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  Geneva or elsewhere in Europe: US, Iran near deal but where will the peace treaty be signed?

  World | June 13, 2026 8:31 IST

  Several US media reports have claimed that the proposed peace agreement will be signed between the United States and Iran in Geneva. However, Tehran has rejected them, with Iran's foreign minister saying the deal will be signed remotely.

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  Jaishankar's call to Rubio and US-Iran blame game: Row over attacks on Indian-crewed ships in Gulf

  India | June 13, 2026 8:30 IST

  On early Saturday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said he held telephonic conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and protested over attacks on Indian-crewed vessels in the Gulf. The development follows after US President Donald Trump blamed Iran for the strikes.

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  Hormuz reopening likely as US, Iran say 'deal closer than ever', but nuclear questions remain

  World | June 13, 2026 6:54 IST

  The US and Iran have expressed optimism over a peace deal and said it is "closer than ever". However, there is still some uncertainty over Iran's nuclear programme, which the US wants Tehran to dismantle completely.

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  How UAE, Qatar and Pakistan 'convinced' Trump to halt strikes against Iran

  World | June 12, 2026 13:28 IST

  Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office of White House, US President Donald Trump announced that Washington and Tehran have arrived on a peace deal, which will be signed in Europe this weekend.

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  Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral postponed: Why Iran's slain Supreme Leader's burial was delayed

  World | June 12, 2026 8:32 IST

  Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's slain Supreme Leader, was killed on February 28, the day one of the conflict in the Middle East. His funeral was planned in around early June but has been delayed to mid-June or early July now.

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  Trump says Iran deal to be signed this weekend, but questions linger over Tehran's nuclear programme

  World | June 12, 2026 8:01 IST

  US President Donald Trump has said that Iran will not pursue a nuclear weapon as part of the peace deal, but there is no confirmation from Tehran over this. Tehran insists that the nuclear programme is aimed at civilian use and fulfilling its energy needs.

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  Trump says US, Iran to sign peace deal in Europe this weekend; Tehran rejects his claims

  World | June 12, 2026 6:34 IST

  US President Donald Trump has claimed that Washington and Tehran have finalised the peace deal, which will be signed this weekend likely in Europe. However, Iran has rejected his claims and said negotiations still remain unresolved.

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  Trump calls off planned strikes against Iran, says 'final points' of US-Iran deal approved by allies

  World | June 11, 2026 23:45 IST

  US President Donald Trump, on multiple occasions over the last several weeks, has claimed that the warring parties have been on the cusp of a deal without anything coming to fruition.

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  Will round two of US-Iran war trigger a bigger global shock? Here's what you need to know

  World | June 11, 2026 16:27 IST

  With Iran digging in on its complete closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and the US enforcing a rigid naval counter-blockade, observers speculate that a prolonged disruption to the world's primary energy transit corridor will rapidly push inflation past current limits, shatter global equities.

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  Vessel with 20 Indian crew targeted near Oman's Shinas port; 3rd such incident

  World | June 11, 2026 14:47 IST

  In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Oman has said that it is aware about the incident. Further, it said it is monitoring the situation and coordinating with the local authorities after the vessel, MT Jalveer, was targeted near the Shinas port.

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  Did Vance acknowledge cracks in US–Israel alignment? VP’s America-first remark raises questions

  World | June 11, 2026 10:21 IST

  This came days after US President Donald Trump reportedly had a tense and angry phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which he strongly criticised Israel’s military strikes in Lebanon.

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  Trump says Iranian leaders telephoned him 'directly' after US strikes; Tehran calls it 'sheer lie'

  World | June 11, 2026 7:42 IST

  Following Washington's latest strikes against Tehran, US President Donald Trump has said that Iranian leaders telephoned him directly, asking him to stop the attacks. However, Iran refuted the claims and has vowed to target American assets in the Middle East.

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  US targets 'multiple' Iranian sites as Mideast situation escalates; Hormuz closed again | 10 Points

  World | June 11, 2026 6:50 IST

  The US military has said it has conducted multiple strikes against Iran, a move that is likely to escalate the situation in the Middle East again and derail the peace talks. In response, Iran said it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, but the US said the waterway remains open for all vessels.

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  Trump threatens more airstrikes on Iran after Tehran fires back at countries in Gulf region

  World | June 10, 2026 22:45 IST

  "We were really close to a deal but they keep tapping us along," Trump said. His comments underlined the American leader's whipsaw approach to the war.’

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  Saronic Corsair rescues pilots after Apache chopper crash near Hormuz; all about US Navy drone boat

  World | June 10, 2026 8:59 IST

  Once 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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  Iran War Updates: Donald Trump says Iran will 'pay the price' for stalled talks

  World | June 10, 2026 23:32 IST

  The conflict has escalated sharply, with the United States carrying out airstrikes on Iran and Tehran retaliating by targeting countries hosting US military forces in the region.

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  Ceasefire in limbo? US strikes Iran following Apache helicopter crash; Tehran issues stark warning

  World | June 10, 2026 6:37 IST

  The announcement came shortly after US President Donald Trump accused Iran of bringing down the helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported explosions on an Iranian island located in the strategic waterway, rejecting Washington’s allegations regarding the helicopter incident.

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  Same war, different endgames: How US, Israel drifted apart on handling Iran, Lebanon and Hezbollah

  World | June 09, 2026 8:37 IST

  Trump 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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  Iran War: Iran halts military operations against Israel, warns of 'crushing measures'

  World | June 08, 2026 23:29 IST

  US-Israel-Iran War: Iran launched missiles in at least three barrages toward Israel, which has vowed to strongly respond to these strikes. However, Donald Trump has requested Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate, while adding that the US and Iran are "very close" to a peace deal.

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  Where is Mojtaba Khamenei? Trump claims he knows Iran Supreme Leader's whereabouts

  World | June 08, 2026 0:02 IST

  Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not been seen or heard in public since sustaining serious injuries on February 28 during an attack at the beginning of the war that killed his father, the former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.