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India Today
09-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
China used embassies to spread false propaganda about Rafale Jets, claims former intelligence fhief
China has deployed its embassies worldwide to spread disinformation about French-made Rafale jets and other Western defence systems following Operation Sindoor, according to a former senior Indian intelligence official who has made explosive claims about the conflict's broader implications for the global arms General K.J.S. Dhillon (Retd), former Director General of India's Defence Intelligence Agency, revealed that Beijing orchestrated a coordinated propaganda campaign through its diplomatic missions after the operation demonstrated what he described as the superior performance of Indian, Russian, and French weapon systems over Chinese "Chinese propaganda through their embassies trying to prove that their weapon systems are better than the French systems or Russian systems or Indian systems," Dhillon explained in a television interview, describing the motivation behind the Nuclear StandoffThe former intelligence chief characterised Operation Sindoor as a watershed moment in military history, describing it as "the first conflict in the history where two nuclear powers were involved in war fighting with each other." According to Dhillon's account, the operation resulted in Pakistan's swift defeat, with the country's defensive capabilities systematically dismantled."Within 72 hours, Pakistan's air defence was down, Pakistan's air force was grounded, and India could hit their 13 air bases and other installations at will," he claimed, painting a picture of comprehensive military conflict's conclusion came abruptly, according to the general: "On the fourth day of the battle, Pakistan was down to their knees, and that is when at exactly 3:35 p.m. their DGMO picked up the phone, called up our DGMO, and asked for cessation of hostilities." Market Consequences Expose RealityThe operation's impact extended far beyond the battlefield, with financial markets providing what Dhillon described as an unvarnished assessment of the conflict's outcome. Chinese defence stocks suffered significant losses following the operation, with the former DG DIA citing specific figures that he claimed demonstrated the market's reaction to the performance of Chinese weapon systems."On 13th of May, Chinese markets defence index fell by 3%, and two of the main weapon manufacturing companies... their shares slipped by 8.6% and 6.3% respectively in a single day," he stated, adding pointedly that "markets are not driven by propaganda. Markets are driven by actuals."Weapon System Performance ClaimsDhillon's most striking assertions related to the comparative performance of different nations' defence systems during the operation. He claimed that whilst Indian, Russian, and French systems performed flawlessly, Chinese and Turkish systems failed to meet expectations."All our weapon systems hit the intended target on the 10th morning. None of the projectors, including Chinese missiles and Chinese aircraft, could hit any of our military installations over the 3 days which they were trying," the general Conspiracy AllegationsThe former intelligence chief suggested that the propaganda campaign extended beyond China alone, implicating other international players in what he described as a coordinated effort to protect market share in the global arms trade."This is a very deep rooted conspiracy, and this has not been hatched by Chinese alone. There are other players whose interest lies in selling their weapon systems if they prove to the world by false narrative that Indian, French, or Russian weapon systems were beaten during Operation Sindoor," he timing of the operation proved particularly significant, according to Dhillon, as it coincided with global procurement decisions for fourth and fifth-generation aircraft systems. The conflict's outcome, he suggested, disrupted established narratives about weapon system effectiveness just as many nations were preparing major defence ImperativeLooking towards the future, Dhillon emphasised India's unique strategic position and the necessity for defence self-sufficiency. He described India's geopolitical challenges in stark terms, noting that the country is "the only country in the world which has got two nuclear neighbours, and both of them are not friendly to you.""Tomorrow's war is going to be fought only if you have indigenous capabilities. No one in the world is going to help you during a war because then they will ask for their pound of flesh," he warned, advocating for increased investment in domestic defence manufacturing Arms Trade ImplicationsThe revelations come at a crucial juncture for the international defence market, with many nations reassessing their procurement strategies in light of evolving geopolitical tensions. Dhillon's claims, if accurate, suggest that Operation Sindoor may have fundamentally altered perceptions of various nations' defence capabilities, potentially reshaping future arms deals worth billions of use of diplomatic missions for propaganda purposes represents a significant escalation in information warfare tactics, according to the former intelligence official, who suggested that such activities exploit the "sanctity" traditionally accorded to embassy the global defence industry continues to evolve, with sixth-generation aircraft systems under development and emerging technologies reshaping warfare, the implications of Operation Sindoor may continue to reverberate through international arms markets for years to come.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
