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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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  How China played a key behind-the-scenes role in the US-Iran ceasefire

  World | April 08, 2026 14:51 IST

  China's role in the US-Iran ceasefire has been important but not publicly discussed. Even, Trump has admitted that Beijing was involved in bringing Iran to the negotiating table to pause the conflict in West Asia.

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  Whose Strait is it anyway? After ceasefire, Iran and Trump both lay claim to control Hormuz ops

  World | April 08, 2026 11:37 IST

  In its 10-point plan presented to the US to agree on the truce, Iran has demanded guaranteed control of shipping through Hormuz and the decision on the safe passage protocol for oil and energy supplies.

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  Draft label in Pak PM's X post on Iran war sparks questions over message origin: 'USA wrote for him'

  World | April 08, 2026 10:22 IST

  In the post, Sharif appealed to the United States to extend the truce deadline in Iran and urged the latter to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Observers are questioning whether this was a simple mistake by Pakistan’s communications team or the message may not have been drafted within the country.

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  Iranian military at Hormuz, final talks in Islamabad: What comes next as US-Iran announce ceasefire

  Explainers | April 08, 2026 9:08 IST

  US-Iran ceasefire news: Announcing the ceasefire, Trump said the conflict will see a pause for 14 days on condition that Iran allows complete reopening of Hormuz Strait and in turn, the US will stop bombing. The two nations' delegations will now meet in Islamabad on April 10 to finalise the deal.

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  Netanyahu backs US–Iran ceasefire, stresses deal doesn't apply to Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon

  World | April 08, 2026 8:56 IST

  The statement also highlighted Israel’s backing for Washington’s broader efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons or advancing missile capabilities that could threaten the region.

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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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  Protesters gather outside White House seeking Trump's removal after ceasefire announcement | Video

  World | April 08, 2026 7:24 IST

  US President Donald Trump has said that military strikes on Iran will be paused for a period of two weeks. According to him, the decision to hold back strikes came after Iran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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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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  Iran-US war: US embassy warns citizens in Iraq after 'attacks' by Iran-backed groups

  World | April 08, 2026 23:43 IST

  Trump claimed that all major military objectives in Iran had been achieved and revealed that the US had received a 10-point proposal from Iran, addressing all previously contentious issues.

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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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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, April 7, 2026

  India | April 07, 2026 23:46 IST

  US President Donald Trump has warned that a "whole civilisation will die tonight" but said Iran still has time to capitulate ahead of a deadline set for 8 pm in Washington. He issued the stark threat about 12 hours ahead of his deadline.

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  White House denies considering nuclear strikes on Iran after Trump's strong warning

  World | April 07, 2026 23:44 IST

  US President Donald Trump has warned that a "whole civilisation will die tonight" but said Iran still has time to capitulate ahead of a deadline set for 8 pm in Washington.

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  Iran’s counter warning to US: 'We will not hesitate, double our strikes with new launch platforms'

  World | April 07, 2026 23:46 IST

  Saying that it has exercised great restraint for the sake of good neighbourliness and have had some reservations in choosing targets for retaliation, the IRGC said all these reservations have since been removed.

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  After Trump, JD Vance issues warning to Iran: 'We still have tools we haven't used yet'

  World | April 15, 2026 12:10 IST

  Vance also stated that the US is still confident it can get Iran's response by 8 PM, referring to the deadline set by President Donald Trump.

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  'Whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again': Trump's big warning to Iran

  World | April 07, 2026 23:50 IST

  Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran ahead of his Tuesday deadline, asserting that a failure to reach a deal could lead to the collapse of an entire civilisation. His message on Truth Social has amplified global concerns as tensions peak in West Asia.

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  Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei 'unconscious', unable to make decisions: Report

  World | April 07, 2026 23:44 IST

  Mojtaba Khamenei took over as the Supreme Leader of Iran following his father Ayatollah Khamenei's killing in US-Israel airstrikes which began on February 28. A new report now claims Mojtaba Khamenei suffered critical injuries and has been unconcsious since then and unable to run the country.

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  Iran plans human chains to shield energy sites as Trump's Strait of Hormuz deadline approaches

  World | April 07, 2026 9:04 IST

  The US President also stressed that he was 'not at all' concerned about committing potential war crimes while issuing the threats against Iran. His comments and the approaching deadline have heightened fears of conflict in the Middle East.

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  Mole in US government? Trump says probe on to find who leaked information on F-15 jet downed in Iran

  World | April 07, 2026 7:33 IST

  Trump said US authorities would approach the media organisation that published the report and demand disclosure of the source’s identity, warning of possible prosecution if it refused to comply.