Preparing for 'final blow'? Paratroopers, marines & sailors - US rushing troops to Middle East

Preparing for ‘final blow’? Paratroopers, marines & sailors – US rushing troops to Middle East

As the war between the United States and Iran edges towards a critical phase, Washington has steadily increased its military footprint across the Middle East. While no US troops are officially stationed inside Iran, tens of thousands are either already deployed across the region or now moving closer as part of a broader build-up ordered…

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Eid pause over: Pakistan, Afghanistan trade fire again; 2 civilians killed, several injured

Eid pause over: Pakistan, Afghanistan trade fire again; 2 civilians killed, several injured

Pakistan once again continued its attack on Afghanistan along the border, after a temporary Eid ceasefire ended, leaving at least two civilians dead and several injured.Afghan officials said Pakistani forces fired heavy artillery into Kunar province’s Narai and Sarkano districts, prompting retaliatory fire from Afghan border troops, news agency AP reported. Kabul claimed it destroyed…

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'One-sided, unfair': Iran formally conveys its response to US 15-point proposal for de-escalation, leaves diplomacy door open

‘One-sided, unfair’: Iran formally conveys its response to US 15-point proposal for de-escalation, leaves diplomacy door open

Damage in Tehran (AP file photo) Iran on Thursday officially conveyed its reponse to Pakistan on the US 15-point proposal for de-escalation talks, calling it one sided and unfair.“Iran’s assessment is that it is “one-sided and unfair”, serving only US, Israel interests,” reported Reuters quoting a senior Iranian official, confirming that the proposal “was ​reviewed…

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Fuel shortage fear grips Pakistan: Sharif orders school shutdown, four-day workweek amid Mideast conflict

‘Ludicrous’: US defence expert ridicules Pak’s mediation role in Iran war, pitches India

Retired US Army colonel and geopolitical adviser Douglas Macgregor has dismissed Pakistan’s attempt to mediate in the Iran war, calling the move “ludicrous nonsense” and questioning Islamabad’s credibility.In an interview with news agency ANI, Macgregor said Pakistan’s internal instability and economic troubles make it an unlikely broker. “For the Pakistanis to offer help is sort…

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RIL rejects reports of buying Iranian crude, calls claims baseless

RIL rejects reports of buying Iranian crude, calls claims baseless

Reliance Industries Limited on Thursday rejected media reports alleging that it purchased crude oil of Iranian origin, terming the claims baseless and misleading, reported news agency ANI.In a statement issued in response to the reports, the company said, “We categorically reject recent media reports that the company has purchased crude oil of Iranian origin. These…

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'Crushing show of force': US plans 'final blow' against Iran amid Trump's 'get serious' ultimatum

‘Crushing show of force’: US plans ‘final blow’ against Iran amid Trump’s ‘get serious’ ultimatum

The United States is weighing what officials describe as a potential “final blow” against Iran, with plans under discussion ranging from a sweeping bombing campaign to risky ground operations deep inside the country, according to an Axios report citing multiple sources familiar.The proposals come as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Tehran amid a…

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