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News Desk TEL AVIV: Israel is facing a rapidly decreasing number of missile interceptors following increasing missile and drone attacks from Iran. According to a US news website, Israel informed Washington that its stock of ballistic missile interceptors has dropped significantly, and the United States has been aware of the shortage for several months. In a related development, Israel has threatened civilian trucks along the Lebanese coastal strip, with military spokesman Avichai Adraee stating that any trucks spotted near the coast would be targeted. The shortage of interceptors and heightened threats underscore growing tensions in the region and Israel’s challenges…

News Desk TEHRAN: Iran has carried out a drone attack on Fujairah Port in the United Arab Emirates, triggering a massive fire at the affected site. The attack forced the suspension of some oil loading operations, and thick smoke engulfed the area, according to US media reports. Emirati authorities said their air defense systems successfully destroyed nine ballistic missiles and thirty-three drones targeting the port. Meanwhile, Iran’s retaliatory strikes against Israel continued, with 20 explosions reported in Tel Aviv, causing fires at multiple locations. Iranian forces also issued warnings to the United States, urging American-linked industries in the region to…

News Desk NEW DEHLI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced mounting criticism at home over his recent foreign policy choices, with opposition figures questioning his approach to Iran and his close ties with Israel. The backlash intensified after Modi visited Israel while the country was engaged in a military offensive in Gaza, drawing sharp condemnation from politicians and analysts alike. Anand Bhadauriya, a prominent Indian politician, publicly challenged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership, asking why Modi had been the only world leader to travel to Israel at a time when Palestinians were under attack. Bhadauriya demanded to know whose…

News Desk BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve their differences through dialogue rather than force, following a sharp escalation along the border. In a phone call with his Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi, Wang called for calm and restraint, urging both sides to hold face-to-face talks as soon as possible and seek an immediate ceasefire. He warned that the further use of force would only worsen the situation and intensify tensions, according to a statement released by the Chinese foreign ministry. The remarks came in the wake of Pakistan’s airstrikes on a fuel depot…

News Desk PYONGYANG: North Korea fired more than ten ballistic missiles into the sea on Saturday, South Korea’s military said, as US and South Korean forces conducted joint military drills and US President Donald Trump renewed overtures for dialogue with Pyongyang. Japan’s coast guard reported detecting what could have been a ballistic missile that fell into the sea. It appeared to have landed outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone, NHK said, citing military sources. The missiles were launched from an area near the capital, Pyongyang, around 1:20 pm towards the sea off the country’s east coast, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of…

News Desk BAGHDAD: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed targeting additional US and Israeli positions in the region. A spokesperson stated that key sites of Israeli leaders and three US military locations were attacked. Iranian media reported that a suicide drone struck the air defense system at the US Embassy in Baghdad, while US media noted smoke rising from the embassy compound. Separately, explosions were reported at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, according to US media. #Iran #US #DroneAttack #Baghdad #MiddleEast

News Desk TEHRAN: The United States has reportedly placed a $10 million bounty for information on Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mujtaba Khamenei, according to Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s National Security Council. Speaking in a statement on Thursday, Larijani said that Washington has also announced rewards exceeding $10 million for information on ten senior figures within Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including key security and intelligence officials. He described the move as a “hostile act” aimed at destabilising Iran and undermining its national security. The announcement comes amid escalating tensions between the two countries, following a series of military confrontations…

News Desk TEL AVIV: Iran launched missile attacks on Israel’s capital, Tel Aviv, causing multiple fires across the city. Media reports confirmed at least 20 explosions were heard in Tel Aviv. Following the attacks, several locations caught fire. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Defense announced the deployment of an additional 5,000 U.S. troops to the Middle East to bolster regional security. #Iran #TelAviv #Missiles #USMilitary #MiddleEast

News Desk ANKARA: Iran has allowed a Turkish vessel to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Abdulkadir Uraloglu, the transport minister of Turkey. Uraloglu said that around 15 Turkish ships are currently present in the region and that Iran had granted passage to one of them, which has now successfully crossed the strait. Meanwhile, European countries including France and Italy have expressed willingness to engage in talks with Iran to ensure safe maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz. According to a report by the Financial Times, European nations are seeking to restore energy supplies without allowing the…

News Desk ZARZIR: Iran launched a new missile strike on northern Israel, leaving dozens of people injured, according to Israeli media reports, as tensions between the two regional rivals continued to escalate. The attack reportedly targeted the northern Israeli town of Zarzir, where a ballistic missile struck a populated area, causing multiple injuries and triggering panic among residents. Emergency services rushed to the scene soon after the explosion, treating the wounded and transferring several people to nearby hospitals for medical care. Authorities said some of the injured were in moderate condition, while others sustained minor wounds caused by debris and…