions could push the world closer to a potential World War 3 scenario.

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As the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran rages on in West Asia, Indians starting Thursday (Mar 12) would have to shell out extra money for Air India flight tickets as fuel prices rise. The flight operator in a press release said that since early March 2026, the price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) has "escalated" due to "supply interruptions" and fliers will now face an added surcharge. How much extra would you have to pay for an Air India ticket? All you need to know.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/breaking-news-iran-s-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-safe-and-sound-despite-war-injuries-says-president-pezeshkian-s-son-1773210931273">Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ‘safe and sound’ despite war injuries, says President Pezeshkian's son</a><h2>Customers have to pay as ATF prices rise</h2>Air India said that the surcharge will be applicable for both domestic and international routes, and also on the flights operated on Air India Express routes. "Since early March 2026, aviation turbine fuel (ATF), which accounts for nearly 40% of an airline's operating costs, has seen significant price escalation due to supply interruptions. In India, this pressure is amplified by high Excise Duty and VAT on ATF in major metro cities such as Delhi and Mumbai, magnifying the impact and placing substantial strain on airline operating economics," said Air India in its Tuesday (Mar 10) release.<h2>How much extra would Air India fliers pay now?</h2>According to the press release, the price increase will be imposed in multiple phases. Here's a breakdown:<h3>Phase 1: Air India fuel surcharge hike</h3>In the first phase, starting March 12, 2026, domestic air travel and flights to SAARC countries, which were previously free of any additional levies, will now attract a surcharge of INR 399.Those flying to the Middle East will have to pay a $10 surcharge. Meanwhile, travellers to Southeast Asia, who earlier paid a $40 levy, will now face an additional $20 levy, bringing the total to $60. Travel to Africa will see the levy increase to $90 from $60.<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Route</th><th>New Surcharge</th><th>Previous Surcharge</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Domestic flights</td><td>₹399</td><td>None</td></tr><tr><td>SAARC countries</td><td>₹399</td><td>None</td></tr><tr><td>Middle East</td><td>$10</td><td>Not specified</td></tr><tr><td>Southeast Asia</td><td>$60</td><td>$40</td></tr><tr><td>Africa</td><td>$90</td><td>$60</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-nobel-cannibal-khamenei-s-x-account-posts-ghastly-trump-cartoon-after-potus-floats-twisted-tomahawk-theory-on-minab-school-strike-1773194272348">'Nobel Cannibal': Khamenei’s X account posts ghastly Trump cartoon after POTUS floats Tomahawk theory on Iran school strike</a><h3>Phase 2: Air India fuel surcharge hike</h3>The second phase, starting March 18, will introduce higher fuel surcharges for long-haul routes. Travel to Europe will include an additional $125 levy, up from the earlier $100. Passengers flying to Australia and North America will face a $200 surcharge, compared with the previous $150.<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Route</th><th>New Surcharge</th><th>Previous Surcharge</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Europe</td><td>$125</td><td>$100</td></tr><tr><td>North America</td><td>$200</td><td>$150</td></tr><tr><td>Australia</td><td>$200</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><h2>Phase 3: Air India fuel surcharge hike</h2>A third phase, covering routes to Far East destinations such as Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea, will be announced later.<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Route</th><th>Status</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Hong Kong</td><td>To be announced</td></tr><tr><td>Japan</td><td>To be announced</td></tr><tr><td>South Korea</td><td>To be announced</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><h2>I have already booked my Air India tickets; will I also need to pay an additional surcharge?</h2>Air India clarified that tickets booked before the new surcharge dates will not be affected, unless passengers change their travel dates or itineraries, which would require the fare to be recalculated.

Indian fliers will face an immediate increase in Air India ticket costs starting Thursday (Mar 12). The airline has confirmed that escalating aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices, exacerbated by supply interruptions from the Strait of Hormuz conflict, are forcing an increase in levy.

As the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran rages on in West Asia, Indians starting Thursday (Mar 12) would have to shell out extra money for Air India flight tickets as fuel prices rise. The flight operator in a press release said that since early March 2026, the price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) has "escalated" due to "supply interruptions" and fliers will now face an added surcharge. How much extra would you have to pay for an Air India ticket? All you need to know. Also read | Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ‘safe and sound’ despite war injuries, says President Pezeshkian's son Customers have to pay as ATF prices rise Air India said that the surcharge will be applicable for both domestic and international routes, and also on the flights operated on Air India Express routes. "Since early March 2026, aviation turbine fuel (ATF), which accounts for nearly 40% of an airline's operating costs, has seen significant price escalation due to supply interruptions. In India, this pressure is amplified by high Excise Duty and VAT on ATF in major metro cities such as Delhi and Mumbai, magnifying the impact and placing substantial strain on airline operating economics," said Air India in its Tuesday (Mar 10) release. How much extra would Air India fliers pay now? According to the press release, the price increase will be imposed in multiple phases. Here's a breakdown: Phase 1: Air India fuel surcharge hike In the first phase, starting March 12, 2026, domestic air travel and flights to SAARC countries, which were previously free of any additional levies, will now attract a surcharge of INR 399. Those flying to the Middle East will have to pay a $10 surcharge. Meanwhile, travellers to Southeast Asia, who earlier paid a $40 levy, will now face an additional $20 levy, bringing the total to $60. Travel to Africa will see the levy increase to $90 from $60. Route New Surcharge Previous Surcharge Domestic flights ₹399 None SAARC countries ₹399 None Middle East $10 Not specified Southeast Asia $60 $40 Africa $90 $60 Also read | 'Nobel Cannibal': Khamenei’s X account posts ghastly Trump cartoon after POTUS floats Tomahawk theory on Iran school strike Phase 2: Air India fuel surcharge hike The second phase, starting March 18, will introduce higher fuel surcharges for long-haul routes. Travel to Europe will include an additional $125 levy, up from the earlier $100. Passengers flying to Australia and North America will face a $200 surcharge, compared with the previous $150. Route New Surcharge Previous Surcharge Europe $125 $100 North America $200 $150 Australia $200 $150 Phase 3: Air India fuel surcharge hike A third phase, covering routes to Far East destinations such as Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea, will be announced later. Route Status Hong Kong To be announced Japan To be announced South Korea To be announced I have already booked my Air India tickets; will I also need to pay an additional surcharge? Air India clarified that tickets booked before the new surcharge dates will not be affected, unless passengers change their travel dates or itineraries, which would require the fare to be recalculated.

