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  Indian LPG vessel Jag Vikram reaches Gujarat's Kandla Port days after crossing Strait of Hormuz

  India | April 15, 2026 10:56 IST

  Officials confirmed that the ship had crossed the strategically important waterway on April 11. It had 24 seafarers on board during the transit.

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  Trump says Iran conflict 'close to over,' claims Tehran 'badly' seeking deal with US

  World | April 15, 2026 9:12 IST

  A second round of discussions between the United States and Iran to ease tensions in the Gulf could be held in Islamabad in the next two days, US President Donald Trump has said, according to a media report published on Tuesday.

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  US-Iran war Updates: Pakistani Army chief Munir arrives in Tehran following Islamabad impasse

  World | April 15, 2026 23:34 IST

  US Central Command said in a statement Wednesday that no vessels have made it past US naval forces during the first 48 hours of the blockade on ships entering and exiting Iranian ports.

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  Lebanon-Israel hold first talks in 33 years in Washington amid Gulf tensions; more meetings expected

  World | April 15, 2026 6:40 IST

  The discussions come amid a broader regional crisis and follow a fragile ceasefire reached a week earlier involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Israel is expected to focus on the disarmament of Hezbollah and the possibility of a future peace agreement with Lebanon.

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  JD Vance reaffirms US' red lines on Iran possessing nukes after failed talks: 'Ball in their court'

  World | April 14, 2026 8:08 IST

  On 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 | April 14, 2026 6:36 IST

  Officials 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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  US-Iran war: US naval blockade against Iran begins; UKMTO confirms enforcement at Iranian ports

  World | April 13, 2026 23:48 IST

  As the talks failed to yield results, the US Central Command said on Monday that the American military will begin a naval blockade of Iran starting April 13. This action comes after President Donald Trump issued directives in this regard.

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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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  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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  '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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  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.

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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 | April 08, 2026 10:22 IST

  In 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 | April 08, 2026 8:56 IST

  The 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 | April 08, 2026 7:24 IST

  US 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 | April 08, 2026 23:43 IST

  Trump 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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  Iran plans human chains to shield energy sites as Trump's Strait of Hormuz deadline approaches

  World | April 07, 2026 9:04 IST

  The 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 | April 07, 2026 6:50 IST

  Donald 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.