Washington, April 6 (IANS) The latest threat by US President Donald Trump to strike Iranian civilian infrastructure has triggered a domestic backlash with legal experts warning that such actions could violate international law, as tensions with Tehran escalate over the Strait of Hormuz.Trump warned that the United States could target Iran’s power plants and bridges if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to multiple media reports.“Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge…
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Washington, April 4 (IANS) A US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran, triggering a combat search-and-rescue operation, with one crew member rescued and another still missing.Both crew members ejected from the aircraft. One has been found alive, while efforts continue to locate the second, whose status remains unclear. The F-15E is a two-seat multirole fighter with a pilot and a weapons systems officer.In a separate incident the same day, a US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II attack …
New York, March 29 (IANS) The Pentagon is preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, as thousands of US soldiers and Marines arrive in the Middle East for what could become a dangerous new phase of the war should US President Donald Trump choose to escalate, The Washington Post reported.Any potential ground operation would fall short of a full-scale invasion and could instead involve raids by a mixture of Special Operations forces and conventional infantry troops, the newspaper quoted off…
New York, March 29 (IANS) The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that a task force of 3,500 marines and sailors arrived in the Middle East.”US Sailors and Marines aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) arrived in the US Central Command area of responsibility, March 27,” CENTCOM said in a brief post on social media platform X on Saturday, Xinhua news agency reported.The America-class amphibious assault ship serves as the flagship for the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group / 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit com…
Washington, March 25 (IANS) The Pentagon is preparing to deploy thousands of troops from the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, signalling a potential escalation in the Iran conflict even as Washington explores diplomatic options.According to multiple media reports, it is preparing to deploy about 3,000 troops from the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, adding to thousands of Marines already heading to the region.No decision has been made for US troops to enter …
Tel Aviv, March 24 (IANS) A missile fired from Iran struck Tel Aviv on Tuesday, injuring several people and damaging buildings and vehicles, Israeli authorities said.Loud explosions were heard across the city, with eyewitnesses reporting large plumes of smoke rising from both northern and southern parts of the country’s commercial hub.Israel’s Army Radio, citing security officials, reported that it was apparently a cluster-type missile containing several bomblets, each weighing about 100 kg, wit…
Washington, March 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said the United States carried out a major bombing raid on Iran’s strategic Kharg Island, claiming American forces “totally obliterated” military targets at the country’s key oil export hub while deliberately sparing energy infrastructure.In a social media statement, Trump said the operation was ordered by him and executed by the US Central Command.“Moments ago, at my direction, the United States Central Command executed one of the …
Washington, March 13 (IANS) The White House pushed back against reports that the Trump administration has shifted its goals in the war with Iran, as it released a compilation of remarks by President Donald Trump and senior officials outlining what it said have been the campaign’s consistent objectives.The compilation brings together statements made over the past ten days by Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, senior Pentagon leaders, and the White House press secretar…
Washington, March 13 (IANS) A US Air Force aerial refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during operations linked to the war with Iran, the US military said, as rescue teams searched the area and officials worked to determine whether there were casualties.US Central Command confirmed that a KC-135 refuelling tanker was lost during an incident involving two aircraft operating in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury.“US Central Command is aware of the loss of a US KC-135 refueling a…
Washington, Mar 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump warned Iran of severe military consequences if it attempted to mine the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as American forces struck and destroyed 10 suspected mine-laying boats in the vital shipping lane, escalating tensions in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.Trump issued the warning in a social media post, saying Washington was closely monitoring any possible attempt to deploy mines in the narrow waterway linking the Persian Gulf…