High-energy lasers are increasingly being viewed as a cost-effective way to defend against drones and missiles, especially those launched by Iran at oil refineries and US bases across the Middle East. Shooting a laser costs as little as $3.50 per shot, compared with systems like Patriot missile interceptors, which can cost more than $3 million…
Iran FM Abbas Araghchi with S Jaishankar (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held his fourth phone conversation with Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.In a post on X, Jaishankar said that the two leaders discussed bilateral ties and issues related to the BRICS…
NEW DELHI: Iran on Wednesday attacked a US-owned crude oil tanker, “Safesea Vishnu,” near Iraq’s Basra, killing one Indian national.A video published by Europa Press appears to show the moment the tanker is struck after a sudden impact. The night-time footage shows the vessel set ablaze after it was reportedly hit by underwater drones.Meanwhile, the…
An Iranian Shahed (AP file photo) A memo circulated by the FBI’s Los Angeles office last week raised the possibility that Iran could plan a surprise attack on California using drones from a ship off the US coast, CBS News reported.The memo reportedly said the FBI received “unverified” information before the US attack on Iran…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held a phone conversation with Iran’s foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday, to discuss regional developments and concerns over shipping security in the region. In a post on X EAM later described the talks as detailed and said both sides agreed to remain in touch. Modi Meets…
UAE F-16 firing missile at Iranian drone Beachgoers in Dubai witnessed a dramatic moment up close as a fighter jet chased down and shot an Iranian drone right above them.According to reports, a UAE Air Force F-16 fired what appeared to be an AIM-9X Sidewinder missile to destroy the UAV, reportedly a Shahed-136 attack drone.The…
The United States military has destroyed several Iranian vessels believed to be capable of laying naval mines near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to the US central command, as concerns grow around Tehran’s attempt to disrupt shipping in the critical waterway.In a post on X, the United States central command (CENTCOM) said US forces…
US military has released a video showing a strike on a concelaed Iranian missile launcher. The footage was posted on social media by United States Central Command (CENTCOM). The video shows a missile launcher hidden under a bridge-like structure before being targeted in the strike.CENTCOM shared the video with a caption saying: “The Iranian regime…
As the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran enters its second week, Iran’s leadership is showing visible signs of internal strain, even as officials continue to publicly reject calls from Washington for an “unconditional surrender” and vow to continue fighting.The divisions have come into sharper focus after the death of Iran’s supreme leader…
Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at Israel on Sunday, including at least one carrying a cluster bomb warhead, reported the Times of Israel. The attack marked the sixth salvo of the day targeting Israel.Video posted on social media appeared to show what could be sub‑munitions from the Iranian cluster warhead falling over Israel. In the…