Akash Sharma— DEFENCE & STRATEGY
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Akash is an Indian Defence journalist based in New Delhi.

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Press TV reports visuals of Iranians gathering on bridges and power generation stations across the country. https://t.co/EUeOqXZrFl


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Iranians Form Human Chain at Power Plants, Bridges Ahead of U.S. Deadline


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US President Donald Trump announces a 2 week pause on strikes against Iran.

He says move is conditional on reopening of Strait of Hormuz; calls it a “double-sided ceasefire” amid ongoing peace negotiations. https://t.co/gdiAgHathd


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AP reports: A 2-week ceasefire plan proposes Iran & Oman charge transit fees on ships through the Strait of Hormuz. https://t.co/nU2b784Q7F


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"शस्त्र से शक्ति"

All Air Warriors of the Indian Air Force extend warm greetings and best wishes to all the personnel, families and veterans of Army Ordnance Corps on the occasion of their 251st #RaisingDay.

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Good that better sense has finally prevailed in the #IranWar. The challenge for India will be in adapting to Pakistan’s evolving role and growing strategic heft. China, of course, is and will remain India’s foremost strategic challenge.

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Key point: The ceasefire does not cover Lebanon!!
#iran #israel

Prime Minister’s Office:

Israel supports President Trump's decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks subject to Iran immediately opening the straits and stopping all attacks on the US, Israel and countries in the region.
- Prime Minister of Israel

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You can’t end any civilisation, no matter how much you try: Farooq Abdullah in response to a question about Trump’s threat against Iran.

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India welcomes ceasefire reached in West Asia.

Expects that unimpeded freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce would prevail through Strait of Hormuz.
#iran #Israël

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Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff #IAF, on an official visit to USA, visited Peterson Space Force Base. He interacted with General Gregory M Guillot (Commander US-NORTHCOM/NORAD) for a productive exchange of perspectives on complex operational modalities, reflecting the strength of the growing partnership.

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Indian Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi flies LCH Prachand during HAL visit in Bengaluru https://t.co/yvdjj5Hz1O


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Israel Was Informed Late About Cease-Fire Deal and Wasn’t Happy: WSJ Reports

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Lebanon was never part of the ceasefire; the Iranians misunderstood: Vance

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The #IranWar ceasefire fraying! Trump wants an off-ramp, but Israel’s attacks on Lebanon continue, muddying the waters!

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LIVE STREAMING OF RAN SAMWAD 2026 https://t.co/Q2cgDy5tyK


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Sad to see the sniping still going on among the armed forces, especially between the Navy & IAF!

With the political abdication to fully own & drive meaningful defence reforms, Army, IAF & Navy have engaged in internecine turf wars for far too long. India needs a lean, mean, integrated land-air-sea-space-cyber warfighting machinery for #MultiDomainOperations My article
- Rajat Pandit

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Israeli military says it has killed Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem | Reuters

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The AH-64 Apache attack helicopter of Indian Army carried out its first field firing where it engaged targets with Hellfire missiles and other onboard weapons. https://t.co/cE8qS1iz8w


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US has lost 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones during the Iran conflict, amounting to roughly $720 million in losses, as per reports. https://t.co/gxJ8SRmN1r


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Indian Army Apaches in action:
AH-64E Apache attack helicopters in Indian Army Aviation Corps carried out the first field firing in the field firing ranges at Pokhran, Rajasthan.

The firing saw Apaches successfully engaging targets with Hellfire missiles, laser guided 70mm rockets and 30mm gun.

Indian Air Force operates 22 Apaches while Indian Army has six Apaches.
VC: @adgpi

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Live Streaming of RAN SAMWAD 2026 | Day 2 https://t.co/NjywanN085


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