Iran war news : Working ‘intensively’ for safe passage in Strait of Hormuz, says Oman

16:45 (IST) Mar 23

US Iran war : Trump announces temporary halt to strikes on Iran after ‘constructive’ talks

US President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social that Washington and Tehran had held “very good and productive” talks over the past two days on a “complete and total resolution” of hostilities in the Middle East.

“I AM PLEASE TO REPORT THAT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE COUNTRY OF IRAN, HAVE HAD, OVER THE LAST TWO DAYS, VERY GOOD AND PRODUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS REGARDING A COMPLETE AND TOTAL RESOLUTION OF OUR HOSTILITIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST. BASED ON THE TENOR AND TONE OF THESE IN DEPTH, DETAILED, AND CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS, WITCH WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK, I HAVE INSTRUCTED THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR TO POSTPONE ANY AND ALL MILITARY STRIKES AGAINST IRANIAN POWER PLANTS AND ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR A FIVE DAY PERIOD, SUBJECT TO THE SUCCESS OF THE ONGOING MEETINGS AND DISCUSSIONS,” he said.

16:27 (IST) Mar 23

Israel Iran war: Explosions heard in Iranian capital

16:18 (IST) Mar 23

Iran war news : UAE says it intercepted 7 Iranian missiles, 16 drones

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15:33 (IST) Mar 23

Iran war news: Iran rejects claims it received $2 million from Hormuz transit vessels

Iran’s mission in India has rejected claims that the Islamic Republic received $2 million from vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, describing the allegations as baseless.

In a statement, the mission said such remarks reflected personal opinions and did not represent the official position of the Iranian government.

15:25 (IST) Mar 23

Iran war news: Iran steps up diplomatic push with 16 complaints to ICC and international bodies

The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) says Tehran has sent 16 formal letters to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and other international bodies, calling for condemnation of what it described as an “unprovoked war of aggression” by the United States and Israel, according to state media outlet Press TV.

The move comes after a wave of military strikes that began late last month. Speaking on Sunday, Razieh Alishvandi, the IRCS deputy head for international and human rights affairs, said Iran is pressing global institutions to take legal action in response to the US-Israeli attacks.

Alishvandi added that the IRCS remains in daily contact with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross.

She also said that five joint statements have so far been issued by Iran’s National Committee on Humanitarian Law and the Iranian Red Crescent Society.

According to Press TV, the statements document alleged human rights violations, including attacks on medical facilities, civilians, IRCS ambulances, and the frigate IRIS Dena.

15:09 (IST) Mar 23

US Iran war : Russia calls for ‘political and diplomatic’ settlement after Trump’s ultimatum to Iran

Russia urged a political and diplomatic resolution to the conflict in the Middle East, following US President Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters, including AFP, that the crisis should move toward a negotiated settlement.

“A political and diplomatic solution is the only effective way to ease the catastrophically tense situation that has developed in the region,” Peskov said.

14:52 (IST) Mar 23

Iran war news: Iran internet blackout enters day 24, among world’s most severe

Iran’s nationwide internet blackout has entered its 24th day, making it one of the most severe disruptions recorded globally, according to monitoring group NetBlocks.

Now surpassing 552 hours, the outage ranks among the harshest ever imposed in any country, the group said.

“International connectivity remains unavailable to the general public, while authorities maintain a selective whitelist for limited global access,” it added.

14:40 (IST) Mar 23

‘Situation worrisome’: PM Modi clears India’s stand on Iran war, flags impact of Hormuz disruption

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the Lok Sabha on the ongoing crisis in West Asia, triggered on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched joint attacks on Iran, plunging the Gulf region into turmoil.

The continued bombings and strikes across the oil-rich region have posed serious challenges to the global economy, the Prime Minister noted in his address.

He also highlighted the large presence of Indian nationals in the region and assured that the government is extending full support to them.

He added that Indian missions are in constant touch with the diaspora in the affected areas.

