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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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.

‘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

Mumbai woman who shouted at minister spoke for many Indians, exposed BJP’s protest politics

Had it been a poor woman shouting at Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan over the roadblock, the police would likely have arrested her, raided her home, and terrorised her family members.

India’s online gaming rules to take effect on 1 May; most games exempt from registration

The rules, which come into force on 1 May, establish an Online Gaming Authority which will determine whether a game is an online money game or online social game in only three situations.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.