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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicIran Israel

Topic: Iran Israel

Strikes on Iran mark Trump’s biggest foreign policy gamble, could drag US into another ‘forever war’

Some analysts suggested that Trump could be drawn into seeking 'regime change' if Tehran carries out major reprisals or moves to build a nuclear weapon.

Netanyahu congratulates Trump after strikes against Iran, says it shows might of US

The Iranian foreign minister has said that the strikes are a violation of the UN Charter, international law & NPT. Other world leaders encouraged the nations to return to diplomatic talks.

Iran’s brutal regime is facing a reckoning. Consequences of US attack will go beyond Tehran

Iran has been making threats, seeking to deter others simply through its capacity for reckless behaviour, despite its weakness in other ways. But terrorist strategies can only get you so far.

US used B-2 bombers, largest conventional bomb in arsenal to strike Iranian nuclear sites

The B-2 is one of America's most advanced strategic weapons platforms, capable of entering sophisticated air defenses & was used to target Iran's underground nuclear facilities.

Our take on Israel-Iran conflict, India-Canada ties, Kamal Kaur murder and more—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Op Midnight Hammer LIVE | Trump says Israel, Iran have agreed to ‘total ceasefire’ after ‘12-day war’

LIVE UPDATES | Trump on Truth Social at 3.32am (IST): 'It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE (in approximately 6 hours from now...).'

UN secretary-general says US strikes on Iran ‘threat’ to international peace, security

Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran confirms the 3 nuclear sites were hit, calls the action 'contrary to international law'.

US enters war with Iran, hitting nuclear facilities as Trump urges peace

US hit Fordow with 30,000-pound bunker bombs, while it fired tomahawk missiles at Natanz & Isfahan. A US official said the strikes were complete & no follow-up attacks were expected.

517 more Indians evacuated from Iran under Operation Sindhu as conflict widens

A fresh batch of Indian nationals landed in Delhi on Saturday. The Indian Embassy in Tehran coordinated the safe movement of students, while the Ministry of External Affairs ensured their safe return.

Israel says it targeted ‘nuclear weapon development sites’ in Iran’s Arak and Natanz

DUBAI (Reuters) -The Israeli military said on Thursday it had targeted the Arak nuclear reactor in Iran overnight and struck what it said was a nuclear weapons development site in the area of Natanz.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.