Kochi: The Orion capsule carrying four astronauts including a woman on its way to a lunar mission has started orbiting the Earth.Flight control teams are putting its engines, navigation and life support systems through their paces to make sure everything is working perfectly before committing to deep space, BBC reported.If all the checks are passed, …
Kochi: The US and Israel have won the war ‘Operation Epic Fury’ against Iran, President Donald Trump claimed.He warned of further escalation if negotiations fail,NDTV reported.The military intervention has destroyed Iran’s military prowess and will ‘finish the job’ very soon, he said addressing the nation about his plans in the Middle East.The forces will hit …
Kochi: The US’ Artemis II space mission carrying four astronauts including a woman blasted off from Florida on flight around the moon.The launch becomes historic as it is the first time humans are traveling beyond low-Earth orbit in more than 50 years.The mission is a major step in NASA’s plan to return humans to the …
Kochi: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has taken de facto control over key areas of governance in the country sidelining political dispensation, Indian Express reported quoting Iran International.The country is witnessing “complete political stalemate” due to mounting friction between President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration and Iran’s military establishment, Iran International said.The IRGC has obstructed several …
Kochi: A US journalist Shelly Kittlesonhas been kidnapped in Baghdad by an Iran-backed militia among others on Tuesday, BBC quoting Iraqi and US officials said.One suspect was arrested escaping in a vehicle which overturned while being chased by security forces.The suspect had ties to an Iranian-aligned militia group, Kataib Hezbollah.Dylan Johnson, assistant secretary of state …
Kochi: The US used about 900 kg of bunker bombs at Iran’s ammunition depot in Isfahan city.Signalling escalation of war in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump posted the video of a massive explosion on his Truth Social platform.The videos show massive fireballs followed by secondary explosions, NDTV reported.Iran has not formally acknowledged the …
Kochi: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt will gather in Pakistan on Sunday to hold talks for two days to end the month-old Iran war, Reuters reported.The Foreign Ministers of the countries will discuss matters to de-escalate tensions in the region”.The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and analysis of the …
Kochi: The US President Donald Trump has extended undocumented ceasefire against Iranian energy sites for ten days until April 6.Justifying his decision, Trumpsaid talks with Tehran are “ongoing” and “going very well”, BBC reported.After announcing an initial five-day pause on Monday, Trump posted on his Truth Social, to say “As per Iranian Government request… I …
Kochi: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval commander Alireza Tangsiri, who was responsible for guarding HormuzStrait, has been killed, BBC reported quoting Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz.He said a number of other “senior Navy command officials” have also been killed.Iran has not yet reacted on it.Tangsiri was one of the few big names who had …
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: After Iran rubbishing US’ claim of agreeing to an interim ceasefire as false, reports are rife over Pakistan is reportedly trying to mediate peace talks in the middle-east.NDTV World quoted a report published by the Financial Times.Pakistan has reportedly suggestedIslamabad as a meeting point the nations in strife.The report said Pakistan’s army chief, Asim …
Kochi: Iran has rejected President Donald Trump claims of holding talks with Tehran on a five-day ceasefire,Times of India reported.Dismissing claims by Trump as “fake news”, Iran said the news was floated by US to manipulate “oil markets.”“No negotiations have been held with the US, and fake news is used to manipulate the financial and …
Kochi: Australia is among 22 countries who have joined hands to protect the shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amidst ongoing fighting in the area, media reports said.The move comes after Iran imposed restrictions on the navigation through Hormuz strait which is used for transporting a total of 20 million barrels of oil on a …
Kochi: US President Donald Trump said that the US and Iran VERY GOOD AND PRODUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS for resolution of hostilities in the Middle East, BBC reported.In a post on TruthSocial, Trump said he will “postpone any and all strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure” for a five day period.In a post on TruthSocial …
Kochi: The Natanz uranium enrichment facility in Iran was allegedly struck by US and Israel on Saturday, Iranian state media and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) claimed, Jerusalem Post reported.The IDF told The Jerusalem Post that it was not aware of an Israeli strike targeting Natanz.The AEOI said no radioactive leakage was subsequently …
Kochi: Israel has agreed to US President Donald Trump’s suggestion to “hold off” attacks on Iranian gas fields, BBC reported.Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told reporters that Israelwould “hold off” future attacks on Iranian gas fields.On the other said, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain all reported missile or drone attacks. A …
Kochi: Continuing its tirade against Tehran, Israel has killed Iran’s Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib in an overnight strike, BBC reported.However Iran has not yet commented on Khatib’s death. Yesterday, Israel had killed security chief Ali Larija which has been admitted by Iran.Israel has launched a series of strikes on Lebanon’s capital Beirut and ordered evacuations …
Kochi: Israel claimed it had eliminated Iranian central regime figure Ali Larijani, while Iran has not reacted, BBC reported.In a video address, Israel Premier Benjamin Netanyahu said Ali Larijani is killed as part of weakening the Iranian regime to help people of Iran to oust the regime.“… it will not happen easily. But if we …
Kochi: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dispelled rumours of Iran doing away with him, NDTV quoting X said.Taking to social media, he released a video to rubbish theories circulated against him on social media.The video shows Netanyahu in a cheerful mood ordering coffee at a cafe.“I am dead… for coffee,” he said, using a Hebrew …
Kochi: The President Donald Trump claimed the US has “totally obliterated” every military target on Iran’s Kharg Island, but sparing the oil infrastructure, BBC reported.Kharg Island is a tiny but strategic terminal in the northern Gulf.BBC’s partner CBS news quoted two officials that the US is expected to send a marine unit and more warships …
