Tehran, July 21 (IANS) Several explosions were heard in southern and central Iran on Monday night and early Tuesday, Iranian media reported, as US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the launch of a new round of strikes against the country.Blasts were reported on Monday night in the counties of Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Bandar Lengeh and Qeshm in the southern province of Hormozgan, as well as the counties of Chabahar and Konarak in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, Xinhua news agen…
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Tehran, July 20 (IANS) Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday that its naval forces had delivered ‘heavy blows’ to US assets and facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait through three rounds of missile and drone attacks, in retaliation for US attacks on Iranian provinces.In a statement on its official news outlet Sepah News, the IRGC said it “destroyed” drone maintenance and repair hangars used by US units at Al-Sakhir Air Base in Bahrain in the first round of the strikes.In …
Cairo, July 20 (IANS) Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain reported fresh Iranian attacks as renewed US-Iran hostilities spilled into neighbouring countries, prompting calls for de-escalation across the Middle East.Jordan’s air defenses intercepted three missiles launched from Iran toward Jordanian territory, while a fourth fell in a remote area in southern Jordan without causing casualties or material damage, state broadcaster Jordan Radio and Television Corporation said on X.The missiles were aimed at U…
Cairo, July 19 (IANS) The outskirts of Abadan in southwestern Iran’s Khuzestan province were targeted in a US missile attack on Sunday, which resulted in no casualties, the semi-official Tasnim news agency said on X, citing a provincial official.Abadan, home to Iran’s oldest oil refinery and bordering Iraq, was targeted in US strikes earlier this week.Meanwhile, Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain reported on Sunday fresh Iranian aerial attacks targeting their territories, which also triggered US refuell…
Amman, July 19 (IANS) Sirens have been activated in various regions in Jordan, state broadcaster the Jordan Radio and Television Corporation said Sunday on social media platform X.Meanwhile, several media reports, citing the Israeli military, said Sunday that missiles launched from Iran toward southernmost Jordan’s coastal city of Aqaba were identified.The military said the missiles have been intercepted by Israeli and Jordanian forces, according to the reports.Earlier in the day, the US Embassy…
Chandigarh, Feb 11 (IANS) Haryana Director General of Police Ajay Singhal extended his heartfelt congratulations to the players of the Indian Tent Pegging team who have brought pride to the nation by delivering an outstanding performance and qualifying for the 2026 Tent Pegging World Cup.The remarkable achievement was secured during the World Cup Qualifying Championship held in Aqaba, Jordan, where Indian players showcased exceptional skill, courage, and remarkable coordination.Among the partici…