West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran warns of broader retaliation if US targets its power facilities

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pakistan raises fuel cost by 200pc amid Strait of Hormuz choke

Pakistan decided on Sunday that it would increase the fare of high-octane fuel per litre by Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 200 from PKR 100 to PKR 300, as per ARY News. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the significant increase in the levy on high-octane fuel used by luxury vehicles. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Sharif, where he reviewed matters related to fuel pricing and economic relief. The increase in high-octane fuel prices will not impact public transport fares and air travel costs, ARY News reported: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Strait of Hormuz open to all except those who violate Iranian soil, says Iran President

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday took a jab at US President Donald Trump`s statement and said that the illusion of erasing Iran from the map shows desperation against the will of a history-making nation. Pezeshkian said that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all nations except Iran`s enemies: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Locals in Budgam donate gold, silver, cash to support Iran

Locals in Budgam have donated gold, silver, and cash to support Iran in the wake of the Gulf War crisis, showing their solidarity with the country. Speaking to ANI, Mohsin Ali from Budgam said a stall has been set up at Masjid Imam Zaman with the sincere purpose of collecting donations: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran threatens to `completely` close Strait of Hormuz, hit power plants after Trump`s ultimatum

The United States and Iran have threatened to target critical infrastructure as the war in the Middle East, now in its fourth week, puts lives and livelihoods at risk throughout the region. Iran said the Strait of Hormuz, crucial to oil and other exports, would be "completely closed" immediately if the US follows up on President Donald Trump`s threat to attack its power plants. Trump late Saturday set a 48-hour deadline to open the strait: AP