14:20 (IST) Mar 23

‘India’s concerns naturally greater’: PM Modi cites ships, trade, diaspora in Lok Sabha on West Asia crisis

“Nearly 1 crore Indians live and work in the Gulf countries. Commercial ships operate there. The number of Indian Crew members is also very high. Due to these various reasons, India’s concerns are naturally greater. Therefore, it is essential that a unified voice and consensus reach the world regarding this crisis from the Parliament.”​​

14:10 (IST) Mar 23

US Iran war: World faces worst energy crisis, IEA chief warns

The world is facing an energy crisis more severe than the combined impact of the 1970s oil shocks and the fallout from the Ukraine war, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned.

Speaking at a media event in Australia on Monday, IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said the disruption caused by the US-Israel war on Iran has surpassed both the 1973 and 1979 oil crises, as well as the gas shortages triggered by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

“This crisis, as things stand, is now two oil crises and one gas crash put all together,” Birol said at the National Press Club in Canberra.

He added that the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on energy infrastructure have cut global oil supplies by around 11 million barrels per day, more than double the shortfalls seen during the oil shocks of the 1970s.

13:50 (IST) Mar 23

Iran war news: Deadly attacks hit Tabriz, six reported killed, several injured

Majid Farshi, director general of crisis management for Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, said two deadly attacks struck the city of Tabriz.

He told Fars news agency that four people were killed and six injured in a strike on a residential building in the Marzdaran area, while two others were killed in a park in Rabe Rashidi.

The claims could not be independently verified, and there was no immediate response from U.S. or Israeli officials.

13:27 (IST) Mar 23

Iran war news: Iran says ‘only way’ through Hormuz is coordination with Tehran

Iran’s Defence Council said the country remains committed to “reciprocal retaliation” and warned of an “immediate and devastating response” if its power plants or energy infrastructure are attacked. It also stated that the only way for non-belligerent states to pass through the Strait of Hormuz is by coordinating with Iran.

13:23 (IST) Mar 23

Israel Iran war: Israeli probe finds man in Misgav Am killed by own artillery fire

Israel’s broadcasting authority reported that an investigation into the death of a man in the northern community of Misgav Am found he was killed by Israeli fire.

According to the report, an artillery unit stationed nearby mistakenly fired shells into Lebanon, but several landed inside the kibbutz.

The victim, 60-year-old Ofer Moskovitz, was killed in the incident. Initially, the Israeli army said a rocket fired from Lebanon had caused casualties and damage, but later announced a comprehensive investigation involving all relevant authorities.

12:55 (IST) Mar 23

Iran war news: Iran taunts Trump with ‘you’re fired’ as Hormuz deadline nears

Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya central headquarters, taunted Donald Trump as the US president’s deadline to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz approaches.

“Hey Trump, YOU’RE FIRED! You’re familiar with this sentence. Thank you for your attention to this matter,” Zolfaghari said in an English-language video message.

Iran has also warned it will launch punishing retaliatory strikes if the US follows through on its threat to target the country’s energy infrastructure should the Strait remain blockaded.

12:52 (IST) Mar 23

Iran war news: China urges halt to Hormuz conflict, warns of vicious cycle

China’s foreign ministry warned that continued escalation around the Strait of Hormuz could push the entire region into a “vicious cycle” driven by the use of force, as it strongly urged all parties to halt military operations and return to dialogue to prevent a broader crisis.

12:50 (IST) Mar 23

Iran war news: China warns of vicious cycle if Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate

China foreign ministry warns Strait of Hormuz tensions could push region into vicious cycle if war expands

12:18 (IST) Mar 23

Iran war news: EAM Jaishankar talks to German counterpart on West Asia conflict — Dr S Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar)

12:04 (IST) Mar 23

PM Modi to address Lok Sabha at 2 pm on key aspects of West Asia conflict

At 2 PM today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Lok Sabha on key aspects of the ongoing West Asia conflict.

11:58 (IST) Mar 23

Iran war news: Indonesia plans $4.7 billion savings to cushion impact of US-Israel war

Indonesia is planning budget savings of up to 80 trillion rupiah ($4.7 billion) to shield its economy from the impact of the US-Israel war against Iran, according to a government report cited by AFP.

The Southeast Asian nation is also considering fuel-saving steps, including introducing one day of remote work each week for government employees and select public sector workers.

