Trump Cancels Pakistan Visit As Iran Talks Falter Since Tehran Rules Out Direct Meeting With American Team

President Donald Trump has announced that the planned US delegation visit to Pakistan has been cancelled, citing Iran’s refusal to meet directly with American negotiators in Islamabad. Instead, Trump said talks would continue remotely, noting that Tehran has submitted a new proposal which he described as offering “a lot but not enough,” though he withheld specifics.The peace effort remains

April 26, 2026
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Ajit Doval Meets UAE President In Abu Dhabi Amid Gulf Tensions, Focuses On Regional Stability And Strategic Ties

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, where the two leaders held wide-ranging discussions on regional stability and the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia.According to Al Jazeera, the meeting centred on pressing security concerns, economic interests, and coordination amid heightened tensions in the

April 26, 2026
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US Navy Intercepts Iranian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Sevan Amid Expanding Blockade

The United States Navy has intercepted the merchant vessel M/V Sevan in the Arabian Sea as part of its expanding blockade against Iranian-linked shipping. The ship, identified as belonging to Iran’s so-called “shadow fleet,” was forced to abandon its course and is now being escorted back to Iranian waters.The operation was conducted by the guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91), marking a

April 26, 2026
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US Ramps Up Rhetoric As Naval Blockade Tightens Against Iran

The United States has intensified its rhetoric against Iran while pressing ahead with an expanding naval blockade. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth accused Tehran’s military forces of undermining maritime security and targeting civilian vessels, signalling a hardening of Washington’s stance amid continuing disputes over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional activities.In a strongly worded statement,

April 25, 2026
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Iranian Army Issues Strong Warning To US of Untapped Missile Power As FM Aragchi Arrives In Islamabad

Iran’s Foreign Minister Syed Aragchi arrived in Islamabad on 25 April for bilateral discussions and the possibility of engaging with US negotiators Steve Wirkoff and Jared Kushner.His arrival coincided with a strong statement from Iran’s military, which emphasised that a significant portion of the country’s missile capability had not been deployed during recent hostilities.Brigadier General Reza

April 25, 2026
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Hegseth Calls Iran Conflict ‘Gift To The World’ As Blockade And Talks Intensify

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has described the ongoing conflict with Iran as “a gift to the world,” insisting that the American blockade of Iranian maritime traffic will continue “as long as it takes.” Speaking at the Pentagon, Hegseth characterised the naval restrictions as part of a “bold and dangerous” mission designed to neutralise Iran’s perceived threat to international

April 25, 2026
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US Destroyer USS Rafael Peralta Seizes Iranian‑Flagged Ship Amid Expanding Maritime Blockade

The United States Central Command has confirmed that the guided‑missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) intercepted an Iranian‑flagged ship on 24 April. Naval authorities reported that the vessel was attempting to sail to a port in Iran when the destroyer moved to halt its progress.The boarding and subsequent investigation were carried out by the crew as part of ongoing enforcement

April 25, 2026
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Iran Taunts Trump With ‘Cultural Detox’ After India ‘Hellhole’ Slur; Says ‘Visit India Sometime And Then Speak’

Iran has ridiculed US President Donald Trump after he amplified a social media
post that described India and China as “hellholes” while demanding changes to
America’s birth right citizenship laws, NDTV reported.

The Iranian Consulate General in Mumbai responded by sharing a video
showcasing Maharashtra’s cultural and geographical richness, suggesting that a
visit could serve as

April 25, 2026
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