A Challenge in the U.S.-Iran Talks: Both Sides Demand Victory
Washington and Tehran would need to defend any potential deal as a win for their side. And each has a leader whose approach to talks is vexing mediators.
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Ceasefire Shatters As Iran And Israel Resume Hostilities On 100th Day of Conflict
The fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel collapsed dramatically on the 100th day of the conflict, unleashing missile barrages, retaliatory airstrikes, and urgent diplomatic manoeuvres as regional powers scrambled to prevent escalation into a full-scale war.The breakdown has drawn in proxies, heightened U.S. involvement, and raised fears of a wider Middle Eastern conflagration.The ceasefire,
Crew Is Rescued After U.S. Helicopter Goes Down Near Strait of Hormuz
It was not immediately clear what led to the incident, which came at a time when the cease-fire in the war has grown tenuous.
Iran and Israel Pull Back, After Fierce Exchange of Attacks
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militia, is complicating efforts to end the war in Iran.
Complex relationship between Trump and Netanyahu continues to undermine Middle East ceasefire
Recent exchange of missiles between Iran and Israel highlights diverging views between US president and Israeli PM The latest eruption of hostilities between Iran and Israel appears to have been contained for now after Donald Trump insisted he called “…
Israel and Iran step back from renewed conflict after Trump calls for halt
Netanyahu acknowledges pause in fighting in TV speech but vows forceful response to future attacksMiddle East crisis – live updatesFears of a return to a full-scale regional war in the Middle East eased on Monday as Israel and Iran said they had halted…
Iran-Israel Escalation Ignited in Lebanon, Which Is Trapped in Their Conflict
The power struggle between Iran and Israel to define the new rules of the Middle East plays out in Lebanon, which the other two countries have used to pursue their own ends.
All 24 Indian Crew Hit Near Hormuz, Safely Rescued After Fire On MT Marivex
All 24 Indian seafarers aboard the MT Marivex were safely evacuated after a fire broke out near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday afternoon. No injuries were reported, and Indian authorities have launched a probe into the incident amid heightened regional tensions.The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways confirmed that the fire occurred at around 1:30 pm aboard the MT Marivex, a foreign‑flagged
India Clarifies Russian Oil Policy, ‘India Never Told Not To Buy Russian Oil’, Emphasises Diversified Energy Security
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has clarified that India was never instructed to stop purchasing Russian oil, stressing that the only restrictions applied were to specific entities placed under sanctions.In his remarks to CNN‑News18, Puri explained that the government had consistently managed to keep fuel prices under control despite severe global disruptions and
India Urges Immediate De-Escalation Amid Renewed West Asia Hostilities
India has voiced deep concern over the renewed escalation of hostilities in West Asia, stressing that the latest attacks are a matter of utmost importance for the international community.The Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement highlighting that the conflict, which has now stretched beyond one hundred days, continues to inflict severe humanitarian and economic costs.The government