US strike on Iran: Intercepted communications spark doubt whether bunker-busters destroyed nuclear sites; what report said
US President Donald Trump - File Image Intercepted Iranian communications indicated minimal damage to Iran's nuclear facilities from US military action, according to the Washington Post's Sunday report, citing four sources familiar with classified government intelligence. The Post's report adds to growing uncertainty about the actual impact on Iran's nuclear capabilities. A Defence Intelligence Agency's preliminary assessment, which was leaked, suggested the strikes might have caused only months of setback. While US President Donald Trump claimed the strikes had "completely and totally obliterated" Iran's nuclear programme, officials acknowledge that a comprehensive damage assessment following last weekend's military action requires more time. The White House contested the Post's report, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt stating, "The notion that unnamed Iranian officials know what happened under hundreds of feet of rubble is nonsense. Their nuclear weapons program is over." During his appearance on "Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo" on Fox News, Trump maintained his stance on the strikes' effectiveness, saying, "It was obliterated like nobody's ever seen before. And that meant the end to their nuclear ambitions, at least for a period of time."
Daily Mirror
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Donald Trump brags he saved Iran leader from ‘ugly death' with order to Israel
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other Iranian officials have claimed that the US and Israel backed down from the conflict after Tehran struck a military base in Doha, Qatar Donald Trump has claimed he saved Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from an "ugly" and disgraceful death after the Supreme Leader claimed victory over the "American regime". Iranian officials have been presenting last week's ceasefire to the public as a defeat against the US and Israel aggression against the country, which started on Friday, June 13 and continued for 12 gruelling days. The clearly upset president slammed Khamenei for the claims, taking to his Truth Social platform to say: "I SAVED HIM FROM A VERY UGLY AND IGNOMINIOUS DEATH. "And he does not have to say, 'THANK YOU, PRESIDENT TRUMP!" Trump claims that he saved the life of the political and spiritual patriarch, who is revered by many Shi'a Muslims in the Middle East, by ordering Israeli jets to do a U-turn while en route to assassinate him. Iranian leaders have claimed that their response to the bombing of their nuclear sites, which was the targeting of a US army base in Doha, was the decisive blow that helped them win the war. However, Tehran did admit that the attacks against them had caused "excessive" damage to the nuclear programme. According to Trump, he saved the Ayatollah's life because he "would not let Israel, or the US Armed Forces, by far the Greatest and Most Powerful in the World, terminate his life". He explained: "In fact, in the final act of the War, I demanded that Israel bring back a very large group of planes, which were heading directly to Tehran, looking for a big day, perhaps the final knockout!" He added: "Tremendous damage would have ensued, and many Iranians would have been killed. It was going to be the biggest attack of the War, by far." He also accused Khamenei of wilfully lying to the people of "war-torn" Iran. "Why would the so-called 'Supreme Leader,' Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, of the war torn Country of Iran, say so blatantly and foolishly that he won the War with Israel, when he knows his statement is a lie, it is not so," he said. "As a man of great faith, he is not supposed to lie." But some experts believe it is Trump who is wilfully lying about the extent of the damage caused. His boast that he "obliterated" Iranian nuclear bunkers has been deemed "frankly absurd" by an expert, who is adamant the president "couldn't possibly know." The White House has been forced to defend a report issued by the Defence Intelligence Agency, which casts doubt on Trump's claims he "completely and fully obliterated" Iran's deeply buried Fordo uranium enrichment plant. US B-2 stealth bombers dropped several 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs, causing the entrance to collapse and damage to the structure, but the underground infrastructure was not destroyed, according to the assessment. Anthony Glees, an academic in security and defence and a lecturer at the University of Buckingham, believes that unless Trump could "look deep into the caves", he "couldn't possibly know the damage" caused.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'They should be prosecuted': Trump accuses Democrats of leaking intel on Iran strike; White House calls it 'crime'
