AZERBAIJAN-NAKHCHIVAN REGION-DRONE ATTACKS-AFTERMATH
(260305) -- BAKU, March 5, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows debris of a drone at Nakhchivan International Airport in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, March 5, 2026.
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Russian FM Lavrov says Moscow will do everything to make US-Israel ops against Iran 'impossible'
Moscow [Russia], March 5 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday said that Moscow will do everything possible to create conditions that would make any US-Israel military operations against Iran 'impossible' amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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"Over next 5-10 years, you are likely to see emergence of new nuclear powers": Former US NSA official Jon Finer
New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): Jon Finer, former Principal Deputy National Security Adviser of the United States, has warned that the global nuclear landscape could change significantly in the coming decade, with the possible emergence of new nuclear-armed states.
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"At this point, US win is going to be pretty elusive," says former US Principal Dy NSA Jon Finer on Iran conflict
New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): Former US Principal Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer believes achieving a clear victory for the United States in the ongoing conflict involving Iran will be difficult, noting that the situation has already advanced to a stage where outcomes are increasingly uncertain. In an interview with ANI, Finer stated, 'I think a win at this point is going to be pretty elusive.
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"China to send special envoy for mediation," says FM Spokesperson amid West Asia conflict
Beijing [China], March 5 (ANI): China on Thursday confirmed that it will send its Special Envoy on the Middle East Issue, Zhai Jun, to the region soon to help promote de-escalation amid the ongoing conflict in the area.
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IRGC says hypersonic missiles, UAVs hit US, Israeli targets in 'Operation True Promise-4'
Tehran [Iran], March 5 (ANI): The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Thursday said it carried out the seventeenth wave of attacks under 'Operation True Promise-4', targeting strategic sites in Israeli-controlled territories, according to Iran's Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
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Indian Embassy issues advisory in UAE; advises Indian Nationals to stay alert, calm
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 5 (ANI): The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi on Thursday issued an advisory for the Indian nationals residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to remain vigilant and calm and follow the safety guidelines of the UAE authorities as the tensions in West Asia continue to rise.
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Trump and Rubio out of step on reasons for Iran war
The White House has scrambled to contain a growing political firestorm over contradictory narratives about the unprovoked attacks US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have offered conflicting justifications for the American war with Iran, as the White House scrambles to conta
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Michael Knights: Gulf Region On The Precipice Of Fundamental Change
With the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran now into its sixth day, both sides continue to launch attacks amid fears the war could spill over into a broader regional conflict.
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Air Arabia cancels Coimbatore-Sharjah flights until March 9 amid escalating West Asia tensions
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 5 (ANI): The flights operated by Air Arabia between Coimbatore and Sharjah have been cancelled until March 9 in the wake of the escalating tensions in West Asia. According to officials, the flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Sharjah and the return flight have both been cancelled.
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BJD MP Sasmit Patra voices concern over West-Asia conflict, says "India always believes in non-violence"
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India] March 5, (ANI): Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra on Thursday voiced concern about the West Asia conflict, saying that the situation is extremely alarming, and called for all sides to come to the negotiating table. Speaking to ANI, Patra said that the conflict must end and both sides should come to the negotiating table.
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Azerbaijan condemns Iran-launched drone attacks on its territory, summons Iranian ambassador
Baku [Azerbaijan], March 5 (ANI): Azerbaijan on Thursday strongly condemned drone attacks launched from Iranian territory that targeted Nakhchivan, resulting in damage to infrastructure and injuries to civilians.
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Qatar air defences intercept Iranian missile attack
DOHA, 5th March, 2026 (WAM) -- Qatar's Ministry of Defence said on Thursday the country had been targeted by a missile attack, adding that air defence systems intercepted the incoming projectiles.
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Bahrain intercepts 75 missiles, 123 drones since start of Iranian attacks
MANAMA, 5th March, 2026 (WAM) -- The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that its air defence systems have destroyed 75 missiles and 123 drones since the outset of the aggression targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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Sri Lanka attempting to ensure security of second Iranian warship - minister
The vessel is outside the island nation's territorial waters, but within its exclusive economic zone, a minister has told parliament Sri Lanka is attempting to ensure the security of the crew of an Iranian vessel near the island's territorial waters, a minister told parliament on Thursday.
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Sri Lanka attempting to save crew of second Iranian warship minister
The vessel is outside the island nations territorial waters, but within its exclusive economic zone, a minister has told parliament Sri Lanka is making the necessary efforts to ensure the safety of the crew of an Iranian vessel that is near the island's territorial waters, a minister told parliament on Thursday.
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Sri Lanka attempting to save crew of second Iranian warship - minister
The vessel is outside the island nation's territorial waters, but within its exclusive economic zone, a minister has told parliament Sri Lanka is making the necessary efforts to ensure the safety of the crew of an Iranian vessel that is near the island's territorial waters, a minister told parliament on Thursday.
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"Entered negotiations despite knowing their intentions, but they attacked:" Iran's envoy to India on conflict
New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): Tehran had entered negotiations with the United States despite doubts about the intentions of the Americans, but was attacked before the set timeline. Mohammad Fathali, Ambassador of Iran to India said on Thursday.
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Iran conflict raises risks for India as Strait of Hormuz disruptions threaten energy supply chains: Goldman Sachs
New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): Escalating tensions due to the West-Asia conflict involving Iran have heightened risks to global energy supply chains, particularly around the strategic Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns for major Asian importers, including India, according to a report by Goldman Sachs.
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US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth tells Israel, "Continue to the end we are with you"
Jerusalem [Israel], March 5 (ANI): Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz has spoken to his American counterpart, the US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, his office told the Times of Israel, the publication reported on Thursday.