Updated 26 March 2026 at 10:09 IST
West Asia War LIVE: Iran To Charge Tolls On Ship Passing Through Strait Of Hormuz, Israeli Air Force Strikes Iran's Isfahan
As War enters its fourth week, the conflict in West Asia might have reached a pivotal moment. US cautions Iran to acknowledge its loss or confront harsher repercussions, while Tehran rejects negotiations and pledges to continue fighting. US-Israeli attacks focus on Iran as Iranian missiles strike central and northern Israel.
New Delhi: The war in West Asia, which began on February 28 following joint US-Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other top officials, has entered its 26th day with significant military escalation and economic volatility. The US has warned Iran to recognize its loss or confront consequences more severe than before, as Tehran rejects talks and pledges to continue fighting.
US-Israeli strikes on Iran continue as Iranian missiles target central and northern Israel. Israeli forces struck Lebanon while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces that Israel is expanding its alleged “buffer zone” in southern Lebanon.
Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates are intercepting Iranian missiles and drones as the United Nations alerts about the consequences of a prolonged blockage of the Strait of Hormuz
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26 March 2026 at 10:09 IST
UAE ‘Responding to Missile and Drone Threats’
West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Emirati Ministry of Defence reports responding to missile and drone threats from Iran, stating the sounds heard are from Air Defence Systems intercepting these threats.'

26 March 2026 at 10:03 IST
Yemen's Ansarullah Ready to Enter Battlefield in Support of Iran: Iran Media
West Asia War LIVE Updates: Yemen's Ansarullah "popular resistance movement", Houthi movement, is reportedly ready to enter the battlefield in support of Iran amid the ongoing West Asia conflict against the ongoing US-Israel strikes on Iran, according to a news report of Tasnim News agency.
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26 March 2026 at 09:58 IST
Iran Imposing Toll System for Vessels in Strait of Hormuz: Report
West Asia War LIVE Updates: The conflict in West Asia is affecting the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran's IRGC reportedly imposing a 'toll booth' regime. Vessels must submit documentation, obtain clearance codes, and accept IRGC-escorted passage through a controlled corridor, according to a report.
26 March 2026 at 09:48 IST
Indian Flagged LPG Carrier 'Jag Vasant' Expected To Dock At Kandla Port Today
West Asia War LIVE Updates: Indian flagged LPG carrier 'Jag Vasant' carrying nearly 45,000 metric tonnes of liquid petroleum gas expected to dock at Kandla port today. Indian navy is escorting the carrier after it passed through the Strait of Hormuz earlier on Monday.

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26 March 2026 at 09:42 IST
Israel Air Force Completes Wave of Strikes in Iran's Isfahan: IDF
West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Israel Defence Forces on Thursday said that the IDF had completed a wave of extensive strikes in Iran's Isfahan. The IDF said it had targeted infrastructure of the Iranian regime in several areas.
26 March 2026 at 09:39 IST
'Don't Send Your Children to Hell', IRGC Warns US-Israel Against Possible Ground Operation
West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a warning to the US-Israel forces on considering a possible ground operation within Iranian territory. "Don't send your children to hell with the deceit of Netanyahu and Trump. The invading soldiers will be deeply drowned and disappear in the million-strong sea of the Iranian nation," the statement warned.
26 March 2026 at 09:38 IST
Tehran Mines Kharg Island After Reports of Possible US Ground Movement: Report
West Asia War LIVE Updates: A day after sections of the US Media reported that the US is beefing up its ground presence in the Persian Gulf with a possible aim of taking over the key Kharg Islands in Iran, it has now been revealed that the Iranians have started laying mines and moved additional forces to the Island.
26 March 2026 at 09:37 IST
Iran's Foes Planning to Occupy Our Island: Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf
West Asia War LIVE Updates: In a post on X, he said, "Based on some intelligence reports, Iran's enemies are preparing to occupy one of the Iranian islands with support from one of the regional countries. Our forces are monitoring all enemy movements, and if they take any step, all the vital infrastructure of that regional country will be targeted with relentless, unceasing attacks".

26 March 2026 at 09:34 IST
Hormuz Route Opened For India, Says Iran FM Araghchi
West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday said that they have permitted the passage of vessels for friendly countries, including India, through the Strait of Hormuz. Consulate General of Iran in Mumbai said in a post, "Iran FM Abbas Araghchi: We permitted passage through the Strait of Hormuz for friendly nations including China, Russia, India, Iraq, and Pakistan".
26 March 2026 at 09:15 IST
Trump to Visit China on May 14-15 After Iran War Delay
West Asia War LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping has been rescheduled to May 14-15. The highly anticipated meeting was postponed due to the US' military operations in Iran.

26 March 2026 at 09:03 IST
German Defense Minister Says Iran War is a ‘Catastrophe’ for World Economies
West Asia War LIVE Updates: German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius labeled the Iran war an economic “catastrophe,” stating Germany does not wish to get involved in the conflict. He urged for an immediate ceasefire and expressed readiness to assist in future peace efforts, emphasizing that Germany had not been consulted prior and it is not their war.
26 March 2026 at 09:01 IST
Sirens Sound in Parts of Tel Aviv and Cities in Central Israel
West Asia War LIVE Updates: Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel without prior warning, differing from typical Iranian missile launches. Despite the attack, Israeli emergency services reported no casualties after the incident early Thursday morning.
26 March 2026 at 09:01 IST
Iran’s Lamerd Airport Struck In US-Israeli Airstrikes, State Media Says
West Asia War LIVE Updates: Lamerd International Airport in Iran's southwestern Fars province has been struck by missiles in a US-Israeli aerial assault, according to the state-controlled IRNA news agency. Preliminary evaluations show that there were no fatalities from the attack, as reported by the agency.
26 March 2026 at 08:56 IST
6 People Arrested in Plot to Kill Kuwait Leaders, Ministry of Interior Says
West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of six individuals allegedly connected to Hezbollah for plotting assassinations of leaders in Kuwait. Among the arrested, five are Kuwaiti citizens. Additionally, 14 more identified members, including five Kuwaitis with revoked nationalities, have fled the country.
26 March 2026 at 08:20 IST
Iran’s Foreign Minister Says His Government Does Not Plan Any Negotiations to End the War
West Asia War LIVE Updates: In an interview with Iranian state television late Wednesday, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that there have been no discussions with the United States. “No negotiations have happened with the enemy until now, and we do not plan on any negotiations,” he said.
26 March 2026 at 08:08 IST
'Trump Does Not Bluff, He Is Prepared To UNLEASH HELL!': USA's Fresh Warning To Iran Amid Calls For Ceasefire Talks
West Asia War LIVE Updates: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday issued fresh warning to Iran, stating that President Donald Trump does not bluff and is fully prepared to “unleash hell” if Tehran does not accept a deal to end the ongoing war in the Middle East.
26 March 2026 at 08:04 IST
Abraham Lincoln Carrier Continuing Operations Against Iran: CENTCOM
West Asia War LIVE Updates: The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is conducting flight operations against Iranian military targets while navigating regional waters, following Iran's missile launch that prompted its repositioning.
26 March 2026 at 08:03 IST
Kuwait Says Responding to Missile and Drone Attacks
West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Ministry of Defence reported air defences engaging missile and drone attacks, with explosions resulting from intercepting these threats, urging adherence to security instructions from relevant authorities.
26 March 2026 at 07:49 IST
Iran Says Israeli Cities, US Bases Hit on 26th Day of War
West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Iranian military announced strikes on Israeli satellite stations and US bases in the Middle East, claiming to hit over 70 locations in Israel, including Haifa, and reported attacking a US F-18 aircraft and forces in Erbil.
26 March 2026 at 07:47 IST
Iranian Leaders Want Deal ‘So Badly’ But Fearful of Retaliation, Says Trump
West Asia War LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump stated that Iranian leaders are eager for a settlement yet hindered by fear of repercussions. He claimed that they wish to negotiate but fear for their lives, both from their own citizens and from the US, asserting that no leader desires the presidency of Iran less than they do.
26 March 2026 at 07:46 IST
Israel Intercepts Six Rockets Fired From Lebanon
West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Channel 12 news station is stating that six rockets were launched from Lebanese land, triggering alarms in central Israel. It was reported that all projectiles were intercepted
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Published On: 26 March 2026 at 07:52 IST