Israel Iran War
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Giorgia Meloni suspends Italy's defence agreement with Israel amid war with Iran
World | Apr 14, 2026, 05:57 PM ISTThe suspension of the automatic renewal mechanism means the pact will not be extended by default when it expires and will instead require a fresh review by the Italian government.
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JD Vance reaffirms US' red lines on Iran possessing nukes after failed talks: 'Ball in their court'
World | Apr 14, 2026, 08:08 AM ISTOn the first phase of marathon talks with Iran in Islamabad, Vance on Sunday said that discussions have made some progress, but a final agreement has not yet been reached.
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Ceasefire clock ticks: US considers fresh talks with Iran after Islamabad stalemate
World | Apr 14, 2026, 06:36 AM ISTOfficials are said to be exploring possible dates and venues for the meeting. These plans depend largely on how ongoing discussions with Iran and regional mediators develop over the next few days. Sources described the situation as still being in its early stages.
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15 Indian vessels in Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions; govt moves to bring them back
India | Apr 13, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump announced the planned blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement.
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'Abandon totalitarianism': Iranian President Pezeshkian schools US over failed Islamabad talks
World | Apr 13, 2026, 07:24 AM ISTAfter three rounds of intense ceasefire negotiations held in Pakistan, the United States said on Sunday that Tehran had declined to accept Washington’s proposal.
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'Confident powers are not brokers': Manish Tewari mocks Pakistan's attempt to broker Iran-US talks
India | Apr 12, 2026, 11:24 PM ISTThe US and Iran failed to reach a peace deal at their historic 21-hour talks in Pakistan, leaving the fate of a tenuous two-week ceasefire in doubt, with both sides attempting to hold each other responsible for the collapse of the negotiations.
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Iran threatens to trap enemies in 'deadly vortex' after Trump orders blockade of Strait of Hormuz
World | Apr 12, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTIran's reaction came after President Donald Trump announced that the US Navy would immediately begin a blockade on ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz.
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Putin offers to mediate between Iran, US after failed Islamabad peace talks
World | Apr 12, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTThe negotiations between the United States and Iran ended early Sunday without a deal after the Iranians refused to accept US terms to not develop a nuclear weapon. The high-stakes talks in Pakistan ended after 21 hours.
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Israel wiped out entire villages in Lebanon by rigging homes with explosives
World | Apr 12, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTThe demolitions came after Israel's Minister of Defence, Israel Katz, called for the destruction of "all houses" in border villages in 'accordance with the model used in Rafah and Beit Hanoun in Gaza' to stop threats to communities in northern Israel.
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Iran denies US account of vessels passing Strait of Hormuz as Islamabad talks falter
World | Apr 12, 2026, 08:19 AM ISTThe response came after the US military announced that two of its Navy destroyers had crossed the strait. It described the move as preparation for mine-clearing operations, marking the first such transit since the conflict began.
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'Gave best offer to Iran, no breakthrough yet': JD Vance after three rounds of US-Iran talks
World | Apr 12, 2026, 07:38 AM ISTVance stated that while the talks were positive, several critical issues remain unresolved between the United States and Iran.
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First round of US-Iran peace talks concludes, Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war' | 10 Points
World | Apr 11, 2026, 11:37 PM ISTA US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance held historic face-to-face talks with top Iranian negotiators in Pakistan on Saturday to reach a peace agreement to end the war in West Asia that has paralysed global energy markets and disrupted trade.
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LPG tanker Jag Vikram successfully crosses Strait of Hormuz, expected to reach Mumbai on April 15
World | Apr 11, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTShip tracking data showed the tanker moved through the strategic waterway between Friday night and Saturday morning and was located in the Gulf of Oman.
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US has not agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets, says White House amid peace talks in Pakistan
World | Apr 11, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTThe report further cited an anonymous source who stated that the decision to release the funds was "directly linked to ensuring safe passage through Strait of Hormuz."
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JD Vance departs for Pakistan for peace talks with Iran, warns Tehran not to 'play' with US
World | Apr 10, 2026, 11:25 PM ISTUS Vice President JD Vance said the United States is open to constructive engagement if Iran approaches the discussions in good faith.
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Israel to begin direct talks with Lebanon on disarming Hezbollah: Netanyahu
World | Apr 09, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTThe statement came one day after Israel launched its largest wave of strikes on Lebanon since the start of its war with Hezbollah on March 2, leaving more than 200 people dead.
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'Israel will continue strikes on Hezbollah wherever necessary': PM Benjamin Netanyahu
World | Apr 09, 2026, 05:13 PM ISTIsrael's continued operation in Lebanon has threatened the temporary ceasefire, with Iran accusing the US-Israel side of violating the agreement. In response to these developments, Tehran has threatened to leave the negotiation talks set to take place in Islamabad this weekend.
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'Don't see it as a credible player': Israeli envoy skeptical of Pakistan's role in US–Iran ceasefire
World | Apr 09, 2026, 09:15 AM ISTNotably, the White House has confirmed that US Vice President JD Vance will head an American delegation for the inaugural round of negotiations with Iran, scheduled to take place in Pakistan on April 11.
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Trump invokes Greenland while lambasting NATO over Iran war: 'Big, poorly run, piece of ice'
World | Apr 09, 2026, 07:23 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump also voiced strong concerns about NATO during a private meeting with the alliance’s Secretary-General, Mark Rutte, as tensions within the group continue to grow amid the ongoing Iran conflict.
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Netanyahu says Israel prepared to resume war despite ceasefire: 'Still have objectives to complete'
World | Apr 09, 2026, 06:57 AM ISTEarlier, on Wednesday, Netanyahu welcomed the ceasefire while categorically stating that the deal doesn't apply to the Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon. Iran, however, said that it will abandon the deal if Israel continues to attack Hezbollah.