Iran War
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Houthi drone shot down by Saudi Arabia near Mecca as coalition warns of 'red line' amid Mideast war
World | Sep 16, 2026, 01:37 PM ISTSaudi Arabia said its air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered the city's restricted airspace. The Saudi-led coalition called the incident a hostile act and warned that the security of the Two Holy Mosques and pilgrims is a "red line".
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US military destroys two Iranian boats trying to steal sea drone near Hormuz
World | Sep 16, 2026, 06:47 AM ISTA pair of fishing boats came under attack in Hormozgan province on Iran's southern coast, and several fishermen were reported missing, according to Iranian state media.
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Ukraine, Russia agreed to halt strikes on energy infra, says Trump; claims Iran wants 'quick' deal
World | Sep 14, 2026, 11:35 PM ISTIn several posts on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump has said Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop targeting each other's energy infrastructure, while also calling on Iran to make a deal "quickly and badly".
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Iran, Oman agree on new entry, exit routes for Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia tensions: Report
World | Sep 13, 2026, 12:44 PM ISTThe development comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia, with the strategic waterway remaining a key focus of regional and international attention.
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One killed, three injured after Iranian commercial ship struck near Strait of Hormuz
World | Sep 13, 2026, 12:01 PM ISTThe United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations monitor separately reported a vessel was hit by a projectile while transiting the strait, with no details.
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Trump claims Iran war nearing end, makes bold prediction on oil prices: 'Will come tumbling down'
World | Sep 12, 2026, 10:23 PM ISTSpeaking to reporters during a visit to Ireland, Trump predicted that the Iran war will end right after the US midterm elections in November, following which oil prices will sharply fall.
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Putin on one side, Iran's Pezeshkian on another: PM Modi's striking BRICS pic & a Global South pitch
India | Sep 11, 2026, 10:40 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi was seen holding hands with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, with Russian President Vladimir Putin and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa walking alongside them.
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On 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, Trump repeats Iran will 'never have a nuclear weapon'
World | Sep 11, 2026, 09:24 PM ISTSpeaking at an event at White House to pay tributes to the victims of September 11 terror attacks, President Donald Trump has once again repeated that the US will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons.
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In meet with Iran's Pezeshkian, PM Modi calls for stability in West Asia and safeguarding sea routes
India | Sep 11, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTThis was the second meeting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi held with Iran's President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian in less than two weeks. During his earlier meeting on August 31, the prime minister had reiterated India's call for resolving the conflict in West Asia via dialogue and diplomacy.
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PM Modi bats for 'dialogue, diplomacy' to resolve conflicts in meeting with Putin on BRICS sidelines
India | Sep 11, 2026, 07:47 PM ISTPM Modi and Vladimir Putin held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Friday. The two leaders dicussed the Ukraine war and the conflict in West Asia while noting the importance of maritime safety.
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Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline targeted by Houthis; satellite images show huge plume of smoke
World | Sep 11, 2026, 04:45 PM ISTThe East-West Pipeline corridor, also called the Petroline, of Saudi Arabia was targeted by Houthi rebels of Yemen, with multiple satellite images confirming the strikes. However, Saudi Arabian authorities have not issued a statement so far.
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A-10 Thunderbolt and F-15 fighter jets damaged in Iranian strike on US base in Jordan: Report
World | Sep 10, 2026, 11:35 AM ISTThe attack came after the US sank five Iranian tankers in retaliation for Iran targeting a US Navy warship. Iran subsequently retaliated by launching attacks on scores of US military bases and allied positions across the region.
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Explosions rock Iran's coast, blasts heard at Saudi air base amid continued tensions in Middle East
World | Sep 10, 2026, 08:07 AM ISTMultiple explosions were reported across Iran's coastal areas and in parts of Saudi Arabia as tensions remained high in the region. The developments came shortly after Donald Trump said the war with Iran would end immediately after the US midterm elections.
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'They can't hold out any longer': Trump claims Iran war will end immediately after midterm elections
World | Sep 10, 2026, 06:53 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump argued that Iran is attempting to influence American voters to secure a more lenient administration in Washington.
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From 'mediator' to 'tightrope': Pakistan's big admission as US-Iran conflict escalates
World | Sep 09, 2026, 05:42 PM ISTPakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif described Islamabad’s position amid escalating US-Iran tensions as a “tightrope walk” due to its close ties with both Iran and the Gulf countries. He said Pakistan was seeking to mediate between Washington and Tehran but faced difficult choices.
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Iran claims it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz, US says it 'malfunctioned'
World | Sep 09, 2026, 11:32 AM ISTIran claimed that its naval forces captured 'one of the most modern, smart, and unmanned' submarines of the US terrorist army at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz.
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US destroys five Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island in response to attacks on American Navy ship
World | Sep 09, 2026, 06:36 AM ISTEarlier on September 5, US forces destroyed three Iranian crude oil carriers after the IRGC tried to attack an American aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer.
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Iran fires missiles at US targets in Jordan after America destroys five Iranian oil tankers
World | Sep 09, 2026, 06:34 AM ISTIran has fired ballistic missiles towards US targets in Jordan after Washington destroyed five Iranian oil tankers following attempted attacks on an American warship. Jordan said it intercepted 18 of 20 missiles, while two landed in unpopulated areas.
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Trump predicts oil prices will drop below 'USD 2 a gallon after US wins Iran war'
World | Sep 08, 2026, 07:33 AM ISTOn Monday, Brent oil futures, the global benchmark, rose to hover around USD 97 a barrel--- up 9 per cent over the last five days and 19 per cent over the last month.
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Iran plans to announce 'exclusion zone' near Strait of Hormuz after US hit three oil tankers
World | Sep 07, 2026, 09:04 AM ISTIran plans to announce a new "exclusion zone" around the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with the US. Tehran said vessels entering the zone while attempting to cross the waterway could face sanctions.