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Things are heating up fast between Iran, Israel, and the United States. There have been fresh reports of airstrikes, missile attacks, and rising military tensions across the region.
Iran now claims it has shot down two US military aircraft, including transport planes and helicopters. State media even showed footage of wreckage, saying it belonged to one of those planes.
This comes just hours after Donald Trump said a US officer, missing after a fighter jet was downed, has been safely rescued.
At the same time, Trump has doubled down on his warnings. He’s threatened “serious consequences” if Iran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route. He even said the US could target Iran’s power plants and infrastructure if things escalate further.
Iran isn’t backing down either. Officials say they’re ready to respond with attacks on US military bases and Israeli targets if tensions rise any further.
The twist: talks are still happening behind the scenes. Trump says a deal with Iran could come as soon as Monday, with negotiations already underway.The India impact: as tensions disrupt global energy supplies, fuel shortages are hitting nearby countries like Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Many are now cutting energy use to cope. India, too, is feeling the ripple effects, stepping in to support some neighbours while keeping a close watch on its own fuel situation.
