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Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran conflict and blockade fears have disrupted global oil supply, pushing crude prices higher. Analysts warn reduced Iranian exports and shipping risks could further strain markets and increase petroleum costs worldwide

The rupee appreciated 10 paise to 92.41 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, supported by RBI directives on forex positions. However, global tensions, oil price movements and fading domestic support could keep the currency volatile.

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

Iran’s representative in India Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi claimed the US was forced to announce a ceasefire due to its inability to sustain the conflict. He said peace depends on Iran’s terms and denied nuclear weapons ambitions

In Dubai, escalating conflict involving United States, Israel, and Iran saw strikes on Isfahan and Gulf targets, oil prices surge, and regional tensions intensify, with civilian injuries, military casualties, and global energy markets severely impacted

US President Donald Trump’s shifting statements on the Iran war have created confusion among allies, lawmakers and analysts, raising concerns over strategy, political risks and the possibility of prolonged conflict as the situation enters its second month

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply in early trade on Friday after a two-day rally, tracking weak global markets amid escalating US-Iran tensions, high crude oil prices and continued foreign institutional investor outflows.

US President Donald Trump claimed Iran is seeking a deal after American strikes severely damaged its military. Senior officials said Iran’s forces were weakened, while diplomatic efforts continue alongside economic and military pressure to push Tehran towards negotiations

Lt Gen Sanjay Kulkarni (retd) highlighted the complexities of the US-Israel-Iran conflict, noting Iran’s conditional approach to peace and strategic use of the Strait of Hormuz. He also supported External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s remarks on Pakistan’s role

Iran’s Assembly of Experts appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader after Ali Khamenei was killed during the ongoing US-Israel conflict. The leadership change signals hardliner continuity as fighting intensifies, with rising casualties, airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure and escalating tensions with Washington and Israel

Sri Lanka Navy safely transferred 204 Iranian personnel from the troubled naval vessel IRINS Bushehr to Colombo after an engine failure. The development follows the sinking of Iranian frigate IRIS Dena amid escalating US-Iran tensions

Actor Sonu Sood has offered free accommodation in Dubai for travellers stranded due to flight disruptions linked to the escalating US-Iran conflict. He shared the announcement on X and said the stay would be arranged through Dugasta Properties

In a dramatic escalation of the West Asia conflict, a US submarine torpedoed and sank Iran’s warship IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka, killing 87 sailors. The strike, confirmed by Washington, widens the conflict beyond the Gulf, raising serious maritime security concerns in the Indian Ocean region

The escalating Iran–US–Israel conflict and potential Strait of Hormuz disruption could directly impact India’s oil imports, petrol prices, inflation, and markets. Here’s a clear breakdown of how long India’s reserves may last and what this crisis means for you.

The US-Iran conflict, rooted in the 1980s hostage crisis and Iran-Iraq War, has evolved through naval, proxy, and air wars. Recent escalations, including US-Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation, mark the latest phase of this long, undeclared military confrontation

The Trump administration faced criticism for delayed public communication on the Donald Trump-led attack on Iran. While the Pentagon briefed select pro-Trump media, mainstream outlets reported limited clarity, highlighting an unconventional communications strategy during the initial stages of the conflict

The United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes across Iran, targeting leadership and military sites. President Donald Trump urged Iranians to rise against the regime. Iran retaliated with missiles and drones at Israel and US bases, escalating tensions and raising fears of wider regional war

Iran’s crisis is a stress test for global restraint—and for India’s ability to navigate a fractured world order

The fading threat of a US strike on Iran signals a fragmented, deterrence-driven regional order where crises simmer rather than explode

The latest strikes are bound to trigger a fierce response as Tehran has vowed to strike at the American bases in the Middle East