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Monday, March 30, 2026

Iranian Aircraft Carrying Aid For India Hit By US Strike, Tehran Calls For Action Against 'War Crime'

<p>An airstrike by the United States at Mashhad Airport in Iran has reportedly damaged an aircraft belonging to Mahan Air, disrupting a planned humanitarian mission to India.</p> <p>The aircraft was stationed at Mashhad International Airport and was scheduled to fly to New Delhi this week as part of an aid operation. The mission aimed to transport essential humanitarian supplies, including medicines, for the Iranian people, news agency PTI reported, citing Iranian officials.</p> <p>"Mahan Air aircraft was hit by the US in an airstrike at Mashhad Airport. The plane was reportethik dly scheduled to fly to Delhi for humanitarian aid," news agency ANI quoted Iranian sources as saying.</p> <p>US officials have not yet corroborated the claim.</p> <h3>Planned Aid Mission to India Affected</h3> <p>According to the report, the aircraft was expected to arrive in New Delhi around April 1 to collect medical supplies and other essential aid.</p> <p>The disruption comes amid ongoing humanitarian coordination between India and Iran. Earlier this month, India dispatched its first consignment of medical supplies to Iran through the Iranian Red Crescent Society on March 18. The Iranian embassy in New Delhi had thanked the people of India for the assistance.</p> <p>The reported damage to the aircraft has raised concerns over the continuity of such humanitarian operations.</p> <h3>Iran Terms Strike 'War Crime'</h3> <p>Iran’s Civil Aviation Organisation condemned the US strike, calling it a “war crime” and a breach of international law.</p> <p>In a statement shared by Iran’s mission in India on social media, the body said that targeting a civilian aircraft involved in transporting medicines and medical equipment violates established international aviation and humanitarian norms.</p> <p>"The attack on an Iranian aircraft carrying medicines and medical equipment constitutes a war crime and a clear violation of international law. The Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemned the Israeli–American attack on an Iranian civilian aircraft transporting medicines and medical equipment from several countries to Iran, which had landed at Mashhad Airport," the statement on X read.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Civil Aviation Organization of Iran: The attack on an Iranian aircraft carrying medicines and medical equipment constitutes a war crime and a clear violation of international law.<br /><br />The Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemned the…</p> — Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) <a href="https://twitter.com/Iran_in_India/status/2038674543120875711?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <p> <script src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" async="" charset="utf-8"></script> </p> <h3>Rising Concerns Over Aviation Safety</h3> <p>The incident has also sparked fresh worries about the safety of civilian and aid-linked aviation operations in conflict-prone regions, especially amid escalating geopolitical tensions. </p> <p>While there has been no immediate confirmation from the United States regarding the reported strike, the development could further strain already tense relations between Washington and Tehran, which have long been at odds over regional activities and military issues.</p> <h3>Mahan Air Under Global Scrutiny</h3> <p>Mahan Air, a privately-owned Iranian airline, operates across West Asia, Central Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia and East Asia. The carrier has been under US sanctions for years, with Washington alleging links to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and accusing it of transporting personnel and equipment linked to regional conflicts.</p> <p>Previous incidents involving the airline have attracted global attention, as earlier standoffs between US forces and Iranian aviation resulted in aerial confrontations.</p> <p>The reported strike in Mashhad is part of a broader pattern of attacks on aviation infrastructure in Iran amid continuing regional hostilities. Similar episodes in past conflicts have also led to damage to aircraft at Iranian airports, underscoring the vulnerability of civilian aviation assets in such environments.</p> <p>The reported strike at Mashhad adds to a series of incidents targeting aviation infrastructure in Iran during ongoing regional hostilities. Previous conflicts have also seen damage to aircraft at Iranian airports, highlighting the vulnerability of civilian aviation assets.</p> <p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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UN Diplomat Mohamad Safa Resigns ,Raises Alarm Over 'Possible Nuclear Use' In Iran

<p>Mohamad Safa, a diplomat linked to the United Nations, has resigned, alleging the organisation is making preparations linked to a possible nuclear escalation involving Iran. Safa stepped down on Friday, saying he did not want to be associated with what he described as a dangerous situation. In a series of posts, he warned of the risk of nuclear use and said he feared for his safety. His claims remain unverified, and the UN has not issued an official response so far.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">I don't think people understand the gravity of the situation as the UN is preparing for possible nuclear weapon use in Iran.<br /><br />This is a picture of Tehran. For you uneducated, untraveled, never-served, warhawks licking your chops at the thought of bombing it. It's not some low… <a href="https://t.co/BnzB4F3001">pic.twitter.com/BnzB4F3001</a></p> — Mohamad Safa (@mhdksafa) <a href="https://twitter.com/mhdksafa/status/2038190305950781695?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <p> <script src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" async="" charset="utf-8"></script> </p> <h2>Resignation Over Nuclear Fears</h2> <p>Safa said he left his position to raise concerns about what he believes are internal preparations tied to a potential nuclear scenario. He warned of severe global consequences if tensions escalate further.</p> <p>Referring to major cities including Tehran, he pointed to the scale of possible civilian impact in the event of a nuclear strike. He also urged people to take the threat seriously.</p> <p>There is no independent confirmation of these claims.</p> <h2>Threats & Allegations Surface</h2> <p>In his resignation letter, Safa alleged that he and his family received threats and accused senior UN officials of sidelining him. He claimed he faced censorship, financial penalties and restrictions on speaking out.</p> <p>He also alleged a misinformation campaign targeting Iran and criticised the UN’s response to conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. Safa further expressed concern over what he described as inaction on rising tensions involving the United States and Israel.</p> <p>The allegations remain unsubstantiated, and no evidence has been publicly presented. The UN has yet to respond.</p>

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Sunday, March 29, 2026

Trump Hints At Seizing Kharg Island, Says 'Favourite Thing Is To Take Iran's Oil'

<p>US President Donald Trump has hinted that the United States could “take the oil in Iran” and potentially seize Kharg Island, Tehran’s primary oil export terminal, as the conflict in the Middle East entered its fifth week.</p> <p>Speaking to the Financial Times, Trump said his “preference would be to take the oil,” drawing comparisons with US actions in Venezuela earlier this year, where Washington gained control of the country’s oil sector following the capture of leader Nicolas Maduro.</p> <p>"To be honest with you, my favourite thing is to take the oil in Iran, but some stupid people back in the US say, 'Why are you doing that?' But they're stupid people,” Trump told the FT.</p> <p>He suggested that such a move could involve capturing Kharg Island, a critical hub through which most of Iran’s oil exports pass, making it strategically significant in the ongoing conflict.</p> <p>“Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don't. We have a lot of options...It would also mean we had to be there [in Kharg Island] for a while,” he added.</p> <p>On being asked about Iran's defence capabilities on the Kharg Island, the US President said: "I don't think they have any defence. We could take it very easily".</p>

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Mojtaba Khamenei Thanks Iraqis In New Message After Trump Claims He May Be Dead

<p>Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a written message thanking the people of Iraq for their support during the ongoing war against the United States and Israel, according to Iranian media reports on Sunday.</p> <p>In the message, Khamenei “expressed his appreciation to the supreme religious authority (in Iraq) and the people of Iraq for their clear stance against aggression against Iran and their support for our country,” the ISNA news agency reported. The reference was to Iraq-based cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, one of the most revered figures in Shia Islam.</p> <p>The message was delivered following a meeting between the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq, a Shia political party, and the Iranian ambassador to Baghdad. However, no further details were provided on how the communication was transmitted, AFP reported.</p> <h3>Absence Fuels Speculation</h3> <p>Khamenei, the son of former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, has not appeared in public since being named to the post after his father was killed in an airstrike at the start of the war on February 28.</p> <p>His continued absence has led to intense speculation about his condition and whereabouts. State television and some Iranian officials have indicated that he is recovering from wounds sustained in an airstrike, though this has not been independently verified.</p> <p>Since assuming office, Khamenei has issued only a handful of written statements, including one marking the Persian New Year, Nowruz. Both messages were read out on television by another speaker and predicted victory in the conflict.</p> <p>State media have published images of Khamenei, but without confirming whether they are recent. He is also reported to maintain official accounts on Telegram and X.</p> <h3>Trump Questions Leader’s Status</h3> <p>The development comes days after US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader was either dead or in critical condition following recent US military operations.</p> <p>“Their leaders are dead. Their supreme leader is no longer supreme. He’s dead. His son is either dead or in very bad shape, because nobody’s heard from him. I think he says, ‘Just keep me out of this,’” Trump said earlier.</p> <p>Last week, Trump also stated that Washington was engaging with a “top person” in talks with Iran but clarified it was not the supreme leader.</p> <p>“We have not heard from the son... We don't know if he is living,” he added.</p> <p>Mojtaba Khamenei is Iran’s third supreme leader since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, succeeding both his father and the revolution’s founding leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.</p>

