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  'Iran negotiating on fumes, wants deal': Trump vows to 'finish the job' as peace talks hang fire

  World | May 27, 2026 23:28 IST

  On the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, Trump vowed that the key shipping route would remain open for everyone. He said the US will keep a watch on it but no country is going to control it.

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  Iran agrees to give up enriched uranium as part of US proposed peace deal: Report

  World | May 24, 2026 10:29 IST

  Iran has committed to surrendering the material in a general statement; the exact mechanisms for how the uranium will be relinquished remain unfinalized and are slated to be hammered out after a formal deal is signed.

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  Trump 'seriously considering' launching new strikes against Iran if peace deal fails: Report

  World | May 23, 2026 7:27 IST

  Trump met with a senior national security team in the morning to discuss the war on Iran even as Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir visited Tehran and was joined by a delegation from Qatar in a last-minute bid to hammer out a deal.

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  US lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets and MQ-9 Reaper drones, in conflict with Iran: Report

  World | May 20, 2026 9:52 IST

  The number of aircraft damaged or destroyed may remain subject to revision due to multiple factors, including classification, ongoing combat activity, and attribution, said the report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS).

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  India condemns drone attack on Barakah nuclear facility in UAE, calls it 'dangerous escalation'

  India | May 18, 2026 7:42 IST

  The attack on Barakah nuclear power plant has since triggered widespread international concern, even though no faction has come forward to claim responsibility for the aerial incursion.

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  'Calm before the storm': Trump shares cryptic post amid reports of possible fresh strikes on Iran

  World | May 17, 2026 7:27 IST

  US President Donald Trump's cryptic post comes amid reports that the US is considering launching fresh strikes on Iran if diplomacy fails to pave the way for peace in the Middle East.

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  Iran FM Araghchi brings 'Minab168' to Delhi as West Asia conflict casts shadow on BRICS talks

  World | May 14, 2026 11:16 IST

  Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is visiting India primarily to attend a two-day meeting of BRICS foreign ministers beginning today.

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  Israel claims Netanyahu 'secretly' visited UAE during Iran war; Arab nation denies reports

  World | May 14, 2026 6:43 IST

  According to the Israeli PMO, Netanyahu met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a gathering that "resulted in a historic breakthrough in relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates."

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  3 Indians injured in suspected Iranian strike in UAE's Fujairah; MEA calls incident 'unacceptable'

  India | May 05, 2026 10:37 IST

  In a statement posted on X, the Indian Embassy in the UAE confirmed the injuries and said it is in touch with local authorities to ensure the affected individuals receive appropriate medical treatment and assistance.

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  Nuclear flexibility, economic relief: Inside Iran's new offer to US amid deadlock

  World | May 03, 2026 17:49 IST

  The ongoing war, which began on February 28 with military action by the US and Israel, has remained paused since April 8. Only one round of talks has taken place so far, held in Islamabad, but it failed to produce a breakthrough.

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  'No More Mr. Nice Guy': Trump posts picture with gun in fresh warning to Iran amid deadlock

  World | April 29, 2026 14:55 IST

  The US President has been pushing for a new agreement to replace earlier deals, which he has repeatedly criticised as inadequate. He also made it clear that Washington would not move forward with negotiations unless Iran directly addresses concerns over its nuclear ambitions.

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  Trump mulls long-term Hormuz blockade strategy against Iran as talks falter: Report

  World | April 29, 2026 8:50 IST

  The plan is being described as a shift from short-term measures to a more sustained approach. It is expected to increase economic pressure on Tehran by restricting its access to vital sea routes and disrupting trade flows linked to key Iranian ports.

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  US rejects Iran's 'conditional' plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz as second round of talks hit impasse

  World | April 28, 2026 6:41 IST

  Iran has reportedly conveyed a proposal to the United States via Pakistan, suggesting that restrictions on maritime activity be lifted and normal shipping operations restored before tackling more complex issues such as nuclear negotiations.

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  Iran's Foreign Minister returns to Pakistan amid uncertainty over second round of talks with US

  World | April 26, 2026 23:49 IST

  This is Araghchi's second visit to the Pakistani capital in two days, and he is expected to continue onwards to Moscow after concluding his brief stop in Pakistan.

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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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  US missile power hit hard during Iran war; report says 50% of Patriot, THAAD stocks depleted

  World | April 22, 2026 12:40 IST

  Efforts are underway to address the shortfall. Earlier this year, the Defence Department approved several contracts aimed at increasing missile production. However, experts note that rebuilding these stockpiles will take time.

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  JD Vance's Pakistan visit on hold 'indefinitely' as US extends Iran ceasefire amid stalled diplomacy

  World | April 22, 2026 9:21 IST

  Trump on Wednesday announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, saying it will remain in force until the latter presents a proposal and engages in ongoing negotiations.

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  Iran issues stark warning to US and Israel as uncertainty shrouds second round of talks

  World | April 22, 2026 7:21 IST

  This development comes at a sensitive time, as diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States remain uncertain. Almost at the same moment as Iran’s warning, US President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire with Iran would be extended indefinitely.

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  Trump extends ceasefire as second round of talks with Iran hang in limbo

  World | April 22, 2026 6:49 IST

  However, Trump said that the blockade of Iranian ports will remain in place and instructed the US military to stay on high alert.

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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.