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By Amjad Qaimkhani WASHINGTON: The Trump administration is considering taking control of nuclear material in Iran as part of a broader review of military options, with plans potentially including the deployment of US forces to Iranian ports and islands, according to American media reports. The White House is reviewing multiple courses of action, including a possible military operation to seize enriched uranium stockpiles as well as options to take control of Iran’s oil infrastructure. The Joint Special Operations Command is being considered for such an operation, which would represent a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict that began on February…

News Desk DIEGO GARCIA: Iran has launched ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK military base on the island of Diego Garcia, a strategic outpost in the Indian Ocean, following the United Kingdom’s decision to allow the United States to use its military facilities for strikes against Iranian targets. According to news agencies, Iran fired two ballistic missiles at the remote island territory, though both projectiles failed to hit their intended targets. The missile strike marks a significant escalation in the conflict that began on February 28, as Tehran responds directly to the UK’s authorization of American use of British bases.…

News Desk TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Iran is prepared to allow Japanese ships and Japan-affiliated vessels passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran seeks to ease the ongoing blockade of the strategic waterway. Speaking to Japan’s Kyodo News, Araghchi confirmed that discussions with Japanese officials have already commenced, with the aim of temporarily easing restrictions currently in place in the strait. The Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately 20 percent of global oil supplies pass, has been a central flashpoint in the conflict that began on February 28. Iran has intensified attacks on commercial…

News Desk TEL AVIV: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ignited a firestorm of international condemnation after comparing Jesus Christ to the Mongol emperor Genghis Khan during a press conference, with Christian leaders and global observers accusing him of demeaning the central figure of Christianity. In remarks widely described as those of a leader “intoxicated by power,” Netanyahu argued that there was no moral distinction between the two historical figures, asserting that when an adversary is “very strong, very ruthless, very powerful,” evil ultimately prevails over good. The prime minister went on to state that aggression overcomes moderation, and that…

News Desk SEOUL: A fire at a car factory in South Korea has killed 11 people and injured 59 others, according to international media reports. The blaze broke out during the lunch break at the facility, with injured workers transported to hospitals for treatment. Following the incident, the country’s president ordered the mobilization of all available resources for firefighting operations and efforts to save human lives. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the deadly fire, which represents one of the worst industrial accidents in the country’s recent manufacturing sector. SouthKorea #FactoryFire #CarFactory #IndustrialAccident #Seoul #BreakingNews #FireIncident…

News Desk RAWALPINDI: Eidul Fitr prayers were offered at Adiala Jail, but the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) could not participate due to security reasons, according to jail sources. While ordinary inmates performed Eid prayers at the jail’s main mosque and imambargah, the PTI founder remained in his cell during the prayers. Jail sources further indicated that the PTI founder may be allowed a telephone conversation with his children today, while a meeting with Bushra Bibi is also expected. The development comes as the incarcerated former prime minister continues to face strict security protocols during his detention. AdialaJail #PTIFounder #EidulFitr…

News Desk PRAGUE: A factory manufacturing weapons for Israel in the Czech Republic has been set on fire, with an anti-Israel group claiming responsibility for the attack. According to a news agency, the factory located in the city of Pardubice was targeted, with the group stating the action was taken in response to Israeli actions described as genocide in Gaza. The Czech factory had reportedly contracted to produce drones for Israel, making it a target for activists opposing the ongoing conflict. Czech police confirmed that investigations into the incident are underway, adding that no injuries have been reported in the…

News Desk BAGHDAD: An active resistance group in Iraq has claimed responsibility for destroying three key sensitive locations at the US-operated Harir Air Base in Erbil, resulting in a significant decline in American military activities at the facility. According to Iranian media citing a representative in Baghdad, US military movement at the base has nearly come to a halt following sustained missile and drone attacks. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an alliance of Iran-backed armed factions, claimed that critical infrastructure at the base, including the main radar system, was repeatedly targeted over the past two weeks during coordinated strikes. The…

News Desk TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has delivered a stark warning to the United Kingdom during a telephone call with his British counterpart, stating that providing military bases to the United States would be considered participation in aggression. Iran cautioned that any country offering such support would be treated as a party to the ongoing war, with Iranian leadership declaring that any form of assistance will be regarded as direct involvement. Araghchi reiterated that Iran has already warned that all enemy military bases could become targets, emphasizing that Tehran has so far exercised restraint and used only a…

News Desk LONDON: Leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and Canada have issued a joint statement expressing readiness to contribute to efforts ensuring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran continues to threaten one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. The statement, reported by the British Broadcasting Corporation, urged Iran to immediately cease its threats, mine-laying operations, drone and missile attacks and other attempts to close the strategic waterway, warning that interference with international shipping poses a threat to global peace and security. The joint statement came after US President Donald Trump…