Mojtaba Khamenei has reportedly sustained serious injuries, including severe burns to his face and lips, according to multiple sources. The reported injuries are said to have affected his ability to speak and may require reconstructive treatment. Officials familiar with the situation indicated that he remains mentally alert and continues to be involve

China has broken its silence on the escalating Iran crisis, issuing a sharp warning against what it called a return to the “law of the jungle” amid mounting pressure from the United States. After weeks of maintaining a cautious and restrained stance, Beijing has now openly criticised Washington’s actions, signalling a noticeable shift in tone and approach. The change came after the United States moved to impose a naval blockade targeting Iran’s oil exports. China’s Foreign

A potential breakthrough in talks between the United States and Iran has hit uncertainty after public remarks and social media posts by Donald Trump. Negotiations aimed at ending weeks of conflict had reportedly brought both sides close to a framework agreement through backchannel diplomacy. However, Trump’s public statements about the progress of t

Former U.S. ambassador Nikki Haley has made a strong claim regarding a recently seized Iranian vessel, alleging that it was carrying missile-related chemical shipments originating from China. According to her statement, the ship was intercepted by the United States in the Gulf region after reportedly refusing orders to stop. Haley stated that the vessel was travelling from China to Iran and was linked to materials that could potentially be used in missile production. She also warned

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into effect on Friday, aiming to pause weeks of intense fighting involving Israel and the Hezbollah militant group. The truce is also seen as a step toward easing wider regional tensions involving Iran and the United States. However, soon after the ceasefire began, Lebanon’s army accused Israel of carrying out “acts of aggression,” calling them violations of the agreement. Lebanese reports claimed that Israeli shelling hit sou

Tensions in the Middle East remain high as Asim Munir is set to visit Washington following his diplomatic mission in Tehran. His outreach is aimed at easing tensions between the United States and Iran amid the ongoing regional co

Iran has rejected the United States' proposal to end the ongoing war, insisting that it will decide the terms of cessation on its own. According to a senior Iranian official, the US offer was deemed "excessive," and Tehran is determined to continue its defense against US forces. The official emphasized that Iran would only end the conflict once its conditions are met, signaling its intent to keep up military actions until those terms are fulfilled. In a statement to the media, Iran

After four weeks of conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism over the possibility of peace talks with Iran, stating that recent discussions had been "very good and productive." However, Iran quickly dismissed Trump’s claims, with a military spokesperson declaring, "Do not call your defeat an agreement." The strong rebuttal from Tehran suggests any resolution is far from imminent and casts doubt on Trump's diplomatic efforts. While Trump has attempted to engage Iran

India granted docking permission to Iranian naval vessels after their participation in multinational maritime events earlier this year, even as regional tensions escalated following a United States submarine strike that sank one of the ships near Sri Lanka. The Iranian vessels IRIS Lavan, IRIS Bushehr and IRIS Dena had taken part in the Milan 2026 multilateral naval exercise and the International Fleet Review held in Visakhapatnam in February. These events, which brought together navies from

  Amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia and growing concerns over possible disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, the government has reassured citizens that India’s oil reserves and fuel supply remain stable. Officials said there is no need for panic buying or hoarding of petrol, diesel or LPG cylinders, as adequate stocks are available to meet domestic demand. According to government sources, India currently maintains around 25 days of crude oil and petroleu

Rising tensions in West Asia have triggered concern among Indian residents and travellers in Gulf countries after a series of Iranian missile and drone strikes targeted locations in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain over the weekend. The attacks, which hit areas long considered safe for business and tourism, have led to a sudden increase in people trying to leave the region, including Indian professionals, workers, and visitors. Travel operators and security agencies repo

US President Donald Trump held high-level talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, with discussions focusing heavily on Iran’s nuclear programme, regional security concerns and ongoing diplomatic efforts in West Asia. The meeting comes at a time of renewed tensions involving Tehran and carries broader implications for global geopolitics, including countries such as India that maintain strategic and economic interests across the region. After the meeting,

US President Donald Trump has once again asserted that the threat of trade tariffs played a significant role in halting several international conflicts, including the recent military tensions between India and Pakistan. Speaking in a televised interview on Tuesday, Trump claimed that economic pressure through tariffs helped bring rival nations to the negotiating table and prevented further bloodshed. Referring specifically to the four-day confrontation between the two nuclear-armed