Trump Says War In Iran Is Going ‘Swimmingly’ And ‘Should Be Ending Pretty Soon’

US President Donald Trump stated in Las Vegas that the war in Iran is going “swimmingly” and could be ending soon. His remarks conveyed optimism about the trajectory of the conflict, even as tensions remain high in the Middle East and uncertainty surrounds the timeline and terms of any resolution.Trump said Washington and Tehran were “very close” to a peace agreement and claimed Iran had agreed

April 17, 2026
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MEA Reveals Modi-Trump Call, Jaishankar-Puri Gulf Outreach Amid Iran War

India’s diplomatic machinery is in full swing as the Ministry of External Affairs revealed details of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s phone call with US President Donald Trump amid the ongoing Iran War 2026.The conversation centred on securing the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring regional stability, while Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri intensified outreach to

April 16, 2026
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Iran And Pakistan To Discuss U.S. Messages To Tehran As Asim Munir Lands In Iran

Iran and Pakistan are set to engage in detailed discussions in Tehran on Thursday, according to reports from the Tasnim news agency. The talks come at a time when messages between Iran and the United States have been exchanged since Sunday, highlighting ongoing diplomatic activity in the region.The discussions between Tehran and Islamabad are expected to focus on these communications, with

April 16, 2026
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India’s Diplomatic Balancing Act: Strategic Outreach And Energy Pragmatism Amid Global Uncertainty

In a detailed inter-ministerial briefing held in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs outlined India’s recent diplomatic initiatives designed to safeguard economic interests and maritime security. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised the importance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent conversation with US President Donald Trump, describing it as a cornerstone of India’s

April 16, 2026
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Iran Acquired Chinese Satellite To Track And Attack US Bases: Report

Iran relied on a Chinese-built satellite it quietly obtained last year to help track US military positions across the Middle East during the recent conflict, the Financial Times has reported.The satellite, known as TEE-01B, was originally developed and launched by the Chinese firm Earth Eye Company before being transferred to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Aerospace Force.Earth Eye

April 16, 2026
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Iran And Pakistan Strengthen Diplomatic Role As Munir Delivers US Message To Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East following a high-level meeting with Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. The meeting took place in Tehran, where Munir arrived at the head of a senior delegation carrying a message from Washington, underscoring his growing role as a key intermediary between the

April 16, 2026
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Pakistan Poised To Host Next US–Iran Peace Talks Amid Fragile Ceasefire Says White House

The White House has indicated that Pakistan is “very likely” to host the next round of peace talks between the United States and Iran. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, responding to questions about the venue, said the discussions would probably take place at the same location as the previous round.She emphasised Islamabad’s role as the sole mediator, noting that while many countries have offered

April 16, 2026
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Iran Threatens To Block Red Sea Trade Amid US Naval Blockade Escalation

Iran’s military issued a stern warning on Wednesday that it would block trade through the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf, and the Sea of Oman if the United States continues its naval blockade of Iranian ports. The statement was broadcast on Iranian state television and delivered by Ali Abdollahi, head of the military’s central command centre.Abdollahi declared that if the US persists with its

April 16, 2026
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India Secures 4 Million Barrels of Iranian Oil Cargoes Before US Waiver Deadline

Based on a report by Bloomberg, India has received shipments of Iranian oil for the first time in seven years, with around four million barrels arriving just days before a US grace period allowing such imports is set to expire.The move highlights India’s urgency in securing crude supplies amid global energy disruptions and impending restrictions on Iranian exports.The Jaya, a very-large crude

April 15, 2026
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