Indian fliers will face an immediate increase in Air India ticket costs starting Thursday (Mar 12). The airline has confirmed that escalating aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices, exacerbated by supply interruptions from the Strait of Hormuz conflict, are forcing an increase in levy.

Fliers to pay up to $200 extra for Air India flights amid ATF price hike during Iran war. All you need to know

Iran's top police commander has warned that demonstrators who support Tehran’s adversaries during the ongoing war will be treated as enemies of the state. The warning comes amid fears that the Iran war could reignite mass anti-government rallies.<h2>Protestors or enemies</h2>Iran's national police chief, Ahmad-Reza Radan, in comments aired by state broadcaster IRIB late on Tuesday, said, "If anyone comes forward in line with the wishes of the enemy, we will no longer see them as merely a protester."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/breaking-news-iran-s-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-safe-and-sound-despite-war-injuries-says-president-pezeshkian-s-son-1773210931273">Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ‘safe and sound’ despite war injuries, says President Pezeshkian's son</a>"We will see them as an enemy," he said, adding, "We will deal with them in the same way we deal with enemies." Radan added that Iranian security forces were fully prepared to respond. "All our forces are also ready, with their hands on the trigger, prepared to defend their revolution."<h2>Warning amid fears of renewed unrest</h2>The statement comes as the conflict in the Middle East raises concerns within Iran’s leadership that large-scale anti-government protests could erupt again.Authorities carried out a sweeping crackdown earlier this year after demonstrations broke out in January over economic hardship in the sanctions-hit country. Iranian officials described those protests as riots and warned participants to surrender or face legal consequences.At the time, US President Donald Trump warned the Iranian government against a crackdown on protestors and told the citizens that help was coming.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-nobel-cannibal-khamenei-s-x-account-posts-ghastly-trump-cartoon-after-potus-floats-twisted-tomahawk-theory-on-minab-school-strike-1773194272348">'Nobel Cannibal': Khamenei’s X account posts ghastly Trump cartoon after POTUS floats Tomahawk theory on Iran school strike</a><h2>Disputed death toll from crackdown</h2>Iranian authorities say more than 3,000 people died during the unrest, including security personnel and civilians. Officials have blamed the violence on what they describe as "terrorist acts" supported by Iran's enemies.However, the Washington-based monitoring group Human Rights Activists News Agency has reported a far higher toll. According to the group, more than 7,000 people may have been killed during the crackdown, most of them protesters. It also says that more than 50,000 people were arrested.The warning from Iranian police comes amid a widening conflict with the United States and Israel. Washington and Israel launched strikes inside Iran on Feb. 28, targeting military and strategic sites. Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed in the joint strikes, with his death confirmed on March 1.Iran has since responded with missile and drone attacks against Israeli territory and US bases across the Gulf region.&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Will Iran treat anti-war protesters as enemies during the conflict with the US and Israel? Iran’s police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan warned that anyone supporting Tehran’s adversaries will be viewed as an “enemy of the state.”

Why is the regime issuing this warning now? Scroll down to read.

Iran's top police commander has warned that demonstrators who support Tehran’s adversaries during the ongoing war will be treated as enemies of the state. The warning comes amid fears that the Iran war could reignite mass anti-government rallies. Protestors or enemies Iran's national police chief, Ahmad-Reza Radan, in comments aired by state broadcaster IRIB late on Tuesday, said, "If anyone comes forward in line with the wishes of the enemy, we will no longer see them as merely a protester." Also read | Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ‘safe and sound’ despite war injuries, says President Pezeshkian's son "We will see them as an enemy," he said, adding, "We will deal with them in the same way we deal with enemies." Radan added that Iranian security forces were fully prepared to respond. "All our forces are also ready, with their hands on the trigger, prepared to defend their revolution." Warning amid fears of renewed unrest The statement comes as the conflict in the Middle East raises concerns within Iran’s leadership that large-scale anti-government protests could erupt again. Authorities carried out a sweeping crackdown earlier this year after demonstrations broke out in January over economic hardship in the sanctions-hit country. Iranian officials described those protests as riots and warned participants to surrender or face legal consequences. At the time, US President Donald Trump warned the Iranian government against a crackdown on protestors and told the citizens that help was coming. Also read | 'Nobel Cannibal': Khamenei’s X account posts ghastly Trump cartoon after POTUS floats Tomahawk theory on Iran school strike Disputed death toll from crackdown Iranian authorities say more than 3,000 people died during the unrest, including security personnel and civilians. Officials have blamed the violence on what they describe as "terrorist acts" supported by Iran's enemies. However, the Washington-based monitoring group Human Rights Activists News Agency has reported a far higher toll. According to the group, more than 7,000 people may have been killed during the crackdown, most of them protesters. It also says that more than 50,000 people were arrested. The warning from Iranian police comes amid a widening conflict with the United States and Israel. Washington and Israel launched strikes inside Iran on Feb. 28, targeting military and strategic sites. Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed in the joint strikes, with his death confirmed on March 1. Iran has since responded with missile and drone attacks against Israeli territory and US bases across the Gulf region. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Will Iran treat anti-war protesters as enemies during the conflict with the US and Israel? Iran’s police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan warned that anyone supporting Tehran’s adversaries will be viewed as an “enemy of the state.”Why is the regime issuing this warning now? Scroll down to read.

‘Hand on the trigger’: Iran vows to treat anti-war protesters as ‘enemies of the state’

