The Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil chokepoint is once again at the center of a rapidly escalating geopolitical confrontation. In a dramatic escalation of the Iran crisis, US President Donald Trump has called on major global powers to deploy warships alongside the United States in the Strait of Hormuz to ensure the strategic waterway remains open. The move comes after Iran’s leadership signaled plans to shut down the strait, a vital corridor through which nearly a fifth of the world’s oil supply moves every day. Trump announced the push for a multinational naval presence, urging countries including China, France, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom to send ships to the region. WATCH
15 March,2026 01:03 PM IST
A missile attack has struck the United States Embassy compound in Baghdad, sending smoke rising from the heavily fortified Green Zone in the Iraqi capital. Security sources said the projectile landed within the embassy perimeter and hit a helipad inside the compound, damaging part of the facility’s air defense system. The attack marks the second time the US Embassy in Baghdad has been targeted since the regional war began on February 28. Iraq has once again become a key battleground in the conflict between Iran and the United States. Iranian-aligned militia groups have launched attacks on US bases in the region, while US forces have carried out strikes on pro-Iran groups.
14 March,2026 06:45 PM IST
A major aviation incident has unfolded in the West Asia after a US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq during an active military mission. The aircraft, a Boeing-built KC-135 aerial refueling tanker, was operating as part of Operation Epic Fury, supporting long-range combat aircraft with critical mid-air refueling capability when the crash occurred. According to US military officials, the tanker was flying in formation with another aircraft during the mission when the incident happened. The second aircraft in the formation reportedly landed safely, while the KC-135 went down in a remote area of western Iraq. The fate of the crew remains unclear, and search and rescue teams have been deployed to the crash site as the US military works urgently to determine whether any survivors are present. WATCH
13 March,2026 10:45 PM IST
Israeli strikes across southern Beirut and its suburbs have left multiple casualties, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. A strike in the town of Aramoun reportedly killed three people and wounded a child, while another powerful blast along the Beirut waterfront in Ramlet al-Baida left eight people dead and dozens injured. Authorities say the figures remain preliminary as rescue teams continue search operations following the attacks. The strikes come as Israeli forces intensify operations across Lebanon amid rising tensions involving Iran and Hezbollah. WATCH
13 March,2026 10:31 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
