West Asia War LIVE Updates: US hits Iran with intense strikes

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US KC-135 refuelling aircraft lost during Operation Epic Fury in Iraq, says US Central Command

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday (local time) confirmed the loss of a US Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker refuelling aircraft over Iraq while supporting military operations, according to an official press release. According to a press release issued by CENTCOM, the incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump says US military "unsurpassed" amid conflict with Iran

President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said the situation involving Iran was progressing "very rapidly" and praised the strength of the United States military. Speaking at the Women`s History Month event at the White House, the US president said American forces were performing strongly and suggested that current actions were addressing long-standing issues with Iran: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Hardeep Singh Puri reiterates India`s energy supplies fully assured

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday assured Parliament that India`s energy supplies remain secure despite major global disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia and subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In his statement in the Lok Sabha, Puri said the government has taken multiple measures to safeguard the country`s energy security and ensure the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products, cooking gas, and natural gas: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US defends Israel against South Africa`s allegation of genocide filed to top UN court

The United States will intervene in the genocide case against Israel brought at the United Nations` highest court by South Africa, arguing that the accusations are false and warning that a ruling against Israel could undermine international law. The International Court of Justice is considering whether Israel`s military operation in Gaza to crush Hamas amounts to genocide under a treaty drawn up after World War II. Israel, which was founded in the aftermath of the Holocaust, has vehemently denied the allegations: AP