West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran holds US accountable for disruptions in energy routes

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "India responsible for stability in oil market, says US Envoy to India Sergio Gor

American Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has hailed India`s role in maintaining stable oil prices around the world. In a post on X, Gor wrote, "India has been a great partner in maintaining stable oil prices around the world. The United States recognizes ongoing purchases of Russian oil are a part of this effort. India is one of the largest consumers and refiners of oil and it is essential for the United States and India to work hand in hand for market stability for Americans and Indians." Earlier, The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, during a media briefing said that the United States had "permitted" India to temporarily purchase Russian oil in the wake of the disruptions to global energy supplies amid the conflict in West Asia: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian drones hit near Dubai International Airport, wounding 4 people, though flights continue

Two Iranian drones hit near Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, wounding four people, though flights continue, authorities said. The Dubai Media Office, which issues statements on behalf of the city-state`s government, said the attack caused "minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, and moderate injuries to one Indian national." It said flights continued: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Demolishing non-alignment policy biggest mistake by PM Modi, says Arvind Kejriwal

Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, on Wednesday launched a scathing attack against the Centre over the reported shortage of LPG cylinders, questioning the government`s stand in the West Asia conflict. Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Arvind Kejriwal alleged that India is facing a fuel crisis as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sided with the US and Israel, "demolishing" the non-alignment policy. He said that India`s gas imports from the Strait of Hormuz, controlled by Iran, have reduced significantly: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran holds US accountable for disruptions in energy routes

With the West Asia conflict roiling energy prices, Iran has held the US responsible for the disruptions in the shipping of crude oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz, holding Washington`s "destabilising actions" as the cause of the problem. Iran`s foreign ministry said this in a readout on Wednesday while providing details of the previous night`s phone conversation between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi: PTI