Us Iran War
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Former IRGC chief Mohsen Rezaee appointed head of Iran's national security body: Why does it matter?
World | Aug 10, 2026, 07:53 AM ISTIran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has appointed former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaee as his representative to the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC). His appointment is crucial, as Rezaee has declared that Iran would never allow an unauthorised control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran's President meets Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei amid reports of critical health
World | Aug 10, 2026, 07:38 AM ISTThis was the second meeting that took place between President Masoud Pezeshkian and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei after the beginning of the US-Iran war earlier this year. This follows after Pezeshkian said communication with Khamenei has become extremely difficult.
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Trump ready to ditch Iran nuclear deal push in return for Hormuz reopening: Report
World | Aug 10, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTAccording to a report, US President Donald Trump is ready to ditch the Iran nuclear deal push if the Middle East nation decides to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman through which nearly one-fifth of the global crude transits.
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Iran sets seven conditions for Strait of Hormuz reopening, demands US to 'correct its behaviour'
World | Aug 09, 2026, 08:06 AM ISTIran has set fresh conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, demanding the US change its approach. Meanwhile, the UAE says an ADNOC vessel was targeted by an Iranian missile as tensions rise across the Middle East.
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Iran releases new video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei amid reports of critical health
World | Aug 09, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTIran's Mehr news agency has released a new 12-second video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei amid reports that his health remains critical and he could even die in a few days. Khamenei has not appeared before the public even once since the US-Iran war began earlier this year.
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Iran supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei in critical condition, rushed to hospital: Reports
World | Aug 07, 2026, 11:57 PM ISTAdding to the speculation surrounding Mojtaba's status, President Masoud Pezeshkian earlier acknowledged in a state TV interview that direct interaction with Khamenei is currently "very difficult."
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Iran's President met Mojtaba Khamenei in car's back seat in darkness; wasn't sure if it was him
World | Aug 07, 2026, 08:01 AM ISTA report by an Iranian media outlet has claimed that Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in the back seat of a car in complete darkness at an undisclosed location in Tehran. However, he wasn't sure if it was him as he only heard Khamenei's voice.
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Trump hints at resolution with Iran, says war to 'end pretty soon'; denies munitions shortage
World | Aug 07, 2026, 06:37 AM ISTBriefing the media at the Oval Office of White House, US President Donald Trump has hinted on a resolution with Iran and said that the conflict will end 'pretty soon'. He also dismissed a media report on munitions shortage and backed War Secretary Pete Hegseth for doing a good job.
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Iran, Oman close to deal on Hormuz shipping route. Can it lead to a peace agreement with US?
World | Aug 06, 2026, 07:15 AM ISTReopening of Strait of Hormuz remains crucial for the world, as Brent crude rates have surged repeatedly due to its closure. Thus, the deal between Iran and Oman is critical, and regional officials also believe that it could ultimately lead to an agreement between Tehran and Washington.
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'Were set for biggest attack since World War II': Trump refers to Venezuela to push Iran for a deal
World | Aug 06, 2026, 06:37 AM ISTAddressing an event in Las Vegas, US President Donald Trump has warned Iran against its nuclear ambition and said Tehran must sign a deal with Washington. He also said said the US was "doing the same thing" that it had done in Venezuela.
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Trump confirms peace talks with Iran expected to commence today: 'Not looking to kill people'
World | Aug 03, 2026, 07:26 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump on Sunday stated that he decided to hold off on ordering American forces to carry out fresh strikes in Iran at the request of Gulf allies such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
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'Iran has never faced a President like Trump': Marco Rubio praises US leader's decisive approach
World | Aug 02, 2026, 11:17 AM ISTMarco Rubio stated that US strikes have "severely degraded" Iran's defensive capabilities, claiming that the regime has lost the conventional shield it once relied on for protection.
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Iran warns US against 'adventurous action', vows decisive response in talks with Pakistan and Turkey
World | Aug 02, 2026, 08:14 AM ISTThe statement comes after US President Donald Trump said that he was losing faith in talks with Tehran and threatened additional attacks, stating the US would be "hitting them" if required.
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Iran war to escalate? US urges citizens to consider departing Mideast, avoid visiting military bases
World | Aug 01, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTMultiple American media outlets have claimed that US, in coordination with Israel, is planning to launch fresh strikes against Iran. The strikes would focus on targeting Iran's energy infrastructure, aiming to force it to come to US' ceasefire terms.
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PM Modi chairs fourth CCS meet on West Asia crisis, stresses energy self-reliance
India | Jul 30, 2026, 07:58 PM ISTIn his fourth CCS meeting on West Asia crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated that the interests of Indian nationals need to be secured, while stressing that the country's energy sector needs to be self-reliant.
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US launches retaliatory strikes after Trump's 'hit very hard' warning over attack on base in Jordan
World | Jul 30, 2026, 06:42 AM ISTThe US Central Command said that the strikes are a powerful response to attempted Iranian attacks on US forces based in the Middle East.
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Trump expletive-ridden rant as Iran attacks US bases: 'Will beat the f*****g s**t out of them'
World | Jul 29, 2026, 08:45 PM ISTDonald Trump warned Iran with an expletive rant after Tehran launched a strike at a US base in Jordan as the war in the Middle East rages on. Trump said that the US will "beat the f*****g s**t out of them" for their attack on the US base.
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India condemns attacks on vessels in Hormuz, calls West Asia escalation 'deeply concerning' at UN
World | Jul 29, 2026, 12:49 PM ISTIndia voiced strong condemnation over attacks on several vessels – GFS Galaxy, MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa among them - during their transit through the Strait of Hormuz this month during a UN Security Council open debate on the Situation in the Middle East.
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Iran launches 'surprise missile attack' on US troops in Middle East; CENTCOM says 'all intercepted'
World | Jul 29, 2026, 06:32 AM ISTThe strikes came hours after US President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House for high-level talks which focused heavily on Iran.
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'Where to kill Melania?': Iran goes personal on Trump in assassination threat to wife, son | VIDEO
World | Jul 28, 2026, 10:19 PM ISTThe chilling video purportedly urges supporters of the Islamic regime in Iran to assassinate Melania Trump. Barron Trump has been directly threatened in the clip.