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‘Will Become Food For Sharks’: Iran Warns US Against Ground Invasion Amid War Escalation

<p>Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Iran and the United States continue to exchange sharp rhetoric alongside battlefield tensions.</p> <p>On Sunday, March 29, Iran’s military released a video in which spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Ebrahim Zolfaghari warned that any US ground invasion would have severe consequences.</p> <p>Zolfaghari said US troops would become “good food for the sharks of the Persian Gulf” if they attempted to enter Iranian territory.</p> <h2><strong>Remarks Amid Troop Deployment Reports</strong></h2> <p>The statement comes against the backdrop of reports that the United States is considering deploying around 10,000 troops to the Middle East, potentially as part of preparations for a ground operation.</p> <p>Taking aim at US President Donald Trump, Zolfaghari described him as a pawn of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and accused him of pushing American forces into “a deadly quagmire”.</p> <p>He also dismissed any attempt to capture Iranian territory as unrealistic, stating that Iran’s armed forces are prepared to respond and that aggression would result in “humiliating captivity, dismemberment, and the disappearance of the aggressors”.</p> <h2><strong>Iranian Leadership Echoes Warning</strong></h2> <p>Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf also issued a strong warning, saying Iranian forces were “waiting for the arrival of American troops on the ground to set them on fire and punish their regional partners forever”, according to Iranian state media cited by AP.</p> <p>He further characterised talks as a cover, referencing the reported arrival of around 2,500 US Marines in the region trained in amphibious landings.</p> <h2><strong>War Of Optics Intensifies</strong></h2> <p>The rhetoric forms part of a broader battle of messaging between the two sides. Earlier, Iran’s English-language daily Tehran Times carried a front-page warning to the US with the caption, “Welcome to Hell. US troops who step foot on Iranian soil will leave only in a coffin.”</p> <h2><strong>US Signals Timeline, Keeps Options Open</strong></h2> <p>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the conflict may not extend for “months” and could instead conclude within “weeks”. However, he added that all options remain open for President Donald Trump, defending the deployment of troops to the region.</p>

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Derby Crash: Indian-Origin Man Arrested After Car Hits Pedestrians; What We Know So Far

<div class="flex flex-col text-sm pb-25"> <section class="text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&:has([data-writing-block])>*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:c0bed16d-dcdf-457d-9dc2-ff91f68e4363-49" data-testid="conversation-turn-98" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn="assistant"> <div class="text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)"> <div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"> <div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"> <div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&]:mt-1" dir="auto" tabindex="0" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="858c9b31-f431-448e-865e-2c15a1ddcd8c" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-3" data-turn-start-message="true"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"> <div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling"> <p data-start="523" data-end="750">A 36-year-old man, originally from India and living in the UK for several years, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car struck pedestrians in Derby city centre.</p> <p data-start="752" data-end="995">Police said the suspect was detained shortly after the incident and remains in custody. He is also being held on suspicion of causing serious injury through dangerous driving, inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, and dangerous driving.</p> <h2 data-start="997" data-end="1186"><strong data-start="997" data-end="1031">Incident At Busy Nightlife Hub</strong></h2> <p data-start="997" data-end="1186">The incident took place at around 9:30 pm on Saturday on Friar Gate, a popular city centre stretch known for its restaurants, bars and student footfall, BBC reported.</p> <p data-start="1188" data-end="1320">“The car, a black Suzuki Swift, struck several people in Friar Gate at about 9:30 pm on Saturday, 28 March,” Derbyshire Police said.</p> <p data-start="1322" data-end="1582">Seven people were injured and taken to Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham. Police said the victims suffered “serious but not life-threatening” injuries and confirmed that “contrary to online speculation, no one died in the incident”.</p> <h2 data-start="1584" data-end="1757"><strong data-start="1584" data-end="1609">Swift Police Response</strong></h2> <p data-start="1584" data-end="1757">Officers were at the scene within seconds of the crash, and the suspect was arrested within seven minutes on a bridge leading towards Pride Park.</p> <p data-start="1759" data-end="1900">Police said the vehicle was driven away from the scene and credited eyewitnesses for alerting authorities quickly, enabling a rapid response.</p> <h2 data-start="1902" data-end="2166"><strong data-start="1902" data-end="1944">Investigation Underway, Motive Unclear</strong></h2> <p data-start="1902" data-end="2166">Derbyshire Police said detectives are working with counter-terrorism officers, stressing that this is “common practice for an incident of this nature”. Authorities are “keeping an open mind about the potential motives”.</p> <p data-start="2168" data-end="2281">The incident is not currently being treated as terrorism, and police said there is no ongoing risk to the public.</p> <p data-start="2283" data-end="2460">“The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing, and we are keeping an open mind as to the motives,” police said, urging witnesses to come forward.</p> <h2 data-start="2462" data-end="2574"><strong data-start="2462" data-end="2494">Eyewitness Accounts Of Chaos</strong></h2> <p data-start="2462" data-end="2574">Witnesses described scenes of panic and confusion in the immediate aftermath.</p> <p data-start="2576" data-end="2717">Mark Lucas said he saw people lying injured on the road. “People were over the floor and there were a lot of police and ambulances,” he said.</p> <p data-start="2719" data-end="2837">Another eyewitness told local media: “People have been crying, I just can’t believe something like this has happened.”</p> <p data-start="2839" data-end="2991">Shop worker Eren Celebi said he heard “screaming and shouting” and later saw people lying on the pavement and road, with others trying to call for help.</p> <h2 data-start="2993" data-end="3182"><strong data-start="2993" data-end="3010">City In Shock</strong></h2> <p data-start="2993" data-end="3182">Officials and residents expressed shock at the incident. Chief Superintendent Emma Aldred described it as a “horrific incident that has understandably shocked the city”.</p> <p data-start="3184" data-end="3319">Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the home secretary is being kept updated, adding there was no wider cause for public alarm.</p> <p data-start="3321" data-end="3443" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Local MPs and civic leaders said the focus remains on supporting those injured, while police continue their investigation.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div>

