Israel Iran War
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Netanyahu warns Tehran: 'Any future Iranian attack on Israel will be met with harsh retaliation'
World | Jul 15, 2026, 06:43 AM ISTBenjamin Netanyahu released a stern warning for the Iranian leadership, stating, "Don't count on there being silence if you attack us. Don't count on a replay; it will be a different broadcast--one far more powerful".
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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again: Here’s why Tehran took such step despite ceasefire with US
World | Jun 20, 2026, 11:40 PM ISThe statement on state television also warned that "if the aggression continues, subsequent steps have been planned." Ships had begun transiting the strait after the interim US-Iran agreement was signed earlier in the week.
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Iran-US peace deal already signed digitally? Vice President JD Vance makes big claim
World | Jun 15, 2026, 09:44 PM ISTThe US Vice President underscored that the deal would be implemented on a performance-based framework, with sanctions relief linked to concrete actions by Iran as per the agreement.
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'Let's not blow it': Trump warns after Israel hits Beirut, says Iran peace deal is 'very close'
World | Jun 14, 2026, 09:01 PM ISTIsrael and Hezbollah have been engaged in renewed hostilities since March 2, when the Iran-backed militant group launched rockets and drones at northern Israel, saying the attack was in retaliation for the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
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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, 11:28 PM ISTOn 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 AM ISTIran 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, 07:27 AM ISTTrump 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, 09:52 AM ISTThe 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, 07:42 AM ISTThe 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, 07:27 AM ISTUS 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 AM ISTIran'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, 06:43 AM ISTAccording 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 AM ISTIn 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, 05:49 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 29, 2026, 02:55 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 29, 2026, 08:50 AM ISTThe 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 | Apr 28, 2026, 06:41 AM ISTIran 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 | Apr 26, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTThis 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 | Apr 22, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 22, 2026, 12:40 PM ISTEfforts 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.