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Donald Trump said US negotiators will travel to Pakistan for talks with Iran amid rising tensions over a ceasefire. He accused Iran of violations in the Strait of Hormuz and warned of strikes on infrastructure if US terms are rejected
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Pakistan heightened security in Islamabad and Rawalpindi amid possible US-Iran talks, despite no official schedule. Measures include checkpoints, closures, and aerial restrictions after Donald Trump hinted at a visit, as mediation efforts continue before the ceasefire deadline
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Iran reversed reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, firing on a tanker and enforcing closure amid tensions with the US. Escalation threatens global oil supply, while fragile ceasefire efforts and ongoing regional violence complicate diplomatic progress toward a potential agreement
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Rahul Gandhi alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi is controlled by Donald Trump through US deal and financial links, accusing him of selling national interests. He also claimed Modi seeks AIADMK power in Tamil Nadu to influence the state government system
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Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz "completely open" for commercial vessels, aligning the move with the 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel announced by US President Donald Trump. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasised that ships must follow coordinated routes set by the Ports and Maritime Organization.
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Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire following their first direct diplomatic talks in decades, held in Washington. President Donald Trump announced the truce, set to begin at 5 pm Eastern Time, after discussions with Lebanese President Michel Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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President Donald Trump has indicated that a second round of talks with Iran may take place in Islamabad within two days, crediting Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir for facilitating dialogue. The US blockade of Iranian ports, enforced by CENTCOM with warships and aircraft, has pressured Tehran back to negotiations.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed the situation in West Asia and bilateral ties during a phone call. India welcomed the ceasefire between the US and Iran, emphasising peace and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
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China has strongly criticised the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "dangerous and irresponsible move" that threatens regional stability. Beijing denied allegations of aiding Iran militarily and warned of countermeasures if Washington raises tariffs.
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Tensions escalated between Pope Leo XIV and Donald Trump over Iran war remarks, with sharp exchanges highlighting contrasting views on peace, global conflict, and leadership, exposing a rare public clash between religious authority and political power
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The US military has begun a blockade of Iranian ports, intensifying tensions in the Gulf amid the ongoing war. Iran has issued counter-threats while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed sharply, raising fears of global economic disruption
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The US announced a blockade of Iranian ports after failed talks, escalating tensions while avoiding a full Strait of Hormuz shutdown. Iran threatened retaliation as oil prices surged and global shipping slowed, raising fears of wider conflict and prolonged instability
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US-led talks with Iran failed to secure peace but built goodwill, raising hopes for future agreement. Washington believes pressure tactics, including a Hormuz blockade, may push Tehran to accept terms, despite disagreements over nuclear ambitions and perceived negotiating leverage
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The US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan collapsed after 21 hours, leaving a fragile two-week cease-fire in jeopardy. President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to cut off Iran’s economic leverage, while US officials blamed Tehran’s refusal to abandon its nuclear programme.
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Rehan Kazmi, a resident of Kintoor in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, and native of Ayatollah Khomeini’s ancestral village, claimed that the United States has been “defeated badly” in its conflict with Iran. He asserted that Iran’s strength compelled Washington to accept a two-week ceasefire under Tehran’s conditions.
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The fragile ceasefire in Iran faces mounting challenges as US Vice President JD Vance travels to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials. Israel and Hezbollah continue to exchange fire, while Kuwait reports multiple drone attacks allegedly linked to Iran. Despite denials from the Revolutionary Guard, tensions remain high across the Middle East.
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US Vice President JD Vance heads to Islamabad to lead high-stakes talks with Iran amid a fragile ceasefire, as tensions persist over demands involving Israel and the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump seeking a swift resolution to the conflict
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Tensions are rising between Donald Trump and Europe’s right-wing leaders over the Iran war, as figures like Viktor Orban face backlash, exposing limits to Trump’s efforts to build a unified global conservative alliance
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President Donald Trump has tasked Vice President J.D. Vance with leading negotiations in Islamabad aimed at securing a long-term settlement with Iran after a fragile ceasefire. The talks follow “Operation Epic Fury,” a US military campaign that weakened Iran’s defence infrastructure and forced Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Israeli airstrikes devastated central Beirut on Wednesday, hitting residential and commercial areas just hours after a ceasefire was announced in the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Lebanon’s health ministry reported at least 89 dead and 700 wounded. President Donald Trump said Lebanon was excluded from the deal due to Hezbollah’s involvement.
