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The Strait of Hormuz, an international waterway, faces growing tensions due to Iran's control and its impact on global oil and trade. Under international law, neutral ships have passage rights, but wartime laws complicate the legality of convoys and ship movements

Israel’s targeted killings of senior Iranian and militant leaders weaken command structures but often fail to end conflicts, sometimes radicalising successors. Experts warn decapitation strikes work only with sustained political strategy, as underlying grievances and regional tensions persist

The United Arab Emirates suspended operations at Habshan gas facilities after intercepted missile debris fell, condemning Iran for the attack. Authorities warned of escalation, citing threats to regional stability and global energy security

A projectile reportedly struck the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, operated with Russian assistance, amid Tehran’s ongoing war with Israel and the US. No radiation leak or casualties were reported, but regional safety concerns and geopolitical tensions have intensified

Global oil prices fell over 3 percent after recent gains, amid volatile West Asia tensions. Despite conflict escalation involving Iran, the US and Israel, concerns over restricted Strait of Hormuz flows and stalled security efforts continue to unsettle markets and supply outlook

China’s HQ-9B air defence system is facing global criticism after reported failures in Pakistan, Venezuela and Iran. A report said the missiles and JY-27A radars failed to detect or stop attacks in real combat, raising doubts about Chinese military technology

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US of hypocrisy, saying Washington pressured India to stop buying Russian oil but is now urging countries to purchase it after the recent conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel escalated tensions across the Gulf region

Speculation arose over the health of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei after reports suggested he might be injured. His safety was later confirmed by sources, following the deaths of his father and wife in an Israeli airstrike that triggered the ongoing conflict

Following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian oil depots, reports of “black rain” and toxic smoke have raised alarm among scientists. The rainfall likely contains hydrocarbons, PM2.5, acids, and carcinogenic pollutants, posing serious short- and long-term health and environmental risks for nearby populations

Iran’s Assembly of Experts appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader after Ali Khamenei was killed during the ongoing US-Israel conflict. The leadership change signals hardliner continuity as fighting intensifies, with rising casualties, airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure and escalating tensions with Washington and Israel

Death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during Ramadan could mark a historic shift as his son Mojtaba Khamenei emerges as a likely successor. His rise may strengthen the security establishment and reshape Iran’s politics amid regional tensions

CPI (ML) Mass Line workers staged a protest in Khammam against US-Israeli military action on Iran and burnt an effigy. Party leaders warned the attacks could trigger an energy crisis and alleged links between India’s foreign policy stance and the conflict.

Iran launched fresh missile attacks on Israel and US bases as the Middle East war entered its sixth day. Israel struck Hezbollah in Lebanon, killing civilians and militants, while tensions spread regionally, rattling oil markets and prompting diplomatic clashes in Seoul

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the sinking of the frigate IRIS Dena by a US submarine off Sri Lanka. He condemned the strike as an atrocity, warning America would regret the precedent of attacking Iranian forces far from its shores

Gold prices extended gains for a fifth session as Middle East tensions and rising oil prices boosted safe-haven demand. On Multi Commodity Exchange, April gold futures surged, while investors tracked US data and Federal Reserve cues amid inflation concerns

The Union Home Ministry has asked states to monitor pro-Iran radical preachers and extremist social media activity after the Israel-US strike on Iran. States have been directed to heighten vigilance and increase security at US and Israel diplomatic missions

Iran has ruled out negotiations with the United States amid rising Middle East tensions. Ali Larijani denied reports of backchannel talks, while Tehran condemned US-Israel strikes that reportedly killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and vowed strong retaliation.

Six people were killed and several injured in Karachi during clashes outside the US Consulate following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Police used tear gas and warning shots to disperse protesters amid stone-throwing and unrest

Protests near the US Consulate in Karachi turned violent after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in US-Israel airstrikes. Demonstrators clashed with police, causing property damage, injuries, and traffic disruptions, prompting law enforcement to use tear gas and baton charges

Thousands protested across Kashmir, including Srinagar, condemning the US-Israel strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Shia-majority areas held peaceful marches, religious leaders expressed solidarity with Iranians, and a complete strike was called by local Muslim organizations