Iran fires missiles at US troops in Iraq - Top Developments

Iran launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles against US military and coalition forces in Iraq, targeting at least two bases at Al-Asad and Abril, Pentagon confirmed on Wednesday. The defence department said that the US is working on initial battle damage assessments and the bases have been put on high alert to prevent further attacks. 

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05:10 PM

Ukraine's embassy in Iran issues new statement on the plane crash in Iran, omitting the mention of engine failure as the cause: Reuters https://t.co/jObJWW8rqL

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05:09 PM

Iran will not give black box from crashed Ukrainian airliner to Boeing: Report

05:06 PM

Ukraine's embassy in Iran issues new statement on the plane crash in Iran, omitting the mention of engine failure as the cause: Reuters https://t.co/jObJWW8rqL

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04:22 PM

"We received an official verbal message from the Islamic Republic of Iran that the Iranian response to the assassination of Qasem Soleimani had begun or would begin shortly, and that the strike would be limited to where the US military was located in Iraq without specifying the locations," Iraq's prime minister's office said

04:21 PM

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu warns of 'resounding blow' if Iran attacks Israel

04:21 PM

The Indian embassy in Iraq has issued a travel advisory asking Indian nationals to avoid non essential travel to Iraq and also avoid travel within Iraq.

02:50 PM

A spokeswoman for Pakistan's foreign office tweeted that Pakistanis should "exercise maximum caution while planning visit to Iraq at this point". Pakistan has a large Shi'ite population, which reveres a number of sites in Iraq, particularly in the central city of Karbala, where tens of thousands travel throughout the year on pilgrimages.

02:50 PM

Israeli PM says Trump should be congratulated for acting swiftly, boldly and resolutely over Suleimani, and whoever tries to attack Israel will be hit hard

02:06 PM

Crashed Ukraine plane had 82 Iranians, 63 Canadians on board: Ukraine minister
 

02:05 PM

Crashed Boeing was new, checked two days ago: Ukrainian Airline
 

02:04 PM

Ukraine International Airlines has declined to comment on theory that plane was shot down by a missile

01:31 PM

Missile strike a 'slap' at US, says Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

01:05 PM

Britain condemns Iran's missile attacks on military bases in Iraq. "We condemn this attack on Iraqi military bases hosting coalition - including British - forces," British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said.

12:45 PM

Aircraft crash not caused by terrorism, Tehran's Ukrainian embassy tells Iran
 

12:39 PM

Iran says 80 'American terrorists' killed in missile strikes on US targets in Iraq

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12:39 PM

Iran will welcome any peace initiative by India for de-escalating its tensions with US: Ali Chegeni, Iranian envoy to India
 

12:12 PM

Airlines re-route flights away from Iraq, Iran airspace

12:11 PM

Iran President Hassan Rouhani to deliver a speech on the prevailing situation in the country 

11:51 AM

Dubai-based Emirates Airline cancelled a return flight to Baghdad on Wednesday following Iran's missile attack on US-led forces in Iraq. Its sister carrier, flydubai, also cancelled a Wednesday flight to Baghdad.

11:30 AM

 In view of the latest developments in the region, Singapore Airlines has issued a statement saying all their flights in and out of Europe will not be flying over the Iranian airspace. We will continue to monitor the situation closely.

11:27 AM

Trump's tweet "All is well" aims to downplay damage caused by Iranian missiles: State TV

11:26 AM

None of Iran's missiles that attacked US targets in Iraq were intercepted: State TV

11:26 AM

Iran launched 15 missiles against US targets in Iraq: State TV

11:25 AM

Iran has 100 other targets in its sights if US takes any retaliatory measures: Iran state TV

11:25 AM

US helicopters and military equipment were "severely damaged" in attacks on US targets in Iraq: Iran state TV

11:24 AM

Iranian state television says 80 "American terrorists" killed in Iran missile attack on US targets in Iraq

11:11 AM

No survivors on Ukrainian jetliner that crashed shortly after takeoff from Tehran's main airport with at least 170 people on board: AP quoting Iranian officials

11:10 AM

Iran army tells US must withdraw troops from Middle East

11:03 AM

No Danish staff injured or killed in Wednesday's air strike on Al Asad airbase in Iraq: Denmark defence sources

10:54 AM

Domestic stocks plunged as tensions in the Middle East heightened after Iran launched over a dozen ballistic missiles targeting US bases in Iraq. Brent crude rose by 1.55 per cent to rise to $69.3 per barrel, Sensex went down by 250 points and Rupee lost 20 paise to trade at 72.03 against the US dollar. 

10:51 AM

Directorate General of Civil Aviation: We had held meetings with the concerned Airlines and have sensitized them to remain vigilant and take all precautions

10:46 AM

Government Sources: India tells all Indian carriers to avoid airspace of Iran, Iraq and the Gulf following tension in the region pic.twitter.com/ePTl7Vxjdr

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10:42 AM

No chance of finding survivors in the crash of Ukrainian passenger plane near Tehran airport: AFP quoting Iranian sources

10:42 AM

MEA advises against non-essential travel to Iraq

"In view of the prevailing situation in Iraq, Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iraq until further notification. Indian nationals residing in Iraq are advised to be alert and may avoid travel within Iraq. Our Embassy in Baghdad and Consulate in Erbil will continue to function normally to provide all services to Indians residing in Iraq," the statement read