Us Israel Iran War Update
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'Building castles in the air': Iran mocks Trump's 'victory very shortly' claim | VIDEO
World | Apr 17, 2026, 08:16 AM ISTEarlier, President Donald Trump claimed that the US and Iran are very close to a deal to end the war in the Middle East that started on February 28. Speaking to reporters at White House, he said a "very successful negotiation" is going on between the two sides.
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'I had a very good talk with him': Trump on 40-minute call with 'friend' PM Modi
World | Apr 17, 2026, 07:02 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had held a telephonic conversation on Tuesday during which they discussed the bilateral relationship between New Delhi and Washington, and the situation in West Asia.
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Trump hints at visiting Pakistan; claims Iran ready to relinquish enriched uranium
World | Apr 17, 2026, 06:31 AM ISTSpeaking to reporters at the White House, President Donald Trump claimed that Iran is ready to handover its enriched uranium, while asserting that it is his administration top priority to ensure that the Islamic Republic does not get a nuclear weapon.
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Europe has only six weeks of jet fuel supply left amid West Asia tensions: Energy agency chief
World | Apr 16, 2026, 06:42 PM ISTEurope is facing a potential jet fuel shortage within six weeks due to disruptions in global energy supplies caused by the Iran conflict, according to the IEA. The crisis could lead to flight cancellations and rising fuel prices worldwide, with Asian countries expected to be hit first.
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Dubai’s rise as a global hub: How US-Iran tensions are testing safety and stability in the Gulf city
World | Apr 16, 2026, 01:10 PM ISTDubai has long been seen as a global symbol of safety, growth, and innovation, built on strong trade, tourism, and world-class infrastructure. However, amid the ongoing US-Iran war and rising tensions across the Gulf region, concerns about stability have increased.
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US' costliest losses in Iran war were not fighter jets, it was a USD 240 million surveillance drone
World | Apr 16, 2026, 11:16 AM ISTAccording to the United States Naval Safety Command, the drone crashed on April 9 with no injuries reported. A mishap summary stated that the high altitude, long endurance unmanned aircraft went down in the Persian Gulf.
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China-Iran nexus under lens: Did Tehran use Beijing's spy satellite to target US bases?
World | Apr 16, 2026, 08:03 AM ISTAccording to a report, the Iranians used 'TEE-01B' Chinese satellite to target US bases in the Middle East after the conflict started on February 28. The satellite was used to monitor key US military bases and sites in the region.
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US says no deal to extend ceasefire with Iran, plans more talks in Pakistan
World | Apr 16, 2026, 07:21 AM ISTSpeaking at a press conference, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the next round of talks with Iran are likely to be held in Pakistan, adding that Islamabad remains the only mediator in this negotiation.
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China's Xi presents four-point proposal to resolve US-Iran war: 'Sovereignty must be respected'
World | Apr 14, 2026, 11:40 PM ISTChinese President Xi Jinping called for respect for sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of countries in West Asia and the Gulf during a meeting with UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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Inside 'failed' US-Iran negotiations: Decoding Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade strategy
Explainers | Apr 13, 2026, 10:33 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after the talks with Iran failed in Pakistan. However, experts and analysts believe that the move will unlikely have positive implications.
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'If they don't come back...': Trump 'doesn't care' if Iran returns to negotiations as talks fail
World | Apr 13, 2026, 08:28 AM ISTSpeaking to reporters at the Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US President Donald Trump criticised Iran for failing to 'honour its commitments' over the Strait of Hormuz, while claimed that the Islamic Republic's military has been largely defeated.
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Inside the US-Iran talks: How Vance-led delegation grew 'friendly' with Tehran's negotiators
Explainers | Apr 13, 2026, 07:56 AM ISTSpeaking at an early morning briefing on Sunday, US Vice President JD Vance hinted that Iran's refusal to give its nuclear programme was likely the reason why the talks between Washington and Tehran in Pakistan failed.
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Behind the US-Iran deadlock: Did Netanyahu's call to Vance play a role in derailing talks?
World | Apr 13, 2026, 07:07 AM ISTThe US said it gave its 'final and best' offer during the peace talks in Pakistan, but Iran was unwilling to accept it. However, Iran said the talks failed due to 'unreasonable' demands put forth by the US.
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US to begin blockade of Iranian ports from Monday as peace talks fail
World | Apr 13, 2026, 06:33 AM ISTThe US Central Command has said that the naval blockade of Iranian ports will be enforced "impartially" against the vessels of every country that enters or departs from the Islamic Republic.
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Nuclear standoff, Hormuz and more: Faultlines that led to the failure of US-Iran talks
Explainers | Apr 12, 2026, 10:50 AM ISTThe talks between the United States (US) and Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, have failed, with Vice President JD Vance saying the American delegation gave its "best offer" but the Iranians have refused to accept it.
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Islamabad talks failed due to 'unreasonable' US demands: Iran vows to protect national interests
World | Apr 12, 2026, 08:59 AM ISTThe 21-hour talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan, have failed, with Tehran blaming 'unreasonable' demands by Washington for the failed negotiations.
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'Going to have big problems': Trump warns China against supplying weapons to Iran
World | Apr 12, 2026, 08:17 AM ISTA US media report has claimed that China is preparing to ship weapons to Iran, including shoulder-fired anti-air missile systems. The report also stated that Iran is also using the ceasefire opportunity "replenish certain weapons systems" during the ceasefire.
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US-Iran Ceasefire Talks: 'Donald, if you have to shoot, shoot. Don't quack,' says Israeli lawmaker
World | Apr 12, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTTensions remain high on multiple fronts. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Navy warned that any approaching military vessels in the Strait would face retaliation, while Israel continues military operations in southern Lebanon.
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'Deal makes no difference': Trump downplays Iran talks as US warships cross Strait of Hormuz
World | Apr 12, 2026, 06:43 AM ISTSpeaking to reporters outside White House, President Trump said that the American military has started clearing the Strait of Hormuz, which has become the flashpoint of the US-Iran peace talks. The Hormuz is one of the critical transit points through which nearly 20% of the global crude passes.
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Iran unable to locate all mines in Strait of Hormuz, lacks capability to remove them: Report
World | Apr 11, 2026, 10:52 AM 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.