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  Airstrikes disrupt border life as Iranians cross into Iraq for essentials and internet

  World | March 29, 2026 23:51 IST

  Travellers described the strikes carried out by the United States and Israel as constant and alarming. However, most said they had no plans to leave their homes, choosing instead to adapt to the difficult conditions.

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  Iran's fiery threat as Trump weighs ground invasion: 'Troops would be food for Persian Gulf sharks'

  World | March 29, 2026 23:51 IST

  Earlier, Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf also cautioned the US President, saying Iranian forces 'are waiting for the arrival of American troops on the ground to set them on fire and punish their regional partners forever.'

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  Pakistan Deputy PM Ishaq Dar stumbles during welcome ceremony for Egyptian Foreign Minister | Video

  World | March 29, 2026 23:51 IST

  Foreign ministers from Egypt, Turkiye, and Saudi Arabia convened in Pakistan for crucial discussions on the evolving conflict in the Middle East. The talks were aimed at easing tensions between the United States and Iran in an effort to promote regional peace.

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  US deploys 3,500 marine troops, amphibious assault ship to Middle East amid war against Iran

  World | March 29, 2026 6:42 IST

  The United States Central Command said US sailors and marines aboard the USS Tripoli arrived in CENTCOM's Area of Responsibility (AoR) on March 27.

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  Trump calls Strait of Hormuz as 'Strait of Trump', says there are no accidents with him

  World | March 28, 2026 8:09 IST

  In his address, Trump also claimed that Iran was under pressure and willing to negotiate, stating that Tehran had sent multiple shipments of oil as part of ongoing discussions.

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  10 US troops injured, several planes damaged as Iran launches missile attack on Saudi air base

  World | March 28, 2026 7:02 IST

  The attack, which involved an Iranian missile as well as unmanned drones, comes a day after President Donald Trump said Iran has been "obliterated" and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said that "never in recorded history has a nation's military been so quickly and so effectively neutralised."

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  Lockdown will not be imposed in India as we saw during Covid: FM Sitharaman refutes rumours

  India | March 27, 2026 11:56 IST

  Lockdown in India? FM Nirmala Sitharaman said that she is surprised to know that some leaders are saying there will be a lockdown and there will be shortages of fuel.

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  Will India impose full lockdown amid LPG shortage? Here's what Hardeep Singh Puri has to say

  India | March 27, 2026 11:06 IST

  Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the rumours of a lockdown in India are completely false. He said there is there is no such proposal under consideration by the Government of India. He stated that in such times, it is important that all remain calm, responsible, and united.

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  Jag Vasant tanker arrives at Vadinar Port with 16,000 metric tons of LPG after Hormuz passage

  India | March 27, 2026 9:29 IST

  The safe arrival of the vessel in India is regarded as a major source of relief at a time when the situation of heightened risk persists in the Strait of Hormuz region.

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  Iran War: 'No longer be an eye for an eye,' warns Iran after attack on infra | Highlights

  World | March 27, 2026 23:48 IST

  Iran War: Israel, Iran and Lebanon saw renewed attacks as regional tensions continue to escalate, while Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and claimed the US has "already won the war" militarily.

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  Senior commander in Hezbollah's anti-tank array Hassan Mohammad Bashir killed in Israeli strike

  World | March 27, 2026 6:41 IST

  Taking to X, the IDF stated that Bashir was reportedly involved in orchestrating numerous attacks against Israeli forces and civilians and noted that he had recently started working closely with Hezbollah's anti-tank units north of the Litani River, a strategic area in southern Lebanon.

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  Iran's navy chief Alireza Tangsiri, responsible for Strait of Hormuz closure, killed in strike

  World | March 26, 2026 14:40 IST

  Tangsiri, who has led the IRGC Navy since August 2018, had taken an increasingly aggressive stance in recent weeks regarding Iran's actions in the Gulf, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz.

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  'A bit embarrassing for all of us': Shashi Tharoor on US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan

  India | March 26, 2026 11:37 IST

  Shashi Tharoor has criticised India's lack of an active diplomatic role in the ongoing West Asia crisis, calling it "embarrassing" that Pakistan has taken the lead in mediation efforts. The Congress MP said he supported the government’s restrained stance hoping it would push for peace talks.

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  Strait of Hormuz open for India, confirms Iran as it lists 'friendly nations' for passage of vessels

  World | March 26, 2026 9:46 IST

  The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical energy corridors. It facilitates the export of crude oil and LNG from countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain, and Iran itself.

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  Iran war: Trump says Iran sent 10 boats of oil as a present to US

  World | March 26, 2026 23:43 IST

  Iran war LIVE: Iran has dismissed the US plan to pause the war in the Middle East, issuing its own counterproposal instead, as it launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries.

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  IRGC clearance, hefty transit toll: Why crossing Strait of Hormuz is not so straight | Explained

  Explainers | March 26, 2026 8:35 IST

  Iran's tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global energy flows. With rising tensions, strict vetting procedures and allegations of heavy toll fees, the situation poses a massive threat to international oil supplies and global trade stability.

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  'Trump does not bluff, prepared to unleash hell if Iran...': White House warns Tehran

  World | March 26, 2026 7:00 IST

  Iran war: The White House has warned that the US could escalate its military response against Iran after Tehran rejected a proposed 15-point ceasefire plan.

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  Iran rules out peace talks with US: 'We don't have plans for negotiations with Trump to end war'

  World | March 26, 2026 6:33 IST

  Amid intensified war in the West Asia, Iran dismissed an American plan to pause the war and launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries, including an assault that sparked a huge fire at Kuwait International Airport.

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  Iran turns back Karachi-bound vessel as it fails to secure approval to pass through Strait of Hormuz

  World | March 25, 2026 14:19 IST

  The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy also confirmed it had intervened as the ship had failed to comply with ‘legal protocols’.

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  Iran takes dig at Donald Trump's negotiation claims: 'You are negotiating with yourselves'

  World | March 25, 2026 12:22 IST

  US President Trump had earlier confirmed that negotiations were on with Iran claiming that the war was going to end.