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
Iran–Israel war intensifies as dramatic new footage shows Iranian missiles lighting up the skies over Tel Aviv. Air raid sirens echoed across Israel’s commercial hub while Israeli air defense systems, including the Iron Dome, launched interceptors to stop incoming rockets and missiles. Witness videos captured bright explosions and streaking projectiles over the city as residents rushed for cover during the night attack. Some missiles appeared to break apart mid-air, scattering fragments across the skyline.
07 March,2026 04:48 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 IST
Russia is reportedly providing Iran with intelligence on the location of US military forces in the Middle East as the war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel intensifies. According to officials familiar with the matter, the intelligence could include information on US warships, aircraft, radar systems, and communication networks operating across the region. The support may help Iran track American military movements as it launches missile and drone attacks against US bases and other targets.
07 March,2026 02:39 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
