U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply dismissed warnings from Iranian security chief Ali Larijani, saying he “could not care less” about the threats and insisting the Iranian leadership is already defeated. The strong remarks come as tensions between Washington, Tehran and Tel Aviv continue to spiral following the joint U.S.-Israel military strikes launched on February 28, which triggered one of the most serious confrontations in West Asia in years. Trump also signaled that the military campaign against Iran will continue, reiterating his demand for “unconditional surrender” from Tehran. WATCH
08 March,2026 05:17 PM IST
Iran has issued a fresh warning to the United States and Israel as the escalating conflict in West Asia enters its ninth day. In a defiant address broadcast on state television, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that Tehran will “respond forcefully to the American and Israeli attacks” and will never surrender to outside pressure. The statement comes as joint military operations by the United States and Israel continue to target Iranian facilities and military infrastructure. Pezeshkian strongly rejected calls from Washington demanding Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” saying such demands reflect a miscalculation of Iran’s resolve.
08 March,2026 05:13 PM IST
Sri Lanka is facing a delicate diplomatic crisis after a US submarine torpedoed the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena near the southern port city of Galle. The attack occurred within Sri Lanka’s Exclusive Economic Zone and killed at least 87 Iranian sailors, leaving survivors and bodies to be handled by the island nation. Reports say the United States has urged Sri Lanka not to repatriate survivors from the sunken warship and also asked Colombo not to send back the crew of another Iranian naval vessel, IRIS Booshehr, which is currently in Sri Lankan custody.
07 March,2026 04:54 PM IST
The United States says it has issued a 30-day waiver allowing India to purchase Russian oil already at sea, aiming to stabilize global energy markets during escalating tensions in West Asia. At the same time, the Kremlin has refused to disclose how much crude it is exporting to India, citing security concerns and “too many ill wishers.” Russian officials say Moscow is ready to increase oil shipments to India and China as disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz threaten global supply routes.
07 March,2026 04:47 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
