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  Anwar Gargash, UAE President's advisor, says Iran acts like superpower even without nuclear weapons

  World | April 27, 2026 20:17 IST

  Anwar Gargash stressed that its scale and execution confirm that this was not an isolated decision, but a strategic move carried out despite sustained Gulf efforts to de-escalate and avoid confrontation, including a unified position not to facilitate any action against Iran.

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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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  'Not a suitable intermediary': Iranian lawmaker questions Pakistan over stalled talks with US

  World | April 27, 2026 9:02 IST

  Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Rezaei, who represents Dashtestan and continues to be a spokesperson of the country's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, has said that though Pakistan remains a "good friend" of Iran, it is not a "suitable intermediary" for negotiations with the US.

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  Trump warns Iran's oil infrastructure could 'explode within 3 days' due to US blockade

  World | April 27, 2026 6:47 IST

  In an interview with US media outlet on Sunday, US President Donald Trump has said that the Iranian leadership could reach out to him to hold negotiations, assuring Tehran that Washington has "nice, secure lines".

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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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  'No point in talking about nothing': Trump defends move to cancel US envoys' Pak trip for Iran talks

  World | April 26, 2026 7:51 IST

  Speaking to reporters at Palm Beach International Airport in Florida, US President Donald Trump said that there was no point in travelling for 15 to 16 hours for a meeting with people about whom nobody has "ever heard of before".

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  Trump cancels US delegation's Islamabad trip for peace talks with Iran: 'We have all the cards'

  World | April 25, 2026 23:46 IST

  US President Donald Trump abruptly cancelled a planned US delegation visit to Islamabad intended for the next round of US Iran peace talks, calling the long flights unnecessary. Earlier, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Islamabad after delivering key demands to Pakistani leaders.

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  US-Iran peace talks in jeopardy as Tehran still 'not ready' to meet American delegation: Report

  World | April 25, 2026 18:14 IST

  Prospects of US-Iran talks in Islamabad seem to have dimmed as Tehran remains unwilling to meet the visiting US delegation. Iran has demanded the lifting of the American naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz before any further negotiations.

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  Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran airport first time since war with US, Israel

  World | April 25, 2026 23:52 IST

  Commercial flight operations were suspended in Iran following the breakout of conflict with US and Israel on February 28.

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  US sanctions Chinese refinery, 40 other shippers for transporting Iranian oil

  World | April 25, 2026 8:14 IST

  The US move to impose sanctions on a Chinese refinery comes just weeks before President Donald Trump heads to Beijing where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, as the two nations look to reduce the trade tensions between them.

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  US decides not to renew Russian, Iranian oil waivers; India probably to be impacted

  World | April 25, 2026 7:36 IST

  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has confirmed that the United States (US) will not renew the waiver on Russian and Iranian oil at sea, even as the world awaits a peace deal between Tehran and Washington.

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  Iran says no direct talks with US as Araghchi-led delegation arrives in Pakistan | Updates

  World | April 25, 2026 6:37 IST

  The Iranian delegation, which arrived in Pakistan's Islamabad on early Saturday morning, is being led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. It was welcomed by Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir upon arrival in Islamabad.

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  Iranian delegation led by Abbas Araghchi heads to Pakistan for US-Iran ceasefire talks

  World | April 24, 2026 23:40 IST

  A senior official of the Shehbaz Sharif government said that Araghchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad with a small delegation.

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  Netanyahu treated for early-stage prostate cancer, reveals why he delayed releasing medical report

  World | April 24, 2026 23:47 IST

  Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that he recently received targeted treatment for early-stage prostate cancer, detected during routine monitoring. He said he delayed releasing his medical report to prevent Iran from spreading false narratives amid the ongoing conflict.

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  'Kabhi India aa ke dekho': Iran mocks Trump again with reference to Maharashtra | VIDEO

  World | April 24, 2026 12:21 IST

  The Iranian Consulate General in Mumbai has shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) to mock US President Donald Trump again. In a video showing the cultural heritage of Maharashtra, Iran said Trump should visit India for a "cultural detox".

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  Third US aircraft carrier moves near Iran as Trump says blockade is '100% effective'

  World | April 24, 2026 9:56 IST

  The US has moved a third aircraft carrier, USS George HW Bush, near the Iranian waters. It will be joining USS Gerald R Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln in the region. However, it is not clear on what will be the objectives of USS George HW Bush.

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  Mojtaba Khamenei's face burned, needs plastic surgery to speak; awaiting prosthetic for leg: Report

  World | April 24, 2026 9:27 IST

  Mojtaba Khamenei has been completely missing from the public eye ever since taking over the Supreme Leader of Iran after the assassination of his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in coordinated strikes by US and Israel on February 28.

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  Trump rules out possibility of using nukes against Iran, says naval blockade '100% effective'

  World | April 24, 2026 6:34 IST

  Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office of White House in Washington, US President Donald Trump has reiterated that Iran's military has been completely defeated and the naval blockade against the Islamic Republic is "100 per cent effective".

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  Trump orders US Navy to 'shoot and kill' any boat laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

  World | April 23, 2026 23:27 IST

  Donald Trump said that the US mine-clearing operations are already underway in the region, with naval “sweepers” actively working to clear the strait.

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  'Trump, shut up': Iran's new AI-generated assault on US President | VIDEO

  World | April 23, 2026 14:14 IST

  In a 45-second video shared by the Iranian consulate in Hyderabad, US President Donald Trump could be heard saying, "we are having very great negotiation with Iran. If Iran does not come to negotiation, we are going to bomb them."