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Will the Bab-el-Mandeb be the next flashpoint in the ongoing US-Iran war? By threatening to close "other export corridors" that benefit the US and its allies, Tehran has raised concerns that the waterway connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea could escalate the tensions.

An Indian national is confirmed dead after an attack on a commercial vessel near Oman. Ten other Indian sailors aboard the ship were rescued following the incident. India lodged a strong protest with Iran over recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. These attacks have heightened concerns for merchant vessels and their crews operating regionally.

The Centre has launched a comprehensive "Seafarer-First" initiative to protect Indian sailors operating in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman amid escalating maritime tensions in West Asia. The move comes after Indian seafarer Rohan Kumar was killed in a missile attack on two Emirati oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the government will now track every Indian seafarer through a real-time vessel-by-vessel dashboard, regardless of the ship's flag, to ensure their safety, welfare and swift response during emergencies.

Has Iran just leaked Mojtaba Khamenei's ultimate revenge plan, involving a dramatic plot to kidnap U.S. troops as the next phase of the escalating war? An influential Iranian lawmaker is openly hinting at a surprise attack on a U.S. base, fuelling speculation that Tehran may be preparing an operation that could catch American forces completely off guard. There is a big hint coming out of Tehran, especially as fresh satellite pictures appear to show new damage at U.S. bases, raising questions about whether Washington can afford to continue the conflict. Watch the full video for more.