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“Remain silent or be targeted”: IRGC enforces lethal “no-move” zone in Strait of Hormuz
Mar 12, 2026Tehran , March 12 (ANI): The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has intensified its maritime blockade in the Persian Gulf, claiming to have already targeted numerous international vessels while enforcing a strict "no-move" zone in the... -
UAE hails UNSC resolution condemning unprovoked Iranian strikes as “unified message” against aggression
Mar 12, 2026Abu Dhabi , March 12 (ANI): The United Arab Emirates has led a significant diplomatic push at the United Nations, welcoming the Security Council's adoption of a resolution that "condemns in the strongest terms" unprovoked Iranian... -
Kuwait residential building struck by “enemy drone” at dawn
Mar 12, 2026Kuwait City , March 12 (ANI): A residential building in southern Kuwait was struck by an aerial strike on Thursday morning, resulting in multiple casualties and physical destruction.According to the Ministry of Defence, an "enemy drone... -
Iraq shuts down oil ports after attack on marine vessels in its waters
Mar 12, 2026Baghdad , March 12 (ANI): With the West Asia crisis entering its 13th day, oil terminals at Iraqi ports on Thursday said they have suspended operations following attacks on tankers near its waters, according to Iraqi... -
India joins 135 nations to back UNSC resolution condemning Iran’s “egregious attacks” on regional neighbours
Mar 12, 2026New York , March 12 (ANI): The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution condemning Iran's "egregious attacks" against its regional neighbours, as violence continues to spiral across the Middle East.The 15-member Council passed Resol......Read More -
As West Asia Conflict intensifies; WHO says, “Public health risks are soaring”
Mar 12, 2026New York , March 12 (ANI): The World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has flagged the strain on health systems in the Middle East as the conflict enters its 13th day.In a post on X... -
UAE air defences respond to missile threat; residents told to stay in safe locations
Mar 12, 2026Abu Dhabi , March 12 (ANI): The United Arab Emirates has activated its emergency security protocols as the military moves to intercept an incoming aerial attack.According to an announcement by the country's National Emergency Crisis and... -
UK Maritime Organisation says 3 Merchant Vessels struck by projectiles in Gulf waters, advises caution
Mar 12, 2026London , March 12 (ANI): The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has issued an urgent "ATTACK" warning following a serious maritime incident in the northern Gulf involving multiple commercial vessels.According to a series of updates... -
Iran’s Navy Chief says vessels seeking to sail through Strait of Hormuz needs Iran’s approval or could be targeted
Mar 12, 2026Tehran , March 12 (ANI): The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Naval Force has said that vessel seeking to sail through the Strait of Hormuz must obtain Iran's approval; otherwise, it could become... -
Iran’s President says US must “recognise Iran’s right, prevent agression frrom recurring” to end war
Mar 12, 2026Tehran , March 12 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, has indicated that the only path to ending the war is the acceptance of Iran's undeniable rights and the imposition of decisive international guarantees against future aggression....
