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April 7, 2026 10:10 PM

Iran has attacked Saudi Arabia’s Jubail petrochemical complex: IRGC

Iran on Tuesday attacked Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex, the heart of the kingdom's downstream sector, its Revolutionary Guards said, the latest evidence of Tehran's ability to strike back in response to U.S.-Israeli attacks ahead of a U.S. deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said the attack was in response to attacks against its Asaluyeh petrochemical plants, which are connected to its massive South Pars gas field and were reportedly hit by multiple explosions overnight. ...

April 7, 2026 8:35 PM

West Asia conflict escalates as Israel, US strike Iran; Trump warns of ‘devastating’ action over Strait of Hormuz

Tensions across West Asia are intensifying, with Israeli forces saying they have completed a large-scale wave of strikes targeting dozens of Iranian regime sites, including a key railway bridge in Kashan. Israeli officials said the strikes aimed to disrupt military logistics and infrastructure as the confrontation between Israel and Iran continues to expand At the same time, US President Donald Trump has warned of destructive attacks on Iran if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened or a deal is r...

April 7, 2026 7:01 PM

Government outlines multi-sector response amid West Asia crisis; aviation, fuel supply and repatriation efforts stabilised

The Centre on Tuesday detailed a comprehensive, multi-ministerial response to the ongoing West Asia conflict, highlighting measures taken to stabilise aviation operations, ensure fuel availability, maintain maritime safety, and assist Indian nationals in the region. At an inter-ministerial briefing held at the National Media Centre, officials from key ministries, including Civil Aviation, Petroleum and Natural Gas, External Affairs, and Ports Shipping and Waterways, said the government has adop...

April 6, 2026 10:27 PM

Trump says April 7 deadline to make a deal with Iran is final

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said the April 7 deadline he has set for Iran to make a deal is final and unlikely to be extended, calling Iran's peace proposal significant but not good enough. Trump has warned U.S. forces will unleash broad attacks on Iranian infrastructure if his Tuesday night deadline for a deal is not met. "They made a proposal, and it's a significant proposal. It's a significant step. It's not good enough," Trump told reporters during an Easter egg event for childre...

April 6, 2026 10:54 PM

Iran rejects ceasefire as deadline nears on Trump ‘hell’ ultimatum

Iran said on Monday it wanted a lasting end to the war with the U.S. and Israel, and pushed back against pressure to swiftly reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a temporary ceasefire as the Americans and the Iranians weighed a framework plan to cease their five‑week-old conflict. Iran conveyed its response to the U.S. proposal for ending the war to Pakistan, rejecting a ceasefire and emphasizing the necessity of a permanent end to the war, the official IRNA news agency said on Monday. The Irani...

April 6, 2026 8:39 PM

West Asia crisis deepens: Iran rejects Hormuz deal, Israel strikes key energy sites amid rising nuclear risk

The West Asia conflict continues to escalate, with Iran rejecting proposals for a temporary ceasefire and Israel launching fresh strikes on key Iranian energy infrastructure, while diplomatic efforts intensify ahead of a looming deadline over the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters reported that a senior Iranian official said Tehran would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a temporary ceasefire, arguing that Washington is not prepared to negotiate a permanent and comprehensive end to the con...

April 6, 2026 8:40 PM

Government reviews food, fuel and maritime preparedness amid West Asia tensions; assures adequate supplies

The Centre on Monday held an inter-ministerial briefing to assess the impact of the evolving situation in West Asia, assuring that food, fuel and maritime operations remain stable while extensive monitoring and preparedness measures are in place. Officials from key ministries, including Petroleum & Natural Gas, External Affairs, Shipping and Consumer Affairs, highlighted that there is no immediate disruption to essential supplies, with systems functioning normally across sectors. Food secu...

April 6, 2026 2:49 PM

Intelligence head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards killed in strike: Iranian media

The head of the intelligence organisation of Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was killed on Monday in a "terrorist attack by the American-Zionist (Israeli) enemy", Iranian media said, citing a statement by the Guards. Majid Khademi, who becomes the latest key figure killed in U.S.-Israeli air strikes, took over in 2025 after Israeli air strikes killed his predecessor. He spent decades in intelligence and counter-espionage roles while rising through Iran’s security apparatus. B...

April 6, 2026 12:08 PM

Centre assures fuel supply, maritime safety and citizen support amid West Asia tensions

The Centre on Sunday said it is taking comprehensive measures to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply, safeguard maritime operations, and assist Indian nationals amid the evolving situation in West Asia. The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas emphasised that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG in the country and urged citizens to avoid panic buying. People have been advised to rely on digital platforms for LPG bookings and refrain from unnecessary visits to distributors. To prevent ...

April 5, 2026 5:18 PM

Iran says several ‘enemy aircraft’ destroyed during US pilot rescue mission

Several aircraft were destroyed in the south of Iran's Isfahan province during a U.S. mission to find a stranded airman, Iranian military officials said on Sunday. U.S. officials told Reuters late on Saturday that a second airman whose F-15 jet was downed on Friday in Iran was rescued, a day after the first crew member was recovered. "Additional investigations by experts on the ground revealed that two C-130 military transport planes and two Black Hawk helicopters of the US army were destroyed...