Mecca, Saudi Arabia | Saudi authorities said a Houthi drone was destroyed south of Mecca, while the group rejected the allegation. Saudi Says Houthi Drone Intercepted Near Mecca Amid Alert Saudi Arabia has accused Yemen’s Houthi movement of launching a drone towards Mecca, saying its air-defence forces intercepted and destroyed the aircraft before it entered restric

Iran has linked the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to an end to US threats and military attacks. Security chief Mohsen Rezaei also announced plans for a restricted maritime zone extending into parts of the Persian Gulf, increasing concerns over shipping and energy supplies. Strait of Hormuz Opening Linked to US Military Actions Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said Tehran would commit to keeping the Strait of Hormuz

US forces struck two Iranian launchers near the Strait of Hormuz before Iran retaliated against American military sites in Jordan. US-Iran conflict resumes after month-long military lull Direct fighting between the United States and Iran resumed on Sunday after a pause of nearly one month, renewing concerns about a wider Middle East escalation and disruption to global energy supplies. US forces struck two launchers operated by Iran’s Is

Houthi missile and drone attacks have killed at least 58 Saudi-backed Yemeni government troops and injured dozens in one of Yemen’s deadliest days of fighting since 2022. The escalation also crossed into Saudi Arabia, where 11 civilians were reportedly wounded in attacks on the southern Najran region. Houthi Attacks Kill 58 Yemeni Government Troops At least 58 troops belonging to Yemen’s internationa

Iran and Oman have agreed on coordinates for a proposed Strait of Hormuz route that could give Tehran oversight of ships entering the Gulf. The framework could reshape global energy shipping, but inspection powers, transit payments and outbound vessel controls remain unresolved. Iran-Oman Hormuz Route Reaches Crucial Stage Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographical coordinates of a proposed shipping route through

Mojtaba Khamenei Stays Out Of Public View Ahead Of Ali Khamenei Funeral Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is unlikely to make a public appearance during the state funeral ceremonies of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid serious security concerns and heightened regional tensions. His continued absence from public view after the conflict has triggered fresh questions about security arrangements, leadership visibility, and Iran’s internal p

US-Iran Talks Make Progress As 60-Day Roadmap Takes Shape The United States and Iran moved a step closer to renewed diplomacy on June 22, 2026, after agreeing on a 60-day roadmap during Switzerland talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. The fresh diplomatic push is aimed at reducing tensions and working towards a final agreement on key issues, including sanctions, maritime safety, nuclear-related concerns, and regional secur

US-Iran Peace Deal Boosts Sensex, Nifty As Oil, Realty Stocks Rally Indian stock markets ended Monday’s session with strong gains as optimism over a possible US-Iran peace deal lifted investor sentiment and eased concerns over crude oil supply disruptions. The BSE Sensex closed at 76,176.54, rising 648.59 points or 0.86 per cent. The NSE Nifty50 ended at 23,848.10, gaining 225.20 points or 0.95 per cent. During the day, the Sensex had climbed more than

US-Iran Frozen Assets Dispute Grows After Trump Deal Claim A dispute over Iran’s frozen assets has become the main point of tension after US President Donald Trump claimed that a deal with Tehran was “complete”. While Iranian officials have suggested that the draft agreement includes the release of frozen funds, US officials have denied any unconditional upfront payment. The differing claims have created fresh unc

Strait Of Hormuz Oil Route Impact Raises Fuel Price Concerns The Strait of Hormuz crisis has raised fresh global concern as Iran’s closure claim threatens one of the world’s busiest oil and gas routes, even as the US says commercial ships are still moving through the waterway. The dispute has created uncertainty across oil, LNG, and shipping markets, with the narrow passage remaining one of the most important energy corridors for global trade. Accord

Tehran Blasts Put Iran-Israel Ceasefire Under Fresh Pressure Fresh blasts in Tehran and renewed Iran-Israel strikes have raised concern over the fragile ceasefire and US-backed peace efforts. Tehran Blasts Raise Fresh Alarm The fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire came under renewed pressure on Monday after loud explosions were reported in Tehran, Isfahan and Tabriz. Reports s

Israel-Iran Tensions Rise As Trump Pushes Netanyahu To Avoid Retaliation Israel launched strikes on Iranian military targets after a missile barrage, raising fresh fears of a wider Middle East escalation. Israel Hits Back After Iran Missile Attack Israel launched fresh airstrikes on military targets in western and central Iran after Tehran fired missiles towards north

Qeshm Island Strike Puts US-Iran Tension Back In Focus The US says it struck an Iranian drone control site on Qeshm Island after intercepting attack drones near civilian shipping routes. The United States has struck Iran’s Qeshm Island, targeting what it called a military drone control station after American forces intercepted attack drones near civilian shipping routes. Why Q

Trump’s West Asia Peace Plan Focuses On Israel Recognition After Iran War Trump Pushes New Regional Plan US President Donald Trump is reportedly planning a major diplomatic push in West Asia once the Iran conflict comes to an end. During a high-level call with leaders from Arab and Muslim-majority countries, Trump urged nations that do not recognise Israel to consider joining th

Why The Reported US-Israel Ahmadinejad Iran Plan Failed US-Israel Iran Plan Reportedly Failed After Ahmadinejad Withdrawal A reported US-Israel plan to reshape Iran’s leadership after wartime strikes has triggered fresh debate over Tehran’s succession crisis. The report claimed the strategy went beyond weakening Iran’s missile and nuclear network and also explored a