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  Trump calls off planned strikes against Iran, says 'final points' of US-Iran deal approved by allies

  World | June 11, 2026 23:45 IST

  US President Donald Trump, on multiple occasions over the last several weeks, has claimed that the warring parties have been on the cusp of a deal without anything coming to fruition.

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  US forces confirm attack on third ship with Indian crew in Gulf of Oman, release video | Watch

  World | June 11, 2026 23:51 IST

  This marks the third commercial vessel attacked by US forces in the Gulf of Oman this week. Earlier, Palau-flagged vessels MT Marivex and MT Settebello were disabled on Monday and Tuesday, respectively, for attempting to transport Iranian oil.

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  Trump says US to hit Iran 'very hard tonight', threatens to take 'total control' of Kharg Island

  World | June 11, 2026 18:37 IST

  Iran released little information on the extent of the damage and said it fired back at Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, as it had a day before. The US military continued to enforce its blockade of Iranian ports, saying Thursday it fired missiles to disable a tanker attempting to transport Iranian oil.

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  Vessel with 20 Indian crew targeted near Oman's Shinas port; 3rd such incident

  World | June 11, 2026 14:47 IST

  In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Oman has said that it is aware about the incident. Further, it said it is monitoring the situation and coordinating with the local authorities after the vessel, MT Jalveer, was targeted near the Shinas port.

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  Three Indian sailors killed in US attack on cargo ship near Hormuz Strait off Oman coast

  India | June 11, 2026 12:18 IST

  The Palau-flagged MT Settebello was carrying 24 Indian crew members when it was struck by the US while transiting the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday. Three Indians who went missing after the attack have been confirmed dead.

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  Trump says Iranian leaders telephoned him 'directly' after US strikes; Tehran calls it 'sheer lie'

  World | June 11, 2026 7:42 IST

  Following Washington's latest strikes against Tehran, US President Donald Trump has said that Iranian leaders telephoned him directly, asking him to stop the attacks. However, Iran refuted the claims and has vowed to target American assets in the Middle East.

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  US-Iran War: Trump calls off new military strikes on Iran hours after threatening to escalate

  World | June 11, 2026 23:27 IST

  Since the US and Israel launched military operations against Iran on February 28, the conflict has rattled the global economy, pushed up energy prices and increased the cost of food and other essential goods worldwide.

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  US targets 'multiple' Iranian sites as Mideast situation escalates; Hormuz closed again | 10 Points

  World | June 11, 2026 6:50 IST

  The US military has said it has conducted multiple strikes against Iran, a move that is likely to escalate the situation in the Middle East again and derail the peace talks. In response, Iran said it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, but the US said the waterway remains open for all vessels.

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  Trump threatens more airstrikes on Iran after Tehran fires back at countries in Gulf region

  World | June 10, 2026 22:45 IST

  "We were really close to a deal but they keep tapping us along," Trump said. His comments underlined the American leader's whipsaw approach to the war.’

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  Iran War Updates: Donald Trump says Iran will 'pay the price' for stalled talks

  World | June 10, 2026 23:32 IST

  The conflict has escalated sharply, with the United States carrying out airstrikes on Iran and Tehran retaliating by targeting countries hosting US military forces in the region.

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  Trump admits Iran shot down Apache helicopter over Strait of Hormuz, says 'US must respond'

  World | June 09, 2026 23:42 IST

  The incident marked the first reported loss of a US Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter since the conflict with Iran began, although the cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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  US-Iran war 2026: How China made Strait of Hormuz oil blockade obsolete

  World | June 09, 2026 18:19 IST

  The 2026 US-Iran war triggered a global oil shock, exposing the vulnerability of the Strait of Hormuz and pushing oil prices above USD 100 per barrel. While most countries faced energy panic, China relied on long-term planning, diversification, and energy sovereignty strategies to stay resilient.

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  PM Modi speaks to Kuwait's Amir amid West Asia conflict: What the two leaders discussed

  India | June 09, 2026 18:34 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the call for de-escalation, dialogue and diplomacy for the earliest restoration of peace and stability.

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  Iran War LIVE: Trump says Hormuz blockade will continue, Tehran announces 'resistance belt'

  World | June 11, 2026 7:02 IST

  During the ceasefire, Iran maintained its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for global oil and natural gas. Concerns over potential disruptions to traffic through the strategic waterway were a major factor behind the sharp rise in fuel prices worldwide.

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  Cargo vessel with 24 Indians seafarers catches fire off Oman coast; all rescued

  World | June 08, 2026 23:46 IST

  The evacuation of Seafarers from the Marivex vessel is in process. The fire on a vessel with 24 Indian seafarers was reported at around 1:30 pm on Monday near the Omani coast.

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  Iran War: Iran halts military operations against Israel, warns of 'crushing measures'

  World | June 08, 2026 23:29 IST

  US-Israel-Iran War: Iran launched missiles in at least three barrages toward Israel, which has vowed to strongly respond to these strikes. However, Donald Trump has requested Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate, while adding that the US and Iran are "very close" to a peace deal.

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  Where is Mojtaba Khamenei? Trump claims he knows Iran Supreme Leader's whereabouts

  World | June 08, 2026 0:02 IST

  Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not been seen or heard in public since sustaining serious injuries on February 28 during an attack at the beginning of the war that killed his father, the former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

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  'Brought negotiations to...': Top Iranian official reveals why a Trump-Khamenei meet-up is unlikely

  World | June 07, 2026 11:14 IST

  Recently, US President Donald Trump showed interest in meeting Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. However, a top Iranian official has said that a meeting is extremely unlikely, as negotiations have come to a "standstill" due to Trump.

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  Frozen back accounts, assets and more: How US plans to help Gulf allies recover from Iran war

  World | June 07, 2026 8:53 IST

  According to a report by a US media outlet, Washington is planning to use frozen Iranian assets to help its Gulf partners recover from the damages caused by the ongoing Iran war. For this, the US has also sought a report from its allies about the damages they have suffered.

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  Two Iranian drones shot down by US near Hormuz: Why the back-and-forth attacks have continued?

  World | June 07, 2026 7:56 IST

  Despite the ongoing peace talks, the US and Iran have continued the back-and-forth attacks against each other. In the last two days, the US military have shot down multiple drones, and has also targeted Goruk and the Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz.