India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) sources have learnt that there are 17 Indian nationals onboard cargo ship ‘MSC Aries’ has been taken control by Iran. India is in touch with the Iranian authorities through diplomatic channels, both in Tehran and in Delhi, to ensure security, welfare and early release of Indian nationals, the sources added. The conflict has intensified in West Asia after suspected Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s consulate in Syria's capital Damascus and Tehran’s warning of retaliation. A map showed the path of an Israeli-linked cargo ship, the MSC Aries, that had been seized between the United Arab Emirates and Iran, in the Persian Gulf, situated close to the Strait of Hormuz, on Saturday (April 13). The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) posted a warning on social media after having received a report on the vessel and said it had been “seized by regional authorities”. This after Iran warned earlier this week that it could close the Strait of Hormuz if necessary. The Aries is leased by international shipping line MSC from Gortal Shipping, an affiliate of Zodiac Maritime, Zodiac said in a statement, adding that MSC is responsible for all vessel activities. Zodiac is partly owned by Israeli businessman Eyal Ofer.
14 April,2024 12:40 PM IST
As Israel-Hamas conflict entered Day 20, the Israeli troops on October 26 entered northern Gaza, according to IDF. Israel Defense Forces said in preparation for the next stages of combat, they launched operation in Northern Gaza. Israeli forces struck numerous Hamas’ terrorist cells, infrastructure and anti-tank missile launch posts. However, Israeli forces exited the Gaza Strip and returned to their territory after quick-fire. Israel has carried out intense bombardment in Gaza following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 that killed some 1,400 people. In its continued strike against Hamas, IDF has killed several top commanders and has destroyed various infrastructure.
26 October,2023 03:02 PM IST
Israel on attacking spree; after Hamas, watch how IDF destroyed two Hezbollah cells in Lebanon. The Israeli Defense Forces are continuously attacking various terror hideouts of Hezbollah and Hamas. In the early hours of Oct 23, Israeli aircraft pounded two Hezbollah cells in Lebanon. The Israeli military said that they were planning to launch anti-tank missiles and rockets towards Israel. Without providing details, Hezbollah said that one of its “fighters” was also killed, as per Reuters’ report. Since Hamas’ “surprise” attack on Oct 07, Israel and Hezbollah have been trading fire at the frontier. It is the worst escalation along the Israeli-Lebanese border since 2006 war between Hezbollah and Israel. IDF’s Spokesperson Jonathan Conricus has also said that Hezbollah is dragging Lebanon into a war. Thousands of people have lost their lives since the war between Hamas and Israel began on Oct 07.
23 October,2023 04:06 PM IST | Mumbai
Thousands of Israeli missiles continued to pound Gaza and Hamas’ hideouts as Israel-Palestine conflict entered day 17. Amid war, PM Benjamin Netanyahu visited Northern Israel to motivate soldiers fighting along the border areas. Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to eliminate Hamas and termed the conflict as a ‘do or die’ battle for them. PM Benjamin Netanyahu also warned Hezbollah against opening a second war front with Israel. He said, “Opening of war would bring strikes of “unimaginable” magnitude that would wreak “devastation” upon Lebanon. Earlier, PM Netanyahu held a security assessment with War Cabinet members in Tel Aviv. The war between Israel and Gaza was launched after a devastating cross-border attack by Hamas on October 07
23 October,2023 03:45 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
