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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."

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  Netanyahu's Iran strike plan rejected by 3 US Presidents before Trump approved it: Ex-top official

  World | April 23, 2026 10:29 IST

  Kerry explained that past US presidents were unwilling to consider war with Iran because they believed diplomatic options had not been fully explored. He also referred to his experience as a Vietnam War veteran, using it to highlight the importance of honesty with the public before military action.

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  Trump says 'no time pressure' on ending Iran war as clouds of uncertainty over peace talks persist

  World | April 23, 2026 14:15 IST

  Before President Donald Trump, the White House also confirmed that no deadline has been set by which Iran must submit a peace proposal. Here it must be noted that Trump has continued Iran's naval blockade and the US is also preparing to clear the Hormuz.

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  Internet to be hit next after oil, gas? Iran threatens to hit undersea cables in Gulf

  World | April 23, 2026 8:23 IST

  Hormuz is vital not only for world's oil and natural gas supply but also serves a key transit for undersea submarine communication cables carrying internet and data traffic across continents.

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  US Navy Secretary John Phelan resigns as Iran's naval blockade continues

  World | April 23, 2026 14:16 IST

  John Phelan's exit as US Secretary of Navy comes at a time when the US Navy has maintained heavy presence in the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. The US Navy played a key role in targeting Iranian assets in the region.

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  Iran says reopening of Hormuz 'impossible' amid US blockade, calls it 'ceasefire violation'

  World | April 22, 2026 23:41 IST

  The standoff between the US and Iran has effectively choked off nearly all exports through the strait - where 20 per cent of the world's traded oil passes in peacetime - with no end in sight.

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  India rejects claims of cash, crypto payments to Iran for passage of ships through Strait of Hormuz

  World | April 22, 2026 23:50 IST

  India has rejected claims that its vessels paid Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz after two ships faced firing and turned back. The government termed reports of crypto scams as fake and confirmed no payments were made.

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  Trump on Iran peace talks: 'Good news about a second round of talks may come as soon as Friday'

  World | April 22, 2026 23:37 IST

  Earlier in the day, Trump indefinitely extended the ceasefire with Iran at the request of mediator Pakistan, saying the move was aimed at giving Tehran's fractured leadership time to come up with a unified proposal to end the seven-week war.

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  Iran state TV says three ships attacked by Revolutionary Guard in Hormuz, taken into force's custody

  World | April 22, 2026 16:35 IST

  The Revolutionary Guard identified the vessels as the MSC Francesca and the Epaminodes. The ship's owners could not be immediately reached for comment. The seizures represent an escalation after the US earlier seized two Iranian vessels as ceasefire talks were due to take place in Islamabad.

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  Indian-flagged tanker 'Desh Garima' reaches Mumbai after crossing Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran war

  India | April 22, 2026 15:36 IST

  Amidst the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, India's crude oil tanker, 'Desh Garima', has crossed the Strait of Hormuz and arrived in India. Notably, this marks the tenth vessel to reach India from the Strait of Hormuz amidst the prevailing tensions.

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  Pentagon assessment says Iran retains key military strength in strong contradiction to Trump's claim

  World | April 22, 2026 11:26 IST

  An intelligence assessment by the Pentagon says Iran’s armed forces remain a significant regional power. This contradicts Trump's claims that the country’s air force had been destroyed and its navy largely incapacitated.

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  Trump warns of fresh strikes on Iran if peace talks fail: 'Military raring to go'

  World | April 21, 2026 23:53 IST

  US President Donald Trump has warned of possible military strikes on Iran if a deal is not reached before the ceasefire expires. Diplomatic talks are expected in Islamabad, though uncertainty remains over Iran’s participation in the negotiations.

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  Trump rules out ceasefire extension, says the US will end up with a great deal with Iran

  World | April 21, 2026 23:51 IST

  “I do not want to extend the ceasefire. I think we are going to end up with a great deal. They have no choice,” Donald Trump said.

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  US, Iran signal return to Pakistan for ceasefire talks as truce nears expiry, reports AP

  World | April 21, 2026 17:27 IST

  Earlier, rounds of direct talks between the US and Iran were held in Islamabad on April 11 and 12, but they ended without any breakthrough, leaving the future of negotiations uncertain.

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  Trump's social media tirade derailed Iran ceasefire deal? Report claims key terms revealed too soon

  World | April 21, 2026 13:31 IST

  US and Iranian negotiators had been edging closer to a framework agreement through back-channel talks facilitated by intermediaries from Pakistan. However, public remarks by Donald Trump about alleged concessions from Tehran disrupted the fragile momentum that had been building.

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  How does US blockade in Hormuz look like? Video shows military chopper pointing machine gun at ship

  World | April 21, 2026 7:33 IST

  A video released by the US Central Command shows a soldier pointing a machine gun from a chopper to a ship, warning it over the radio to turn back to the Iranian port it came from amid US blocking the waterway amid the conflict with Iran.

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  'India and South Korea stand for peace, stability': PM Modi in presser with President Lee Jae Myung

  India | April 20, 2026 23:39 IST

  South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is on a three-day state visit to India to bolster bilateral ties in trade, defence, critical technologies and other sectors.

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  UAE mulls shifting to Chinese Yuan from US Dollar for oil payments as Iran conflict deepens: Report

  World | April 20, 2026 11:47 IST

  The United Arab Emirates has discussed a possible financial safety net with the United States amid rising concerns over the conflict with Iran. Officials raised the idea of a currency swap line to protect against economic shocks caused by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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  IRGC takes control of Iran's military, diplomatic leadership; calling shots on truce with US: Report

  World | April 20, 2026 9:11 IST

  Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has taken effective control of the country’s military and diplomatic decisions, sidelining moderate leaders. Commanders led by Ahmad Vahidi, with support from Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, are now driving policy.

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  Iran launches drones on US warships after attack on vessel in Gulf of Oman

  World | April 20, 2026 7:31 IST

  The local media said an Iranian vessel was targeted by US forces in the Gulf of Oman. However, the US forces were forced to retreat due to the "timely presence and rapid response" of the IRGC naval units, it added.