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  'My companions': Iranian delegation carries photos of Minab school strike victims on flight to Pak

  World | April 11, 2026 9:12 IST

  The Minab school strike happened in the beginning of the US-Israel-Iran war and it left at least 168 children dead. The US claimed that the strike was intended for a military base near the school but the Iranians claimed that the attack was 'calculated'.

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  US-Iran Ceasefire Talks: US Central Command begins preparations to clear mines in Strait of Hormuz

  World | April 11, 2026 23:38 IST

  Trilateral ceasefire talks between the US, Iran, and Pakistan have begun in Islamabad, with Iranian and US delegations meeting Pakistani leaders ahead of formal negotiations.

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  Moved closer to a 'known target': US soldiers deny Pentagon's account on Kuwait base attack

  World | April 11, 2026 8:08 IST

  The Iranian drone attack on the US base in Kuwait happened on March 1, killing six American Army personnel. Soldiers have now denied the Pentagon's version of events, and claimed that the base was not "fortified" and they were "unprepared".

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  Iranian delegation reaches Pakistan for talks with US; ceasefire in Lebanon in focus | Top Updates

  World | April 11, 2026 8:56 IST

  The Iranian delegation is led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and also includes Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, Central Bank Governor Abdolnasser Hemmati and others. It arrived in Islamabad on Friday.

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  Iran War Updates: Vance says he believes ceasefire negotiations with Iran will be 'positive'

  World | April 11, 2026 23:38 IST

  US Vice President JD Vance departed for Pakistan's capital of Islamabad to take part in talks with Iran, expressing optimism about the negotiations while warning against any lack of sincerity from Tehran.

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  Iran threatens to pull back from truce talks with US: 'No negotiations until ceasefire in Lebanon'

  World | April 10, 2026 9:42 IST

  Until a ceasefire is established in Lebanon, Iran has no plan to participate in peace negotiations in Islamabad with the American side, an Iranian official said.

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  Iran says Hormuz management will enter new phase' What it means for oil, energy trade?

  Explainers | April 10, 2026 9:45 IST

  Iran is considering imposing charges on ships that will pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which is a narrow transit point between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Around 20 to 30 per cent of global crude supplies pass through this point.

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  'Iran doing very poor job': Trump warns Tehran against charging tankers passing through Hormuz

  World | April 10, 2026 6:36 IST

  Multiple reports have claimed that Iran is considering imposing fees on oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. However, US President Donald Trump has warned the Middle East nation against doing so.

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  Trump calls Netanyahu to curtail strikes on Lebanon to support Iran's ceasefire negotiations: Report

  World | April 09, 2026 23:50 IST

  Donald Trump has reportedly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reduce military strikes in Lebanon to protect the fragile Iran negotiations. Despite publicly vowing continued aggression, Netanyahu agreed to cooperate and also announced readiness for direct talks with Lebanon.

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  Pakistan a peacemaker on paper? Report questions mediator role in Iran ceasefire, leaders trolled

  World | April 09, 2026 23:53 IST

  While Pakistan is projecting itself as the peacemaker for brokering the US-Iran ceasefire, reports say it was guided by Washington to reach the agreement and did little on its own to halt the war in West Asia.

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  Indian tanker 'Green Asha' with 15,400 tonnes of LPG crosses Hormuz; 9th vessel so far

  India | April 09, 2026 14:15 IST

  In a statement, the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority said an Indian-flagged tanker, 'Green Asha', has crossed the Strait of Hormuz and reached Mumbai amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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  'Hormuz will be open and safe, else shooting starts': Trump's fresh warning to Iran amid ceasefire

  World | April 09, 2026 10:45 IST

  Trump cautioned that any breach by Iran could trigger a much stronger military response, while reiterating US demands of no nuclear weapons for Iran and the continued reopening and security of the Strait of Hormuz.

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  Hormuz closed again, attacks continue: Why Lebanon has become deal-breaker in US-Iran ceasefire

  Explainers | April 15, 2026 12:08 IST

  Reopening the Strait of Hormuz was a key condition set by Donald Trump for the truce, but Iran has since kept it closed, citing Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon.

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  Ceasefire on brink as Iran closes Hormuz again after Lebanon strikes, US says 'unacceptable'

  World | April 09, 2026 7:51 IST

  Maritime tracking data showed several vessels reversing course near the narrow waterway, highlighting growing uncertainty over conditions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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  JD Vance to lead ceasefire delegation for talks with Iran on April 11, warns Tehran over Lebanon

  World | April 09, 2026 8:58 IST

  US Vice President, along with special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, will lead the American delegation for talks with Iran in Pakistan on April 11. Ahead of the talks, he has warned Iran to not let the ceasefire collapse over Israel's attacks on Lebanon.

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  Iran War Updates: Iran's President says the ceasefire was approved at the highest levels

  World | April 09, 2026 23:52 IST

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the immediate opening of direct negotiations with Lebanon, citing repeated requests from Beirut even as Israeli strikes continue despite a two-week ceasefire in West Asia.

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  Trump warns of 50% tariffs on nations supplying weapons to Iran hours after ceasefire announcement

  World | April 08, 2026 23:56 IST

  US President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to countries supplying weapons to Iran, announcing a 50 per cent tariff immediately after declaring a two-week ceasefire. This came hours after the announcement of a ceasefire in the West Asia conflict.

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  Pete Hegseth claims 'decisive US military victory' over Iran, asserts President Trump 'made history'

  World | April 08, 2026 19:16 IST

  US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the US had secured a decisive military advantage and asserted that Iran would never obtain nuclear weapons. He praised President Trump for making a historic decision and showing restraint despite having the "power to crush Iran's economy."

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  From ultimatums to U-turn: Timeline of what happened in Washington ahead of US-Iran ceasefire

  World | April 08, 2026 18:01 IST

  The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire aimed at cooling escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. A dramatic day of diplomacy in Washington ultimately paved the way for the temporary agreement. Global leaders welcomed the pause while urging deeper negotiations.

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  How China played a key behind-the-scenes role in the US-Iran ceasefire

  World | April 08, 2026 14:51 IST

  China's role in the US-Iran ceasefire has been important but not publicly discussed. Even, Trump has admitted that Beijing was involved in bringing Iran to the negotiating table to pause the conflict in West Asia.