Evening news wrap: Middle East on boil after US-Israel strikes in Iran; Tehran hits American bases in the region & more | India News
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Revolutionary Guards They said they had launched missile strikes on Israeli and US bases and would continue until the enemy was “decisively defeated”. - Witnesses reported heavy smoke in central Tehran, including areas near the Supreme Leader’s office, after the Israeli and US strikes.
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Allison Hooker Expressed grief over the recent conflict with Afghanistan and reiterated support for Pakistan’s right to self-defense - Jammu and Kashmir claimed them first
Ranji Trophy Crowned by defeating eight-time champions Karnataka in the final at Hubli. - At least 18 people are feared dead after a massive explosion at a fireworks unit in Kakinada district.
Here are the top stories of the day:
Israel Attacks Iran: Iran Says Retaliation Will Continue Unrelenting; 1 person died in UAE
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) announced that it had launched missile strikes against Israel and US bases, saying its retaliatory operations would continue until the enemy was “decisively defeated.“According to a Reuters report, Iran has announced that all US bases, facilities and interests across the region are now considered legitimate targets for further attacks. Follow the live updates
Israel and the US attack Iran: Khamenei’s palace is completely destroyed – where is the supreme leader?
Witnesses reported thick columns of smoke rising in central districts, including areas near the office of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sharply raising tensions between Tehran, Jerusalem and Washington. Amid the bombings, Iranian state and international media cited an official source as confirming that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was not in Tehran. Read the full story
US backs Pakistan’s ‘right to self-defence’ against Afghan Taliban government
US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Alison Hooker on Friday expressed condolences to Pakistan for the loss of life in recent clashes with Afghanistan and reiterated Washington’s support for Pakistan’s right to self-defense. Writing in X, he said, “Today I spoke to Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Baloch to express our condolences over the loss of life in the recent clashes between Pakistan and the Taliban. We are closely monitoring the situation and support Pakistan’s right to defend itself against Taliban attacks.”” Follow the live updates
Jammu and Kashmir scripted history, winning the first Ranji Trophy title
Jammu and Kashmir etched their name in Indian cricket history by claiming their maiden Ranji Trophy title after defeating eight-time champions Karnataka at the KSCA Stadium in Hubli on Saturday. A historic season marked by grit and determination, saw J&K defeat favorites and fellow underdogs alike, proving that perseverance and strategy can triumph over legacy. Read the full story
18 people feared dead in massive explosion at fireworks unit in Andhra Pradesh
At least 18 people are feared dead in a massive explosion at a fireworks unit in Vetla Palem village of Samalkota mandal in Kakinada district. The fire broke out on Saturday afternoon at the Surya Sri fireworks unit, located in an agricultural field between Vetala Palem and G Medapadu. About 35 workers were present at the time of the accidentRead the full story