The Iran–Israel conflict of June 2025 lasted 12 days, ending after American B-2 bombers targeted alleged Iranian nuclear sites. The new US-Israel joint strikes on Iran started exactly 12 days ago, but there is no sign of it ending as fast as last time. Neither has the Islamic Republic regime fallen, nor is Iran waving the white flag, having declared a pause to all negotiations. Regime change and the capitulation of Iran were the supposed aims of the war. The US now seems to have changed the goalposts, suggesting that regime change was not the aim. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government will not let the regime be, with his officials suggesting that the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is a ‘legitimate’ target for assassination. If the US and Israel were thinking it would be an ‘in and out’ war, they are being proven wrong. Direct war was not the only card Iran had. It has used a number of tactics that could force the international community to pressure the US and Israel to end the war.<h2>16 ways in which Iran is still staying in the war</h2>The following are the key ways in which Iran’s war strategy is helping it not to lose. This goes beyond actual ground or air offensives, with Tehran incorporating regional expansion of the conflict and the choking of global energy supplies for strategic edge over adversaries.1. Iran attacked specific targets in regional countries, making them indirect ‘party to the conflict’: The UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iraq were attacked with Iranian drones and missiles, bringing both their defence systems and economies under stress. This is putting pressure on the Gulf nations to bring back normalcy fast through diplomatic means as their defence systems slowly wear out.2. Iranian attacks targeted both oil and gas sites and military bases of the Gulf nations: The Iranian calculation was not off the mark, as the cascading effect is now felt in everything from oil and gas prices to food and living costs in the region and all the way to Europe and Asia.3. Iran made tactical use of the Strait of Hormuz: It had only threatened to block the global fuel trade chokepoint without much action, and yet shocks are being felt in fuel prices because big container carriers have partially or fully suspended operations through the waterway.4. Iran is making the best use of the asymmetry of cost in this war: Its thousands of cheap Shahed drones and missiles are slowly exhausting million-dollar defence systems of the Gulf nations.5. The Iranian regime has made sure that there are no large-scale street protests : The ostensible trigger point for the joint US–Israel decapitation strikes was the massive nationwide protests against the regime. But all of a sudden, the political opposition that many thought would replace the Islamic Republic is nowhere in sight.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-blog-iran-us-israel-war-news-live-west-asia-crisis-uae-qatar-nahrain-gulf-trump-netanyahu-khamenei-mojtaba-hezbollah-hamas-china-russia-india-middle-east-1773196724144">US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | Four injured after drones fall near Dubai airport</a>6. The Islamic Republic system is still intact : It stands in spite of the decapitation strike that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Day One of the war. A new Supreme Leader has now been named, and secondary leadership is still running the country.7. &nbsp;‘All systems running’ for Iran in spite of airstrikes: Iran's military bases, airports, oil installations, warships, nuclear and ballistic missile sites were targeted. But the Iranian regime continues to operate, and post propaganda on social media. It still has the on-and-off switch of the Iranian internet, which has gone dark for several days for everyone except the regime.8. Iran's military doctrine is designed to function despite leadership losses and disruption: Iran’s ‘mosaic defence’ has decentralised command and control structures. Local units of IRGC are capable of continued fighting even if senior leadership or communications are destroyed. The expectations was that the commanders would be killed and infrastructure bombed, but combat operations must continue.&nbsp;9. Terrain makes a decisive military victory against Iran extremely difficult: From a war analysis point of view, Iran is ‘blessed by geography’. It is a vast country with mountainous terrain, underground facilities, and dispersed military infrastructure. Missile sites, command bunkers, and storage depots are spread across a large territory rather than concentrated in a few locations, many of them underground, making it hard to destroy only through strikes from above. 10. Ground invasion of Iran is yet to happen: Large-scale ground operations would be needed to completely destroy Iran's nuclear, missile and drone sites. The US and Israel appear reluctant, given the troop commitments and potential casualties.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-blog-iran-us-israel-war-news-live-west-asia-crisis-uae-qatar-nahrain-gulf-trump-netanyahu-khamenei-mojtaba-hezbollah-hamas-china-russia-india-middle-east-1773196724144">Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ‘safe and sound’ despite war injuries, says President Pezeshkian's son</a>&nbsp;11. Iran missile and drone arsenal can confront long-term pressure: Iran still possesses thousands of ballistic missiles and possibly tens of thousands of drones. Having one of the largest missile forces in the Middle East helps Iran strike intermittently for extended periods, preventing the conflict from ending quickly.12. Iranian regime is accustomed to operating under extreme sanctions and isolation: The US, the West and Israel used sanctions for decades against Iran as a ‘war by other means’. This meant Iran always functioned under economic siege conditions with its smuggling networks, informal trade channels, and state control mechanisms to cushion shocks. 13. War fatigue and political constraints in the attacking countries: There are domestic political limits on long wars, in a world that is worn out by continuing wars since the start of the new decade. Iran is deliberately making this conflict prolonged and costly for the other parties, even those who are not direct belligerents.14. Ambiguity around Iran’s nuclear capability is a deterrent: Iran insists it does not have a nuclear weapon, but not many are sure. Can it quickly develop and use a nuclear weapon? That doubt raises the stakes for adversaries, as a desperate Iran could accelerate nuclear weaponisation.15. Attackers not sure of the final desired outcome of the war: A military campaign can succeed only when objectives are defined. What do Israel and US want to achieve in Iran — territorial control, destruction of nuclear and missile capabilities, destruction of armed forces, or regime change? Their lack of clarity on this is helping Iran.&nbsp; 16. Survival itself is strategic victory for Iran: For all practical purposes, not losing fast can itself amount to winning for Iran. Iran is facing a test of survival against much stronger adversaries. The burden of expectations of victory is on US and Israel, not Iran.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-oil-markets-and-security-at-risk-did-us-iran-conflict-expose-economic-fault-lines-across-the-middle-east-1773151045233">'Oil, markets and security at risk': Did US–Iran conflict expose economic fault lines across the Middle East?</a><h2>Global realities are helping Iran not to lose, though not winning the war</h2>For much of the global community, including India, the Islamic Republic is still the government. The Indian external affairs minister, for instance, held at least three phone calls with his Iranian counterpart. Other global players like China and Russia consider it the legitimate government. Iranian ethnic factions like the Kurds are not having much of an impact in the actual war. European nations are yet to fully rally behind either the US or Israel and more worried about continued fuel supply from the region. The US-led military alliance NATO has not invoked the ‘one for all, all for one’ clause in its Article 5, which would have seen them enter the war militarily. Even the US is being forced to acknowledge the need for global energy flows to continue, exemplified in the de-sanctioning of Russian oil supplies to India. Globalisation is helping Iran in odd ways, as fuel supply disruptions caused by the war would affect economies, including that of the US.Iran, which is accused of raising proxies like Hamas, the Houthis and Hezbollah, does not seem to need them to stay in the war. Most of them are not even fully active in the war to support Iran, yet.<h2>Domestic concerns of Trump and Netanyahu may have led to the war. Now they don't know how to get out</h2>For the past three decades, Netanyahu has been talking about Iran being ‘very near to building a nuclear bomb’. But there is no sign of Iran detonating a bomb. Iran has threatened to target Israel’s nuclear facility. Many observers believe Israel probably has nuclear weapons, or at least the capability to develop them. Iran went ahead and threatened the main Dimona nuclear site, a message pretty similar to the gangsters’ phrase: ‘we know where you live’.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-us-midterms-2026-republicans-fear-iran-war-could-hurt-election-prospects-wion-1773192585039/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-us-midterms-2026-republicans-fear-iran-war-could-hurt-election-prospects-wion-1773192585039/embed</a>The war happened at pivotal points for the political survival of both Trump and Netanyahu. Trump was facing the fallout from the Epstein files, which could affect the Republican Party’s prospects in this year's US midterm elections. If his party loses its majority in the US Congress, he would become a ‘lame-duck’ president for the next two years, opening a Pandora’s box of further legal scrutiny of his actions. He is yet to get congressional approval for the war. He needs something to show as having been achieved through the Iran operation. He could go deeper into Iran, including even boots on the ground to ‘secure uranium’ and prevent Iran from acquiring the nuclear bomb. Even that could probably not lead to total regime change in Iran.Netanyahu is facing corruption cases, and Trump even publicly pleaded with the Israeli president to pardon him, which is yet to happen. He is currently leading a minority government, essentially clinging to power thanks to the war situation. In fact, the last elections did not give him a clear majority, but he managed to stay in office largely because most of his tenure has been about the war on Hamas and now on Iran. He is also facing the next general elections, scheduled this year. The elections could make both Trump and Netanyahu less powerful. But Iran’s own specific form of elections has no such burdens.Ultimately, both the US and Israel are realising that this war is not going to get over in 12 days, like the last one did.

