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Hormuz closed again, attacks continue: Why Lebanon has become deal-breaker in US-Iran ceasefire
Explainers | Apr 15, 2026, 12:08 PM ISTReopening 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 | Apr 09, 2026, 07:51 AM ISTMaritime 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 | Apr 09, 2026, 08:58 AM ISTUS 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 | Apr 09, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTIsraeli 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 | Apr 08, 2026, 11:56 PM ISTUS 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 | Apr 08, 2026, 07:16 PM ISTUS 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 | Apr 08, 2026, 06:01 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 08, 2026, 02:51 PM ISTChina'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.
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Whose Strait is it anyway? After ceasefire, Iran and Trump both lay claim to control Hormuz ops
World | Apr 08, 2026, 11:37 AM ISTIn its 10-point plan presented to the US to agree on the truce, Iran has demanded guaranteed control of shipping through Hormuz and the decision on the safe passage protocol for oil and energy supplies.
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Iranian military at Hormuz, final talks in Islamabad: What comes next as US-Iran announce ceasefire
Explainers | Apr 08, 2026, 09:08 AM ISTUS-Iran ceasefire news: Announcing the ceasefire, Trump said the conflict will see a pause for 14 days on condition that Iran allows complete reopening of Hormuz Strait and in turn, the US will stop bombing. The two nations' delegations will now meet in Islamabad on April 10 to finalise the deal.
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Mojtaba Khamenei tells Iran's military to stop firing after truce with US, warns 'not end of war'
World | Apr 08, 2026, 08:10 AM ISTIn an official statement read on state-run IRIB after the ceasefire announcement, Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said, "This is not the end of the war but all military branches should follow the Supreme Leader’s order and cease their fire."
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Crude oil prices plunge by USD 18 per barrel as US-Iran announce two-week ceasefire
World | Apr 08, 2026, 07:27 AM ISTThe United States has agreed to a 2-week ceasefire with Iran, proposed by Pakistan. President Donald Trump announced just 90 minutes before his deadline for a major military strike on the West Asian nation was set to expire.
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Iranians form massive human chains to shield power plants as Trump's strike deadline nears | VIDEO
World | Apr 07, 2026, 11:13 PM ISTIran has launched major civilian mobilisation efforts, forming human chains around power plants and bridges as Donald Trump's strike deadline nears. With warnings of massive destruction if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, thousands of citizens took to the streets in symbolic defence.
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'14 million Iranians ready to sacrifice themselves': Pezeshkian defiant as Trump's deadline looms
World | Apr 07, 2026, 03:10 PM ISTIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said millions of Iranians, including him, are ready to sacrifice their lives for the country against US hostilities.
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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei 'unconscious', unable to make decisions: Report
World | Apr 07, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTMojtaba Khamenei took over as the Supreme Leader of Iran following his father Ayatollah Khamenei's killing in US-Israel airstrikes which began on February 28. A new report now claims Mojtaba Khamenei suffered critical injuries and has been unconcsious since then and unable to run the country.
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Mole in US government? Trump says probe on to find who leaked information on F-15 jet downed in Iran
World | Apr 07, 2026, 07:33 AM ISTTrump said US authorities would approach the media organisation that published the report and demand disclosure of the source’s identity, warning of possible prosecution if it refused to comply.
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Iran War Updates: Tehran warns fuel will be cut off 'for years' if Trump carries out threat
World | Apr 07, 2026, 11:36 PM ISTIran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard warned that it would "deprive the US and its allies of the region's oil and gas for years" if President Donald Trump carries out his threat to attack power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz doesn't open.
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'Iran could be taken out in one night, could be tomorrow': Trump's warning amid Hormuz impasse
World | Apr 07, 2026, 06:28 PM ISTDonald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran, saying the US could take out the entire country overnight if Tehran fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He also celebrated the "historic" rescue of a second crew member from the downed F-15 fighter jet in Iran.
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IDF SF unit, intelligence and more: How Israel helped US in rescuing downed F-15 crew from Iran
World | Apr 06, 2026, 10:31 AM ISTAs per various reports, Israel's special forces units - Sayeret Matkal and Shaldag - helped the US military is rescuing the crew of the F-15E Strike Eagle that was shot down in the Iranian territory last week.
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April 6 deadline looms: From Khamenei's killing to Hormuz blockade, moments that shaped the Iran war
World | Apr 06, 2026, 06:08 AM ISTTrump has given an April 6 ultimatum to Iran and said that the Middle East nation needs to open the Strait of Hormuz till the deadline, otherwise it would face dire consequences. On Saturday, the 79-year-old American leader reminded Iran of the deadline.