President Prabowo Subianto said the government is making “every effort” to reduce costs by cutting energy consumption and accelerating renewable energy production, particularly solar power.

11:38 (IST) Mar 23

Iran Israel war news: Air‑raid sirens sound in Haifa after Iran launches missiles toward Israel

Israeli forces intercepted a small number of missiles launched from Iran, with debris landing in the northern city of Safed, according to Channel 12. Air‑raid sirens sounded across northern Israel, including Haifa, but no injuries or property damage were reported. The attack came after several hours of relative calm in the region.

11:10 (IST) Mar 23

Israel Iran war: ‘You hit electricity, we hit electricity’: Iran warns of attacks on plants powering US bases

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) rejected US claims that Tehran plans to destroy water desalination plants in the Gulf region.

“What we have done is to announce our decision that in the event of an attack on power plants, Iran will retaliate by targeting the power plants of the occupying regime [Israel] and the power plants of the countries in the region that supply power to American bases, and at the same time, the economic, industrial and energy infrastructure in which the Americans are shareholders,” the IRGC said.

“You hit our hospital, we didn’t do that. You hit our aid centres, we didn’t do that; you hit our schools, we didn’t do that. But if you hit the electricity, we will hit the electricity,” it added.

The IRGC said it would respond to any threat in kind to deter such attacks.

10:51 (IST) Mar 23

US Iran war: Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore stocks fall on US-Iran tensions

Asian stocks fell sharply as US President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders exchanged threats of strikes and counter-strikes, raising fears of a prolonged conflict and a possible closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil passes.

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index dropped 3.3 percent to 24,435.74, while Shanghai’s Composite Index fell 2.3 percent to 3,867.51.

Singapore’s Straits Times Index was down 2.1 percent at 4,884.71 as of 0400 GMT on Monday. The Philippine Stock Exchange fell 3.17 percent, and Thailand’s Stock Exchange declined 2.15 percent.

10:42 (IST) Mar 23

Israel Iran war: Why is stock market down today? Rs 11 lakh crore wiped out! BSE Sensex crashes over 1,800 points – top reasons for fall

Stock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex plunged in trade on Monday with oil prices continuing to remain high amid the ongoing US-Iran war. While Nifty50 went below 23,000, BSE Sensex dropped over 1,800 points. At 10:27 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 22,556.85, down 558 points or 2.41%. BSE Sensex was at 72,767.73, down 1,765 points or 2.37%.

Investor sentiment continues to weaken amid escalating tensions between Iran and the US, a falling rupee, and other global concerns.The broad-based selloff eroded close to Rs 11 lakh crore in market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies, bringing the total valuation down to Rs 418 lakh crore, according to an ET report.

10:25 (IST) Mar 23

Iran war news: Australia and Singapore sign deal to secure energy supplies amid Iran conflict

Australia and Singapore announced that they have signed an agreement to enhance coordination and ensure uninterrupted trade in key energy supplies amid the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran.

According to the statement, the cooperation deal covers diesel and liquefied natural gas.

“We are committed to working together to strengthen energy supply chain resilience, including by deepening regional cooperation, accelerating renewable energy transition, addressing unjustified import and export restrictions, and maintaining open trade flows,” the statement said.

10:09 (IST) Mar 23

“Peace through strength,” US President Donald Trump declared on Monday, describing it as being put “mildly,” as his 48-hour ultimatum to Iran ends, following threats from the Tehran regime that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed if the Washington-Tel Aviv partnership continues to escalate actions against the Islamic Republic.

Trump wrote on Truth Social: “PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, TO PUT IT MILDLY!!!”

09:48 (IST) Mar 23

US Iran war: Trump signals tougher stance as Iran war escalates

‘Peace through strength, to put it mildly’, US President Donald Trump signalled next move as 48-hour ultimatum to Iran ends today.

09:31 (IST) Mar 23

Israel Iran war news: Cluster warheads from Iran hit skies over Tel Aviv

Missiles lit up the night sky over Tel Aviv as air raid sirens sounded across the city and Israeli defenses worked to intercept incoming threats from Iran.

