US President Donald Trump said he cancelled planned strikes on Iran after appeals from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE, opting to give diplomacy more time. Mediation efforts continue, though no agreement has been reached and tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has threatened strikes on Iran’s underground Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility amid escalating tensions. The deeply buried site near Natanz remains inaccessible to UN inspectors, raising concerns over uranium enrichment capabilities and challenges for potential military operations
Rahul Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over US statements following the deaths of three Indian sailors in American strikes near Oman. Accusing the PM of remaining silent and compromising India's sovereignty, Gandhi demanded accountability and stronger defence of national interests
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for remaining silent after three Indian seafarers were killed in US strikes near Oman. They accused the government of failing to protect India's sovereignty, while demanding accountability and justice
Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over US actions linked to Indian sailors’ deaths in maritime strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. The dispute follows tensions between India, the US, and Iran over shipping security and sanctions enforcement
Kuwait reported a missile and drone attack amid renewed Iran war tensions after US strikes near Bandar Abbas. Iran retaliated, targeting a US base. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, worsening the global energy crisis and complicating ceasefire negotiations
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
Crude oil prices hit a five-month high amid rising US-Iran tensions and threats to shut the Strait of Hormuz. However, India has assured there will be no supply disruption, thanks to diversified sourcing and adequate reserves.
