West Asia conflict

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...

April 5, 2026 1:02 PM

Second US Airman rescued after fighter jet shot down over Iran

The United States military completed a combat search and rescue mission in southwestern Iran, recovering a second airman nearly 48 hours after an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down. The aircraft went down on Friday, with both crew members ejecting safely. One of them, a weapons systems officer holding the rank of colonel, remained on the ground while evading capture in rugged terrain. President Donald Trump confirmed early today that the second airman had been rescued and was safe, posting, "We g...

April 5, 2026 11:59 AM

Strikes escalate across West Asia as Bushehr Nuclear Plant hit again, raising global safety concerns

The conflict in West Asia has entered another intense phase, with strikes reported across multiple fronts simultaneously. In one of the most alarming developments, a projectile struck near the perimeter of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Saturday, killing a member of the facility's physical protection unit and damaging an auxiliary building. The International Atomic Energy Agency, citing Iranian authorities, confirmed the incident and said there was no increase in radiation levels followin...

April 5, 2026 4:01 PM

US rescues airman as Trump, Israel pressure Iran ahead of deadline

The United States rescued an airman caught behind enemy lines after Iran shot down his F-15 fighter jet, the U.S. government said early on Sunday, resolving a crisis for President Donald Trump with the war on Iran in its sixth week. The rescue is a bright spot for the United States in a war that has killed thousands, sparked an energy crisis and threatens lasting damage to the world economy after Iran virtually shut the vital Strait of Hormuz. Trump and Israel stepped up pressure on Saturda...

April 5, 2026 10:05 AM

US says its agents arrested Qassem Soleimani’s relatives after revoking green cards

U.S. federal agents have detained the niece and grand-niece of late Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their lawful permanent resident status, the State Department said on Saturday. "Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter are now in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement," the State Department said in a statement, adding that Rubio revoked their residency status, also known as a green card. The State Department did not s...