Iran has increasingly used cluster-style warheads that break apart in midair, releasing smaller explosives that can still reach the ground even after interception.

09:18 (IST) Mar 23

US Iran war: ‘Global economy facing a major, major threat today,’ says IEA chief

International Energy Agency (IEA) director Fatih Birol spoke at the National Press Club in Canberra, comparing the current energy crisis to the crises of the 1970s and the impact of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

“This crisis, as things stand, is now two oil crises and one gas crash put all together,” Birol said.

He added, “The global economy is facing a major, major threat today, and I very much hope that this issue will be resolved as soon as possible… No country will be immune to the effects of this crisis if it continues to go in this direction. So there is a need for global efforts.”

09:18 (IST) Mar 23

Iran war news: Iranian Red Crescent says emergency teams search rubble in Urmia

The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said emergency teams are at a residential area in northwestern Urmia, near the borders of Turkiye and Iraq, that was destroyed in an airstrike.

Footage shared by the group shows a building with walls and windows blown out, while rescue workers search through the rubble.

The IRCS said relief personnel are assisting “injured compatriots,” though the number of wounded is not yet known.

08:55 (IST) Mar 23

US Iran war: US strikes Iran’s Qom turbine engine production plant; before-after images reveal scale of damage — CENTCOM (@CENTCOM)

08:50 (IST) Mar 23

Iran war news: UAE air defences respond to incoming missile threat from Iran

The UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority says the country’s air defence systems are currently responding to an incoming missile threat from Iran and has urged people to stay in a safe place. The alert comes as the UAE’s air defence forces intercept missiles and drones launched from Iran amid the wider regional conflict.

08:25 (IST) Mar 23

US Iran war: Iranians march in border cities against US-Israel attacks

Iranians took to the streets in multiple cities to protest the ongoing US-Israel war and the threat of continued bombardments, Fars news agency reported.

Late on Sunday, a large crowd gathered in the southeastern city of Kerman, waving flags and carrying images of the country’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, according to Fars.

Similar demonstrations were reported in South Khorasan Province near the Afghanistan border, in Urmia in West Azerbaijan Province near the Turkiye and Iraq borders, and in Ardabil near the border with Azerbaijan.

08:07 (IST) Mar 23

Israel Iran war news: Israel launches ‘wide-scale wave of strikes’ on Tehran infrastructure

Israeli forces have launched a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure in Tehran, the military said, signalling a sharp escalation in the conflict.

In northwestern Iran, an airstrike flattened residential buildings in Urmia, with rescue teams searching for people trapped under the rubble, according to state-affiliated Nour News.

07:54 (IST) Mar 23

Iran war news: Oil steady as US-Iran tensions offset by prospect of more Iranian supply

Oil prices were largely steady on Monday as investors weighed escalating US-Iran threats to target energy infrastructure against the potential release of millions of barrels of Iranian oil into global markets following Washington’s decision to lift sanctions.

Brent crude futures slipped 8 cents to $112.11 a barrel, after closing at their highest level since July 2022 in the previous session.

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07:42 (IST) Mar 23

Israel Iran war news: Explosions rock Tehran as air defences activated across capital

As reported by Al Jazeera, a series of powerful explosions were heard across central, southern, and eastern Tehran.

Iran’s air defence systems were also activated across the capital in response.

07:32 (IST) Mar 23

Israel Iran War News: ‘Enough is enough’: Schumer demands end to Iran war, flags rising costs

Chuck Schumer, the US Senate’s minority leader, has called for an end to the American military operation against Iran.

“Enough is enough. End this war,” he said in a statement posted on X.

Schumer added that even some Republican senators have admitted they are unclear about the administration’s objectives in the Middle East.

In an earlier post on X, he also criticised the rising cost of the conflict, saying tens of billions of dollars are being spent on the war, with average gasoline prices reaching $3.94 per gallon.

07:12 (IST) Mar 23

Iran war news: US-Israel strike hits Iran broadcaster in Bandar Abbas; 1 dead

US and Israeli forces struck a 100-kilowatt AM transmitter operated by the Persian Gulf Central Broadcasting Company in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, according to Iran’s Mehr news agency.

