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  Iran state TV says three ships attacked by Revolutionary Guard in Hormuz, taken into force's custody

  World | April 22, 2026 16:35 IST

  The 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 | April 21, 2026 23:51 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 | April 21, 2026 7:27 IST

  Trump 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 | April 20, 2026 7:16 IST

  Just 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 | April 18, 2026 10:33 IST

  Trump 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 | April 16, 2026 23:48 IST

  US 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 | April 14, 2026 11:23 IST

  The 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 | April 14, 2026 23:23 IST

  US 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 | April 08, 2026 23:56 IST

  US 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 | April 08, 2026 23:44 IST

  The 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 | April 08, 2026 23:44 IST

  Iran 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 | April 08, 2026 18:01 IST

  The 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 | April 08, 2026 16:32 IST

  Hours 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.

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  'Expeditiously exit Iran': Centre's fresh advisory for Indian citizens

  India | April 08, 2026 11:52 IST

  India has urged its citizens to expeditiously leave the country, warning them to avoid independent travel and stay in close coordination with the embassy for safety.

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  Mojtaba Khamenei tells Iran's military to stop firing after truce with US, warns 'not end of war'

  World | April 08, 2026 8:10 IST

  In an official statement read on state-run IRIB after the ceasefire announcement, Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said, "This is not the end of the war but all military branches should follow the Supreme Leader’s order and cease their fire."

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  Strikes continue between Israel, Iran despite ceasefire announcement, missile alerts echo in Gulf

  World | April 08, 2026 7:33 IST

  Despite Donald Trump announcing a ceasefire, strikes continued between Iran and Israel, with missile alerts across the Gulf. Even Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ordered forces to stop firing.

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  Iran agrees to ceasefire, to reopen Strait of Hormuz: What's in the 10-point plan

  World | April 08, 2026 6:49 IST

  Iran has agreed to a temporary ceasefire but only with strict conditions, including lifting sanctions, ending regional conflicts, and ensuring control and security over the Strait of Hormuz while talks with the US move forward.

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  What Trump said: Full text of US President's two-week Iran ceasefire announcement

  World | April 08, 2026 6:49 IST

  Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, saying he paused strikes after requests from Pakistan’s leaders and progress in peace talks. He linked the move to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and said the pause will help finalise a long-term agreement.

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  US-Iran agree on two-week ceasefire, Trump to stop bombings: What we know so far

  World | April 08, 2026 6:50 IST

  Donald Trump announced a two-week pause in US strikes on Iran, calling it a “double-sided ceasefire” and linking it to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran accepted the truce conditionally.

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  Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal, sends 10-point plan via Pakistan to end war

  World | April 06, 2026 23:52 IST

  Iran war: Tehran has rejected the latest ceasefire proposal and wants a permanent end to the war. The war began with joint US-Israel strikes on February 28 and has killed thousands, shaken global markets, cut off key shipping routes, and spiked fuel prices.