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‘No place in Gulf, except at bottom of its waters’: Iran’s Khamenei slams ‘Great Satan’ US, rejects nuclear curbs

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday criticised the United States, referring to it as the “Great Satan” and signalling no compromise on Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities.In a written statement read on state television, Khamenei said Iran’s strategic programmes remain non-negotiable and central to national sovereignty. He also said Americans had no place…

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‘Our math is different’: Iran warns Gulf countries of ‘fourfold’ retaliation after Trump threat

Iranian vice president Esmail Saghab Esfahani on Sunday warned of fourfold retaliation against countries that support any damage to the country’s infrastructure, following remarks by US President Donald Trump on pressure targeting Tehran’s oil sector.Saghab said any attack on Iran’s facilities would prompt a significantly escalated response. “If any part of our infrastructure, including oil…

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Iran’s IRGC warns it may cut undersea internet cables in Persian Gulf: What it may mean for internet users across the globe

AI-generated photo for representation purpose Iranian news agency has reported that the Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) issued a warning, suggesting that the undersea data cables running through the Strait of Hormuz are highly vulnerable to accidental or deliberate action. The report, published Wednesday by the Tasnim news agency, cautioned that “simultaneous damage to several major…

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India-flagged vessels stuck in Persian Gulf asked to transit only when directed to ensure safety | India News

NEW DELHI: After the firing incident on two Indian vessels by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on April 18, “Indian Navy is prioritising security for all Indian vessels stranded and waiting to cross the Strait of Hormuz”, defence sources confirmed to TOI. “All Indian-flagged cargo ships in the Persian Gulf have also been asked…

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Iran refusing to give Trump exit he needs to save face: Gulf official’s big claim on peace talks

A senior Gulf official has claimed that Iran is refusing to offer the concessions Donald Trump needs to “save face and leave” the Middle East conflict, even as the US president pushes for a deal to end weeks of fighting.According to Politico, the official, who is familiar with ongoing negotiations, said Trump “badly wants this…

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‘What can you deliver in 30 days?’ US allies in Gulf turn to UK, South Korea for more ammo

More than six weeks of sustained air bombardment in the Middle East have depleted air defence stockpiles, pushing key US allies such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to urgently seek alternative weapons suppliers and systems.With a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran in place, Gulf nations are widening their…

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Toy prices soar as raw material costs rise due to Gulf conflict

CHENNAI: Toy prices are rising ahead of the summer holidays as the West Asia conflict pushes up crude-linked raw material costs, making the season more expensive for parents. Prices in some categories have already increased. Shabbir Gabajiwala, president of The All India Toy Manufacturers Association (TAITMA), said toy prices could rise 10%-40%, depending on plastic…

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