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Iran War Derails India’s IMEC & INSTC Trade Routes: Hormuz Closure Pauses Delhi’s Connectivity Ambitions
If anything, the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East have reaffirmed the intensified weaponization of the trade routes. The Strait of Hormuz is closed,...
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“Death of Fighter Jet” Narrative Vague; Ex-IAF Air Marshal Explains Why Missiles Cannot Replace Combat Jets
Iran, with a much inferior air force and highly depleted fighter aircraft assets, could force the world’s greatest air powers, the USA and Israel,...
South Asia
India Shelves U.S. Stryker Deal? Backs Indigenous WhAP Armored Vehicles in Major Make-in-India Boost: Reports
The Indian government has reportedly decided not to proceed with the acquisition of the Stryker armored vehicle, news that would cheer scores of defense...
South Asia
Pakistan’s Naval Base Attacked, 2 Aircraft Lost, 12 Dead: Recalling 2011 PNS Mehran Incident Amid BLA’s 1st Maritime Attack
Pakistan has experienced a massive resurgence in terrorism, ranking first on the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026 as the country most affected by terrorism.
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Middle East
Iran’s F-4 Phantom Escorts Asim Munir to Tehran — Relic Aircraft Once Used by USAF as Target Drone
In what could be described as the display of Iran’s surviving air power, a Cold War-era relic F-4 Phantom II fighter was spotted escorting...
