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  Six killed, dozens injured as Russia fires 800 drones at Ukraine despite talks of possible peace

  World | May 14, 2026 7:33 IST

  The attack began in midmorning and lasted for hours in the capital of Kyiv, the western city of Lviv near Poland, and the port of Odesa on the Black Sea, among other population centres, Zelanskyy said on the Telegram messaging app.

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  BRICS summit: Iran confirms Araghchi's visit to India amid Gulf tensions | What's on agenda?

  India | May 12, 2026 21:34 IST

  Araghchi will participate in BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting, which will be held on May 14 and 15. He will then hold discussions with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar as well as other ministers on the sidelines of the event.

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  'May pursue 90% uranium enrichment if attacked': Iran's stark warning amid Trump's fresh threat

  World | May 12, 2026 16:51 IST

  Iran has significantly increased its stockpile of enriched uranium in the years following the United States’ withdrawal from the nuclear agreement signed with Tehran during Donald Trump’s first term as president.

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  'TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE': Trump rejects Iran's response to US peace proposal to end West Asia war

  World | May 11, 2026 7:03 IST

  Donald Trump denounced Iran's response to Washington's de-escalation proposal, calling it unacceptable. Tehran has demanded sanctions relief, withdrawal of US forces and an end to regional hostilities.

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  Iran likely to respond to US's proposal today to end Middle East conflict amid deadlock

  World | May 07, 2026 10:05 IST

  Under the reported terms, Iran would agree to temporarily pause uranium enrichment activities. In return, the United States would begin easing sanctions and release frozen Iranian funds worth billions of dollars.

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  Nuclear flexibility, economic relief: Inside Iran's new offer to US amid deadlock

  World | May 03, 2026 17:49 IST

  The 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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  Iran sends new peace proposal to US via Pakistan to end conflict, Trump says he is 'not satisfied'

  World | May 01, 2026 23:48 IST

  Iran has submitted a fresh proposal for talks with the US through Pakistan to ease the West Asia conflict, focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The Islamabad round of peace talks collapsed after the Iranian delegation walked out last month.

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  'No More Mr. Nice Guy': Trump posts picture with gun in fresh warning to Iran amid deadlock

  World | April 29, 2026 14:55 IST

  The 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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  US rejects Iran's 'conditional' plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz as second round of talks hit impasse

  World | April 28, 2026 6:41 IST

  Iran 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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  Trump cancels US delegation's Islamabad trip for peace talks with Iran: 'We have all the cards'

  World | April 25, 2026 23:46 IST

  US President Donald Trump abruptly cancelled a planned US delegation visit to Islamabad intended for the next round of US Iran peace talks, calling the long flights unnecessary. Earlier, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Islamabad after delivering key demands to Pakistani leaders.

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  Netanyahu's Iran strike plan rejected by 3 US Presidents before Trump approved it: Ex-top official

  World | April 23, 2026 10:29 IST

  Kerry explained that past US presidents were unwilling to consider war with Iran because they believed diplomatic options had not been fully explored. He also referred to his experience as a Vietnam War veteran, using it to highlight the importance of honesty with the public before military action.

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  Trump on Iran peace talks: 'Good news about a second round of talks may come as soon as Friday'

  World | April 22, 2026 23:37 IST

  Earlier in the day, Trump indefinitely extended the ceasefire with Iran at the request of mediator Pakistan, saying the move was aimed at giving Tehran's fractured leadership time to come up with a unified proposal to end the seven-week war.

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  JD Vance's Pakistan visit on hold 'indefinitely' as US extends Iran ceasefire amid stalled diplomacy

  World | April 22, 2026 9:21 IST

  Trump on Wednesday announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, saying it will remain in force until the latter presents a proposal and engages in ongoing negotiations.

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  Iran issues stark warning to US and Israel as uncertainty shrouds second round of talks

  World | April 22, 2026 7:21 IST

  This development comes at a sensitive time, as diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States remain uncertain. Almost at the same moment as Iran’s warning, US President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire with Iran would be extended indefinitely.

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  Trump extends ceasefire as second round of talks with Iran hang in limbo

  World | April 22, 2026 6:49 IST

  However, Trump said that the blockade of Iranian ports will remain in place and instructed the US military to stay on high alert.

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  Trump warns of fresh strikes on Iran if peace talks fail: 'Military raring to go'

  World | April 21, 2026 23:53 IST

  US President Donald Trump has warned of possible military strikes on Iran if a deal is not reached before the ceasefire expires. Diplomatic talks are expected in Islamabad, though uncertainty remains over Iran’s participation in the negotiations.

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  Trump rules out ceasefire extension, says the US will end up with a great deal with Iran

  World | April 21, 2026 23:51 IST

  “I do not want to extend the ceasefire. I think we are going to end up with a great deal. They have no choice,” Donald Trump said.

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  Iranian ship returns home evading US naval blockade after delivering crude oil to Indonesia: Report

  World | April 21, 2026 13:01 IST

  Tensions remain high between the United States and Iran as doubts grow over the second round of peace talks, which was expected to take place in Islamabad. Disagreements over Iran’s nuclear programme and concerns surrounding the security of the Strait of Hormuz continue to fuel uncertainty.

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  Video footage reveals how US destroyer crippled and seized Iranian vessel in Gulf of Oman | WATCH

  World | April 20, 2026 14:46 IST

  The footage shows shots being fired after the crew was instructed to evacuate the engine room. Moments later, the vessel’s propulsion system is seen disabled, leaving it adrift.

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  US attacks Iranian vessel in Gulf of Oman for 'defying' naval blockade; Tehran vows retaliation

  World | April 20, 2026 6:31 IST

  Notably, the US had imposed the blockade on Iranian ports following Tehran’s move to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz.