India is in discussions with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the potential sale of its advanced defence systems, including the supersonic BrahMos cruise missile, according to sources familiar with the matter. The talks, which have not been previously reported, are in the early stages but are progressing quickly, with both sides also exploring the […]
Middle East security
US-Iran deal sparks Israeli backlash
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized the newly announced US-Iran agreement on Monday, calling it harmful for Israel and the wider region. The deal matters because it could reshape regional security dynamics and ease tensions. Israel, Iran, Lebanon, and key regional actors are expected to feel its impact. Smotrich said the agreement, reached under Pakistani […]
Trump says US helicopter crew safe after Strait of Hormuz incident
US President Donald Trump has said that two American pilots are safe after their helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz, amid heightened tensions in the region involving Iran and Israel. Read More: Middle East peace breakthrough nears, Trump Speaking to reporters at John F. Kennedy International Airport, Trump confirmed that the crew of an […]
China denies US arms allegations on Iran
China has rejected US allegations that it is supplying weapons to Iran amid rising tensions. The denial comes as diplomatic friction deepens between Beijing and Washington. The claims matter because they involve major global powers and ongoing Middle East instability. A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington said the accusations are incorrect. The embassy […]
Drone attack hits Italian airbase in Kuwait, no casualties reported
ROME — Italy’s military confirmed on Sunday that a drone attack targeted the Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait, which hosts both Italian and US forces, but said all personnel were safe. Read More: Multiple US jets crash in Kuwait amid rising Gulf tensions Chief of the Defence General Staff, General Luciano Portolano, said in a statement […]
Israel warns United States of critical interceptor shortage amid Iran conflict
Israel has alerted the United States that it is running critically low on ballistic missile interceptors as tensions with Iran escalate, raising concerns over the country’s ability to defend against long-range attacks. Reports indicate that Israel entered the current conflict already short on interceptors following heavy usage during last summer’s clashes with Iran, straining its […]
UAE Air defenses intercept nearly 1,800 missiles and drones
The United Arab Emirates successfully intercepted 1,797 missile and drone attacks over a two-week period, preventing major damage to critical infrastructure and key installations. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the country’s advanced air defence systems played a vital role in protecting citizens and maintaining national security. Between February 28 and March 11, the UAE […]
Trump claims US strikes on Iran a global “service”
US President Donald Trump said recent attacks on Iran achieved major success, targeting its military, navy, air force, and communications systems. Speaking to Latin American leaders in Florida, Trump called the operations a “service” provided not only to the Middle East but to the world, claiming the strikes aimed to minimize casualties while delivering decisive […]
Macron urges UN Security Council on Iran
French President Emmanuel Macron called for an urgent United Nations Security Council meeting. He warned that the US and Israeli strikes on Iran could seriously threaten international peace and security. Macron emphasized that immediate action is required to prevent further escalation. Macron stated on social media platform X that “the current escalation is dangerous for […]
US, Iran delegations meet in Switzerland over nuclear dispute
Delegations from the United States and Iran arrived near Geneva on Thursday for a new round of talks aimed at resolving their decades-long nuclear dispute and preventing further military escalation. The discussions follow renewed negotiations this month, focusing on Tehran’s nuclear program, which Washington, Israel, and other Western countries suspect is intended for weapons development, […]