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Ayatollah Alireza Arafi writes letter to Pope Leo XIV; urges Holy See to condemn "war crimes" against Iran
Ayatollah Alireza Arafi on Friday wrote a letter to Pope Leo XIV in the wake of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and urged the Holy See to condemn the "war crimes" committed against Iran in the military operations. In his letter, he also highlighted the targeting of the girls' elementary school in the city of Minab, which resulted in the death of nearly 170 students between the ages of 8 and 12, as per Tasnim News Agency.
"Yes. Because India are friends": Iranian Envoy confirms Tehran to give safe passage to vessels bound for India via Hormuz
Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, on Friday confirmed that Tehran will provide safe passage to vessels bound for India through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, citing the longstanding friendship and shared interests between the two countries.
"Iran Supreme leader wounded, likely disfigured," claims US War Secy Hegseth
Speaking alongside the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, during a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth stated that the new leadership was in "no better shape" and questioned the recent statement by the Supreme Leader for its legitimacy, calling it "weak" and unusual for a country with extensive media and surveillance capabilities.
Iran: Thousands protest in Tehran on Youm-e-Quds over Khamenei's killing, condemn US-Israel strikes
'Made progress but Iran still has capability to harm...': US Joint Chiefs Chair Gen Dan Caine
"Belligerents" holding strait closed; although some traffic moving': US Joint Chiefs Chair Gen Dan Caine
"Don't need to worry about it": US War Secy dismisses Khamenei's call for 'continued blockade' of Strait of Hormuz
Two Indians killed, 10 injured after attack in Muscat; mission rendering all assistance: MEA
Houthi threats, Islamist rhetoric heighten Gulf security concerns amid conflict: Gulf based Analyst
Around 130,000 Indian nationals returned to India since February 28: MEA
NASA's manned mission to moon 'Artemis 2' proceed for April launch
170 Indian nationals cross into Armenia from Iran till date: MEA amid West Asia conflict
India, US to hold Pillar III meeting of Counter Narcotics Working Group in April 2026
UAE signals business as usual in Dubai despite Iran's strikes, sees PM Modi as a potential force for de-escalation
Shashi Tharoor meets French Minister Delegate Benjamin Haddad; discusses broadening of bilateral ties between India and France
Four crew members killed after US refuelling aircraft crashes in Western Iraq, confirms CENTCOM
Etihad Airways resumes limited commercial flight schedule; issues travel advisory
Patiala Foundation highlights road safety as human right at UNHRC
