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  Pakistan again steps in after US-Iran talks fail, pushes for second round in Islamabad soon: Report

  World | April 14, 2026 11:23 IST

  The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, is one of the most critical transit points in the world from where nearly 20 per cent of the global crude passes through.

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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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  China fires 'don't interfere' warning to US over Strait of Hormuz blockade

  World | April 14, 2026 7:03 IST

  Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun said that Iran controls the Strait and that it remains open for Chinese vessels.

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  US-Iran War Updates: PM Modi, Trump stress need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open during phone call

  World | April 14, 2026 23:23 IST

  US President Donald Trump spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday to discuss the escalating West Asia crisis and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure. After their 40-minute conversation, PM Modi said both leaders reviewed the strong progress in India-US relations.

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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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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, April 13, 2026

  India | April 13, 2026 23:54 IST

  The US naval blockade against Iran has officially commenced following the expiry of the deadline established by US President Donald Trump. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has confirmed enforcement at Iranian ports.

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  Trump warns Iranian 'attack ships' will be 'eliminated' if they approach Hormuz blockade

  World | April 13, 2026 23:56 IST

  US President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to Iran, claiming its navy has been largely destroyed and cautioning against any move near the US blockade. He warned that Iranian ships approaching the blockade would be immediately eliminated.

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  15 Indian vessels in Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions; govt moves to bring them back

  India | April 13, 2026 23:59 IST

  US President Donald Trump announced the planned blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement.

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  UK won't back Trump's Iran move: Starmer refuses support for Hormuz blockade

  World | April 13, 2026 16:45 IST

  Starmer firmly stated that despite growing international pressure, the UK will not get involved in the Iran conflict without strong legal grounds and a clear plan.

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  Inside 'failed' US-Iran negotiations: Decoding Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade strategy

  Explainers | April 13, 2026 10:33 IST

  US President Donald Trump has announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after the talks with Iran failed in Pakistan. However, experts and analysts believe that the move will unlikely have positive implications.

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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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  US to begin blockade of Iranian ports from Monday as peace talks fail

  World | April 13, 2026 6:33 IST

  The US Central Command has said that the naval blockade of Iranian ports will be enforced "impartially" against the vessels of every country that enters or departs from the Islamic Republic.

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  Iran threatens to trap enemies in 'deadly vortex' after Trump orders blockade of Strait of Hormuz

  World | April 12, 2026 23:51 IST

  Iran's reaction came after President Donald Trump announced that the US Navy would immediately begin a blockade on ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz.

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  Trump announces US blockade of Straight of Hormuz, warns Iran after peace talks collapse

  World | April 12, 2026 20:38 IST

  Trump announced the US will begin blocking all ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapsed.

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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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  Trump says US is 'clearing' Strait of Hormuz as peace talks underway in Islamabad after 5-hour delay

  World | April 11, 2026 23:40 IST

  The remarks came as US and Iranian delegations met in Islamabad, Pakistan, for high-level ceasefire discussions following a five-hour delay. The talks are seen as a crucial step toward reducing tensions in the Gulf region.

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  LPG tanker Jag Vikram successfully crosses Strait of Hormuz, expected to reach Mumbai on April 15

  World | April 11, 2026 23:45 IST

  Ship tracking data showed the tanker moved through the strategic waterway between Friday night and Saturday morning and was located in the Gulf of Oman.

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  Iran unable to locate all mines in Strait of Hormuz, lacks capability to remove them: Report

  World | April 11, 2026 10:52 IST

  Iran used smalls boats to lay the mines and it is unable to locate them. Additionally, the Iranian military lacks the capability to remove the mines that were planted in the Strait of Hormuz.