Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday amid rising tensions in West Asia. He shared Eid and Nowruz greetings and hoped for peace. Modi said, “We expressed hope that this festive season brings peace, stability and prosperity.” He also condemned attacks on key infrastructure. “Such actions threaten regional stability and disrupt global supply chains,” he said. He stressed that “shipping lanes must remain open and secure.” The call comes as Strait of Hormuz traffic faces disruption. Over 20 Indian vessels remain stranded. India is in talks with Iran to ensure safe passage.

Iran said its Natanz nuclear facility was hit again in an airstrike, blaming the US and Israel. The site is a key enrichment centre located about 220 km from Tehran.   Iran’s Mizan news agency reported there was “no radioactive leak” after the strike. The UN nuclear watchdog had earlier also said no radiological impact was expected.   Natanz was first targeted in the early days of the conflict. Satellite images had shown damage to buildings.   The strike comes as fighting continues across the region. Officials said the situation remains unclear, with limited details on the extent of damage. (PC: India Today)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian and stressed the need to keep shipping routes open. This was their second call since tensions rose in West Asia.   Modi conveyed Eid and Nowruz greetings and expressed hope for peace. He also raised concern over recent attacks on key infrastructure.   He said he “condemned attacks on critical infrastructure” that disrupt supply chains.   The Prime Minister also said “shipping lanes must remain open and secure”.   India remains concerned as several Indian vessels are still stranded in the region. (PC: X)

A US jury has found that Elon Musk misled investors during his 2022 takeover of Twitter. The verdict came after two days of deliberations in a San Francisco court.   Investors said they relied on Musk’s public statements and tweets. The jury agreed that some claims about fake accounts and the deal status were misleading.   The court said these statements affected Twitter’s share price between May and October 2022.   Investor Brian Belgrave told the court, “I got screwed. I got cheated.”   Musk had denied misleading anyone. He said people read too much into his posts. (PC: BBC)

Iran’s reported attempt to fire missiles at a US-UK base in Diego Garcia has raised concerns about its actual strike range. The base is about 4,000 km away, while Iran says its missiles are limited to 2,000 km.   Reports said one missile failed and another may have been intercepted. Still, the attempt has drawn attention.   Experts say this could point to undeclared capabilities or testing of longer-range systems. It may also increase uncertainty for the US and its allies.   Iran’s Mehr news agency called the move a “significant step” showing missile range beyond what was known. (PC: NDTV)

Two Indian-origin men have been fined about Rs 1.7 lakh each for spitting paan on London streets. The cases were reported in Brent, where authorities are tightening rules on public cleanliness.   Akshitkumar Bhadre Patel, 31, was fined £1,391 after failing to pay an earlier £100 penalty. He was found guilty of spitting paan in Kingsbury in June 2025.   In a similar case, Hitesh Patel, 32, was fined the same amount for an incident in Wembley Hill.   Officials said cleaning paan stains costs over £30,000 a year. “The initial fine was £100… it rose to £1,391,” authorities noted. (PC: X)

Iranian strikes on bases used by US forces in the Middle East have caused about $800 million in damage in the first two weeks of the war, a new analysis shows. The study by CSIS said much of the damage came in early retaliatory attacks. Key targets included radar and air-defence systems in Jordan, UAE and Kuwait. A THAAD radar system alone is estimated at $485 million. “The damage… has been underreported,” said analyst Mark Cancian. Satellite images show repeated strikes on some bases. The full scale of losses remains unclear as the conflict continues. (PC: BBC)

Iran has fired over 3,000 missiles and drones at Gulf Cooperation Council countries during the ongoing war. The strikes, especially on the UAE, have raised tensions between Shia Iran and Sunni Gulf states. Iran also disrupted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global oil flows. Saudi Arabia has flagged loss of trust, while other Gulf nations are angered by damage to energy assets. Iran said it has no plans to stop attacks. The US and allies are now working to restore shipping routes. The conflict has widened regional divisions and added pressure on the global economy. (PC: HT)

India may resume buying Iranian crude after a US waiver allowed sales of oil stuck at sea. The move comes as prices stay above $100 amid the Iran conflict. Indian refiners, already lifting Russian oil under a similar waiver, are exploring Iranian supplies. However, Iran has said it has “no floating crude or surplus available” for export, raising doubts. The government is seeking clarity from Washington on payment rules. Iran has also slowed tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz. India, which imports most of its oil, sees Iranian crude as a good fit for its refineries. (PC: India Today)

A huge fire broke out at a US diplomatic facility in Baghdad after a reported strike, according to BBC. The complex is believed to house US military personnel. No official casualty figures have been released yet.   Several US facilities in the Gulf have been targeted during the conflict. Embassies in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia have suspended operations. The US consulate in Dubai was also hit earlier. So far, 13 US personnel have been killed in the war.   Meanwhile, Israel said it carried out fresh strikes in Tehran. Explosions were also reported in Isfahan and Karaj, as fighting continued across the region. (PC: X)