Operation Sindhu: India brings back 290 Indians, 1 Sri Lankan from Iran; evacuation tally nears 2,000
Monday, 23 June 2025 () Under Operation Sindhu, India continues its evacuation efforts, bringing home 290 Indian nationals and one Sri Lankan from conflict-hit Iran. A special flight landed in Delhi on Saturday night, with Union Minister Pabitra Margherita welcoming the evacuees. Over 2,003 Indians have been repatriated from Iran so far.
In a dramatic escalation, Iranian ballistic missiles were launched in broad daylight, striking southern Israel. Footage from Fars News shows missiles targeting what Iran claims is an IDF command and intelligence hub near Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba. A nearby apartment complex was hit, sparking...
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South China Sea Breaking: In a significant escalation of defensive capabilities, Taiwan has officially formed its first combat-ready HIMARS rocket unit. This move is designed to strengthen deterrence against increasing threats and military pressure from China. Taiwan's Defense Minister, Wellington Koo, lauded the new unit as a "significant boost" to the island's defensive power, underscoring the strategic importance of this deployment. The soldiers operating these advanced systems have completed specialized training in the United States, highlighting the close military cooperation between Washington and Taipei.
The M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is a game-changer for Taiwan's military. It can fire six 227mm rockets or a single Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missile, the latter boasting a range of up to 300 kilometers. This impressive range means that key military and strategic targets deep within mainland China's coastal provinces are now potentially within Taiwan's strike capability. Reports suggest that Taiwan may have already acquired these long-range ATACMS missiles, a detail that is sure to alarm military planners in Beijing.
This deployment is part of a larger arms deal with the U.S., with 11 of a total 29 HIMARS systems already delivered. The move aligns with America's broader strategy to build a strong coalition in the Indo-Pacific to counter China's growing military and economic dominance. While the HIMARS system has proven its devastating effectiveness in the Ukraine conflict, analysts note that China's more advanced air defense systems could pose a greater challenge. The activation of this unit comes as Chinese military aircraft and vessels continue to cross the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, prompting regular intrusion warnings from Taipei and keeping the region on high alert.
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