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  'Abandon totalitarianism': Iranian President Pezeshkian schools US over failed Islamabad talks

  World | April 13, 2026 7:24 IST

  After 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 | April 12, 2026 23:24 IST

  The 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 | April 12, 2026 23:51 IST

  Iran'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 | April 12, 2026 23:51 IST

  The 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 | April 12, 2026 23:51 IST

  The 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 | April 12, 2026 8:19 IST

  The 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 | April 12, 2026 7:38 IST

  Vance 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 | April 11, 2026 23:37 IST

  A 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 | April 11, 2026 23:45 IST

  Ship 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 | April 11, 2026 23:45 IST

  The 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 | April 10, 2026 23:25 IST

  US 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 | April 09, 2026 23:50 IST

  The 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 | April 09, 2026 17:13 IST

  Israel'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 | April 09, 2026 9:15 IST

  Notably, 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 | April 09, 2026 7:23 IST

  US 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 | April 09, 2026 6:57 IST

  Earlier, 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.

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  Trump backs Israel's Lebanon operation, says Hezbollah 'not included' in Iran ceasefire deal

  World | April 08, 2026 21:58 IST

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the Israelis will continue their offensive in South Lebanon aimed at neutralising the threat from Hezbollah.

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  Iran-US ceasefire: How did Mojtaba Khamenei play a key role in the truce with Trump?

  World | April 08, 2026 18:00 IST

  Iran, the United States, and Israel said they reached a deal for a two-week ceasefire, with Tehran saying it would negotiate with the United States beginning Friday.

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  Missiles hit UAE, Kuwait, Iran claims Lavan Island attacked: Why did ceasefire fail to stop attacks?

  World | April 08, 2026 16:32 IST

  Hours after the announcement of ceasefire, the United Arab Emirates reported an incoming Iranian missile barrage, and Kuwait's military said its forces were responding to drones. Iran then said an oil refinery came under attack.

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  India's first reaction on US-Iran ceasefire deal: What MEA said on cessation of hostilities

  India | April 08, 2026 14:03 IST

  US President Donald Trump has announced a pause on planned military strikes against Iran for two weeks. He shared the decision on his social media platform, Truth Social, just before a deadline that had raised concerns about escalating tensions.