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  How a Chinese-origin missile may have helped Iran down a US F-15E Strike Eagle

  World | May 30, 2026 22:29 IST

  A report has emerged that the Iranian forces had used a Chinese-made shoulder-launched missile to shoot down the F-15E Strike Eagle, a 4.5 generation aircraft, of the US military last month.

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  Vance says US, Iran 'very close' on deal, but Trump's approval awaited

  World | May 29, 2026 8:22 IST

  On Thursday, several media reports claimed that the US and Iran have reached a preliminary understanding to extend the ceasefire. However, Vice President JD Vance said it is unclear whether President Donald Trump would approve it.

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  'Behave or will blow you up': Trump warns Oman against siding with Iran over Strait of Hormuz

  World | May 28, 2026 10:28 IST

  US President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting, has warned Oman against siding with Iran over the reopening of Strait of Hormuz. Notably, Oman has been a key ally of the US in the Middle East.

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  Iran blames US for 'making talks complicated', refuses to negotiate on nuclear programme, Hormuz

  World | May 25, 2026 18:52 IST

  Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has said that Tehran is not going to hold negotiations on its nuclear programme and the Strait of Hormuz, and the ongoing talks are only focussed at ending the current conflict in the Middle East.

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  'Will be great, meaningful': Trump hints at progress in talks with Iran, blasts Obama administration

  World | May 25, 2026 17:49 IST

  In a long message on his Truth Social account, US President Donald Trump said the deal with Iran will either be a great and meaningful one, or there will be no deal. He also slammed former President Barack Obama for the 2015 deal with Iran.

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  'Nuclear danger must be eliminated': Netanyahu lays down Israel's terms for ceasefire with Iran

  World | May 24, 2026 23:49 IST

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Iran's nuclear programme needs to be dismantled to finalise the peace treaty with it. Further, he said Israel has the right to defend itself against threats on every front.

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  Resumption of strikes? Donald Trump's 'adios' cryptic post amid ceasefire talks with Iran

  World | May 24, 2026 20:18 IST

  US President Donald Trump's cryptic post on Truth Social showed a US drone targeting two Iranian vessels. The post came amid speculations over a ceasefire between Washington and Tehran to end the over two-month-long ceasefire in the Middle East.

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  Truce deal finalised? Donald Trump says US, Iran 'getting a lot closer to agreement'

  World | May 23, 2026 22:32 IST

  Though President Donald Trump said the US and Iran are close to finalising a peace agreement, he warned that Washington will have to resume its strike on Tehran if the two countries fail to seal the peace pact between them.

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  'Handover highly enriched uranium': Rubio reiterates US' stance on Iran's nuclear programme, Hormuz

  World | May 23, 2026 19:54 IST

  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is on a four-day India visit, has reiterated that Washington will never allow Tehran to become a nuclear power and Iran needs to handover its highly enriched uranium to ensure peace in the Middle East.

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  Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir flies to Tehran as US-Iran talks near breakthrough

  World | May 22, 2026 20:02 IST

  US-Iran conflict: Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir on Friday left from Iran after he reportedly received a green signal from Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who has been holding talks with the Iranian leadership since Wednesday.

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  'We'll get it and destroy it': Trump's fresh barb after Mojtaba vows not to hand over Iran's uranium

  World | May 22, 2026 19:18 IST

  Donald Trump has affirmed that the US will take Iran's uranium stockpile to bar it from having a nuclear weapon in response to Mojtaba Khamenei's remarks that Tehran will not send their nuclear-weapons-capabale uranium abroad. This comes amid deadlock over the deal to end the West Asia conflict.

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  'Either have a deal, or...: Trump hints Iran deal near, Tehran serves 'crushing blows' retort

  World | May 20, 2026 22:40 IST

  Trump warned that the US could end the conflict soon and hinted at tougher action if Tehran failed to agree to a deal. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard issued a strong warning, saying any renewed attacks by the US or Israel would expand the conflict "beyond the region" and trigger "crushing blows".

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  Drone strike causes fire outside nuclear power plant in UAE; no impact on radiation safety levels

  World | May 17, 2026 17:52 IST

  The blaze was reported on the perimeter of the Barakah nuclear power plant, which is situated in the Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi. However, no injuries were reported and the fire did not have an impact on radiation safety levels.

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  US weighs relaunching strikes on Iran under new name after Trump's China visit: Reports

  World | May 16, 2026 16:29 IST

  As per American media reports, the US is weighing launching fresh strikes against Iran if talks with the Middle East nation fail. These strikes will be launched under a new name to evade Congressional approval needed under 1973 War Powers Resolution.

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  Trump says ceasefire with Iran on 'massive life support', seeks 'complete victory'

  World | May 11, 2026 23:42 IST

  US President Donald Trump is now seeking a "complete victory" against the Iranians, whom he has repeatedly stressed that have been "militarily defeated".

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  Trump says Iran 'militarily defeated' as Tehran responds to US peace proposal via Pakistan

  World | May 10, 2026 23:47 IST

  US President Donald Trump, in an interview aired on Sunday, has once again claimed that Iran has been 'militarily defeated'. His remarks came after the Middle East nation sent its response via Pakistan to the peace proposal of the US.

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  'Use oil wisely, prioritise WFH, don't buy gold for a year': PM's message amid West Asia conflict

  India | May 11, 2026 7:06 IST

  Speaking at a rally in Telangana's Hyderabad, PM Modi has urged people to save oil because of ongoing global uncertainty due to the US-Iran war in the Middle East. He, however, maintained that his government's priority remains safeguarding India's interests.

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  'Led by lunatics': Trump's 'knock them out' warning to Iran after attack on 3 Navy ships in Hormuz

  World | May 08, 2026 6:36 IST

  President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran and threatened to hit the Islamic Republic with more strikes if it does not sign the peace treaty with the US. He also reiterated that Iran cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons.

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  'Ready for war or talks': Iran says 'ball in US court' after Trump hints at rejecting peace proposal

  World | May 03, 2026 7:18 IST

  Through Pakistan, which has been mediating between Tehran and Washington, Iran has sent a fresh 14-point peace proposal to the US, but President Donald Trump has hinted that he is likely to reject it. This could resume the conflict in the Middle East.

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  'Not yet paid a big enough price': Trump warns of resuming strikes against Iran if it 'misbehaves'

  World | May 03, 2026 7:20 IST

  Trump, who has rejected all previous Iranian proposals, has warned of resuming strikes against the Islamic Republic if it 'misbehaves'. He has repeatedly reiterated that Iran cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons.