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US allows temporary sale of Iranian oil to stabilise global markets: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Mar 21, 2026Washington DC , March 21 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday (global time) announced a temporary authorisation permitting the sale of Iranian oil currently stranded at sea, aimed at stabilising global energy markets amid... -
“Striking South Pars ‘absolutely mindless’, could provoke attacks on Qatar”: Analyst Tom Cooper
Mar 21, 2026New Delhi , March 21 (ANI): Austrian aerial warfare analyst and historian Tom Cooper has warned that Israeli strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure could escalate the conflict in West Asia and potentially trigger retaliatory attacks on... -
EAM Jaishankar meets Bangladesh High Commissioner, Kazakh Ambassador to discuss boosting bilateral ties
Mar 21, 2026New Delhi , March 20 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held separate meetings on Friday with the High Commissioner of Bangaldesh and the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and advancing... -
Finland, 19 other nations release joint statement condemning Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in Strait of Hormuz
Mar 21, 2026Helsinki , March 21 (ANI): Finland has joined its international partners in issuing a joint statement condemning recent attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and calling for adherence to international law. United Kingdom,... -
“Already in war of attrition”: Analyst Tom Cooper warns of prolonged Iran conflict
Mar 21, 2026New Delhi , March 21 (ANI): Austrian aerial warfare analyst and historian Tom Cooper has said that the ongoing conflict involving Iran has already entered a phase of prolonged confrontation, warning that expectations of a quick... -
“Iranians fighting like Viet Cong of ’60s”: Austrian warfare analyst Tom Cooper on possibility of prolonged conflict
Mar 20, 2026New Delhi , March 21 (ANI): Austrian aerial warfare analyst and historian Tom Cooper has said that Iran's continued missile launches despite sustained airstrikes point to significant redundancy and resilience in its military infrastructure, rais......Read More -
Afghans abroad face tough year amid mass deportations from Pakistan, other countries
Mar 20, 2026Kabul , March 21 (ANI): The solar year 1404 (2025-2026) proved to be a difficult and painful period for Afghan migrants, with large-scale deportations and tightening migration policies significantly disrupting the lives of thousands of fam......Read More -
Qatar condemns Israeli strike on military sites in Southern Syria
Mar 20, 2026Doha , March 21 (ANI): Qatar has strongly condemned an Israeli attack targeting military facilities in southern Syria, calling it a violation of sovereignty and international law.In a statement issued on Friday, Qatar's Ministry of Foreign... -
Citing neutrality policy, Switzerland stops US arms exports over Iran conflict
Mar 20, 2026Bern , March 21 (ANI): Switzerland has said it will not grant licences for companies to export weapons to the United States amid the ongoing war involving Iran, citing its longstanding policy of neutrality, Al Jazeera... -
“Can have dialogue, but don’t want to do a ceasefire”: President Trump on Iran conflict
Mar 20, 2026Washington , March 21 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said the US is not seeking a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, asserting that military operations remain a priority."We can have...
