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News18
5 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Iran Intel: US Seeks Talks to "Prepare for War", Israeli Refinery Takes $200M Hit In Missile Strike
Iran will not enter new negotiations with the US under the previous framework or agenda, according to a senior official. The official said that Iran has learnt lessons and therefore demands any negotiations must be consistent with the security realities of the region.'For now, we think the purpose of the negotiations is to disarm Iran to make up for Israel's weakness in the next war,' the official said, as per Press TV. The official added that any new round of talks must include 'serious and practical guarantees' to ensure the process is not a cover for security The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces has warned that any renewed US-Israeli 'aggression would be met with an even more devastating response.' The remarks come a day after Iran's top military commanders warned they 'are fully prepared to resume combat from exactly where it stopped.' n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION2:22 IRAN WARNS EU ON SNAPBACK SANCTIONS3:28 IRAN'S FORCES 'FULLY PREPARED TO RESUME COMBAT' IF…4:26 ISRAEL'S HAIFA REFINERY SUSTAINS $200 MN DAMAGE IN IRANIAN ATTACK6:02 IRAN BOASTS OF 'INTEL PENETRATION INTO ZIONIST REGIME'8:00 IRAN SLAMS ISRAEL'S 'DANGEROUS AGGRESSION' AGAINST SYRIA
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Indian embassy advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Iran
The Indian Embassy in Iran issued a travel advisory on Wednesday, urging Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran. The advisory comes amid rising security concerns in the region over the past several weeks. "In view of the security-related developments over the past several weeks, Indian nationals are advised to carefully consider the evolving situation before undertaking non-essential travel to Iran," the Indian Embassy said on X. Further embassy also "advised to continue to monitor the latest regional developments and follow updated advisories issued by the Indian authorities." For Indian nationals currently in Iran who wish to return, the embassy has noted that options are available. "Indian nationals already in Iran, and interested in leaving, may avail the commercial flight and ferry options which are available right now," it said. The advisory follows a sharp spike in regional hostilities that began with Israel's launch of 'Operation Rising Lion' on June 13, bombing Iranian military and nuclear facilities. In response, Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks against Israeli targets. The United States, in support strong for Israel, retaliated with attacks on key Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan on June 22. The Iranian Armed Forces launched retaliatory strikes, targeting key positions across the Israeli-occupied territories and on the US military airbase in Qatar. The 12-day war came to an end on June 24 when Israel declared a unilateral halt to its aggression, announced on its behalf by US President Donald Trump. Washington maintains that Iran's uranium enrichment programme could lead to developing nuclear bombs, while Tehran has consistently denied the claim, insisting that its nuclear programme is meant for civilian purposes. In July 2015, the Iran nuclear agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was signed between Iran and several world powers, including the United States. The agreement capped Tehran's enrichment level at 3.67 per cent and reduced its uranium stockpile to 300 kilograms. The deal collapsed in 2018 with Trump's unilateral withdrawal of the US from the accord. Since then, Iran has started exceeding agreed-upon limits to its stockpile of low-enriched uranium in 2019, and began enriching uranium to higher concentrations up to 60 per cent purity, which is very close to the weapons-grade level. Earlier this month, Iranian President Pezeshkian signed into law a bill suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The state broadcaster of Iran reported that Pezeshkian ratified the bill after Parliament approved the legislation.
Mint
3 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Indian nationals urged to avoid travel to Iran amid security concerns
The Indian Embassy in Iran has urged Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran amid rising security concerns in the region in the recent weeks. An travel advisory that was issued on Wednesday said, "In view of the security-related developments over the past several weeks, Indian nationals are advised to carefully consider the evolving situation before undertaking non-essential travel to Iran." the Indian Embassy also "advised to continue to monitor the latest regional developments and follow updated advisories issued by the Indian authorities." The embassy also said that there are options available for return for Indian nationals who are currently in Iran. "Indian nationals already in Iran, and interested in leaving, may avail the commercial flight and ferry options which are available right now," it said. This comes amid the rise in regional hostilities that began with Israel's launch of 'Operation Rising Lion' on June 13, bombing Iranian military and nuclear facilities. In response, Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks against Israeli targets. The United States, in support strong for Israel, retaliated with attacks on key Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan on June 22. The Iranian Armed Forces launched retaliatory strikes, targeting key positions across the Israeli-occupied territories and on the US military airbase in Qatar. The 12-day war came to an end on June 24 when Israel declared a unilateral halt to its aggression, announced on its behalf by US President Donald Trump. Washington maintains that Iran's uranium enrichment programme could lead to developing nuclear bombs, while Tehran has consistently denied the claim, insisting that its nuclear programme is meant for civilian purposes. In July 2015, the Iran nuclear agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was signed between Iran and several world powers, including the United States. The agreement capped Tehran's enrichment level at 3.67 per cent and reduced its uranium stockpile to 300 kilograms. The deal collapsed in 2018 with Trump's unilateral withdrawal of the US from the accord. Since then, Iran has started exceeding agreed-upon limits to its stockpile of low-enriched uranium in 2019, and began enriching uranium to higher concentrations up to 60 per cent purity, which is very close to the weapons-grade level. (With inputs from agencies)