As the war enters 12th day, Iran is not losing. Geography, decentralised military, missile and drone capabilities, resilience under sanctions, and political constraints on its adversaries are helping Tehran turn mere survival into a strategic advantage

The Iran–Israel conflict of June 2025 lasted 12 days, ending after American B-2 bombers targeted alleged Iranian nuclear sites. The new US-Israel joint strikes on Iran started exactly 12 days ago, but there is no sign of it ending as fast as last time. Neither has the Islamic Republic regime fallen, nor is Iran waving the white flag, having declared a pause to all negotiations. Regime change and the capitulation of Iran were the supposed aims of the war. The US now seems to have changed the goalposts, suggesting that regime change was not the aim. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government will not let the regime be, with his officials suggesting that the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is a ‘legitimate’ target for assassination. If the US and Israel were thinking it would be an ‘in and out’ war, they are being proven wrong. Direct war was not the only card Iran had. It has used a number of tactics that could force the international community to pressure the US and Israel to end the war. 16 ways in which Iran is still staying in the war The following are the key ways in which Iran’s war strategy is helping it not to lose. This goes beyond actual ground or air offensives, with Tehran incorporating regional expansion of the conflict and the choking of global energy supplies for strategic edge over adversaries. 1. Iran attacked specific targets in regional countries, making them indirect ‘party to the conflict’: The UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iraq were attacked with Iranian drones and missiles, bringing both their defence systems and economies under stress. This is putting pressure on the Gulf nations to bring back normalcy fast through diplomatic means as their defence systems slowly wear out. 2. Iranian attacks targeted both oil and gas sites and military bases of the Gulf nations: The Iranian calculation was not off the mark, as the cascading effect is now felt in everything from oil and gas prices to food and living costs in the region and all the way to Europe and Asia. 3. Iran made tactical use of the Strait of Hormuz: It had only threatened to block the global fuel trade chokepoint without much action, and yet shocks are being felt in fuel prices because big container carriers have partially or fully suspended operations through the waterway. 4. Iran is making the best use of the asymmetry of cost in this war: Its thousands of cheap Shahed drones and missiles are slowly exhausting million-dollar defence systems of the Gulf nations. 5. The Iranian regime has made sure that there are no large-scale street protests : The ostensible trigger point for the joint US–Israel decapitation strikes was the massive nationwide protests against the regime. But all of a sudden, the political opposition that many thought would replace the Islamic Republic is nowhere in sight. Also read: US-Iran-Israel war LIVE | Four injured after drones fall near Dubai airport 6. The Islamic Republic system is still intact : It stands in spite of the decapitation strike that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Day One of the war. A new Supreme Leader has now been named, and secondary leadership is still running the country. 7. ‘All systems running’ for Iran in spite of airstrikes: Iran's military bases, airports, oil installations, warships, nuclear and ballistic missile sites were targeted. But the Iranian regime continues to operate, and post propaganda on social media. It still has the on-and-off switch of the Iranian internet, which has gone dark for several days for everyone except the regime. 8. Iran's military doctrine is designed to function despite leadership losses and disruption: Iran’s ‘mosaic defence’ has decentralised command and control structures. Local units of IRGC are capable of continued fighting even if senior leadership or communications are destroyed. The expectations was that the commanders would be killed and infrastructure bombed, but combat operations must continue. 9. Terrain makes a decisive military victory against Iran extremely difficult: From a war analysis point of view, Iran is ‘blessed by geography’. It is a vast country with mountainous terrain, underground facilities, and dispersed military infrastructure. Missile sites, command bunkers, and storage depots are spread across a large territory rather than concentrated in a few locations, many of them underground, making it hard to destroy only through strikes from above. 10. Ground invasion of Iran is yet to happen: Large-scale ground operations would be needed to completely destroy Iran's nuclear, missile and drone sites. The US and Israel appear reluctant, given the troop commitments and potential casualties. Also read: Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ‘safe and sound’ despite war injuries, says President Pezeshkian's son 11. Iran missile and drone arsenal can confront long-term pressure: Iran still possesses thousands of ballistic missiles and possibly tens of thousands of drones. Having one of the largest missile forces in the Middle East helps Iran strike intermittently for extended periods, preventing the conflict from ending quickly. 12. Iranian regime is accustomed to operating under extreme sanctions and isolation: The US, the West and Israel used sanctions for decades against Iran as a ‘war by other means’. This meant Iran always functioned under economic siege conditions with its smuggling networks, informal trade channels, and state control mechanisms to cushion shocks. 13. War fatigue and political constraints in the attacking countries: There are domestic political limits on long wars, in a world that is worn out by continuing wars since the start of the new decade. Iran is deliberately making this conflict prolonged and costly for the other parties, even those who are not direct belligerents. 14. Ambiguity around Iran’s nuclear capability is a deterrent: Iran insists it does not have a nuclear weapon, but not many are sure. Can it quickly develop and use a nuclear weapon? That doubt raises the stakes for adversaries, as a desperate Iran could accelerate nuclear weaponisation. 15. Attackers not sure of the final desired outcome of the war: A military campaign can succeed only when objectives are defined. What do Israel and US want to achieve in Iran — territorial control, destruction of nuclear and missile capabilities, destruction of armed forces, or regime change? Their lack of clarity on this is helping Iran. 16. Survival itself is strategic victory for Iran: For all practical purposes, not losing fast can itself amount to winning for Iran. Iran is facing a test of survival against much stronger adversaries. The burden of expectations of victory is on US and Israel, not Iran. Also read: 'Oil, markets and security at risk': Did US–Iran conflict expose economic fault lines across the Middle East? Global realities are helping Iran not to lose, though not winning the war For much of the global community, including India, the Islamic Republic is still the government. The Indian external affairs minister, for instance, held at least three phone calls with his Iranian counterpart. Other global players like China and Russia consider it the legitimate government. Iranian ethnic factions like the Kurds are not having much of an impact in the actual war. European nations are yet to fully rally behind either the US or Israel and more worried about continued fuel supply from the region. The US-led military alliance NATO has not invoked the ‘one for all, all for one’ clause in its Article 5, which would have seen them enter the war militarily. Even the US is being forced to acknowledge the need for global energy flows to continue, exemplified in the de-sanctioning of Russian oil supplies to India. Globalisation is helping Iran in odd ways, as fuel supply disruptions caused by the war would affect economies, including that of the US. Iran, which is accused of raising proxies like Hamas, the Houthis and Hezbollah, does not seem to need them to stay in the war. Most of them are not even fully active in the war to support Iran, yet. Domestic concerns of Trump and Netanyahu may have led to the war. Now they don't know how to get out For the past three decades, Netanyahu has been talking about Iran being ‘very near to building a nuclear bomb’. But there is no sign of Iran detonating a bomb. Iran has threatened to target Israel’s nuclear facility. Many observers believe Israel probably has nuclear weapons, or at least the capability to develop them. Iran went ahead and threatened the main Dimona nuclear site, a message pretty similar to the gangsters’ phrase: ‘we know where you live’. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-us-midterms-2026-republicans-fear-iran-war-could-hurt-election-prospects-wion-1773192585039/embed The war happened at pivotal points for the political survival of both Trump and Netanyahu. Trump was facing the fallout from the Epstein files, which could affect the Republican Party’s prospects in this year's US midterm elections. If his party loses its majority in the US Congress, he would become a ‘lame-duck’ president for the next two years, opening a Pandora’s box of further legal scrutiny of his actions. He is yet to get congressional approval for the war. He needs something to show as having been achieved through the Iran operation. He could go deeper into Iran, including even boots on the ground to ‘secure uranium’ and prevent Iran from acquiring the nuclear bomb. Even that could probably not lead to total regime change in Iran. Netanyahu is facing corruption cases, and Trump even publicly pleaded with the Israeli president to pardon him, which is yet to happen. He is currently leading a minority government, essentially clinging to power thanks to the war situation. In fact, the last elections did not give him a clear majority, but he managed to stay in office largely because most of his tenure has been about the war on Hamas and now on Iran. He is also facing the next general elections, scheduled this year. The elections could make both Trump and Netanyahu less powerful. But Iran’s own specific form of elections has no such burdens. Ultimately, both the US and Israel are realising that this war is not going to get over in 12 days, like the last one did.

