Tehran, March 1 (IANS) Iran on Monday claimed that a US F-15 fighter jet had crashed in Kuwait, with videos circulating on social media purportedly showing an American pilot ejecting seconds before the aircraft went down. Footage widely shared online appears to capture a parachute descending from the sky, while other clips carried by local media outlets show what is believed to be the US pilot on the ground after ejecting from the jet. The authenticity of the videos has not been independently ve…
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New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Gold and silver prices jumped over 3 per cent on Monday, after the US-Iran war intensified amid Israeli strikes on Iran and the US bases in the Gulf, reinforcing safe-haven demand.MCX gold April futures gained 3.12 per cent to Rs 1,67,155 per 10 grams on an intra-day basis. Meanwhile, MCX silver March futures gained 3.04 per cent to Rs 2,91,249 per kg.Israeli strikes on Tehran targeting command centres and air defences were met with retaliatory missile attacks on Israel…
Tehran, March 1 (IANS) Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Sunday announced that it has launched the fifth wave of Operation True Promise 4 targeting American vessels across the region, including in the Indian Ocean, carrying ammunition and refuelling tankers.In a statement, the IRGC said, “In the fifth wave of Operation True Promise 4 in the Indian Ocean, the MSP vessel, on an ammunition-carrying mission for American vessels, was hit at the Jabel Ali anchorage by four drones and …
Abu Dhabi, March 1 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Sunday that the country’s air force and air defence forces have successfully intercepted and destroyed 137 ballistic missiles and 209 drones launched by Iran.In a statement, the Ministry of Defence said 132 of the 137 missiles were destroyed, while five fell into the sea. Of the 209 drones detected, 195 were intercepted, and 14 landed within the country’s territory and waters, causing limited collateral damage.Some debris fell in s…
Seoul, March 1 (IANS) The industry ministry said on Sunday it is preparing for all contingencies, including a possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating tensions surrounding Iran, adding the impact on shipping logistics currently remains limitedThe Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources held an emergency meeting with relevant ministries and institutions to assess the economic and industrial impact of the massive U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran the previous day, which came amid stal…
Tehran, March 1 (IANS) Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has vowed to punish the “murderers” of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following the confirmation of his death by state television, and promised that the response will be the “most ferocious offensive operation in history” against the US and Israel. In a statement posted on its official Telegram page, the IRGC said, “The hand of revenge of the Iranian nation for a severe, decisive and regrettable punishment for the mur…
Washington, March 1 (IANS) Senior US Republican lawmakers welcomed reports of the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and backed “Operation Epic Fury”, a joint US-Israel military campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.Congressman Mike Lawler, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, said Khamenei’s leadership “has officially ended”.“For decades, Ayatollah Khamenei led a regime that openly chanted ‘Death to Amer…
Tehran, Feb 28 (IANS) Israel launched “preventive” strikes against Iran on Saturday, targeting multiple sites in Tehran, including areas near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to media reports. The Israeli Defence Ministry said the operation ‘Shield of Judah’ was carried out “to remove threats to Israel.”Air raid sirens were sounded across Israel amid fears of retaliatory missile attacks from Iran. Authorities urged citizens to remain alert as the military p…
New York, Jan 17 (IANS) The protests in Iran, which started in December last year, are continuing to escalate despite the large-scale mass killings of the demonstrators across the nation. According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), by Wednesday, the death toll in the nationwide crackdown by Iranian security forces on the protestors climbed to 2614.Meanwhile, as per the Norway-based organisation Iran Human Rights (IHR), at least 3,428 protesters have been killed.However,…
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…