Kochi: The US struck Iran for the eighth consecutive day with Tehran showing no sign of let up.The US hit intensively on Sunday after two US soldiers were killed in and another went missing following an Iranian attack on a US base in Jordan.Iranian media blamed US for attacking a nuclear power plant under-construction in …
Kochi:Once again the United States and Iran on Monday agreed to stop attacking each other, media reports said.Representatives of the two countries plan to meet on Tuesday Qatar to resolve a dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.The two countries struck each other in the last couple of days amidst signing an MoU on June 17 …
Kochi: The US military struck Iranian targets accusing Tehran of a “foolish violation” of its truce following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.US Central Command said on Friday it had struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions. Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) accused the US and Israel, …
Kochi: In a blow to President Donald Trump in Iran, the US Senate has instructed President Donald Trump to halt the war or seek congressional approval for continuing military action.Backed by a few Republicans, the Democrats won Congressional approval by 50-48 vote. The US House of Representatives earlier this month gave a similar instruction to …
Kochi: Negotiations between US and Iran started in Switzerland amidst reports of Tehran taking umbrage to President Trump’s threat.Iran raised the issue of Israel’s attack on Tehran backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.Trump signed a memorandum of understanding last week signalling the beginning of the process of deescalation.Despite Iran claiming to have closed the Strait of Hormuz …
Kochi: Slamming Iran for attacking Kuwait and Bahrain, the Arab world on Wednesday accused Tehran of threatening regional security and stability.The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan and the Gulf Cooperation Council condemned Iran’s aggression and extended their support for Kuwait and Bahrain, media reports in the Middle East said.Kuwait said its armed forces detected …
Kochi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday announced its plans to quit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), media reports said.The exit of UAE is a blow to the oil producers’ group which will get weak and the development exposes discord among the Gulf ‌ countries.Oil producers in the Gulf have been …
Kochi: US President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed he turned down an Iranian offer making him the Supreme leader of the Islamic Republic, NDTV reported.Speaking at a Republican fundraiser, Trump said Iran said “We’d like to make you the next supreme leader. No, thank you. I don’t want it.”Remarks come amid a power vacuum in …
Kochi: Before falling victim to the US attack, a sailor had told his father the commander of the sunken Iranian ship had ignored warnings issued by the US before hitting IRIS Dena on the morning of March 4 in the Indian Ocean.The deceased sailor told his father minutes before the frigate was struck by a …
Kochi: An Iranian warship IRIS Lavan docked at the southern port of Kochi in India based on a request from Tehran, media reports said.The 183-member crew has been accommodated at naval facilities, reports quoting government officials said on Friday.An Iranian frigate was torpedoed and sunk by a US submarine near the coast of Sri Lanka …
Kochi: President Donald Trump said there will be no diplomatic negotiations with Iran until it agrees to an “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER,” media reports said. “… After that… we will work tirelessly to bring Iran back from the brink… making it economically bigger, better, and stronger than ever before. MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN (MIGA!),” Trump posted.Trump urged …
Kochi: India has condoled the death of its Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, media reports said.Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met the Iran ambassador in New Delhi on Thursday and signed the condolence book.Khamenei died in US-Israel air strikes in Tehran on Sunday.India’s reaction comes shortly after Iran declared that it would open the Strait …
Kochi: Congress leader Imran Masood condoled the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by calling on Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, the India-based representative of Khamenei, The Hindu reported.Imran Masood, MP, described the death ofKhamenei as a “sad event”.Iran has stood with India and the two countries shared historical relations for centuries.“He was an …
Kochi: Slain late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, was selected as the new Supreme Leader by the Assembly of Experts, Iran International reported.He is the second-eldest son of Ali Khamenei and has long been seen by observers as a potential successor.His elevation comes after his father was killed in a wave of joint …
Kochi: An earthquake of 4.3 magnitude struck near Khonj in Fars province in Southern Iran triggering seismic concerns and safety of nuclear facilities, media reports quoting United States Geological Survey said.The tremor was recorded at a depth of 10 km at 10:24 AM local time with the epicenter about 55 km north-northwest of Gerash in …
Kochi: US joined Israel in launching an attack on Iran, with US President Donald Trump confirming that “major combat operations” are under way, BBC reported.The Israel Defence Force said Iran has started retaliatory strikes.Israeli launched a “pre-emptive” attack on Tehran, Defence Minister Israel Katz said.According to the Israeli military, Iran has fired retaliatory missiles.Images showed …
Kochi: With the parleys between two sides representing the US and Iran showing no positive results, speculations are making rounds President Donald Trump is exploring options over fresh military action against Tehran, BBC reported.The fear took shape after the US moved a second battleship into the region.The US military launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear …
Kochi: The war ravaged Gaza is in for a major makeover as the Chief architect US has unveiled plans to rebuild the devastated Palestinian territory from scratch, BBC reported.Skyscrapers, housing estates, agricultural and industrial areas will pop up for the 2.1 million population.The slides of the proposed makeover were presented during a signing ceremony at …
Kochi: India’s hi-tech indigenousTejas fighter jet crashed at the Dubai Air Show on Friday, the Times of India said quoting the Indian Air Force.The HAL-built light combat aircraft went down at approximately 2.10 pm (local time) during a maneuver.The IAF said that the pilot suffered fatal injuries. The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss …
Kochi: Israelis and Gazans are celebratingthe success of west Asia peace talks which aims at finding a permanent solution to the decades long unrest, BBC reported.With Israel cabinet giving its nod to the US brokered peace deal, the ceasefire is expected to take effect within 24 hours of Tel Aviv’s approval.Israel will have its control …
