US Navy Confirms $240 Million MQ-4C Triton Drone Crash In Persian Gulf

The United States has officially confirmed the loss of an MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicle following a crash in the Persian Gulf. The confirmation comes through a mishap summary released by the United States Naval Safety Command.The MQ-4C Triton is a high-altitude, long-endurance maritime surveillance aircraft, valued at approximately USD 240–250 million. Under the Department of War’s

April 15, 2026
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US-Sanctioned Tanker Fails To Break Through US Blockade, Turns Back To Hormuz

The US-sanctioned tanker Rich Starry returned to the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after exiting the Gulf the previous day, according to shipping data. The vessel failed to break through a US blockade imposed on ships calling at Iranian ports.US President Donald Trump announced the blockade on Sunday following unsuccessful peace talks in Islamabad between the US and Iran.The US Central Command

April 15, 2026
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Strait Talk: PM Insists On Open Hormuz After Telephone Call With President Trump

US President Donald Trump spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday evening, marking their first phone call since the outbreak of the US–Israel war on Iran, as reported by NDTV.According to US Ambassador Sergio Gor, the two leaders discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East, emphasising the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.Following the conversation, Prime Minister

April 15, 2026
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Israel And India Foreign Ministers Discuss Iran, Strait of Hormuz, And Lebanon Amid Regional Tensions

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Gideon Sa’ar, held a phone conversation with India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, on Tuesday. Their discussion centred on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and Lebanon, reflecting the growing strategic concerns in West Asia.Sa’ar emphasised that Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz, which he described as “economic terrorism,” are undermining

April 15, 2026
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US Envoy Says India Must Decide Its Role in Middle East Peace Efforts

Sergio Gor speaking with NDTV’s veteran defence & strategic affairs journalist Vishnu SomThe United States has expressed openness to India playing a role in efforts to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, but stressed that the decision rests entirely with New Delhi. Speaking to NDTV, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said Washington would welcome India’s involvement, just as it has

April 15, 2026
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China Unveils Four-Point Middle East Peace Plan Amid Rising US–Iran Tensions

Jinping with Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al NahyanChinese President Xi Jinping has outlined a four-point proposal aimed at promoting peace and stability in the Middle East. The announcement was made during his meeting with Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and comes at a time when the United States and Iran are considering

April 15, 2026
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