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  Iran attacks Togo-flagged chemical tanker with Indian crew near Oman

  India | April 27, 2026 23:44 IST

  The tanker, sailing alongside other ships, was intercepted by Iranian forces, prompting the warning fire. Authorities confirmed that all Indian crew members on board are safe.

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  Iran's Foreign Minister returns to Pakistan amid uncertainty over second round of talks with US

  World | April 26, 2026 23:49 IST

  This is Araghchi's second visit to the Pakistani capital in two days, and he is expected to continue onwards to Moscow after concluding his brief stop in Pakistan.

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  Iran says reopening of Hormuz 'impossible' amid US blockade, calls it 'ceasefire violation'

  World | April 22, 2026 23:41 IST

  The standoff between the US and Iran has effectively choked off nearly all exports through the strait - where 20 per cent of the world's traded oil passes in peacetime - with no end in sight.

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  US, Iran signal return to Pakistan for ceasefire talks as truce nears expiry, reports AP

  World | April 21, 2026 17:27 IST

  Earlier, rounds of direct talks between the US and Iran were held in Islamabad on April 11 and 12, but they ended without any breakthrough, leaving the future of negotiations uncertain.

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  Iran-US ceasefire talks: JD Vance to lead second round of negotiations in Pakistan

  World | April 19, 2026 22:29 IST

  The two-week ceasefire is set to end on April 22. The first round of ceasefire negotiations ended in a gridlock between Tehran and Washington over the energy artery, the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's nuclear capacities.

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  Indian tanker 'Desh Garima' clears Strait of Hormuz as two vessels turn back after firing

  World | April 19, 2026 23:37 IST

  The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) tanker is the 10th India-flagged vessel to have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since early March.

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  India summons Iranian ambassador after firing on two Indian-flagged ships in Strait of Hormuz

  India | April 18, 2026 23:42 IST

  India summoned Iran’s envoy Dr Mohammad Fathali after firing by Iranian forces forced two Indian vessels to change course in the Strait of Hormuz. A protest was lodged over the incident, raising concerns about shipping safety in a key global oil route.

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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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  'Something could be happening...': Trump hints at second round of talks with Iran in Islamabad

  World | April 14, 2026 23:39 IST

  Iran war: The US and Iran failed to reach an agreement in the 21-hour marathon peace talks in Islamabad over the weekend, with Washington insisting that Tehran refused to give up its right to nuclear enrichment.

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  PM Modi, Trump hold 40-minute phone conversation, discuss Hormuz blockade issue

  India | April 14, 2026 23:59 IST

  PM Modi confirmed the phone call from Trump and said both of them reviewed the substantial progress achieved in bilateral cooperation in various sectors and are committed to further strengthening Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership in all areas.

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  Giorgia Meloni suspends Italy's defence agreement with Israel amid war with Iran

  World | April 14, 2026 17:57 IST

  The suspension of the automatic renewal mechanism means the pact will not be extended by default when it expires and will instead require a fresh review by the Italian government.

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  15 Indian vessels in Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions; govt moves to bring them back

  India | April 13, 2026 23:59 IST

  US President Donald Trump announced the planned blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement.

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  'f(f(O))f(O)': Iran mocks Trump with 'mathematical' warning over Strait of Hormuz blockade

  World | April 13, 2026 9:59 IST

  The warning came as the US military confirmed it would enforce a blockade of all Iranian ports starting Monday evening local time. The move follows failed US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan.

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  'Confident powers are not brokers': Manish Tewari mocks Pakistan's attempt to broker Iran-US talks

  India | April 12, 2026 23:24 IST

  The US and Iran failed to reach a peace deal at their historic 21-hour talks in Pakistan, leaving the fate of a tenuous two-week ceasefire in doubt, with both sides attempting to hold each other responsible for the collapse of the negotiations.

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  Iran threatens to trap enemies in 'deadly vortex' after Trump orders blockade of Strait of Hormuz

  World | April 12, 2026 23:51 IST

  Iran's reaction came after President Donald Trump announced that the US Navy would immediately begin a blockade on ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz.

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  Putin offers to mediate between Iran, US after failed Islamabad peace talks

  World | April 12, 2026 23:51 IST

  The negotiations between the United States and Iran ended early Sunday without a deal after the Iranians refused to accept US terms to not develop a nuclear weapon. The high-stakes talks in Pakistan ended after 21 hours.

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  Israel wiped out entire villages in Lebanon by rigging homes with explosives

  World | April 12, 2026 23:51 IST

  The demolitions came after Israel's Minister of Defence, Israel Katz, called for the destruction of "all houses" in border villages in 'accordance with the model used in Rafah and Beit Hanoun in Gaza' to stop threats to communities in northern Israel.

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  First round of US-Iran peace talks concludes, Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war' | 10 Points

  World | April 11, 2026 23:37 IST

  A US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance held historic face-to-face talks with top Iranian negotiators in Pakistan on Saturday to reach a peace agreement to end the war in West Asia that has paralysed global energy markets and disrupted trade.

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  LPG tanker Jag Vikram successfully crosses Strait of Hormuz, expected to reach Mumbai on April 15

  World | April 11, 2026 23:45 IST

  Ship tracking data showed the tanker moved through the strategic waterway between Friday night and Saturday morning and was located in the Gulf of Oman.

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  US has not agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets, says White House amid peace talks in Pakistan

  World | April 11, 2026 23:45 IST

  The report further cited an anonymous source who stated that the decision to release the funds was "directly linked to ensuring safe passage through Strait of Hormuz."