Cease Fire
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Trump confirms peace talks with Iran expected to commence today: 'Not looking to kill people'
World | Aug 03, 2026, 07:26 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump on Sunday stated that he decided to hold off on ordering American forces to carry out fresh strikes in Iran at the request of Gulf allies such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
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Trump says ceasefire 'over' after launching fresh strikes on Iran, calls talks a 'waste of time'
World | Jul 08, 2026, 02:49 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump categorically said that the peace process was over and he would not deal with Iran any longer. Trump's remark came after the US military attacked Iran after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait.
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Iran affirms, Trump calls it 'fake news': The $300 billion question that threatens the peace deal
World | Jun 16, 2026, 07:46 AM ISTA reported $300 billion reconstruction-linked package which Trump seems to be denying has emerged as the biggest obstacle to a proposed US-Iran peace agreement, but why?
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Trump drops cryptic 'discombobulated' post amid warnings US could restart war
World | May 31, 2026, 08:43 AM ISTIran has maintained that progress on the Lebanon situation is necessary before it can move forward on a broader peace agreement with the United States. At the same time, military activity continues in southern Lebanon.
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Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State in India, says agreement with Iran is possible within a few days
World | May 26, 2026, 12:29 PM ISTMarco Rubio said there were some talks going on in Qatar today, so we’ll see if we can make progress.
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US says Israel, Lebanon agree to 45-day extension of ceasefire after another round of talks
World | May 16, 2026, 06:52 AM ISTThe development comes after two "productive" days of talks, and will be followed by more negotiations June 2-3, State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said.
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'War coming to an end': Putin signals endgame in Ukraine war after years of bloodshed
World | May 10, 2026, 09:09 AM ISTThe Russia-Ukraine war began in February 2022 and has become Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II. Hundreds of thousands of people have been killed or injured.
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Iran state TV says three ships attacked by Revolutionary Guard in Hormuz, taken into force's custody
World | Apr 22, 2026, 04:35 PM ISTThe Revolutionary Guard identified the vessels as the MSC Francesca and the Epaminodes. The ship's owners could not be immediately reached for comment. The seizures represent an escalation after the US earlier seized two Iranian vessels as ceasefire talks were due to take place in Islamabad.
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Trump rules out ceasefire extension, says the US will end up with a great deal with Iran
World | Apr 21, 2026, 11:51 PM IST“I do not want to extend the ceasefire. I think we are going to end up with a great deal. They have no choice,” Donald Trump said.
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'Winning Iran war by a lot': Trump claims big edge as ceasefire deadline looms
World | Apr 21, 2026, 07:27 AM ISTTrump claimed that Iran’s naval forces had been “completely wiped out” and that its air capabilities were badly weakened.
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Iran rejects ceasefire 2.0 talks with US in Pakistan, cites 'unrealistic demands', Hormuz blockade
World | Apr 20, 2026, 07:16 AM ISTJust hours before Iran’s announcement, US President Donald Trump had said American officials would travel to Islamabad for talks, raising hopes of a possible breakthrough.
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Trump threatens to bomb Iran again if peace deal not sealed by Wednesday
World | Apr 18, 2026, 10:33 AM ISTTrump said the US naval blockade in the region would remain in place for the time being. However, he hinted that even this could change depending on how the situation evolves.
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Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon after talks with Netanyahu, Aoun
World | Apr 16, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump said he has directed Vice President JD Vance, Secretary Rubio, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine to work closely with both nations to achieve a lasting peace.
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Pakistan again steps in after US-Iran talks fail, pushes for second round in Islamabad soon: Report
World | Apr 14, 2026, 11:23 AM ISTThe Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, is one of the most critical transit points in the world from where nearly 20 per cent of the global crude passes through.
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US-Iran War Updates: PM Modi, Trump stress need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open during phone call
World | Apr 14, 2026, 11:23 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday to discuss the escalating West Asia crisis and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure. After their 40-minute conversation, PM Modi said both leaders reviewed the strong progress in India-US relations.
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Trump warns of 50% tariffs on nations supplying weapons to Iran hours after ceasefire announcement
World | Apr 08, 2026, 11:56 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to countries supplying weapons to Iran, announcing a 50 per cent tariff immediately after declaring a two-week ceasefire. This came hours after the announcement of a ceasefire in the West Asia conflict.
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Iran says it will withdraw from ceasefire agreement if Israel continues attacking Lebanon
World | Apr 08, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTThe statement from Iran comes as the Israeli army launched what it said were 100 airstrikes at multiple locations across Lebanon in a span of 10 minutes.
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Iran demands $1 per barrel on oil passing Strait of Hormuz, payment to be made in cryptocurrency
World | Apr 08, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTIran said shipping companies will have to pay tolls in cryptocurrency for oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as it seeks to retain control over passage through the key waterway during the two-week ceasefire.
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From ultimatums to U-turn: Timeline of what happened in Washington ahead of US-Iran ceasefire
World | Apr 08, 2026, 06:01 PM ISTThe US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire aimed at cooling escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. A dramatic day of diplomacy in Washington ultimately paved the way for the temporary agreement. Global leaders welcomed the pause while urging deeper negotiations.
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Missiles hit UAE, Kuwait, Iran claims Lavan Island attacked: Why did ceasefire fail to stop attacks?
World | Apr 08, 2026, 04:32 PM ISTHours after the announcement of ceasefire, the United Arab Emirates reported an incoming Iranian missile barrage, and Kuwait's military said its forces were responding to drones. Iran then said an oil refinery came under attack.