War will end soon ! : Donald Trump claims

New Delhi – If Iran attempts to stop the supply of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, the United States will attack it with 20 times greater force. The war will continue until the enemy is completely destroyed. Since the beginning of the war, the United States and Israel together have carried out attacks on more than 5 thousand locations in Iran. Some extremely important locations have deliberately not been targeted yet so that action can be taken later if necessary. The United States and Israel have gained a significant advantage in this war and it is possible that the war may end soon; however, military operations will continue for now, stated the President of the United States, Donald Trump, during a press conference held in the city of Doral in the state of Florida.

We will decide when the war will end, not the United States ! – Iran’s response

Responding to Trump’s statement, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that it will decide when the war ends. The political equations in the region and the future situation are now in the hands of our military. The American military cannot end this war.

Telephone conversation between Trump and Putin

Trump and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation for about one hour on 9 March. It is said to be the first formal conversation between the two this year. The discussion mainly focused on the conflict in the Middle East, the Ukraine war and the global energy situation.

Australia grants asylum to 5 Iranian women footballers after Trump’s appeal !

Trump had appealed to Australia to grant asylum to Iranian women football players. He had said that if they were sent back to Iran, their lives could be in danger and it would be a major humanitarian mistake. He had also said that if Australia was not willing to grant them asylum, the United States was ready to do so. After this appeal, Australia granted humanitarian visas to five players from the Iranian women’s football team, allowing them to stay in the country. The players have been taken to a secure location by the police.

After the attack on Iran during the ongoing Women’s Asian Football Cup in Australia, the Iranian women’s team did not sing the national anthem, which was viewed as a protest against the government. Subsequently, Iranian media described the players as “traitors” and demanded action against them.

Pakistani and Bangladeshi citizens arrested in Bahrain for supporting Iran’s attacks

The Bahrain administration has arrested six foreign nationals for sharing videos and posts on social media supporting Iran. The arrested individuals include citizens of Bangladesh and Pakistan. All of them were living in Bahrain for employment or business purposes. They had circulated videos on social media supporting Iran’s military actions and opposing Bahrain’s official policies. The Bahrain government has clarified that any act disturbing the country’s peace and order will not be tolerated.

Schools closed in Pakistan due to oil crisis; ministers’ salaries and foreign tours stopped !

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a cost-cutting plan in view of rising oil prices. Sharif said that the price of oil has increased from 60 dollars to more than 100 dollars per barrel, which has led to these decisions.

Under this plan, government offices will remain open only four days a week and half of the employees will work from home. Schools will remain closed for two weeks from the end of this week. Foreign tours of ministers and advisors have also been stopped. Ministers will not take salaries for two months and the salaries of Members of Parliament will be reduced by 25 percent. Government vehicles in Pakistan will receive only 50 percent fuel for two months and 60 percent of government vehicles will remain unused. All government departments will reduce their expenditure by 20 percent.

Iftar feasts cancelled

A decision has also been taken to cancel Iftar feasts. During the month of Ramzan, large Iftar parties are usually organised in Pakistan; however, the government has now decided to stop them.

These are the same people who were demanding a Nobel Prize for Trump ! – Senior Pakistani journalist criticises government

Senior Pakistani journalist Najam Sethi criticised the Shehbaz Sharif government. These are the same people who were earlier demanding that Donald Trump be awarded the Nobel Prize. Why are these same people not approaching Trump now to seek the kind of concessions on oil that are given to India ? Sethi asked this question while speaking on a news channel.

Politicians may have to flee the country !

Sethi further said, “What kind of policies is the government making ? There is tremendous anger among the public against the government. If this anger erupts, you will not even realise it. You may have to board a plane and flee the country. Please do not drop this bomb of rising oil prices on the public. If you want to drop this bomb, then impose it on bureaucrats and officials by reducing their facilities.”

Restriction on sale of petrol and diesel in Bangladesh : Two-wheelers to get only 2 litres of petrol per day

The Bangladesh government has been compelled to impose restrictions on the sale of petrol and diesel. Long queues have formed outside petrol pumps in the capital Dhaka and several other cities as people are trying to buy and store more fuel out of fear. To prevent hoarding and rumours, the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation has implemented strict rules. Two-wheelers will now receive only 2 litres of petrol per day. A maximum limit of 10 litres has been fixed for private vehicles, while buses and trucks will be allowed between 70 and 220 litres. Issuing receipts at every petrol pump has been made mandatory and new fuel will not be given without showing the receipt of the previous purchase. The government has appealed to people not to panic and hoard fuel.

India sends 5 thousand metric tonnes of diesel at Bangladesh’s request !

According to a report by Bangladesh’s Channel-24, Bangladesh had requested the Indian government enterprise Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Assam’s Numaligarh Refinery Limited to supply 50 thousand tonnes of diesel over the next four months. Following this request, India has sent 5 thousand metric tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh from the Numaligarh refinery in Assam.

According to Bangladeshi media reports, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury discussed the oil situation with India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, in Dhaka.

During this meeting, Bangladesh officially requested the supply of an additional 50 thousand metric tonnes of diesel through the Bangladesh–India pipeline over the next four months. In this context, Pranay Verma told The Financial Express that Bangladesh is a very important friend of India and that India wishes to extend all possible assistance for its progress.

Editorial Perspective

Bangladesh, which openly shows hostility towards India and where Hindus are facing genocide, remembers India and its Hindu rulers only in times of crisis. India must take advantage of this situation to demand protection for Hindus there. Otherwise, religious fanatics in Bangladesh will only display their ingratitude, as history has repeatedly shown.