Strait Of Hormuz
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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 ISTIran 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.
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US-Iran Ceasefire Talks: US Central Command begins preparations to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz
World | April 11, 2026 23:38 ISTTrilateral ceasefire talks between the US, Iran, and Pakistan have begun in Islamabad, with Iranian and US delegations meeting Pakistani leaders ahead of formal negotiations.
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'We're going to open Hormuz with or without Iran fairly soon': Trump ahead of ceasefire talks
World | April 11, 2026 7:27 ISTUS President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened “with or without” Iran, as the US pushes for a peace deal centred on preventing Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
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Iran War Updates: Vance says he believes ceasefire negotiations with Iran will be 'positive'
World | April 11, 2026 23:38 ISTUS Vice President JD Vance departed for Pakistan's capital of Islamabad to take part in talks with Iran, expressing optimism about the negotiations while warning against any lack of sincerity from Tehran.
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Iran says Hormuz management will enter new phase' What it means for oil, energy trade?
Explainers | April 10, 2026 9:45 ISTIran is considering imposing charges on ships that will pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which is a narrow transit point between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Around 20 to 30 per cent of global crude supplies pass through this point.
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Speed News: PM Modi criticizes TMC on infiltration, announces six Bengal poll promises
Originals | April 09, 2026 23:13 ISTPM Modi criticizes TMC on infiltration, announces six Bengal poll promises. Indian LPG tanker 'Green Asha' crosses Hormuz with 15,400 tonnes. Delhi to launch separate eOffice platforms for universities and local bodies. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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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 ISTNotably, 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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Ceasefire on brink as Iran closes Hormuz again after Lebanon strikes, US says 'unacceptable'
World | April 09, 2026 7:51 ISTMaritime tracking data showed several vessels reversing course near the narrow waterway, highlighting growing uncertainty over conditions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Netanyahu says Israel prepared to resume war despite ceasefire: 'Still have objectives to complete'
World | April 09, 2026 6:57 ISTEarlier, 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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Iran War Updates: Iran's President says the ceasefire was approved at the highest levels
World | April 09, 2026 23:52 ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the immediate opening of direct negotiations with Lebanon, citing repeated requests from Beirut even as Israeli strikes continue despite a two-week ceasefire in West Asia.
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Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again as Israel's strikes on Lebanon push ceasefire to the brink
World | April 08, 2026 23:54 ISTThe two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran has entered a volatile phase after Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz again in response to Israel's intensified assaults on Hezbollah. Israel's military has launched its largest coordinated strike in Lebanon.
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Iran demands $1 per barrel on oil passing Strait of Hormuz, payment to be made in cryptocurrency
World | April 08, 2026 23:44 ISTIran said shipping companies will have to pay tolls in cryptocurrency for oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as it seeks to retain control over passage through the key waterway during the two-week ceasefire.
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From ultimatums to U-turn: Timeline of what happened in Washington ahead of US-Iran ceasefire
World | April 08, 2026 18:01 ISTThe US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire aimed at cooling escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. A dramatic day of diplomacy in Washington ultimately paved the way for the temporary agreement. Global leaders welcomed the pause while urging deeper negotiations.
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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 ISTUS 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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Whose Strait is it anyway? After ceasefire, Iran and Trump both lay claim to control Hormuz ops
World | April 08, 2026 11:37 ISTIn its 10-point plan presented to the US to agree on the truce, Iran has demanded guaranteed control of shipping through Hormuz and the decision on the safe passage protocol for oil and energy supplies.
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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 ISTIn 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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Iranian military at Hormuz, final talks in Islamabad: What comes next as US-Iran announce ceasefire
Explainers | April 08, 2026 9:08 ISTUS-Iran ceasefire news: Announcing the ceasefire, Trump said the conflict will see a pause for 14 days on condition that Iran allows complete reopening of Hormuz Strait and in turn, the US will stop bombing. The two nations' delegations will now meet in Islamabad on April 10 to finalise the deal.
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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 ISTThe 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 ISTUS 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 ISTTrump 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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