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Adani Enterprises has agreed to a $275 million settlement with the US Treasury over alleged violations of sanctions involving Iran. The company reportedly purchased liquefied petroleum gas from a Dubai trader that was actually sourced from Iran. This settlement occurs alongside other legal proceedings involving Gautam Adani in the US.

Venezuela has surged to become India's third-largest crude oil supplier this May, surpassing Saudi Arabia and the US. Indian refiners are boosting purchases of cheaper Venezuelan heavy crude due to its attractive economics and compatibility with complex refineries. This shift comes as West Asia conflict disrupts traditional shipping routes, prompting India to diversify its oil sourcing.

According to the government, India has around 60 days of petroleum supplies in various forms including strategic reserves. But if 20% of the world’s crude supply remains disrupted over 2.5 months of the war, where is India getting its oil from?

The United States is looking for "concrete actions" by Iraq's next prime minister to distance the state from pro-Iran armed groups before resuming financial shipments and security aid, a senior official said Tuesday. But a senior US State Department official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Zaidi must address the "blurry line" between pro-Iran armed groups in the Shia-majority country and the state.

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow stretch which is important for global trade flows, and is alone responsible for the transit of a fifth of the world’s oil supply. Asian economies like India and China source a big chunk of their crude oil, LPG, and LNG requirements via this strait.

The Middle East's conflicts are analyzed through the lens of 'proxies and levers,' where state actors use non-state groups to project power and achieve strategic goals. This approach, while avoiding direct military costs, often results in prolonged violence, instability, and humanitarian crises, complicating peace efforts in the region.

The US Embassy in Baghdad has issued a stark warning, advising American citizens to depart Iraq immediately due to credible threats of attacks by Iran-aligned militias within the next 48 hours. These groups, known for targeting Americans, may even impersonate government officials. This alert escalates regional tensions, impacting Iraq's vital oil exports and economy.

As Iran's drones and ballistic missiles rain down on Gulf cities, oil terminals and airfields, a quieter battle is being fought against sand, heat and open sky — one that has reshaped the outcome of every conflict ever fought on Arabian soil.

Iranian attacks have severely damaged US military bases across the Middle East. American troops are now operating from temporary locations, impacting warfighting capabilities. This shift forces the Pentagon to adapt its strategy. The conflict has also affected civilian areas and critical shipping routes. The US military continues its campaign despite these challenges.

Field Marshal Asim Munir recently told Shia clerics that those who “love Iran so much” should “go to Iran” — a remark widely condemned by community leaders as provocative and offensive. But the Shia-Sunni divide in the Islamic world is not new

Graham Arnold has urged football’s global governing body FIFA to postpone Iraq’s upcoming inter-continental World Cup playoff due to the travel chaos caused by the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Iraq are scheduled to face either Bolivia or Suriname in Monterrey on March 31 for a place at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Israel planned to galvanise opposition to the Iranian government to spark a collapse. Now, the belief that Israel and the US could help instigate widespread revolt in Iran seems to be a foundational flaw in the war

An Indian national has died following an attack by an Iranian suicide boat on a US-owned oil tanker near Iraq. The incident occurred off the Khor Al Zubair port, with the remaining 27 crew members rescued. The company expressed devastation and urged the Indian government to condemn the attack and ensure seafarer safety amid regional tensions

George Bush's new Iraq policy will establish a series of goals that the iraqi government will be expected to meet to try to ease sectarian tensions.

A complicated legal drama surrounded the fate of Ali Musa Daqduq, who confessed to training Iraqi extremists in Iran, as US troops end their mission and prepare to finally leave Iraq by the end of the month.

WASHINGTON: Admitting that occupation in Iraq was becoming unpopular and Saddam Hussein's ouster has left behind a vacuum, top US civilian administrator in the country, Paul L Bremer, has outlined a seven-step process to transform Iraq into a democratic, sovereign nation.

At least one pro-iraqi government Sunni fighter was killed in an explosive device attack at a checkpoint in Khan Beni Saad, some 50 kilometers (30 miles) north of Baghdad, officials and security sources said early on Sunday.

WASHINGTON: Iyad Allawi who has been nominated by the Iraqi Governing Council to become country's PM is backed both by political and religious leaders.

Two Indian nurses were evacuated from the conflict zone in Iraq Wednesday but these are not among the group of 46 nurses stranded in Tikrit

The iraqi government issued a condemnation on Monday for an attack that claimed the lives of three US service members in Jordan, denouncing it as an escalation that jeopardizes regional stability. They urged an end to the "cycle of violence." The United States has pointed fingers at Iran-backed militant factions in Syria and Iraq for orchestrating the assault.

WASHINGTON: Warning the US-led coalition against an extended occupation of Iraq, senior member of the US-created Governing Council, Ahmed Chalabi, has demanded immediate setting up of a time-table for restoration of democracy in the war-ravaged country.

The USTreasury has warned Iraq's central bank to address the misuse of dollars at Iraqi commercial banks to avoid further punitive measures. The US has already barred 14 Iraqi banks from conducting dollar transactions due to concerns over fraud, money laundering, and Iran sanctions evasion. The official stated that despite the crackdown, there are still other Iraqi banks operating with risks that need to be remedied. Iraq relies heavily on the US to ensure oil revenues and finances are not censured. The iraqi government has implemented measures to protect Iraqi interests and improve the banking sector.

NEW DELHI: India has decided to treat the Iraqi Governing Council (IGC) as the legitimate executive body of that country, which is still very much under the US military occupation.

WASHINGTON: US President George W Bush on Tuesday declined to set a timetable for the turn over of ex-Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein to the new interim govt in Baghdad.

CARLISE: President George Bush on Monday said an essential part of rebuilding Iraq would be the creation of a modern prison system.

UNITED NATIONS: The US and Britain presented a new UN resolution on Monday that would transfer "governing authority" in Iraq to a sovereign interim government by June 30 and authorise a multinational force to maintain peace with Iraqi consent.