Israel Iran War
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Trump backs Israel's Lebanon operation, says Hezbollah 'not included' in Iran ceasefire deal
World | Apr 08, 2026, 09:58 PM ISTIsraeli 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 | Apr 08, 2026, 06:00 PM ISTIran, 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 | Apr 08, 2026, 04:32 PM ISTHours 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 | Apr 08, 2026, 02:03 PM ISTUS 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.
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Draft label in Pak PM's X post on Iran war sparks questions over message origin: 'USA wrote for him'
World | Apr 08, 2026, 10:22 AM ISTIn the post, Sharif appealed to the United States to extend the truce deadline in Iran and urged the latter to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Observers are questioning whether this was a simple mistake by Pakistan’s communications team or the message may not have been drafted within the country.
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Netanyahu backs US–Iran ceasefire, stresses deal doesn't apply to Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon
World | Apr 08, 2026, 08:56 AM ISTThe statement also highlighted Israel’s backing for Washington’s broader efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons or advancing missile capabilities that could threaten the region.
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Protesters gather outside White House seeking Trump's removal after ceasefire announcement | Video
World | Apr 08, 2026, 07:24 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has said that military strikes on Iran will be paused for a period of two weeks. According to him, the decision to hold back strikes came after Iran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran-US war: US embassy warns citizens in Iraq after 'attacks' by Iran-backed groups
World | Apr 08, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTTrump claimed that all major military objectives in Iran had been achieved and revealed that the US had received a 10-point proposal from Iran, addressing all previously contentious issues.
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Netanyahu on Iran war: Israel crushing Iranian regime with greater vigour, increasing force
World | Apr 07, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTPrime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu said, "...Today, our pilots attacked the train tracks and bridges used by the Revolutionary Guards...This is no longer the same Iran, nor is it the same Israel. We are changing the balance of power from one end to the other..."
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White House denies considering nuclear strikes on Iran after Trump's strong warning
World | Apr 07, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has warned that a "whole civilisation will die tonight" but said Iran still has time to capitulate ahead of a deadline set for 8 pm in Washington.
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After Trump, JD Vance issues warning to Iran: 'We still have tools we haven't used yet'
World | Apr 15, 2026, 12:10 PM ISTVance also stated that the US is still confident it can get Iran's response by 8 PM, referring to the deadline set by President Donald Trump.
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Iran's Kharg Island hit by fresh strikes hours before Trump deadline: Report
World | Apr 07, 2026, 04:54 PM ISTKharg Island, the small coral island about 33 kilometers (21 miles) off Iran's coast is the primary terminal through which nearly all of Iran's oil exports pass.
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Iran plans human chains to shield energy sites as Trump's Strait of Hormuz deadline approaches
World | Apr 07, 2026, 09:04 AM ISTThe US President also stressed that he was 'not at all' concerned about committing potential war crimes while issuing the threats against Iran. His comments and the approaching deadline have heightened fears of conflict in the Middle East.
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Rescue or ruse: Iran accuses US of using operation to retrieve airman as cover to 'steal' uranium
World | Apr 07, 2026, 06:50 AM ISTDonald Trump stated that he authorised extensive military action to rescue two American soldiers who had entered Iranian territory after their F-15E aircraft was downed in a missile strike.
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Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal, sends 10-point plan via Pakistan to end war
World | Apr 06, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTIran war: Tehran has rejected the latest ceasefire proposal and wants a permanent end to the war. The war began with joint US-Israel strikes on February 28 and has killed thousands, shaken global markets, cut off key shipping routes, and spiked fuel prices.
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Another Indian-flagged ship Green Asha crosses Hormuz amid Gulf tensions; count rises to eight
India | Apr 06, 2026, 12:58 PM ISTEarlier, another Indian-flagged vessel, Green Sanvi, safely crossed the Strait on Friday night. The ship was carrying around 46,650 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
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Iran-backed groups target US diplomats, facilities in Iraq amid rising tensions in Middle East
World | Apr 06, 2026, 07:30 AM ISTLast week, the State Department announced a reward of up to USD 3 million for information linked to attacks on its diplomatic premises in Iraq.
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Iran warns of reciprocal action after Trump's 'will blow up everything' threat
World | Apr 06, 2026, 06:40 AM ISTEarlier on Sunday, Trump used very harsh language to threaten Iran to materialise a deal with the US. He had given an ultimatum to Iran till April 6 to open the Strait of face consequences.
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Trump claims Iranian military leaders killed in 'massive strike' hours after fiery warning
World | Apr 05, 2026, 06:37 AM ISTNotably, this action came just hours after Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, reminding Tehran of the April 6 deadline he had set—either to strike a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz—or face severe consequences.
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Will Iran close Bab el-Mandeb strait next after blocking Hormuz? Top official drops big hint
World | Apr 04, 2026, 12:48 PM ISTThe hint from the Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf come as maritime traffic through Hormuz remains halted since the February 28 US-Israeli strikes on Iran sparked a war, contributing to tighter global markets.