Peace Talks
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Trump confirms peace talks with Iran expected to commence today: 'Not looking to kill people'
World | Aug 03, 2026, 07:26 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump on Sunday stated that he decided to hold off on ordering American forces to carry out fresh strikes in Iran at the request of Gulf allies such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
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Trump leaves standing order to destroy Iran if he is assassinated; here's who decides US' next move
World | Jul 13, 2026, 02:47 PM ISTTrump's remarks came after he alleged that Iran had threatened to assassinate him. He claimed that 1,000 missiles were 'locked and loaded' against Iran and that thousands more would follow if Tehran acted on its alleged threats.
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Will Iran allow nuclear inspections or risk collapse of US talks? Here's what Trump said
World | Jun 24, 2026, 06:44 AM ISTTrump said talks between Washington and Tehran were progressing positively and argued that Iran's bargaining position had weakened significantly.
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'We defended them for decades, but…': Why Trump rebuked NATO and Italian PM Meloni
World | Jun 22, 2026, 08:10 AM ISTNotably, tensions between Trump and Meloni escalated after the two had a heated exchange after their meeting at the 52nd G7 Summit in France.
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From Hormuz to Lebanon ceasefire and nukes: What dominated the US-Iran talks in Switzerland?
World | Jun 22, 2026, 07:01 AM ISTThe discussions, held under the framework of a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), began on Sunday and continued throughout the day in different formats. Officials examined several political and technical issues as both sides sought to move the negotiations forward.
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Saronic Corsair rescues pilots after Apache chopper crash near Hormuz; all about US Navy drone boat
World | Jun 10, 2026, 08:59 AM ISTOnce the crew was found, they were transferred safely using the autonomous vessel. They were then lifted from the water by a rescue helicopter. Officials said this is believed to be the first time an autonomous US Navy vessel deployed in the Middle East has been used directly in a rescue mission.
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Same war, different endgames: How US, Israel drifted apart on handling Iran, Lebanon and Hezbollah
World | Jun 09, 2026, 08:37 AM ISTTrump has reportedly pushed for restraint, worried that continued escalation could disrupt negotiations with Iran and affect global fuel prices. He is also under domestic pressure to avoid another long Middle East conflict ahead of upcoming elections.
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Did Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian resign over IRGC control? Here's the truth behind viral claim
World | Jun 01, 2026, 07:52 AM ISTThe reported resignation comes at a time of increasing signs of internal tensions within Iran’s leadership. It also coincides with ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States.
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Iran threatens to open new fronts against US and Israel; Trump says 'all set to start' strikes
World | May 19, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTThe comments come shortly after Trump claimed military action against Iran was stopped following requests from several Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, who believed progress was being made in talks.
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Third round of Lebanon-Israel talks kicks off as fighting between Israel, Hezbollah continues
World | May 15, 2026, 06:39 AM ISTLebanese officials are hoping that the two-day negotiations will yield a new ceasefire deal and pave the way for tackling a series of thorny issues, including the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon and the disarmament of Hezbollah.
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Six killed, dozens injured as Russia fires 800 drones at Ukraine despite talks of possible peace
World | May 14, 2026, 07:33 AM ISTThe 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, 09:34 PM ISTAraghchi 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, 04:51 PM ISTIran 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, 07:03 AM ISTDonald 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 AM ISTUnder 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, 05:49 PM ISTThe 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, 11:48 PM ISTIran 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 | Apr 29, 2026, 02:55 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 28, 2026, 06:41 AM ISTIran 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 | Apr 25, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTUS 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.