As the war enters 12th day, Iran is not losing. Geography, decentralised military, missile and drone capabilities, resilience under sanctions, and political constraints on its adversaries are helping Tehran turn mere survival into a strategic advantage

Not so fast: Iran war reaches 12 days, and Tehran is not losing - 16 reasons why

A 25-year-old autistic man was shot and killed by police outside his new apartment in Columbia, just days after moving into a community specifically designed for individuals with disabilities. Alex LaMorie, who was experiencing a suicidal crisis, had called 911 to request a wellness check as part of a pre-established safety plan.&nbsp;The tragedy unfolded at Patuxent Commons, an inclusive housing complex in Columbia where LaMorie had lived for only three days. According to family members, LaMorie was proactive about his mental health and had been instructed to contact authorities if he felt he was a danger to himself. His mother had previously alerted officials to his diagnosis and history of self-harm.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-safer-to-sink-more-fun-trump-explains-why-us-chose-to-sink-iranian-vessels-over-capturing-them-1773128758213">‘Safer to sink, more fun’: Trump explains why US chose to sink Iranian vessels over capturing them</a>&nbsp;Shortly after midnight on February 28, officers arrived at the complex but initially failed to locate LaMorie inside. As they exited the building, they encountered him in the parking lot. Howard County police officials stated that LaMorie was armed with a knife and failed to comply with repeated orders to drop the weapon. Three officers, Joel Rodriguez, Cody Bostic, and Joseph Riebau, opened fire. LaMorie died at the scene.&nbsp;The incident has devastated the local community and raised urgent questions regarding police response to neurodivergent individuals in crisis. LaMorie was a respected voice in the autism community, serving on the advisory board of the Autism &amp; Grief Project and speaking frequently about how standard crisis techniques often fail those with autism.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-bring-the-iranian-people-to-throw-off-the-yoke-of-tyranny-netanyahu-calls-for-regime-change-1773141471285">‘Bring the Iranian people to throw off the yoke of tyranny’: Netanyahu calls for regime change</a>&nbsp;"Life is too short to be mad at everyone," LaMorie texted his mother hours before the shooting. His family remembers him as a "kind, loving, and enthusiastic" person who was deeply committed to his stability.&nbsp;The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division is currently reviewing the case. Body camera footage is expected to be released within 20 days.

A 25-year-old autistic man, Alex LaMorie, was fatally shot by police in Columbia after calling 911 for help during a suicidal crisis. Officers said he was armed with a knife and ignored commands, prompting an investigation into the police response.

A 25-year-old autistic man was shot and killed by police outside his new apartment in Columbia, just days after moving into a community specifically designed for individuals with disabilities. Alex LaMorie, who was experiencing a suicidal crisis, had called 911 to request a wellness check as part of a pre-established safety plan. The tragedy unfolded at Patuxent Commons, an inclusive housing complex in Columbia where LaMorie had lived for only three days. According to family members, LaMorie was proactive about his mental health and had been instructed to contact authorities if he felt he was a danger to himself. His mother had previously alerted officials to his diagnosis and history of self-harm. Also read: ‘Safer to sink, more fun’: Trump explains why US chose to sink Iranian vessels over capturing them Shortly after midnight on February 28, officers arrived at the complex but initially failed to locate LaMorie inside. As they exited the building, they encountered him in the parking lot. Howard County police officials stated that LaMorie was armed with a knife and failed to comply with repeated orders to drop the weapon. Three officers, Joel Rodriguez, Cody Bostic, and Joseph Riebau, opened fire. LaMorie died at the scene. The incident has devastated the local community and raised urgent questions regarding police response to neurodivergent individuals in crisis. LaMorie was a respected voice in the autism community, serving on the advisory board of the Autism & Grief Project and speaking frequently about how standard crisis techniques often fail those with autism. Also read: ‘Bring the Iranian people to throw off the yoke of tyranny’: Netanyahu calls for regime change "Life is too short to be mad at everyone," LaMorie texted his mother hours before the shooting. His family remembers him as a "kind, loving, and enthusiastic" person who was deeply committed to his stability. The Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division is currently reviewing the case. Body camera footage is expected to be released within 20 days.

A 25-year-old autistic man, Alex LaMorie, was fatally shot by police in Columbia after calling 911 for help during a suicidal crisis. Officers said he was armed with a knife and ignored commands, prompting an investigation into the police response.

Police fatally shoot autistic man in Columbia who called 911 for help

The youngest victim of the deadly war in West Asia is a 4-month-old Iranian girl, who was injured in the attacks, and the youngest child to die is an 8-month-old girl, according to the Iranian government. In a post shared on X by the Iranian Embassy in India, citing the government spokesperson, 260 people have been killed in the first 10 days of the war. The statement added that 206 of them were women and children.“THE FIRST 10 DAYS OF THE WAR,” the post read. “260 MARTYRS, WOMEN AND CHILDREN.” It further added citing the government spokesperson: “During these attacks, we had 206 women and children killed. The youngest martyr was an 8-month-old girl. The youngest injured was a 4-month-old girl.”On March 8, Iran’s health ministry said that more than 1,200 people have been killed, including about 200 women and 200 children under the age of 12, while over 10,000 civilian injured. The Iranian Red Crescent earlier said on March 3 that 787 people have lost their lives since the US and Israeli strikes in Iran.Meanwhile, Israeli authorities have said that 14 people have been killed on the Israeli side, while seven US service personnel have been killed. Gulf States and the US Central Command (CENTCOM) have reported 24 deaths in the neighbouring states.On February 28, the US and Israeli military launched strikes on Iran, killing Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei and several other top Iranian officials. The operation was named ‘Epic Fury’ by the US and ‘Lion’s Roar’ by Israel. The attacks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran and ongoing talks over Iran’s nuclear program. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Azerbaijan.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Iran says 260 people, including 206 women and children, were killed in the first 10 days of the West Asia war. The youngest victim was an 8-month-old girl, while a 4-month-old baby was among the injured.

The youngest victim of the deadly war in West Asia is a 4-month-old Iranian girl, who was injured in the attacks, and the youngest child to die is an 8-month-old girl, according to the Iranian government. In a post shared on X by the Iranian Embassy in India, citing the government spokesperson, 260 people have been killed in the first 10 days of the war. The statement added that 206 of them were women and children. “THE FIRST 10 DAYS OF THE WAR,” the post read. “260 MARTYRS, WOMEN AND CHILDREN.” It further added citing the government spokesperson: “During these attacks, we had 206 women and children killed. The youngest martyr was an 8-month-old girl. The youngest injured was a 4-month-old girl.” On March 8, Iran’s health ministry said that more than 1,200 people have been killed, including about 200 women and 200 children under the age of 12, while over 10,000 civilian injured. The Iranian Red Crescent earlier said on March 3 that 787 people have lost their lives since the US and Israeli strikes in Iran. Meanwhile, Israeli authorities have said that 14 people have been killed on the Israeli side, while seven US service personnel have been killed. Gulf States and the US Central Command (CENTCOM) have reported 24 deaths in the neighbouring states. On February 28, the US and Israeli military launched strikes on Iran, killing Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei and several other top Iranian officials. The operation was named ‘Epic Fury’ by the US and ‘Lion’s Roar’ by Israel. The attacks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran and ongoing talks over Iran’s nuclear program. In retaliation, Iran launched attacks on Israel and US military bases in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Iraq, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Azerbaijan. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Iran says 260 people, including 206 women and children, were killed in the first 10 days of the West Asia war. The youngest victim was an 8-month-old girl, while a 4-month-old baby was among the injured.

Iran war’s youngest victim a mere 4-month-old baby, claims govt

The military conflict between the US, Israel and Iran has taken over the Gulf states as well. Iran has struck multiple sites in Israel in retaliation for its war in the Islamic Republic. Amid this chaos, the Israeli government has introduced the concept of "bomb shelter dating". As the name suggests, the system, which will be available as an app, will provide details about who is single among the people hiding in the shelters.&nbsp;Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced it via a post on the social media platform X detailing multiple "creative tools" being used during "missile fire". The ministry said the tools include a dating app that will show “who’s single even under fire”, a bomb shelter tracker and a shower risk protector that helps people choose safer times to take a shower. The app “shows who's single because even under fire, love goes on,” the ministry wrote in the post.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-safer-to-sink-more-fun-trump-explains-why-us-chose-to-sink-iranian-vessels-over-capturing-them-1773128758213">‘Safer to sink, more fun’: Trump explains why US chose to sink Iranian vessels over capturing them</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Only in Israel 🫶🏽 Missile sirens generate tech innovation 🇮🇱 💥Bomb shelter dating 💥Plan safe shower time 💥Sleep lost to sirens Because even with chaos comes creativity✨ <a href="https://t.co/9XO3eQDVt6">pic.twitter.com/9XO3eQDVt6</a>&mdash; Israel ישראל (@Israel) <a href="https://twitter.com/Israel/status/2030972748747444374?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

People inside a shelter place a QR code at the entrance. Singles who scan it can then check who else in the same bunker shares the same relationship status, The Times of Israel reported. US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee applauded the concept, and he wrote on X, “Someday they will tell their kids, ‘we met on a dating app in a shelter while dodging ballistic missiles.’”&nbsp;There is also a concept of "shower risk predictor" that will tell recent siren alerts to estimate the chance of another missile warning, "so you're not caught with shampoo in your hair".<h2>How did the internet react?</h2>Netizens did not sound quite pleased about the concept, as one X user wrote, “Man, there’s something deeply, fundamentally sick about you lot." Meanwhile, another wrote, “This is gross. People are dying. People are mourning. Don’t do this.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">With the entire country on &quot;shelter in place&quot; mode, we should have expected something like this! They call Israel &quot;Start Up Nation&quot; for a reason. Someday they will tell their kids &quot;we met on a dating app in a shelter while dodging ballastic missiles.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/Ce4txZlBbC">https://t.co/Ce4txZlBbC</a>&mdash; Ambassador Mike Huckabee (@GovMikeHuckabee) <a href="https://twitter.com/GovMikeHuckabee/status/2028327249087185017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 2, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The Israeli government’s "bomb shelter dating" app and shower risk predictor have sparked intense internet backlash. While meant to show "love goes on," critics have slammed the initiative as insensitive and "deeply sick" amid conflict.

The military conflict between the US, Israel and Iran has taken over the Gulf states as well. Iran has struck multiple sites in Israel in retaliation for its war in the Islamic Republic. Amid this chaos, the Israeli government has introduced the concept of "bomb shelter dating". As the name suggests, the system, which will be available as an app, will provide details about who is single among the people hiding in the shelters. Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced it via a post on the social media platform X detailing multiple "creative tools" being used during "missile fire". The ministry said the tools include a dating app that will show “who’s single even under fire”, a bomb shelter tracker and a shower risk protector that helps people choose safer times to take a shower. The app “shows who's single because even under fire, love goes on,” the ministry wrote in the post. Also read: ‘Safer to sink, more fun’: Trump explains why US chose to sink Iranian vessels over capturing them

The Israeli government’s "bomb shelter dating" app and shower risk predictor have sparked intense internet backlash. While meant to show "love goes on," critics have slammed the initiative as insensitive and "deeply sick" amid conflict.

Israel launches ‘bomb shelter dating’ app to introduce singles hiding during airstrikes amid Iran war

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday (Mar 10) announced that it will grant certain countries unrestricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, but that this safe passage will be conditional. The IRGC said that only those Arab or European nations that expel Israeli and American ambassadors from their territory will be granted the right to transit through the strategic waterway, which accounts for roughly 20 per cent of the global oil supply passing through it daily. This comes as US President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran ‘terror regime’ with a much larger attack if Tehran tries to blocks supplies of oil.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-reveals-secret-3-month-head-start-on-exquisite-class-weapon-production-to-fuel-operation-epic-fury-against-iran-bae-lockheed-and-raytheon-1772844959324">Trump reveals US had secret 3-month head start on 'exquisite class' weapon production before Iran war</a><h2>Iran will give 'full right and freedom' but...</h2>According to a report by Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, the IRGC said that only those countries that sever diplomatic ties with both Israel and the United States will have the "full right and freedom" to transit the strategic waterway.This comes amid the Iran war, as oil prices soared to over $100 per barrel because of multiple reasons, including the near shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz and a slowdown in oil production in the Middle East.<h2>Will Trump remove some sanctions on oil?</h2>US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to hit Iran with a much larger attack if Tehran blocks supplies of oil. "I will not allow a terrorist regime to hold the world hostage and attempt to stop the globe's oil supply. And if Iran does anything to do that, they'll get hit at a much, much harder level," Trump said at a news conference in Florida. Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-expel-us-israeli-ambassadors-irgc-offers-full-freedom-in-strait-of-hormuz-to-arab-european-nations-on-one-condition-1773107488099">'Expel US &amp; Israeli ambassadors': IRGC offers 'full freedom' in Strait of Hormuz to Arab, European nations on one condition</a> In a separate statement, the POTUS also announced that he will waive some sanctions on oil due to market turmoil. "We're also waiving certain oil-related sanctions to reduce prices," he told reporters after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and as he mentioned Chinese President Xi Jinping."We're going to take those sanctions off till this straightens out." &nbsp;&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos. &nbsp;

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says countries will get safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz on one condition: they expel US and Israeli ambassadors.

With oil prices surging, what could this mean for global trade? Scroll down to read more.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday (Mar 10) announced that it will grant certain countries unrestricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, but that this safe passage will be conditional. The IRGC said that only those Arab or European nations that expel Israeli and American ambassadors from their territory will be granted the right to transit through the strategic waterway, which accounts for roughly 20 per cent of the global oil supply passing through it daily. This comes as US President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran ‘terror regime’ with a much larger attack if Tehran tries to blocks supplies of oil. Also read | Trump reveals US had secret 3-month head start on 'exquisite class' weapon production before Iran war Iran will give 'full right and freedom' but... According to a report by Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, the IRGC said that only those countries that sever diplomatic ties with both Israel and the United States will have the "full right and freedom" to transit the strategic waterway. This comes amid the Iran war, as oil prices soared to over $100 per barrel because of multiple reasons, including the near shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz and a slowdown in oil production in the Middle East. Will Trump remove some sanctions on oil? US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to hit Iran with a much larger attack if Tehran blocks supplies of oil. "I will not allow a terrorist regime to hold the world hostage and attempt to stop the globe's oil supply. And if Iran does anything to do that, they'll get hit at a much, much harder level," Trump said at a news conference in Florida. Also read | 'Expel US & Israeli ambassadors': IRGC offers 'full freedom' in Strait of Hormuz to Arab, European nations on one condition In a separate statement, the POTUS also announced that he will waive some sanctions on oil due to market turmoil. "We're also waiving certain oil-related sanctions to reduce prices," he told reporters after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and as he mentioned Chinese President Xi Jinping. "We're going to take those sanctions off till this straightens out." Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says countries will get safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz on one condition: they expel US and Israeli ambassadors.With oil prices surging, what could this mean for global trade? Scroll down to read more.

'Expel US & Israeli ambassadors': IRGC offers 'full freedom' in Strait of Hormuz to Arab, European nations on one condition