US President Donald Trump Democrats were responsible for the intelligence leak suggesting ineffective strikes against Iran, US President Donald Trump claimed, and called for their "prosecution." The administration has directed the FBI to identify the source who leaked the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) report that indicated American attacks had not destroyed Tehran's nuclear capabilities. The Trump administration believed that the source holds a personal grievance against the president. "The Democrats are the ones who leaked the information on the perfect flight to the nuclear sites in Iran," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "They should be prosecuted!" Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth held a notable press conference, stating he hadn't encountered evidence suggesting Iran relocated its enriched uranium before the bombing, contradicting the leaked intelligence. Addressing the media's coverage of the leaked damage assessment, the defence secretary indicated the US operation had effectively concealed the bomb-making materials. Intelligence reports indicate that 400kg of highly-enriched uranium was moved from Fordow nuclear base to an undisclosed secure location before the attack. Israeli officials informed The New York Times about Iran's recent transfer of equipment and uranium from Fordow. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Operation Midnight Hammer on Saturday involved seven B-2 bombers launching bunker-busting bombs at fortified facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Security sources indicated preliminary assessments showed Iran had removed nuclear materials from Fordow before the weekend operations. At the Pentagon briefing, Hegseth praised the US operation but provided limited details about its effectiveness. "I'm not aware of any intelligence that I've reviewed that says things were not where they were supposed to be moved or otherwise," Hegseth stated, after avoiding previous questions. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt admitted the information that was leaked was "top secret intelligence." " The FBI is looking for the leaker, so you'll have to ask them in the Department of Justice in terms of this investigation. But, you know, leaking top secret classified intelligence is a crime and people need to be held accountable for that crime," she said at the presser on Thursday. "This administration wants to ensure that classified intelligence is not ending up in irresponsible hands and that people who have the privilege of viewing this top secret classified information are being responsible with it. And unfortunately, clearly someone who had their hands on this and it was a very few people, a very few number of people in our government who saw this report, that person was irresponsible with it, and we need to get to the bottom of it and we need to strengthen that process to protect our national security and protect the American public ," she added.
India Today
26-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
They should be prosecuted: Trump claims Democrats leaked US Intel on Iran
US President Donald Trump on Thursday accused Democrats of leaking classified intelligence about US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, calling for those responsible to be prosecuted, despite no public evidence supporting the a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: 'The Democrats are the ones who leaked the information on the PERFECT FLIGHT to the Nuclear Sites in Iran. They should be prosecuted!'advertisementThe accusation follows the leak of a Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) assessment earlier this week, which suggested that Iran's nuclear program had only been delayed by a few months, contradicting Trump's public claims of a complete destruction. The document was drafted shortly after the US strikes and leaked to the media on Tuesday. The FBI is investigating the source of the leak. But as of now, no officials have identified a specific individual or provided clear evidence pointing to a political party. Trump's fights with the intelligence community were a running theme of his first term as he raged against an investigation into his campaign's alleged links to a sequel is playing out as Trump battles to shape the public's understanding of his foreign policy gamble in Iran, the Associated Press dispute is unlikely to fade anytime soon. Top administration officials are pressing Trump's case, with Hegseth scolding the media at a Pentagon briefing Thursday for 'breathlessly' focusing on an intelligence report he downplayed as preliminary. Briefings are also scheduled for lawmakers, though the White House plans to limit the sharing of classified information after the initial assessment leaked this White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said: 'It could have been someone in the intelligence community, or it could have been someone on Capitol Hill who had access to this document'. 'We don't know — but I believe the FBI is investigating to find out who that leaker was, because it's illegal and they should be held accountable,' Leavitt neither Trump nor the White House has offered concrete proof that Democrats were behind the asked about Iran supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's defiant message, the White House brushed off the comments. 'When you have a totalitarian regime, you have to save face,' Leavitt said. 'Any commonsense, open-minded person knows the truth about the precision strikes on Saturday night. They were wildly successful.'- EndsTune InMust Watch