The attack left one person dead and another injured, the report said, citing the broadcaster’s director general. Despite the strike, the company’s programmes continue to be aired without disruption.

07:11 (IST) Mar 23

Iran war news:Iran is posing direct threat to Europe: Israeli PM Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said the US and Israel would continue to act against Iran.
Netanyahu visited Arad, which was hit by Iran on Sunday.

The Prime Minister’s Office said in a post on X, “Iran continues to prove why they are an enemy to civilization and the free world, while now posing a direct threat to European countries. Israel and the US will continue to act with great force against the Ayatollah terror regime.”

Netanyahu visited Dimona and said, “If anyone needed an explanation of why Iran is the enemy of civilisation, and the enemy and the danger to the entire world. You got it in the last 48 hours. In the last 48 hours, they fired a terror weapon on civilians, on children. There’s a children’s nursery here. There’s an old person’s home here. Civilians, families, they fire terror weapons on civilians, and often they use cluster bombs, which are forbidden by international law.”

“The second thing that they did was that they fired on Jerusalem right next to the holy places. They sent ballistic missiles that could have destroyed the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Western Wall. The three holiest sites to the three monotheistic religions, they don’t care. They’re firing on everything. The third thing they did is they fired an intercontinental ballistic missile 4,000 kilometres right into Diego Garcia, the American-British base,” he added.

07:10 (IST) Mar 23

Israel Iran War News: Indian injured from falling missile debris in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi Media Office said on Monday that an Indian national suffered minor injuries from falling debris after the UAE’s air defence systems successfully intercepted a ballistic missile targeting the country’s capital.

The incident occurred in Abu Dhabi’s Al Shawamekh area, it said.

In a post on X, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said, “Relevant authorities in Abu Dhabi have responded to an incident involving debris falling in the Al Shawamekh area following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. The incident resulted in a minor injury to an Indian national. The public is reminded to obtain information from official sources only and avoid spreading rumours or unverified information.”

06:01 (IST) Mar 23

Iran war news: ‘Exercise increased caution,’ US issues worldwide advisory for its citizens

US department of state consular affairs, in a social media post on X, said, “Worldwide Caution: The department of state advises Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution. Americans abroad should follow the guidance in security alerts issued by the nearest US embassy or consulate. Periodic airspace closures may cause travel disruptions.”

“US diplomatic facilities, including outside the Middle East, have been targeted. Groups supportive of Iran may target other US interests overseas or locations associated with the United States and/or Americans throughout the world,” it added.

05:50 (IST) Mar 23

Israel Iran War News: Gulf air defenses intercept missiles and drones, sirens in Bahrain

Kuwait said early Monday that its air defenses are intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks, while the UAE said its air defenses are dealing with missile and drone strikes coming from Iran.

Air raid sirens have sounded in Bahrain.

04:02 (IST) Mar 23

Iran war news: Starmer, Trump discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz amid crisis

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump held a phone call on Sunday to discuss the escalating Middle East conflict and the urgent need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz effects on global trade and economic stability.

The conversation comes ahead of a Cobra meeting that Starmer is set to chair on Monday, focusing on the impact of the conflict on the UK’s cost of living, energy prices, and supply chains. Officials said the meeting will consider both domestic measures and international coordination to mitigate the crisis.

The discussions underscore the high-level coordination between the UK and US as they navigate the evolving Iran war, with both leaders emphasizing the need for urgent, collaborative action to restore safe passage through one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints.

03:34 (IST) Mar 23

Iran war news: Influential Iraqi pro-Iran group prolongs pause in US embassy attacks

02:31 (IST) Mar 23

Iran war news: Air Defences intercepts 25 UAVs, 4 ballistic missiles in latest Iranian attack

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday said its air defence systems intercepted multiple Iranian aerial threats, including 25 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and 4 ballistic missiles, amid continuing West Asia conflict.

In a post on X, the Ministry of Defence said, “UAE Air Defences engaged Iranian Ballistic and Cruise Missiles and UAVs Attacks,” intercepting 25 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and 4 ballistic missiles in the latest wave of Iranian “attacks”.

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