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
Donald Trump shifted from threatening Iran to backing a 14-day ceasefire after mediation efforts, including Shehbaz Sharif. The move aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and avoid prolonged US military involvement
US President Donald Trump warned that “whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran fails to meet his 8 pm Washington deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The ultimatum comes amid escalating tensions, Israeli strikes and growing global concerns over the conflict
Amid escalating tensions in West Asia following a US ultimatum to Tehran, India advised its nationals in Iran to remain indoors and stay where they are for the next 48 hours, avoiding military installations and upper floors of buildings.
Indian equity markets rose for a third straight session as optimism over easing US-Iran tensions boosted sentiment. Gains were led by banking and construction stocks, while analysts said the Nifty is nearing key resistance levels
US President Donald Trump warned Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening consequences amid rising tensions. Political and religious leaders expressed concern about a prolonged conflict, citing risks to lives, economic impact, and lack of clarity on US military objectives
Finnish President Alexander Stubb urged a ceasefire in the US-Iran conflict and suggested India could aid diplomacy. Narendra Modi and S. Jaishankar have engaged Iran amid rising tensions
US President Donald Trump issued a fresh threat to Iran on Truth Social, claiming its military capabilities were being destroyed. His remarks escalated tensions amid the ongoing conflict, drawing global attention to rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East
Indian stock markets opened sharply lower as Brent crude surged past $100 per barrel amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. The Sensex and Nifty fell over 1 per cent in early trade, with broad-based selling and rising volatility weighing on investor sentiment
Gold and silver prices surged in Mumbai amid geopolitical tensions and a weaker US dollar. MCX gold rose 1.83% to Rs 1,59,749/10g, while silver gained 5.10% to Rs 2,65,836/kg, driven by Iran-US negotiations, US tariff rulings, and safe-haven demand
A second flight deporting 55 Iranians from the US to Iran has left amid ongoing US-Iran tensions. Tehran expressed concern over returning deportees, while Washington cited immigration violations. The move affects long-standing Iranian exile communities in the US
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US of obstructing the 2015 nuclear deal’s revival, as European nations triggered the JCPOA’s snapback clause, restoring UN sanctions and escalating tensions.
