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Washington Scales Back Regional Footprint Amid Iranian Warnings

Empty airspace over Iran, during a temporary closure of the country's airspace amid concerns about possible military action between the United States and Iran The United States has begun precautionary drawdowns at several military bases across the Middle East after Iranian officials warned neighbouring countries that American facilities could be targeted in the event of a wider conflict. The adjustments focus on relocating non‑essential personnel and reducing exposure as regional tensions continue to rise. Iran’s message to nearby states underscored its concern that any U.S. military action could spill over into the broader region. By cautioning its neighbours, Tehran signaled both its desire to deter potential strikes and its readiness to respond if provoked. U.S. officials described the moves as prudent rather than predictive, emphasizing that the drawdowns do not indicate an imminent operation. Instead, they reflect a shifting security environment in which Washington is recal...
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Former Indian Official Charged in U.S. Murder Plot Previously Arrested in Delhi

 

A former Indian government official, Vikash Yadav, has been charged in the United States for allegedly orchestrating a foiled murder plot against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a prominent Sikh separatist and dual U.S.-Canadian citizen. This development follows Yadav’s arrest in New Delhi last December on charges of attempted murder.

According to court records and statements from a police officer, Yadav was detained by Delhi Police on December 18, 2023. He and an associate were accused of kidnapping, assaulting, and robbing an Indian businessman, with the intention of extorting money under the guise of a notorious gangster’s name.

The U.S. Justice Department unsealed the indictment against Yadav, detailing his alleged involvement in the murder plot from May 2023. The indictment claims Yadav, while still an Indian government employee, collaborated with associates both in India and abroad to target Pannun. The plot was uncovered when one of Yadav’s associates, in search of a hitman, inadvertently contacted a Drug Enforcement Administration informant.

Yadav’s lawyer has dismissed the charges as part of an international conspiracy to defame his client and the Indian government. Meanwhile, U.S. authorities are expected to seek Yadav’s extradition.

This case has further strained diplomatic relations between India and Canada, already tense due to allegations of Indian involvement in the murder of another Sikh separatist in Canada last year.


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