Key News Updates from Around the World Iran Vows Retaliation After US Airstrikes Iran’s Revolutionary Guards commander, General Mohammad Ali Jafari, has vowed retaliation after the US launched airstrikes targeting Iranian military sites. The attacks, which occurred on August 31 and September 1, reportedly killed three Iranian naval pilots and injured several others in southern regions like Kish Island and Khuzestan. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemned the strikes as "unlawful aggression," while First Vice President Mohammad Reza Arif warned of an "unbalanced" Iranian response. The Iranian military confirmed casualties in Hormuz Strait and other regions, with calls for a coordinated counterattack. Rahul Gandhi Condemns Violence Against Journalist Indian National Congress leader Rahul Gandhi condemned the alleged assault on two female journalists, Shahina Khan and Nafeesa Khan, in Delhi. The journalists were reporting on the inauguration of a new wing at a hospital when they were allegedly beaten by police officers from Saket police station. A joint statement by media organizations demanded an impartial investigation and accountability for the officers involved. The police denied wrongdoing, stating that the journalists were detained for questioning but no charges were filed. Smriti Mandhana Shatters Records in T20 Cricket Indian batter Smriti Mandhana made history with a stunning 118 runs off 67 balls in a T20 match, becoming the first woman to score a double century in the format. Her innings helped her team secure a dominant victory, while also setting a new record for the highest individual score by a woman in T20 cricket.#iranian_revolutionary_guards #hormuz_strait #supreme_leader_ayatollah_ali_khamenei #general_mohammad_ali_jafari #first_vice_president_mohammad_reza_arif
