West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran army chief warns against US invasion

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India must take lead in mobilising Global South to bring peace in West Asia: Anand Sharma

Amid the escalating West Asia conflict, senior Congress leader Anand Sharma urged India on Thursday to take the lead in mobilising the Global South and strategic-partner countries to collectively work towards the restoration of peace and order in the region. In a statement, the former Union minister also called for national unity and said a mature response guided by national interests is the need of the hour. "The world cannot remain a mute spectator to the collapse of rule based multilateral order and global crisis management mechanism. India has throughout history commanded respect for its moral authority and commitment to peace. There is much at stake, especially the future of the younger generation. India must endeavour to mobilise the global south and strategic partner countries to collectively work for restoration of peace and order," Sharma said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Not a single one should escape with their life": Iran`s Army chief warns against possible ground operation amid conflict

Iran`s Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami, on Thursday, issued a stern warning to adversaries of the Islamic Republic, stating that any potential ground offensive against the country would be met with decisive and lethal force, as reported by Iran`s semi-official state media, Fars News Agency. According to Fars News Agency, Hatami asserted that "not a single" life will be spared if ground invasion is undertaken by the enemy, particularly referring to the possible ground invasion by the US and Israeli forces as the conflict escalates in the region, underscoring Tehran`s readiness to escalate its military response if required.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran army chief warns against US invasion

Iran`s army chief warned Thursday that should the US military land in the Islamic Republic, "not a single person" will survive among the invaders. Maj Gen Amir Hatami made the comment in a piece aired by Iranian state television. "The shadow of war must be lifted from our country and there must be security for everyone, because it is not possible for places to be safe and our people to be unsafe," he said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: China in communication with `all parties` about Strait of Hormuz

China on Thursday said that it is in communication "with all parties" about the need to restore stability in the Strait of Hormuz, and that everyone should work toward that end. "We believe that an early ceasefire and restoration of peace and stability in the Strait of Hormuz and its adjacent waters is a common aspiration of the international community, and all sides should work towards this end," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said. "China is maintaining communication and coordination with all parties," she said.