Iran Nuclear Programme
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Will Iran allow nuclear inspections or risk collapse of US talks? Here's what Trump said
World | Jun 24, 2026, 06:44 AM ISTTrump said talks between Washington and Tehran were progressing positively and argued that Iran's bargaining position had weakened significantly.
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'We defended them for decades, but…': Why Trump rebuked NATO and Italian PM Meloni
World | Jun 22, 2026, 08:10 AM ISTNotably, tensions between Trump and Meloni escalated after the two had a heated exchange after their meeting at the 52nd G7 Summit in France.
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Iran seeks UN stamp on peace deal, clause in 14-point agenda in spotlight; know all about it
World | Jun 16, 2026, 09:38 AM ISTThe agreement is expected to be formally signed on June 19 in Geneva. According to statements attributed to US President Donald Trump, his deputy JD Vance may head the US delegation during the signing process in Switzerland.
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Iran's another nuclear facility hit? Israel claims striking Taleghan compound used developing nukes
World | Mar 12, 2026, 05:33 PM ISTThe Taleghan compound had earlier been targeted by Israel in October 2024 as part of a retaliatory strike following a missile attack launched by Iran earlier that month. The military later said it had recently detected signs that Iran had begun efforts to rebuild and restore the facility.
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Strike on US Navy's fifth fleet in Bahrain kills 21 soldiers, claims Iran amid raging war
World | Mar 08, 2026, 02:07 PM ISTToday's deadly barrage caps Iran's February 28 IRGC assault—ballistic missiles and Shahed-136 drones that shredded the base's radar systems, service blocks, and satellite hubs. Satellite imagery revealed choking black smoke and widespread devastation, even as troops hunkered in bunkers.
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'Wise for Iran to make a deal': US Press Secretary amid Trump’s military buildup in Middle East
World | Feb 19, 2026, 07:19 AM ISTNotably, the second round of talks between Iran and the US over the former's disputed nuclear programme concluded on Tuesday in Geneva. Talking about the outcome, a US official said progress has been made in this regard and that a lot is still left to be discussed between the two countries.
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Regime change 'best thing' for Iran: Trump confirms sending 2nd aircraft carrier to Middle East
World | Feb 14, 2026, 07:44 AM ISTSpeaking to reporters on Friday, President Donald Trump has confirmed that the US is sending another aircraft carrier to the Middle East. He also called for a regime change in Iran, calling it the best thing that could happen there.
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Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz: Know significance and what it means for global oil prices
World | Jun 23, 2025, 12:07 AM ISTStrait of Hormuz, located between Iran and its Gulf Arab neighbours, stands as one of the most vital energy corridors. Approximately 20% of global oil and gas shipments-originating from major exporters like Saudi Arabia, Iraq, UAE, Qatar, Iran-pass through this narrow maritime passage each day.
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Iran 'not far' from having an atomic bomb, says IAEA: Here's the list of countries with nukes
World | Apr 17, 2025, 12:25 PM ISTRafael Grossi, the IAEA chief has said that Iran is close to having nuclear weapons before the second round of negotiations between Tehran and Washington over the Islamic Republic's nuclear weapons programme. The first round of talks took place in Oman in an 'indirect' format.
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Forget nuclear weapons or else...: Trump warns Iran of 'harsh' actions after talks in Oman
World | Apr 15, 2025, 11:06 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has reiterated that Iran can not have nuclear weapons, adding that the US will be open to military actions if Tehran does not give up its nuclear weapons programme.
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Pakistan delays multi-billion dollar gas pipeline project with Iran under pressure from US
World | Aug 07, 2023, 12:47 PM ISTThe project was initially conceived as an India-Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline, but later, India left it and became a bilateral project between Pakistan and Iran.
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US, India united against Iran's nuclear programme: US envoy
India | Feb 24, 2015, 09:04 AM ISTHyderabad: The United States and India are united in opposing Iran's nuclear programme, US Ambassador to India Richard Verma said here yesterday.He said the economic sanctions against Iran would remain in place till the Iranian
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IAEA starts probe into military use of Iran's nuclear programme
World | Feb 11, 2014, 12:03 AM ISTVienna: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Monday said it has started investigation to clear long-standing concerns over possible military links to Iran's nuclear programme.The UN nuclear watchdog has taken the first step to investigate
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Iran noncommittal about US talks offer
World | Feb 03, 2013, 04:45 PM ISTMunich,Feb 3: Iran's foreign minister is welcoming the United States' willingness to hold direct talks with Tehran in the standoff over its nuclear program but isn't committing to accepting the offer.Vice-President Joe Biden told a
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Iran Should Fully Cooperate With IAEA, Says India
World | Mar 22, 2012, 08:50 AM ISTUnited Nations, Mar 22: India on Wednesday said Iran should fully cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency with a view to restoring confidence of the international community that its nuclear programme is peaceful in