Iran
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US, Iran getting along 'very well' says Donald Trump as nuclear talks show progress in Qatar
World | Jul 01, 2026, 07:15 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has said that Washington’s discussions with Iran are moving in a positive direction, especially on the issue of nuclear weapons.
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US and Iran agree to halt strikes, hold talks in Doha over Strait of Hormuz this week: Report
World | Jun 29, 2026, 07:26 AM ISTIran-US war: The fragile ceasefire, which is just 11 days old, is on shaky ground with US President Donald Trump's threat to restart the war and 'finish the job' if Iran does not comply.
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Iran, US set up 'communication line' to prevent military clash in Strait of Hormuz amid peace talks
World | Jun 26, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTIran and the US have established a direct communication hotline in the Strait of Hormuz to prevent military incidents and ensure safe commercial shipping as both countries work towards a final agreement under a new 60-day peace roadmap.
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Iran nuclear sites to face UN checks soon? IAEA chief drops big hint amid US-Iran deal talks
World | Jun 24, 2026, 04:18 PM ISTIAEA chief Rafael Grossi says UN inspectors will visit Iran's nuclear enrichment facilities under the US-Iran interim deal. The inspections are said to be crucial for verifying Iran's uranium stockpile and implementing the agreement aimed at reducing regional tensions.
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Iran President invites PM Modi to attend Ali Khamenei's state funeral from July 5 to 9: Sources
World | Jun 24, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTKhamenei, who ruled Iran for three decades, was killed on February 28, the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on Tehran. The Indian prime minister has been invited by President Pezeshkian to the burial ceremonies, the diplomatic sources said.
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NSA Doval hails Iran-US understanding, says 'cyber threats and new terror tactics demand vigilance'
India | Jun 24, 2026, 07:05 AM ISTIndia believes improved conditions could help reduce uncertainty in global trade networks and support economic recovery efforts across countries dependent on stable supply chains.
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'Hormuz will never return to pre-war state': Iran challenges Trump's 'total control' claim
World | Jun 23, 2026, 07:15 AM ISTIran has signalled that the Strait of Hormuz will operate under a new post-war order led by "Iranian arrangements," directly challenging US claims of maintaining "total control" over the strategic waterway.
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Trump’s threat derail Iran-US peace talks? Video shows Tehran's walkout as Pak and Vance look on
World | Jun 22, 2026, 08:49 AM ISTIran-US peace talks in Switzerland were overshadowed by a diplomatic standoff after the Iranian delegation reportedly walked out following Trump's warning to Tehran over Hezbollah.
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'Stop your proxies in Lebanon else...': Trump threatens Iran again over Hezbollah
World | Jun 21, 2026, 07:47 PM IST"Iran must immediately stop their highly paid proxies in Lebanon from causing trouble. If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
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'We made great progress:' JD Vance after high-level talks with Iran in Switzerland
World | Jun 21, 2026, 07:30 PM ISTVance said that discussions had yielded positive responses on several fronts amid major disagreements over Lebanon and Strait of Hormuz.
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Nuclear deal, frozen funds, regional peace: What to expect from US-Iran talks in Switzerland?
World | Jun 21, 2026, 12:20 PM ISTThe United States and Iran are beginning a crucial round of negotiations in Switzerland under a newly signed 60-day peace framework.
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5 killed as Israel hits Lebanon again despite Trump's 'act responsibly' warning to Netanyahu
World | Jun 20, 2026, 12:28 PM ISTAt least five people were killed in fresh Israeli air strikes and drone attacks on southern Lebanon.
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Iran signals greater control over Strait of Hormuz, asks ships to register despite free transit
World | Jun 19, 2026, 08:11 PM ISTThe Strait of Hormuz has reopened following the Iran-US ceasefire agreement, restoring a key global energy route after months of disruption. However, escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has delayed US-Iran peace talks and raised fresh concerns about regional stability.
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Iran unhappy with USA's unfair treatment over travel restrictions, set to lodge complaint to FIFA
Football | Jun 19, 2026, 03:47 PM ISTIran’s football federation plans to file a complaint with FIFA over travel restrictions at the 2026 World Cup. Officials say mandatory travel between Tijuana and US venues has disrupted training, recovery and preparations for key Group G matches.
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US-Iran peace deal under shadow as Israeli strikes kill 16 in Lebanon
World | Jun 19, 2026, 11:19 AM ISTThe violence comes just one day after the United States and Iran signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which was presented as a roadmap for peace in the Middle East.
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Why was Iran's football team asked to 'leave US immediately' after FIFA World Cup draw with NZ?
Football | Jun 16, 2026, 12:48 PM ISTIran escaped a major scare from New Zealand after salvaging a 2-2 draw with the much-lower-ranked team in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener in Inglewood. Iran were asked to leave the US right after their match against the All Whites, team coach Amir Ghalenoei revealed.
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Iran kick off FIFA World Cup campaign with New Zealand stalemate; check how AFC teams have performed
Football | Jun 16, 2026, 11:22 AM ISTIran survived a major scare from New Zealand to kick off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in Inglewood. Team Melli were down twice in their outing against the All Whites, but salvaged a 2-2 stalemate as the AFC teams remain unbeaten in the tournament so far.
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Iran affirms, Trump calls it 'fake news': The $300 billion question that threatens the peace deal
World | Jun 16, 2026, 07:46 AM ISTA reported $300 billion reconstruction-linked package which Trump seems to be denying has emerged as the biggest obstacle to a proposed US-Iran peace agreement, but why?
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Trump says oil ships resume Hormuz transit after Iran-US deal, calls route 'totally safe'
World | Jun 15, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTTrump says oil-loaded ships have resumed movement through the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran peace deal. An Indian LNG carrier has also crossed the route as Gulf nations welcome the agreement and shipping activity begins returning to normal.
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Iran reach US for FIFA World Cup 2026 after peace deal agreement; what can be next for them?
Football | Jun 15, 2026, 01:52 PM ISTIran's national football team was forced to change its training base from Arizona to Baja California due to the war between the US and Iranian regimes. Iran have now travelled to the US ahead of their tournament opener against New Zealand.