Washington, March 18 (IANS) US forces have carried out fresh strikes on Iranian missile positions along the Strait of Hormuz, targeting what military officials described as a direct threat to international shipping, as Operation Epic Fury intensifies.US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes involved “multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions” against “hardened Iranian missile sites along Iran’s coastline near the Strait of Hormuz.” It added that “the Iranian anti-ship cruis…
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Tel Aviv, March 6 (IANS) David Mencer, the spokesman for the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, has said that Operation ‘Roaring Lion’ launched by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and US against Iran is making “great progress” as the conflict entered its sixth day on Friday. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Mencer said that Iranian ballistic missile sites, which were a threat to Israel and other countries in the region, have been destroyed. The IDF, Mencer told IANS, is now moving to the second…
Tel Aviv, March 6 (IANS) As many as 50 Air Force fighter jets were involved in the attack on Iranian regime’s leadership compound in Tehran on February 28 that led to the assassination of country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) revealed on Friday. “Approximately 50 Air Force fighter jets, with precise guidance from the Intelligence Directorate and in cooperation with the Anti-Terrorism Directorate, attacked Ali Khamenei’s underground bunker, which was bui…
New York, March 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signalled on Tuesday that he was ready for a prolonged war in a post on Truth Social, asserting that its munition stockpiles can hold out. In a post that used the ominous word “forever”, he said, “As was stated to me today, we have a virtually unlimited supply of these weapons” at the medium and upper medium levels.“The United States Munitions Stockpiles have, at the medium and upper medium grade, never been higher or better,” he wro…
Washington, March 3, (IANS) The United States has struck “over 1,700” targets across Iran in the first 72 hours of Operation Epic Fury, unleashing bombers, fighter jets and missile systems in one of the largest direct military actions in recent years, as the White House declared “America will win” and that “the terrorist Iranian regime will be defeated.” The operation began at “1:15 am, February 28, 2026,” according to a Pentagon fact sheet titled Operation Epic Fury — First…
Washington, March 3 (IANS) Six American service members have been killed in action as US forces continue major combat operations against Iran, US Central Command said.“As of 4 pm ET, March 2, six US service members have been killed in action,” CENTCOM said, adding that US forces had “recently recovered the remains of two previously unaccounted-for service members from a facility that was struck during Iran’s initial attacks in the region.”“Major combat operations continue,” the comma…
Washington, March 1 (IANS) Beneath fluttering lion-and-sun flags and a towering banner that read “Thank You,” a jubilant group of Iranian Americans gathered outside the White House to celebrate President Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran, calling them a long-awaited blow against a regime they say has ruled through fear for decades.Some draped themselves in the pre-1979 Iranian tricolour. Others raised American flags and chanted in gratitude.“I wanted to talk to President Trump. Thank you so…
Washington, Feb 4 (IANS) The United States is open to talks with Iran, but any negotiations must address Tehran’s missile programme, nuclear activities, sponsorship of terrorism, and treatment of its own people, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday, setting out firm conditions even as he stressed Washington’s willingness to engage. Rubio said President Donald Trump was prepared to meet and talk with adversaries and allies alike, rejecting the notion that engagement amounted to a …
Canberra, Jan 10 (IANS) Australia, Canada and the European Union have issued a joint statement condemning the killing of the anti-government protestors in Iran, while hailing the bravery of the Iranians for standing up for their fundamental rights. Anti-government protests continue to flare up across Iran, leaving several protesters dead and triggering a communication blockade in parts of the country, as unrest shows no signs of abating.According to multiple media reports, at least 62 people hav…