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Saturday, March 28, 2026

Iran Sends Chilling Message To US As War Escalates: ‘Leave Only in A Coffin’

<p>After reports that the United States was considering deploying up to 10,000 additional ground troops to the Middle East to intensify attacks on Iran, an English daily from the Islamic Republic carried a strong warning for Washington.</p> <p>The Tehran Times featured a photograph of US troops boarding a carrier with the headline: “Welcome to Hell”. The accompanying caption read: “US troops who step foot on Iranian soil will leave only in a coffin”.</p> <h2><strong>War Of Words Amid Claims Of Talks</strong></h2> <p>The warning comes even as US President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that he is engaged in ongoing peace talks with Tehran to end the conflict. Iran has denied that any such talks have taken place.</p> <p>On March 26, Trump posted on Truth Social that “Talks are ongoing” with Iran. In another statement, he said Iran had gifted him a “present” by allowing some Pakistani-flagged ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.</p> <p>He had earlier announced a pause on strikes targeting Iran’s energy sector, extending the deadline by 10 days to April 6 to allow room for negotiations beyond his previous Friday cutoff, Bloomberg reported.</p> <h2><strong>Conflict Intensifies On The Ground</strong></h2> <p>Despite these claims, hostilities in West Asia continue to escalate. Late on Saturday (March 28), the US Central Command released footage of airstrikes targeting Iranian naval vessels.</p> <p>“For decades, Iranian naval vessels have threatened and harassed global shipping in regional waters, but those days are over,” the command said in a post on X.</p> <h2><strong>Iran Claims US Casualties</strong></h2> <p>Iran, however, claimed that US forces had suffered “heavy casualties” in strikes on two American military “hideouts” in Dubai, according to state-run Tasnim News Agency.</p> <p>A spokesperson for the Central Headquarters of Hazrat Khatam al-Anbiya said more than 500 US personnel were present at the locations, around 400 at one site and 100 at the other. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) allegedly carried out precision missile and drone strikes after identifying the targets, inflicting significant casualties, the report said, according to ANI.</p> <h2><strong>Regional Warning From Iranian President</strong></h2> <p>Amid rising tensions, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned neighbouring countries against allowing the US and Israel to use their territory for attacks on Iran.</p> <p>“We have said many times that Iran does not carry out preemptive attacks, but we will respond strongly if our infrastructure or economic centres are targeted,” Pezeshkian said in a post on X.</p> <p>“Countries in the region must not allow our enemies to wage war from their soil if they seek stability and growth,” he added.</p>

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