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  US' costliest losses in Iran war were not fighter jets, it was a USD 240 million surveillance drone

  World | April 16, 2026 11:16 IST

  According to the United States Naval Safety Command, the drone crashed on April 9 with no injuries reported. A mishap summary stated that the high altitude, long endurance unmanned aircraft went down in the Persian Gulf.

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  China-Iran nexus under lens: Did Tehran use Beijing's spy satellite to target US bases?

  World | April 16, 2026 8:03 IST

  According to a report, the Iranians used 'TEE-01B' Chinese satellite to target US bases in the Middle East after the conflict started on February 28. The satellite was used to monitor key US military bases and sites in the region.

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  US will not extend waiver allowing nations to buy Russian, Iranian oil; India among those affected

  World | April 16, 2026 7:24 IST

  The decision on Russian and Iranian crude oil sanctions signals an end to the Trump administration’s efforts to use sanctions waivers to increase oil supply and ease soaring global energy prices.

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  US says no deal to extend ceasefire with Iran, plans more talks in Pakistan

  World | April 16, 2026 7:21 IST

  Speaking at a press conference, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the next round of talks with Iran are likely to be held in Pakistan, adding that Islamabad remains the only mediator in this negotiation.

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  US, Iran agree in principle to resume talks amid Hormuz tensions; Pakistan Army chief reaches Tehran

  World | April 15, 2026 23:53 IST

  The US and Iran have agreed in principle to resume talks, although no date or venue has been finalised yet. Multiple nations, including Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey, are helping push both sides toward a possible understanding amid rising Middle East tensions.

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  Iran says it would completely block Gulf trade if US does not lift blockade on Iranian ports

  World | April 15, 2026 23:50 IST

  The United States on Monday began blockading ships trying to enter or leave Iranian ports and said it would not impede the freedom of navigation of other vessels in the Persian Gulf.

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  JD Vance hopeful of US-Iran ceasefire deal soon: 'Lot of mistrust, can't be solved overnight'

  World | April 15, 2026 7:15 IST

  JD Vance said leaders in the US and Iran do want to make a deal, and that is something which cannot be achieved overnight due to decades of mistrust between the two nations. His remarks hold importance as they come at the same time Israel also held peace talks with Lebanon in the Middle East.

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  'Something could be happening...': Trump hints at second round of talks with Iran in Islamabad

  World | April 14, 2026 23:39 IST

  Iran war: The US and Iran failed to reach an agreement in the 21-hour marathon peace talks in Islamabad over the weekend, with Washington insisting that Tehran refused to give up its right to nuclear enrichment.

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  UK, France rally 40 nations for Hormuz talks to restore freedom of navigation amid West Asia turmoil

  World | April 14, 2026 20:13 IST

  France and the UK will co-host a major video conference this week, assembling over 40 countries to work on restoring safe navigation through the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz. The initiative follows stalled US-Iran talks and growing global concern over rising tensions in West Asia.

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  China's Xi presents four-point proposal to resolve US-Iran war: 'Sovereignty must be respected'

  World | April 14, 2026 23:40 IST

  Chinese President Xi Jinping called for respect for sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of countries in West Asia and the Gulf during a meeting with UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

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  China fires 'don't interfere' warning to US over Strait of Hormuz blockade

  World | April 14, 2026 7:03 IST

  Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun said that Iran controls the Strait and that it remains open for Chinese vessels.

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  Trump warns Iranian 'attack ships' will be 'eliminated' if they approach Hormuz blockade

  World | April 13, 2026 23:56 IST

  US President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to Iran, claiming its navy has been largely destroyed and cautioning against any move near the US blockade. He warned that Iranian ships approaching the blockade would be immediately eliminated.

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  15 Indian vessels in Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions; govt moves to bring them back

  India | April 13, 2026 23:59 IST

  US President Donald Trump announced the planned blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement.

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  'I have no fear of the Trump administration': Pope Leo hits back at US President over Iran war

  World | April 13, 2026 16:51 IST

  Pope Leo XIV has openly pushed back against Donald Trump's criticism, asserting that his message is rooted in the Gospel and not politics. As tensions rise over the Iran conflict, the Pope called for peace and reconciliation, while Trump launched sharp personal and political attacks.

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  Inside 'failed' US-Iran negotiations: Decoding Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade strategy

  Explainers | April 13, 2026 10:33 IST

  US President Donald Trump has announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after the talks with Iran failed in Pakistan. However, experts and analysts believe that the move will unlikely have positive implications.

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  'f(f(O))f(O)': Iran mocks Trump with 'mathematical' warning over Strait of Hormuz blockade

  World | April 13, 2026 9:59 IST

  The warning came as the US military confirmed it would enforce a blockade of all Iranian ports starting Monday evening local time. The move follows failed US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan.

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  'If they don't come back...': Trump 'doesn't care' if Iran returns to negotiations as talks fail

  World | April 13, 2026 8:28 IST

  Speaking to reporters at the Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US President Donald Trump criticised Iran for failing to 'honour its commitments' over the Strait of Hormuz, while claimed that the Islamic Republic's military has been largely defeated.

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  Inside the US-Iran talks: How Vance-led delegation grew 'friendly' with Tehran's negotiators

  Explainers | April 13, 2026 7:56 IST

  Speaking at an early morning briefing on Sunday, US Vice President JD Vance hinted that Iran's refusal to give its nuclear programme was likely the reason why the talks between Washington and Tehran in Pakistan failed.

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  Behind the US-Iran deadlock: Did Netanyahu's call to Vance play a role in derailing talks?

  World | April 13, 2026 7:07 IST

  The US said it gave its 'final and best' offer during the peace talks in Pakistan, but Iran was unwilling to accept it. However, Iran said the talks failed due to 'unreasonable' demands put forth by the US.

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  US to begin blockade of Iranian ports from Monday as peace talks fail

  World | April 13, 2026 6:33 IST

  The US Central Command has said that the naval blockade of Iranian ports will be enforced "impartially" against the vessels of every country that enters or departs from the Islamic Republic.