Us Israel Iran War Update
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India summons US diplomat for second time over attacks on Indian crew aboard merchant vessels
India | Jun 12, 2026, 03:12 PM ISTIndia has summoned US diplomat Jason Meeks for second time in around 48 hours. The development comes a day after a merchant vessel carrying 20 Indian crew members was attack near Oman's port.
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How UAE, Qatar and Pakistan 'convinced' Trump to halt strikes against Iran
World | Jun 12, 2026, 01:28 PM ISTSpeaking 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 | Jun 12, 2026, 08:32 AM ISTAyatollah 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 | Jun 12, 2026, 08:01 AM ISTUS 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 | Jun 12, 2026, 06:34 AM ISTUS 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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Vessel with 20 Indian crew targeted near Oman's Shinas port; 3rd such incident
World | Jun 11, 2026, 02:47 PM ISTIn 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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Trump says Iranian leaders telephoned him 'directly' after US strikes; Tehran calls it 'sheer lie'
World | Jun 11, 2026, 07:42 AM ISTFollowing 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-Iran War: Trump calls off new military strikes on Iran hours after threatening to escalate
World | Jun 11, 2026, 11:27 PM ISTSince the US and Israel launched military operations against Iran on February 28, the conflict has rattled the global economy, pushed up energy prices and increased the cost of food and other essential goods worldwide.
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US targets 'multiple' Iranian sites as Mideast situation escalates; Hormuz closed again | 10 Points
World | Jun 11, 2026, 06:50 AM ISTThe 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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Iran War LIVE: Trump says Hormuz blockade will continue, Tehran announces 'resistance belt'
World | Jun 11, 2026, 07:02 AM ISTDuring the ceasefire, Iran maintained its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for global oil and natural gas. Concerns over potential disruptions to traffic through the strategic waterway were a major factor behind the sharp rise in fuel prices worldwide.
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Iran War: Iran halts military operations against Israel, warns of 'crushing measures'
World | Jun 08, 2026, 11:29 PM ISTUS-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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'Brought negotiations to...': Top Iranian official reveals why a Trump-Khamenei meet-up is unlikely
World | Jun 07, 2026, 11:14 AM ISTRecently, US President Donald Trump showed interest in meeting Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. However, a top Iranian official has said that a meeting is extremely unlikely, as negotiations have come to a "standstill" due to Trump.
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Frozen back accounts, assets and more: How US plans to help Gulf allies recover from Iran war
World | Jun 07, 2026, 08:53 AM ISTAccording to a report by a US media outlet, Washington is planning to use frozen Iranian assets to help its Gulf partners recover from the damages caused by the ongoing Iran war. For this, the US has also sought a report from its allies about the damages they have suffered.
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Two Iranian drones shot down by US near Hormuz: Why the back-and-forth attacks have continued?
World | Jun 07, 2026, 07:56 AM ISTDespite the ongoing peace talks, the US and Iran have continued the back-and-forth attacks against each other. In the last two days, the US military have shot down multiple drones, and has also targeted Goruk and the Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Burner phones, spying fears and an Iran divide: Trump-Netanyahu rift out in open?
World | Jun 06, 2026, 01:47 PM ISTThe US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) reportedly circulated an internal assessment expressing concerns about alleged Israeli intelligence-gathering efforts targeting senior US officials.
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Inside Trump's 'high-risk' plan to retrieve Iran's uranium and why he stopped
World | Jun 06, 2026, 11:32 AM ISTEarlier, a report by an American outlet also claimed about a similar operation, which was ultimately scrapped by Trump due to its 'high-risk' nature. The operation reportedly involved sending American special forces and engineers to retrieve Iran's enriched uranium.
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US targets Iranian radar sites in Goruk, Qeshm Island: Why these strikes matter?
World | Jun 06, 2026, 06:51 AM ISTThe US has said that it has targeted the Iranian military in Goruk and on Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes came in response to the four drones that were launched by Iran toward the critical maritime route from where nearly a fifth of global crude transits.
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End of conflict in Middle East? What Trump said on ongoing negotiations with Iran
World | Jun 04, 2026, 07:46 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has said that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen after the peace agreement with Iran is signed. He further said the US wants to secure the enriched uranium of the Islamic Republic.
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Iran War Highlights: Kuwait slams Iran for hostile drone attacks that left several injured
World | Jun 03, 2026, 07:31 PM ISTHostilities have also intensified between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah despite a nominal ceasefire. Israel has expanded its military presence deeper into Lebanon, while Hezbollah continues to launch drone attacks into Israel.
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After Hormuz, Iran threatens to block another strait: What it is and how it concerns energy supply
Explainers | Jun 02, 2026, 08:22 AM ISTThe Bab al-Mandeb Strait, which translates to "Gate of Tears" in Arabic, is one of the world's most strategically important maritime chokepoints. Situated between the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa, the narrow passage links the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean.