Iran War
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'Europe's weapons used to attack us': Jaishankar questions West over India's Russian oil criticism
World | Jun 12, 2026, 12:17 PM ISTSpeaking during a discussion at the Kultaranta Talks in Finland, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar criticised the West over its stance on India's Russian oil procurement and said Europe hasn't been attacked by Indian weapons but the same cannot be said for European weapons.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral postponed: Why Iran's slain Supreme Leader's burial was delayed
World | Jun 12, 2026, 08:32 AM ISTAyatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's slain Supreme Leader, was killed on February 28, the day one of the conflict in the Middle East. His funeral was planned in around early June but has been delayed to mid-June or early July now.
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Trump says Iran deal to be signed this weekend, but questions linger over Tehran's nuclear programme
World | Jun 12, 2026, 08:01 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has said that Iran will not pursue a nuclear weapon as part of the peace deal, but there is no confirmation from Tehran over this. Tehran insists that the nuclear programme is aimed at civilian use and fulfilling its energy needs.
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Trump says US, Iran to sign peace deal in Europe this weekend; Tehran rejects his claims
World | Jun 12, 2026, 06:34 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has claimed that Washington and Tehran have finalised the peace deal, which will be signed this weekend likely in Europe. However, Iran has rejected his claims and said negotiations still remain unresolved.
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Trump calls off planned strikes against Iran, says 'final points' of US-Iran deal approved by allies
World | Jun 11, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTUS 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 | Jun 11, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTThis 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 | Jun 11, 2026, 06:37 PM ISTIran 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 | Jun 11, 2026, 02:47 PM ISTIn 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 | Jun 11, 2026, 12:18 PM ISTThe 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 | Jun 11, 2026, 07:42 AM ISTFollowing 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 | Jun 11, 2026, 11:27 PM ISTSince 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 | Jun 11, 2026, 06:50 AM ISTThe 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 | Jun 10, 2026, 10:45 PM 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 | Jun 10, 2026, 11:32 PM ISTThe 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 | Jun 09, 2026, 11:42 PM ISTThe 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 | Jun 09, 2026, 06:19 PM ISTThe 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 | Jun 09, 2026, 06:34 PM ISTPrime 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 | Jun 11, 2026, 07:02 AM ISTDuring 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 | Jun 08, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTThe 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 | Jun 08, 2026, 11:29 PM ISTUS-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.