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  Iran sends new proposal to US, offers deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz: Report

  World | April 27, 2026 8:42 IST

  Iran has reportedly proposed a new plan to the US to ease tensions first by reopening the Strait of Hormuz and delaying nuclear talks.

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  Trump warns Iran's oil infrastructure could 'explode within 3 days' due to US blockade

  World | April 27, 2026 6:47 IST

  In an interview with US media outlet on Sunday, US President Donald Trump has said that the Iranian leadership could reach out to him to hold negotiations, assuring Tehran that Washington has "nice, secure lines".

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  Iran's Foreign Minister returns to Pakistan amid uncertainty over second round of talks with US

  World | April 26, 2026 23:49 IST

  This is Araghchi's second visit to the Pakistani capital in two days, and he is expected to continue onwards to Moscow after concluding his brief stop in Pakistan.

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  'No point in talking about nothing': Trump defends move to cancel US envoys' Pak trip for Iran talks

  World | April 26, 2026 7:51 IST

  Speaking to reporters at Palm Beach International Airport in Florida, US President Donald Trump said that there was no point in travelling for 15 to 16 hours for a meeting with people about whom nobody has "ever heard of before".

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  Trump cancels US delegation's Islamabad trip for peace talks with Iran: 'We have all the cards'

  World | April 25, 2026 23:46 IST

  US 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.

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  US-Iran peace talks in jeopardy as Tehran still 'not ready' to meet American delegation: Report

  World | April 25, 2026 18:14 IST

  Prospects of US-Iran talks in Islamabad seem to have dimmed as Tehran remains unwilling to meet the visiting US delegation. Iran has demanded the lifting of the American naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz before any further negotiations.

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  US sanctions Chinese refinery, 40 other shippers for transporting Iranian oil

  World | April 25, 2026 8:14 IST

  The US move to impose sanctions on a Chinese refinery comes just weeks before President Donald Trump heads to Beijing where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, as the two nations look to reduce the trade tensions between them.

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  US decides not to renew Russian, Iranian oil waivers; India probably to be impacted

  World | April 25, 2026 7:36 IST

  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has confirmed that the United States (US) will not renew the waiver on Russian and Iranian oil at sea, even as the world awaits a peace deal between Tehran and Washington.

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  Iran says no direct talks with US as Araghchi-led delegation arrives in Pakistan | Updates

  World | April 25, 2026 6:37 IST

  The Iranian delegation, which arrived in Pakistan's Islamabad on early Saturday morning, is being led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. It was welcomed by Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir upon arrival in Islamabad.

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  Iranian delegation led by Abbas Araghchi heads to Pakistan for US-Iran ceasefire talks

  World | April 24, 2026 23:40 IST

  A senior official of the Shehbaz Sharif government said that Araghchi is expected to arrive in Islamabad with a small delegation.

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  'Kabhi India aa ke dekho': Iran mocks Trump again with reference to Maharashtra | VIDEO

  World | April 24, 2026 12:21 IST

  The Iranian Consulate General in Mumbai has shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) to mock US President Donald Trump again. In a video showing the cultural heritage of Maharashtra, Iran said Trump should visit India for a "cultural detox".

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  Third US aircraft carrier moves near Iran as Trump says blockade is '100% effective'

  World | April 24, 2026 9:56 IST

  The US has moved a third aircraft carrier, USS George HW Bush, near the Iranian waters. It will be joining USS Gerald R Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln in the region. However, it is not clear on what will be the objectives of USS George HW Bush.

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  Trump rules out possibility of using nukes against Iran, says naval blockade '100% effective'

  World | April 24, 2026 6:34 IST

  Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office of White House in Washington, US President Donald Trump has reiterated that Iran's military has been completely defeated and the naval blockade against the Islamic Republic is "100 per cent effective".

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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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  'Trump, shut up': Iran's new AI-generated assault on US President | VIDEO

  World | April 23, 2026 14:14 IST

  In a 45-second video shared by the Iranian consulate in Hyderabad, US President Donald Trump could be heard saying, "we are having very great negotiation with Iran. If Iran does not come to negotiation, we are going to bomb them."

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  Netanyahu's Iran strike plan rejected by 3 US Presidents before Trump approved it: Ex-top official

  World | April 23, 2026 10:29 IST

  Kerry explained that past US presidents were unwilling to consider war with Iran because they believed diplomatic options had not been fully explored. He also referred to his experience as a Vietnam War veteran, using it to highlight the importance of honesty with the public before military action.

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  Trump says 'no time pressure' on ending Iran war as clouds of uncertainty over peace talks persist

  World | April 23, 2026 14:15 IST

  Before President Donald Trump, the White House also confirmed that no deadline has been set by which Iran must submit a peace proposal. Here it must be noted that Trump has continued Iran's naval blockade and the US is also preparing to clear the Hormuz.

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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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  US Navy Secretary John Phelan resigns as Iran's naval blockade continues

  World | April 23, 2026 14:16 IST

  John Phelan's exit as US Secretary of Navy comes at a time when the US Navy has maintained heavy presence in the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. The US Navy played a key role in targeting Iranian assets in the region.

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  Trump claims Iran halts execution of 8 women protesters at his request: 'I very much appreciate it'

  World | April 22, 2026 23:50 IST

  US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran stopped the execution of eight women protesters following his appeal, terming it a positive development. However, Iranian authorities have not confirmed the claim.