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The latest developments in the Middle East war: Iran threatens to close Hormuz again Iran will close the strategic Strait of Hormuz again if the United States continues its blockade of Iranian ports, parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday. “With the continuation of the blockade, the Strait of Hormuz will not remain open,” Ghalibaf…
US President Donald Trump has claimed that America and Iran will jointly excavate nuclear sites and the enriched uranium present there will be extracted and brought to America. Trump said that both the countries will together go to the nuclear sites affected by the bombing and with the help of heavy machines, uranium will be…
The Strait of Hormuz reopened on Friday after remaining shut for 47 days, marking a key development in easing regional tensions. Announcing the move, Donald Trump said the vital shipping route is now “completely open and ready for business and full passage.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump added that restrictions would continue only…
Last Updated:April 18, 2026, 04:29 IST Donald Trump claims he averted a potential India Pakistan war that could have killed up to 50 million people, India rejects third party mediation. Donald Trump (Image: AP) US President Donald Trump on Friday claimed he helped avert a potential war between India and Pakistan, saying his intervention prevented…
A fresh set of claims circulating online has added a new layer of intrigue to the already tense geopolitical landscape in West Asia — this time, high above it. According to posts widely shared on X by commentator Mario Nawfal, citing what was described as “Mossad commentary,” four Chinese cargo aircraft allegedly switched off their…
Last Updated:April 18, 2026, 02:43 IST US keeps naval blockade at Strait of Hormuz despite Iran saying it is open, CENTCOM cites ongoing threats to shipping and vows to maintain operations until a deal is reached. Image used for representation (Reuters) The United States has said its naval blockade targeting Iran will remain in place…
Last Updated:April 18, 2026, 01:43 IST India says ex Navy officer Purnendu Tiwari remains detained in Qatar in a separate financial case, sentenced by a local court, family cites health issues and seeks his return. India says ex Navy officer Purnendu Tiwari remains detained in Qatar in a separate financial case, sentenced by a local…
Last Updated:April 18, 2026, 12:39 AM IST Pakistan mediates between US and Iran amid regional conflict, backing ceasefire efforts as Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz and Trump says a deal could come quickly. US VP JD Vance and Pakistan PM Shehbaz Shariff in Islamabad during peace talks. (Image: Reuters) Pakistan has signalled it is ready…
Last Updated:April 17, 2026, 11:15 PM IST France and UK will lead a defensive multinational mission to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz after peace, as Iran reopens the key oil route during a ceasefire. France and UK will lead a defensive multinational mission to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz after peace,…
Last Updated:April 17, 2026, 10:45 PM IST Trump says Iran, with US help, is clearing sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran declares the strait open during a 10 day ceasefire. Trump says Iran, with US help, is clearing sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran declares the strait open during a 10…