NDTV
3 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
India Advises Citizens To Avoid Non-Essential Travel To Iran
New Delhi: The Indian Embassy in Iran issued a travel advisory on Wednesday, urging Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran. The advisory comes amid rising security concerns in the region over the past several weeks. "In view of the security-related developments over the past several weeks, Indian nationals are advised to carefully consider the evolving situation before undertaking non-essential travel to Iran," the Indian Embassy said on X. Further embassy also "advised to continue to monitor the latest regional developments and follow updated advisories issued by the Indian authorities." For Indian nationals currently in Iran who wish to return, the embassy has noted that options are available. "Indian nationals already in Iran, and interested in leaving, may avail the commercial flight and ferry options which are available right now," it said. — India in Iran (@India_in_Iran) July 15, 2025 The advisory follows a sharp spike in regional hostilities that began with Israel's launch of 'Operation Rising Lion' on June 13, bombing Iranian military and nuclear facilities. In response, Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks against Israeli targets. The United States, in support strong for Israel, retaliated with attacks on key Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan on June 22. The Iranian Armed Forces launched retaliatory strikes, targeting key positions across the Israeli-occupied territories and on the US military airbase in Qatar. The 12-day war came to an end on June 24 when Israel declared a unilateral halt to its aggression, announced on its behalf by US President Donald Trump. Washington maintains that Iran's uranium enrichment programme could lead to developing nuclear bombs, while Tehran has consistently denied the claim, insisting that its nuclear programme is meant for civilian purposes. In July 2015, the Iran nuclear agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was signed between Iran and several world powers, including the United States. The agreement capped Tehran's enrichment level at 3.67 per cent and reduced its uranium stockpile to 300 kilograms. The deal collapsed in 2018 with Trump's unilateral withdrawal of the US from the accord. Since then, Iran has started exceeding agreed-upon limits to its stockpile of low-enriched uranium in 2019, and began enriching uranium to higher concentrations up to 60 per cent purity, which is very close to the weapons-grade level. Earlier this month, Iranian President Pezeshkian signed into law a bill suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The state broadcaster of Iran reported that Pezeshkian ratified the bill after Parliament approved the legislation.
Al Mayadeen
3 days ago
- Politics
- Al Mayadeen
Iran says targeted US Qatar air base under Op. Annunciation of Victory
Explosions were reported over the Qatari capital, Doha, on Monday, shortly after a Western diplomat revealed that a credible Iranian threat had been issued against the US-operated Al Udeid air base. According to a Reuters witness, loud blasts were heard in the Qatari capital. #WATCH | More footage showing Iranian missiles in Qatari airspace.#Qatar #Iran #US after, Iran's Tasnim news agency said the country's armed forces launched an operation dubbed "Annunciation of Victory" against US bases in Iraq and Qatar, in retaliation for the American aggression against key Iranian nuclear facilities. The Iranian Armed Forces announced that they targeted Al Udeid with a "devastating and powerful" missile attack. Qatar claimed it had successfully intercepted an Iranian missile attack on Al Udeid base. "The Ministry of Defense announced that Qatari air defenses successfully intercepted a missile attack targeting Al Udeid Air Base," it said in a statement, adding that "the incident did not result in any deaths or injuries". Doha condemned the Iranian operation, labeling it as a "flagrant violation" of its sovereignty. "We express the State of Qatar's strong condemnation of the attack on Al Udeid Air Base by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, and consider it a flagrant violation of the State of Qatar's sovereignty and airspace, as well as of international law," foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said in a statement. Qatar also said it reserves the right to respond directly and in accordance with international law. Additionally, military sources told Reuters that air defense systems have been activated at the American Al-Asad air base in Iraq over fears of potential Iranian strikes. The sources added that maximum alert was declared on the base, followed by orders to shelter in bunkers. Earlier, an informed source told Reuters that Iran coordinated its strikes on US bases in Qatar, prompting airspace closure. Qatar had announced the temporary closure of its airspace to ensure the safety of residents and visitors. The announcement followed an alert from the US embassy advising Americans to shelter in place "out of an abundance of caution." Qatar's Foreign Minister later confirmed on X that airspace was closed due to regional developments but did not elaborate. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) regarding the closure of airspace over Al Udeid air base. Iran has threatened retaliation after US forces dropped 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs on underground Iranian nuclear installations over the weekend. Al Udeid air base, located in Qatar, serves as the largest US military installation in the Middle East. Hosting about 10,000 troops, it functions as the forward headquarters for US Central Command. Two US officials had told Reuters that Iranian retaliation could target American forces in the region within the next 48 hours.
