Iran War
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Kuwait-flagged oil vessel with 21 Indians targeted in Hormuz; all crew safe
World | Oct 22, 2026, 08:21 AM ISTThe Kuwait-flagged oil vessel, identified as M/T Al Dasma, was hit by an unknown projectile while it was transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel had 21 Indian seafarers, but no one was injured.
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Iran refuses to handover enriched uranium during security chief's meeting with Asim Munir
World | Oct 21, 2026, 07:33 AM ISTIn his meeting Pakistan's Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei has said that Tehran would not surrender the country's enriched uranium, describing it as a national asset. He said the nuclear material would remain in Iran for domestic use.
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Trump weighs using 'mother of all bombs' against Iran: What does the US aim to achieve?
Explainers | Oct 16, 2026, 11:37 PM ISTAccording to a report by US media outlet, the Trump administration is weighing the possibility of using the 'mother of all bombs' against Iran likely before or after the midterm elections. It could most likely be used to target Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility.
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Iran oil minister Mohsen Paknejad resigns amid US blockade, replaced by top executive
World | Oct 05, 2026, 10:22 AM ISTIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accepted the resignation and appointed NIOC head Hamid Bovard as acting oil minister, according to a statement broadcast by state media outlet IRIB.
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'Easy way or hard way': Trump says US to decide on Iran, claims Tehran has been 'decimated'
World | Oct 04, 2026, 06:37 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump's remarks came as he continued to withhold details of his forthcoming actions concerning Iran, while saying that the situation was progressing favourably and that Iran was not doing well.
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Trump signals possible strikes before midterms, Iran says 'fully prepared' for 'doomsday war'
World | Sep 28, 2026, 07:26 AM ISTWhen asked specifically whether military strikes could resume before the upcoming midterm elections, Trump declined to take the option off the table.
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Iran claims second US drone seized in Strait of Hormuz, calls it as Mk 18 Mod 2 Kingfish; US denies
World | Sep 28, 2026, 06:42 AM ISTIran claimed that the IRGC Navy targeted American submarines and seized the Mk 18 Mod 2 Kingfish drone, an advanced, autonomous AUV equipped with sonar and precision navigation, worth several million dollars.
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'They are dying because no money coming in': Trump says Iran wants immediate reopening of Hormuz
World | Sep 27, 2026, 08:51 AM ISTIran closed the strait after the US and Israel attacked the Islamic Republic in late February, and the number of ships passing through has dropped significantly because of Iranian threats and attacks on vessels in the waterway.
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Iran says 'only a negotiated solution' can end deadlock after Trump rejects 7-day ceasefire plan
World | Sep 27, 2026, 07:39 AM ISTThis comes after US President Donald Trump rejected a truce deal proposed by Iran that Tehran said could have reopened the Strait of Hormuz to shipping within a week.
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Jaishankar tears into Pakistan at UN: 'Serial practitioner of terrorism cannot claim immunity'
World | Sep 26, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTReferring to Pakistan as a "serial practitioner of terrorism", Jaishankar ripped into Shehbaz Sharif's claims and affirmed that India will always stand against terror and defend itself.
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Taiwan, Tehran, tariffs on table as Trump hosts Xi Jinping for high-stakes Washington summit
World | Sep 23, 2026, 07:45 PM ISTChina has made it clear that Taiwan remains a key issue in its relations with the US. The matter was prominently discussed during Trump and Xi’s meeting in Beijing in May and is expected to feature again in their Washington talks.
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Trump backs India-Middle East-Europe Corridor, calls for energy routes away from Iran
World | Sep 23, 2026, 06:54 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump has backed the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, saying alternative energy routes are needed amid attacks on commercial shipping and the ongoing West Asian conflict. He made these remarks while addressing a meeting with Arab leaders on the sidelines of the UNGA.
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US, Iran held 'very good' 3-hour meeting at UN, says Trump after threatening to 'annihilate' Tehran
World | Sep 23, 2026, 06:55 AM ISTEarlier, US President Donald Trump had threatened in his address to the UN General Assembly that he may 'annihilate' the Islamic Republic if a deal isn't reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war.
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Trump hints Iran deal after US midterms, but still deciding: 'Do I sign or drive them into hell?'
World | Sep 22, 2026, 09:25 PM ISTAt the UN, Trump said America was "back" and claimed that the country was stronger than ever, with an economy that was the "envy of the world". He also highlighted the strength of the US military and technology sector, saying the country was leading in virtually every field.
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'All Iranian airlines will be grounded worldwide by...': US threatens secondary sanctions
World | Sep 22, 2026, 08:32 AM ISTThe latest threat comes amid the Trump administration's broader sanctions campaign aimed at restricting Iran’s access to international financial and commercial networks.
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US forces had Houthi targets ready, but Trump made last-minute U-turn: Report
World | Sep 21, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTA report by a US media outlet has claimed that the American forces were all ready to strike the Houthis and had identified targets, but the attack was halted at the last moment after President Donald Trump reversed his decision.
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Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens as Iran rules out talks until US meets Tehran's conditions
World | Sep 21, 2026, 07:26 AM ISTIran has said it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz or return to the previous US negotiation framework until Washington meets Tehran's conditions. The announcement came as Iran warned of retaliation against American interests, while the US continued to enforce its naval blockade.
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'Very big things going to happen': Trump in deciding mode on Iran as Tehran warns of 'decisive war'
World | Sep 21, 2026, 06:40 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump's remarks came after Iran conveyed seven conditions to the United States through Qatari mediators for initiating negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing war, while warning that Tehran is prepared for a 'decisive war' if Washington rejects its demands.
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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian likely to travel to New York for UNGA: Reports
World | Sep 20, 2026, 10:02 PM ISTAccording to a report by an Iranian media outlet, President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian will visit New York and participate in the UNGA Session. He might also hold talks with global leaders, stating Iran's position on the conflict with the US.
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Iran sets 7 conditions to restart talks with US, warns of 'decisive war' if Trump rejects demands
World | Sep 20, 2026, 06:53 AM ISTQatar had conveyed Iran's conditions to the United States. Iran's conditions included an end to the war on all fronts, the release of frozen Iranian funds, and an end to the naval blockade.
