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  Trump orders US Navy to 'shoot and kill' any boat laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

  World | April 23, 2026 23:27 IST

  Donald Trump said that the US mine-clearing operations are already underway in the region, with naval “sweepers” actively working to clear the strait.

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  Internet to be hit next after oil, gas? Iran threatens to hit undersea cables in Gulf

  World | April 23, 2026 8:23 IST

  Hormuz is vital not only for world's oil and natural gas supply but also serves a key transit for undersea submarine communication cables carrying internet and data traffic across continents.

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  Iran says reopening of Hormuz 'impossible' amid US blockade, calls it 'ceasefire violation'

  World | April 22, 2026 23:41 IST

  The standoff between the US and Iran has effectively choked off nearly all exports through the strait - where 20 per cent of the world's traded oil passes in peacetime - with no end in sight.

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  India rejects claims of cash, crypto payments to Iran for passage of ships through Strait of Hormuz

  World | April 22, 2026 23:50 IST

  India has rejected claims that its vessels paid Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz after two ships faced firing and turned back. The government termed reports of crypto scams as fake and confirmed no payments were made.

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  Iran state TV says three ships attacked by Revolutionary Guard in Hormuz, taken into force's custody

  World | April 22, 2026 16:35 IST

  The Revolutionary Guard identified the vessels as the MSC Francesca and the Epaminodes. The ship's owners could not be immediately reached for comment. The seizures represent an escalation after the US earlier seized two Iranian vessels as ceasefire talks were due to take place in Islamabad.

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  Indian-flagged tanker 'Desh Garima' reaches Mumbai after crossing Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran war

  India | April 22, 2026 15:36 IST

  Amidst the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, India's crude oil tanker, 'Desh Garima', has crossed the Strait of Hormuz and arrived in India. Notably, this marks the tenth vessel to reach India from the Strait of Hormuz amidst the prevailing tensions.

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  US missile power hit hard during Iran war; report says 50% of Patriot, THAAD stocks depleted

  World | April 22, 2026 12:40 IST

  Efforts are underway to address the shortfall. Earlier this year, the Defence Department approved several contracts aimed at increasing missile production. However, experts note that rebuilding these stockpiles will take time.

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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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  'Direct implications': Rajnath Singh flags Strait of Hormuz risks, explains India's response

  India | April 22, 2026 6:52 IST

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has warned that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are not distant events they directly impact our security and economy.

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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 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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  How does US blockade in Hormuz look like? Video shows military chopper pointing machine gun at ship

  World | April 21, 2026 7:33 IST

  A video released by the US Central Command shows a soldier pointing a machine gun from a chopper to a ship, warning it over the radio to turn back to the Iranian port it came from amid US blocking the waterway amid the conflict with Iran.

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  'Winning Iran war by a lot': Trump claims big edge as ceasefire deadline looms

  World | April 21, 2026 7:27 IST

  Trump claimed that Iran’s naval forces had been “completely wiped out” and that its air capabilities were badly weakened.

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  Second round of US-Iran talks in limbo as Tehran stands defiant; Trump issues fresh warning

  World | April 21, 2026 8:06 IST

  A 14-day ceasefire between the two sides is set to expire on Wednesday. Despite the approaching deadline, Trump said he still plans to send a delegation led by JD Vance to Pakistan for further discussions.

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  UAE mulls shifting to Chinese Yuan from US Dollar for oil payments as Iran conflict deepens: Report

  World | April 20, 2026 11:47 IST

  The United Arab Emirates has discussed a possible financial safety net with the United States amid rising concerns over the conflict with Iran. Officials raised the idea of a currency swap line to protect against economic shocks caused by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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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.

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  Indian tanker 'Desh Garima' clears Strait of Hormuz as two vessels turn back after firing

  World | April 19, 2026 23:37 IST

  The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) tanker is the 10th India-flagged vessel to have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since early March.