The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed armed factions, claimed #8288;responsibility for downing a U.S. military refueling aircraft in western Iraq on Thursday. MORE..
13 Mar 2026 (9:13 AM)
Iran will avenge the blood of its martyrs, keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and attack US bases, new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday in a statement read out on state television, his first remarks since succeeding his slain father. MORE..
12 Mar 2026 (8:45 PM)
A total of 654 kilograms of narcotics, comprising 478 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) and 176 kilograms of heroin, were recovered from the multi-day fishing vessel that was escorted by the Sri Lanka Navy to the Dikkovita Fisheries Harbour yesterday, said police. MORE..
13 Mar 2026 (9:49 AM)