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  US, Iran negotiating ceasefire deal in exchange for reopening Strait of Hormuz: Report

  World | April 02, 2026 7:20 IST

  Iran war: The report suggests backchannel discussions are underway between the US and Iran, possibly via mediators, linking a ceasefire to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, though no agreement has been finalised yet, and positions remain fluid.

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  Iran's Navy is gone, Air Force in ruins, their leaders are dead: Trump in White House address on war

  World | April 02, 2026 7:22 IST

  US President Donald Trump in White House address on war said Iran’s command and control of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is being decimated and their their ability to launch missiles and drones is dramatically curtailed.

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  Iranian President asks Americans to question Trump's war motive, labels US 'proxy for Israel'

  World | April 02, 2026 6:42 IST

  The remarks came in an open letter addressed to the American public, where Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian questioned whether Washington's actions truly reflect "America First" or serve Israeli interests amid the ongoing conflict.

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  UAE preparing to join US in war against Iran to force open Strait of Hormuz: Report

  World | April 01, 2026 11:17 IST

  This comes as global oil and gas prices have surged sharply after Iran effectively restricted movement through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping corridor between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman that handles roughly 20% of the world's oil and LNG supplies.

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  Jet fuel prices more than doubled to Rs 2 lakh per kl for first time: How will it impact travellers?

  India | April 01, 2026 10:50 IST

  India's jet fuel prices have surged to a historic high of Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre following a dramatic rise in global oil rates driven by the West Asia crisis. Airlines already facing longer routes and higher fuel burn are expected to raise fares, adding to the financial strain on travellers.

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  'Go get your oil, securing Strait of Hormuz is not for us': Trump lashes out at allies amid Iran war

  World | April 01, 2026 9:02 IST

  Trump expressed frustration with allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the US war effort, telling them to "go get your own oil." US gas prices jumped past an average of USD 4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday.

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  UAE bars entry and transit for Iranians as airlines announce travel ban amid West Asia conflict

  World | April 01, 2026 7:45 IST

  The UAE has imposed a travel ban on Iranian passport holders amid escalating hostilities in West Asia, with major airlines confirming the restrictions. The announcement follows repeated missile and drone attacks intercepted by UAE air defence systems.

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  Netanyahu says Israel-US efforts 'systematically crushing' Tehran while eliminating threats

  World | April 01, 2026 7:31 IST

  Netanyahu noted that Israel is simultaneously forging "new alliances with important countries in the region" to counter the collective threat posed by Iran.

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  Iran war: Trump says Tehran asking for ceasefire from US, bombings continue in Iran

  World | April 01, 2026 23:47 IST

  Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump has suggested that the ongoing military conflict with Iran could conclude within the next two to three weeks, while claiming that Tehran is 'begging to make a deal'.

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  When will US-Iran conflict end? Trump says it is possible in two-three weeks as mission nears finish

  World | April 01, 2026 6:36 IST

  US President Donald Trump indicated that an even swifter resolution remains a possibility if a diplomatic breakthrough is achieved.

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  Trump shares video as US drops 900-kg bunker buster bomb on Iran's nuclear hub in Isfahan

  World | March 31, 2026 11:31 IST

  Donald Trump did not provide detailed context for the video, but the visuals showed a US-Israeli strike on an ammunition depot in Isfahan, a city home to 2.3 million people and Iran’s Badr military airbase.

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  Iran War: No response to US proposals, Iran rules out any offers or conditions

  World | March 31, 2026 23:46 IST

  Iran War LIVE: Donald Trump has threatened widespread destruction of Iran's energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination plants, if a deal to end the war with Tehran is not reached shortly.

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  'No negotiations with Americans since war began: Iran rejects Trump's claim of ongoing talks

  World | March 31, 2026 8:15 IST

  The Iranian Foreign Ministry said that throughout the 31 days of war, there had been no negotiations with the United States. US President Donald Trump has indicated that Washington is negotiating with Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf.

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  Strait of Hormuz toll plan cleared by Iran as war disrupts global shipping: Here's what it means

  World | March 31, 2026 7:36 IST

  Global oil and gas prices have surged after Iran virtually blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, that handles roughly 20 per cent of global oil and LNG.

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  Netanyahu says operations in Iran 'beyond halfway point', focus now on enriched uranium stockpile

  World | March 31, 2026 7:35 IST

  According to the Israeli Prime Minister, US and Israeli forces have already struck critical components of Iran's war-making potential, including missile systems, weapons factories, and personnel linked to its nuclear programme.

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  Iran hits fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker at Dubai port; blaze erupts onboard

  World | March 31, 2026 6:47 IST

  The Dubai Media Office said that maritime firefighting teams are currently working to bring the fire under control. All 24 crew members are safe, and no injuries have been reported, the office added.

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  Trump issues threat to destroy Iran's desalination plants if ceasefire isn't reached 'shortly'

  World | March 31, 2026 6:32 IST

  The former Revolutionary Guard commander was previously floated as Washington's negotiating partner, but has denied Iran is talking to the US and said Pakistan-facilitated discussions were merely a cover for American troop deployments.

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  Indian worker killed in Kuwait after Iranian drone attack on key power and water desalination plant

  World | March 30, 2026 8:07 IST

  An Indian worker died in Kuwait after a strike damaged a power and desalination plant, while a UN peacekeeper was killed in southern Lebanon in a separate projectile attack. As UNIFIL launches a probe, the IDF says its forces neutralised Hezbollah operatives preparing attacks.

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  'Favourite thing is to take the oil in Iran': Trump signals seizure of Kharg Island

  World | March 30, 2026 7:41 IST

  The island, which handles 90 per cent of Iran's oil exports, has long been critical to Tehran's economy. The US military already targeted Kharg Island with strikes on March 13.

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  Iran war: Tehran threatens to target houses of US and Israeli officials amid raging conflict

  World | March 30, 2026 23:43 IST

  Iran war LIVE: An Iranian strike on a power station in Kuwait killed one Indian worker and damaged a building at the site, the Gulf country's electricity ministry said.