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: Iran has sought apologies from neighbouring countries for attacks carried out by Tehran during its war with Israel and the United States.In his apology, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said “I must apologise on my own behalf and on behalf of Iran to the neighbouring countries that were attacked by Iran. “The interim leadership council …
Kochi: The Sri Lankan government is under pressure from the United States to detain the survivors of the sunk Iranian warship IRIS Dena and occupants of the second vessel IRIS Booshehr which docked Sri Lanka port the other day, the Hindu reported.A US submarine fired a torpedo to sink the IRIS Dena in the Indian …
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: Israel targeted “regime infrastructure” in Tehran, BBC quoted Military sources.It has also been attacking “Hezbollah infrastructure” in the armed group’s strongholds in Beirut. The IDF chief of staff, Eyal Zamir, said that the initial “surprise strike phase” had involved establishing “air superiority” and attacking ballistic missile sites, media reports said.He said there would be …
Kochi: India can buy Russian oil currently stranded at sea on a short term basis after the US Treasury Department temporarily eased sanctions, BBC reported.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the permission is for 30 days to allow oil to keep flowing in the global market.It will also help “alleviate pressure caused by Iran’s attempt to …
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: In a major win, President Donald Trump has got the Senate’s backing in a US led attack against Iran for unregulated nuclear enrichment by Tehran, BBC reported.A bipartisan resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to wage war in Iran has failed in the US Senate, as the strikes continue.The war powers measure …
Kochi: An attack on an Iranian warship IRIS Dena by a torpedo fired from a US nuke submarine killed 80 Iranian soldiers in southern Sri Lanka.The attack on the ship took place off the coast of Galle in the wee hours of Wednesday, media reports said.At least 32 sailors have been rescued from the frigate, …
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: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signalled the end of hostilities by claiming that Iran’s Air Force and Navy had been destroyed and its leadership structure eliminated, NDTV reported.Rejecting Iran’s suggestions for talks, Trump said it is too late for parleys.Sharing on his Truth Social post an opinion published by the Washington Post, – …
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: India is “preparing for another war” against Pakistan, the Islamic Republic’s President Asif Ali Zardari has addressed a joint sitting of the parliament.He exhorted India to hold peaceful talks with Pakistan for establishing regional security.India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan after terror outfit “the Resistant Front” based in Pakistan killed 26 tourists in Pahalgam …
Kochi: Iran has closed Strait of Hormuz warning that ships trying to pass through the strait will be targeted amidst raging conflict in the Middle East, BBC has quoted an Iranian official.The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said “the hardest hits” on Iran are “yet to come”The US embassy in Riyadh was hit by …
Kochi: Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps on Monday claimed it targeted Israel premier Benjamin Netanyahu’s office in Tel Aviv as well as security and military centres in Haifa and an attack on east Jerusalem.The Guards which reported to slainIranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a statement carried by Fars news agency made the claim.It said …
Kochi: World Badminton champion in2019 event, P V Sindhu is stranded in Dubai where she is scheduled to take part at the All England Open Badminton Championships starting on March 3,media reports said.In a post on X on Sunday, Sindhu said an explosion occurred close to where she and her coach were staying.She said the …
Kochi: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, is killed in a US – Israel attack, state media confirmed, BBC reported.Iranian state media reported on Sunday.Khamenei’s daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law and son-in-law were also killed.Iran will enter 40 days of mourning.The confirmation comes after US President Donald Trump announced Khamenei death inUS-Israel aggression.Around 40 Iranian officials …
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: Israel attacked Iran, announced Israel’s defence minister.Iran Media reported explosions in Tehran, Hindustan Times reported.The aggression was launched as a preventative attack against Iran.Earlier, US President Donald Trump described Iran as “very difficult” and “very dangerous”. The third round of negotiations between Iran and the US took place in Geneva on Thursday. Another round …
