A fire broke out aboard the US Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford while the warship was operating in the Red Sea during ongoing Operation Epic Fury in the West Asia. According to the US Navy, the blaze started in the ship’s main laundry facilities and was quickly contained by crew members. Officials stressed that the fire was accidental and not related to combat operations.
13 March,2026 01:08 AM IST
Israel has confirmed the killing of Abu Dharr Mohammadi, an IRGC-linked missile operations commander working with Hezbollah in Lebanon. The strike took place in Beirut as part of Israel’s ongoing military campaign known as Operation Roaring Lion. According to the Israeli Defense Forces, Mohammadi played a critical role in coordinating military operations between Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hezbollah. He reportedly helped develop Hezbollah’s missile and rocket capabilities and directed attacks against Israel.
13 March,2026 12:14 AM IST
Amid the Oil crisis emerging from the Iran war with US-Israel, a massive crude oil tanker has successfully reached Mumbai after navigating the highly dangerous Strait of Hormuz during the escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict. The Liberia-flagged Suezmax tanker Shenlong, captained by an Indian, carried nearly 1 million barrels of Saudi crude oil and safely docked at Mumbai Port. The vessel became the first first crude carrier to reach India from the Middle East since the war began in late February. Indian sources say Iran assured safe passage for Indian-bound vessels after high-level diplomatic talks, though Iranian officials have denied any formal agreement.
13 March,2026 12:14 AM IST
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued his first public message since taking power following the death of his father Ali Khamenei. The statement was read by a state television anchor while an image of Khamenei was displayed, raising questions about why he did not appear in person. The message comes amid reports circulating in international media claiming that Mojtaba Khamenei may have been severely injured during the recent US-Israeli strikes and could even be in a coma. Iranian officials have not confirmed these claims.
13 March,2026 12:13 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
