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Sri Lanka begins repatriating bodies of Iranian sailors killed in IRIS Dena submarine attack

The mortal remains of dozens of Iranian sailors killed when a US submarine sank the Iranian warship IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka earlier this month are being sent back to Iran as the wider Middle East conflict reaches the Indian Ocean.

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US military aircraft crashes in Iraq as Iran war escalates, Tehran-backed militia claims attack

Five crew members aboard US KC-135 that crashed in western Iraq as rescue operation underway while Washington says incident was not caused by hostile fire.

United States

US burns $11.3 billion in first six days of Iran war

Trump administration says early cost excludes troop buildup and pre-strike military preparations as conflict enters its second week.

Iran-US

Iran lays down three conditions to end war with US and Israel

Tehran says recognition of its rights, war reparations and firm guarantees against future attacks are essential for peace as the Middle East conflict enters its 13th day.

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Indian sailor killed as Iran strikes oil tankers in Gulf war escalation

Tehran targets two crude carriers near Iraq amid Hormuz threats as India condemns attacks on commercial shipping.

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India secures oil lifeline through Hormuz after Jaishankar’s talks with Iran

Diplomatic outreach helps Indian tankers sail through strategic strait even as regional conflict disrupts global energy flows and triggers LPG shortages at home.

Banks evacuate Dubai staff as Iran warns of strikes on US-Israeli economic targets

Major global banks have begun evacuating employees from Dubai offices after Iran warned it could target US- and Israel-linked economic interests in the region, as the widening Middle East war disrupts shipping, aviation and global energy markets.