Iran’s top security chief, Ali Larijani, has issued a stark warning to US President Donald Trump over what he calls a “serious strategic miscalculation” in the escalating West Asia conflict. Larijani declares that Iran will continue its military actions until Trump faces the consequences of his decisions, signaling an uncompromising stance with the hashtag #TrumpMustPay. The remarks come after Trump claimed that tensions with Iran were “almost finished,” while Larijani rebukes such rhetoric, asserting that wars cannot be resolved through social media or a few tweets. The Iranian security chief emphasizes that Tehran will not relent until Trump is “made sorry for grave strategic miscalculations,” highlighting the deepening crisis in the region. WATCH
13 March,2026 10:41 PM IST
The Gulf region witnessed a dramatic escalation after Iran launched a barrage of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and thousands of drones targeting multiple Gulf territories. Air defence systems across the region were immediately activated as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia intercepted incoming threats in a large-scale defensive operation. Authorities confirmed that several ballistic missiles and drone swarms were detected over Gulf airspace, triggering emergency interception procedures. The UAE Interior Ministry issued a high-level security advisory, urging residents to stay indoors, avoid open areas and follow official updates as defence operations continue. WATCH
13 March,2026 10:30 PM IST
Tensions in the Middle East are reaching a dangerous new peak. The United States has warned that the most intense strikes on Iran may still be ahead, even as Tehran continues launching retaliatory attacks across Israel and the Persian Gulf. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth signalled a major escalation, warning that American forces are prepared for a significant wave of operations against Iran if hostilities continue to expand. Meanwhile, the Pentagon says US forces have destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels believed to be involved in operations around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint. Washington fears Tehran may attempt to disrupt shipping lanes or block energy exports passing through the narrow waterway.
11 March,2026 06:29 PM IST
President Donald Trump signals that the Iran conflict could be nearing its end, while simultaneously weighing America’s control over the critical Strait of Hormuz. Ahead of an international press briefing, Trump reportedly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to push for a rapid settlement, signaling high-stakes diplomacy at a global level. Meanwhile, Russia remains firmly in support of Iran, backing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, even as explosions continue to shake Tehran and other Gulf regions. Israel has intensified strikes targeting missile launch sites and rocket engine facilities in central Iran, while Iran retaliates with strikes across Gulf nations. Bahrain has been forced to sound emergency sirens and move citizens into safe shelters after Iranian attacks on its BAPCO refinery caused major disruptions. WATCH
11 March,2026 06:13 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
