Trump talks about ‘Iron Dome’ in interview with Musk: What does it mean? – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former US president Donald Trump on Monday during his interview with tech giant Elon Musk praised Israel‘s defence military system Iron Dome which can destroy short-range weapons.“Why shouldn’t we have an Iron Dome? Israel has one,” said Trump.The system which is nothing less than a shield that protects and counters rockets or mortars…

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‘Very close to regional war’, says ex-Israeli general as Iran attack looms; US sends guided missile submarine – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Amid heightened tensions with Hezbollah and Iran, a former Israel Defense Force (IDF) general has said that the prospect of a “regional war” is “very close”.Israel has been braced for a major attack since last month when a missile strike killed 12 youngsters in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and Israel responded by killing…

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Iran set to ‘harshly punish’ Israel amid rising tensions: Report – Times of India

As the Middle East grapples with tensions rising up multiple notches after the recent spate of high profile assassinations of the Hamas chief in Tehran and the Hezbollah commander in Lebanon, Iran is mulling to “harshly punish” Israel at Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei‘s order, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) deputy commander was quoted as…

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Israel vows to eliminate new Hamas chief; stokes fears of deepening Gaza war – Times of India

Israel has vowed to eliminate the newly appointed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who is believed to be the mastermind behind the devastating attack on October 7. The escalating regional tensions threaten to further intensify the ongoing Gaza war, which has now entered its 11th month.Sinwar’s appointment as the head of the Palestinian militant group coincided…

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India can use its ‘influence to stop genocide’ in Gaza, play active role in West Asia crisis resolution: Iran envoy | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Iran‘s Ambassador to India Iraj Elahi urged India, being a “big power” and “important country”, to take a more active role in resolving the West Asia crisisElahi highlighted India’s influence due to its strong relations with both Israel and Palestine. He emphasized that India being could leverage its relationships to stop the ongoing…

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‘Abraham Alliance’: Israel seeks Nato-like alliance with US, UK to counter Iran threats – Times of India

Israel is seeking to form an “Abraham Alliance” with the United States and the United Kingdom, aiming to establish a Nato-like accord to counter threats from Iran and its allies. This initiative follows a coordinated defense in April, during which Israeli air defenses, supported by the US and other allies, repelled an Iranian missile and…

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‘Book any ticket available’: US, UK issue ‘leave now’ advisory for its citizens in Lebanon – Times of India

The United States and the UK on Saturday issued advisories to its citizens in Lebanon to leave the country immediately as the possibility of a full-blown war looms large between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel.The Middle East, simmering due to Israel’s military action in Gaza, seems to have plunged deeper into the crisis after Hamas’s chief…

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Palestinians cannot coexist peacefully’: Kamala Harris’ VP frontrunner Josh Shapiro in college article | World News – Times of India

As speculation intensifies around Kamala Harris potentially selecting Josh Shapiro as her running mate, an old college article he wrote about Palestine has resurfaced, going viral and sparking debate. Shapiro, known for his strong electoral performance in Pennsylvania—a crucial swing state—is considered a leading candidate, which could be a significant asset for Harris.However, some progressives…

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