Pardon the pun, but it is time for India’s diplomats to fire on all cylinders – especially keeping in mind an emerging shortage of cooking gas for hotels, restaurants and homes that threatens the everyday eating habits of hundreds of millions of Indians.The crisis that has arisen from the militarisation of the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf offers an opportunity for India in its own interest to tell both the United States and Iran to allow legitimate Indian interests to prevail – and that is also lawful opportunity to move in coordination with other leading economies of the world, especially its Gulf friends and BRICS partners (Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa) to exercise collective leverage to end what for most analysts looks like a pointless war threatening the world economy and peace.The United States has said it took out more than a dozen mine-laying vessels from Iran, even as Tehran’s Islamic Republic regime said it would block the region’s exports, but with a helpful caveat that it would not allow things to be shipped to its “enemies”. India most certainly is not an enemy of Iran, nor is the US. But either country, indirectly or directly affecting the well-being of its citizens, is not something Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government should accept without demur. If anything, the Ministry of External Affairs has now crossed the “none of our business” threshold on the issue.Apart from the fact that the Strait of Hormuz is critical because about 20% of the world’s oil is shipped through it, it is extra important for India because about 50% of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies to India pass through the strait, mostly from Qatar, which is a peninsula that juts into the Persian Gulf in which the Hormuz waterway is like a bottleneck.The strait is as much a diplomatic minefield as it is a zone for military mines. About 5,800 km in area, but one that has a width of about only 37 km at its narrowest waterway, it is a choke point that needs nuanced discussion – but offers ample scope for both trade under international law and diplomatic space that India can navigate without unsolicited services from a supercop like President Donald Trump’s US.Iran controls a few islands, including Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb in the Hormuz area allowing it de facto control but these three islands are disputed by the United Arab Emirates, which is a reasonably trusted friend of India. The problem for India gets acute only if Qatar is seen by Iran as an enemy state in view of the US military facilities there. By all indications, Tehran’s Islamic rulers are using Qatar’s status in West Asia as a lever to pressure the US to stop its reckless bombings. Officially, Iran and Qatar have cordial relations, including shared interests in the oil economy.India has every right to police its own goods and services in the Hormuz area if it involves shipments from Qatar to India, from India to the UAE and other Gulf states.Authoritative legal guides say the Strait of Hormuz must be viewed under transit passage rules governed by the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). We are now understandably in a Trumpist world in which international law and UN conventions have been thrown to the sea winds, but the law does allow ships and aircraft uninterrupted and continuous rights to freely navigate the strait even when there is a security crisis, as long as the transit is legitimate which in the current context means oil and LNG supplies meant for commercial, not military use, in India.In a sense, India can become both an international interlocutor and a party legitimately pursuing the interests of bilateral trade for its own citizens in the Hormuz tangle. If played well, this can be a card of utmost geopolitical significance for India, offering an opportunity for course correction in its autonomous diplomacy in which ties with Israel and, indeed, the US, are becoming an albatross around its neck. Surely we need partners who listen to our interests, and where they are not, the much-touted term, “strategic autonomy,” has to be unequivocally invoked. Hormuz thus offers a multilateral opportunity in a bilateral package.Only defined zones near islands and exclusive economic zones are exempt from transit rights in the high seas enjoyed by trading ships. Most certainly, Iran does not have rights to plant dangerous mines in the legitimate navigation zones, nor does that allow the US to impede trade by India or other legitimately entitled states and step up its military presence in the area.Militarily and geographically, the Strait of Hormuz remains a narrow area, but diplomatically, there is enough for India to assert itself, if not as an emerging power concerned about peace and stability in Asia, at least as a country that owes its citizens some energy security for homes and hearths.

India most certainly is not an enemy of Iran, nor is the US. But either country, indirectly or directly affecting the well-being of its citizens, is not something Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government should accept without demur.

Pardon the pun, but it is time for India’s diplomats to fire on all cylinders – especially keeping in mind an emerging shortage of cooking gas for hotels, restaurants and homes that threatens the everyday eating habits of hundreds of millions of Indians. The crisis that has arisen from the militarisation of the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf offers an opportunity for India in its own interest to tell both the United States and Iran to allow legitimate Indian interests to prevail – and that is also lawful opportunity to move in coordination with other leading economies of the world, especially its Gulf friends and BRICS partners (Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa) to exercise collective leverage to end what for most analysts looks like a pointless war threatening the world economy and peace. The United States has said it took out more than a dozen mine-laying vessels from Iran, even as Tehran’s Islamic Republic regime said it would block the region’s exports, but with a helpful caveat that it would not allow things to be shipped to its “enemies”. India most certainly is not an enemy of Iran, nor is the US. But either country, indirectly or directly affecting the well-being of its citizens, is not something Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government should accept without demur. If anything, the Ministry of External Affairs has now crossed the “none of our business” threshold on the issue. Apart from the fact that the Strait of Hormuz is critical because about 20% of the world’s oil is shipped through it, it is extra important for India because about 50% of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies to India pass through the strait, mostly from Qatar, which is a peninsula that juts into the Persian Gulf in which the Hormuz waterway is like a bottleneck. The strait is as much a diplomatic minefield as it is a zone for military mines. About 5,800 km in area, but one that has a width of about only 37 km at its narrowest waterway, it is a choke point that needs nuanced discussion – but offers ample scope for both trade under international law and diplomatic space that India can navigate without unsolicited services from a supercop like President Donald Trump’s US. Iran controls a few islands, including Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb in the Hormuz area allowing it de facto control but these three islands are disputed by the United Arab Emirates, which is a reasonably trusted friend of India. The problem for India gets acute only if Qatar is seen by Iran as an enemy state in view of the US military facilities there. By all indications, Tehran’s Islamic rulers are using Qatar’s status in West Asia as a lever to pressure the US to stop its reckless bombings. Officially, Iran and Qatar have cordial relations, including shared interests in the oil economy. India has every right to police its own goods and services in the Hormuz area if it involves shipments from Qatar to India, from India to the UAE and other Gulf states. Authoritative legal guides say the Strait of Hormuz must be viewed under transit passage rules governed by the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). We are now understandably in a Trumpist world in which international law and UN conventions have been thrown to the sea winds, but the law does allow ships and aircraft uninterrupted and continuous rights to freely navigate the strait even when there is a security crisis, as long as the transit is legitimate which in the current context means oil and LNG supplies meant for commercial, not military use, in India. In a sense, India can become both an international interlocutor and a party legitimately pursuing the interests of bilateral trade for its own citizens in the Hormuz tangle. If played well, this can be a card of utmost geopolitical significance for India, offering an opportunity for course correction in its autonomous diplomacy in which ties with Israel and, indeed, the US, are becoming an albatross around its neck. Surely we need partners who listen to our interests, and where they are not, the much-touted term, “strategic autonomy,” has to be unequivocally invoked. Hormuz thus offers a multilateral opportunity in a bilateral package. Only defined zones near islands and exclusive economic zones are exempt from transit rights in the high seas enjoyed by trading ships. Most certainly, Iran does not have rights to plant dangerous mines in the legitimate navigation zones, nor does that allow the US to impede trade by India or other legitimately entitled states and step up its military presence in the area. Militarily and geographically, the Strait of Hormuz remains a narrow area, but diplomatically, there is enough for India to assert itself, if not as an emerging power concerned about peace and stability in Asia, at least as a country that owes its citizens some energy security for homes and hearths.

India most certainly is not an enemy of Iran, nor is the US. But either country, indirectly or directly affecting the well-being of its citizens, is not something Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government should accept without demur.

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Hormuz crisis offers opportunity for India to play mediator and help its homes