Concluding his remarks, Nadwi called on Muslims to carefully assess the situation and to take what he described as a principled stand against injustice and external influence. Prominent Indian Islamic scholar Salman Nadwi has weighed in on the recent tensions and clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, releasing a 13-minute video statement outlining his views on the unfolding political and military […]

At least 28 Taliban forces have been killed and 42 wounded since border clashes with Pakistan began on Feb. 26, the Taliban defense ministry spokesman said on Tuesday. Enayat Khwarazmi told a news conference that the figures covered the six days of fighting along the frontier. Pakistan has put the Taliban death toll at more than 350, a claim that […]

The war on Iran launched under US President Donald Trump has drawn two distinct responses from India. The first was an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs expressing “deep concern”, calling for dialogue, restraint, and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. The second was a phone call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the ruler of the United […]

The Indian government has not issued any forthright statement condemning the aggression against Iran jointly carried out by the United States and Israel. This is despite the fact that Iran has been a time-tested friend of India with deep civilizational commonalities. One may or may not agree with the political system of a particular country, but no one can condone […]

Politics in West Asia has for decades been trapped in a vortex of tension, distrust, and power rivalry. After years of maritime blockades, economic sanctions, diplomatic pressure, and covert operations, the United States and Israel have finally launched a large-scale attack on Iran. This operation, carried out with missiles and fighter jets, has pushed the entire West Asian region to […]

Key Takeaways: The combined force continues to degrade Iran’s retaliatory capabilities. Satellite imagery captured on March 2 shows damage to a missile base near Najafabad, Esfahan Province. The imagery shows three impact points likely caused by bunker buster bombs.The combined force has continued to attack Iranian naval assets in order to prevent Iran’s navies from being able to conduct retaliatory […]

“Open War” At the time of writing, tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have escalated dramatically, with Afghanistan reportedly firing at Pakistani jets over Kabul after explosions and gunfire shook the capital on March 1, 2026. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid stated that “air defence attacks were carried out in Kabul against Pakistani aircraft,” while urging residents not to be alarmed. Earlier […]

China helps promote astroturfed far-left protests against the U.S. strikes on Iran through a financial network in league with infamous radical-left financier and multi-millionaire Neville Roy Singham. China has a lot at stake in the outcome of the conflict. Immediately after the start of this weekend’s U.S. military-led operation striking Iranian leadership and military sites, street protests opposing the conflict […]

On the last day of the India AI Impact Summit, India signed Pax Silica, a U.S.-led declaration seemingly focused on semiconductors. While India’s accession to the same was not entirely unforeseen, becoming a signatory nation this quickly was not on the cards either. On the last day of the India AI Impact Summit—a high-powered international mega-event focused on A.I., now […]

Actions speak louder than words. But right now, words are all that China can afford to offer the regime in Iran. On March 1, the Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei while urging an immediate cessation of hostilities. Beijing has long supported Iran with chemical precursors for propellants used in the regime’s ballistic […]