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TopicIran airstrikes

Topic: Iran airstrikes

BRICS leaders slam Trump tariffs & unilateral sanctions, US President promises additional tariffs

The BRICS Leaders’ Statement sees a number of shifting positions in Indian foreign policy. New Delhi agrees with the grouping that the strikes on Iran violated international law.

Years of simmering tensions, 10 days of escalation & a US strike: How Iran & Israel clash is unfolding

Israel launched the first offensive at Iran on 12 June with Netanyahu terming it a 'decisive moment in Israel’s history'. Tehran responded with missile strikes of its own.

‘Ineffective’: US condemns Iran’s missile attack on Israel

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan said their military forces helped Israel defenses defeat the attack & Biden administration is working with Israeli officials on next steps.

‘Iran made a big mistake, will pay for it,’ Netanyahu on Iran’s missile strikes on Israel

The Israeli prime minister said that the attack had failed and affirmed that he would do everything to achieve all of their war objectives.

‘Action concluded unless Israel invites further retaliation’: Iran on missile strike

Iran described the campaign as defensive and solely aimed at Israeli military facilities. Iran’s state news agency said three Israeli military bases had been targeted.

Our take on India’s antibiotic abuse, Iran airstrikes on Pakistan & Manipur chaos—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Airstrikes not isolated — militancy, Islamabad’s ‘proximity to Riyadh’ sore points in Iran-Pakistan ties

Iran and Pakistan have historically shared good bilateral ties. China called on both sides to 'exercise restraint' and 'avoid actions that would lead to an escalation of tension'.

After Iran attack, Pakistanis want an Army Chief who can hit back and not just attack Imran

People are targeting Asim Munir & even Nawaz Sharif, questioning why Pakistan's ‘robust’ intelligence and ‘excellent’ air defence systems couldn’t stop the attack.

On Camera

Fauja Singh’s death shows Indian roads remain a national emergency—474 lives lost every day

Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.