West Asia War LIVE Updates: US national debt surges past USD 39 trillion just weeks into war

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran seeks Russia, China intel help: CIA chief​

Iran is seeking intelligence support from US adversaries, CIA Director John Ratcliffe told lawmakers on Wednesday, flagging a new dimension to the conflict as Tehran looks outward for strategic backing: IANS 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Macron calls for ending raids on civilian infrastructure in West Asia

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called for an immediate end to military strikes on civilian infrastructure, particularly energy and water supply facilities, in the current Iran war: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Brent crude surges over 4% to USD 112.17 per barrel after strikes on Iran gas field, Qatar fuel hub

Brent crude prices surged more than 4 per cent on Thursday to USD 112.17 per barrel following escalating tensions in West Asia after Israel struck an Iranian gas field and Iran retaliated by targeting a key fuel hub in Qatar. Crude oil prices in the international market were trading at USD 112.17 per barrel amid rising concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies. The surge in prices came after a series of attacks targeting critical energy infrastructure in the region. On Wednesday night (local time), Iran launched retaliatory strikes after an Israeli attack targeted the South Pars gas field: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump vows `destruction` if Iran attack Qatar`s LNG again; claims Israel won`t strike again

After the world`s largest liquefaction facility located in Qatar were subjected to missile strikes by Iran, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said that Washington had no knowledge of the attack, claiming Israel for "acted out of anger" striking at Iran`s South Pars Gas Field which resulted in retaliation from Tehran: ANI