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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Bulk carrier targeted by "unknown projectile" off UAE coast; crew reported safe

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued a warning noting that the incident took place approximately 15 nautical miles north of Sharjah. Follow LIVE Updates here

Updated on : 22 March,2026 12:37 PM IST  |  Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Equations of war changing": IRGC claims major hits across Israel, US assets; says over 200 casualties in latest retaliatory wave

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has claimed that hundreds have been either killed or wounded during the most recent phase of its ongoing military campaign. According to a report by Iranian state media Press TV, the IRGC stated that the "latest phase of its ongoing retaliatory Operation True Promise 4" has resulted in a "significant tilting of the scale against adversaries".

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West Asia War LIVE Updates: One of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran released

The Japanese government has confirmed the release of one of the two Japanese nationals who had been detained in Iran, according to a report by Kyodo News. In a development shared on Sunday, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi confirmed that the individual, who had been in custody since June, departed via Azerbaijan last Wednesday and arrived in Japan in good health.

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West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Air defences currently working": New wave of Iranian missiles targets central Israel

The Israeli military has confirmed that a fresh barrage of missiles was launched from Iran towards Israeli territory, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing aerial offensive. According to a report by Al Jazeera, the Israeli Home Front Command stated that "rescue crews are heading to central Israel" following reports of a strike during the first phase of the bombardment.

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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran denies role in reported missile attempt on Diego Garcia as US weighs ground invasion options

Iran on Sunday [Local Time] denied targeting the UK`s military base on Diego Garcia, with a senior official telling Al Jazeera that Tehran was not behind the reported missile attempt. The denial comes after a report by The Wall Street Journal claimed that Iran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles towards the joint US-UK military base in the Chagos Archipelago. However, one missile failed during flight, while the other was likely intercepted. The report did not specify when the missiles were fired: ANI

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