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New Delhi: The United States struck multiple targets inside Iran for a second straight night on Saturday after Tehran allegedly attacked another oil tanker passing through the Strait of Hormuz, bringing new tension to the negotiating process meant to end a war and pushing the already fragile ceasefire to the edge of collapse. LIVE UPDATES…
The United States has carried out strikes on Iranian missile and drone sites following a reported attack on a ship, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). In response, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched retaliatory strikes targeting U.S. military assets. The latest exchange marks a sharp escalation in tensions between Washington and…
Iran is seeking to dramatically reshape the future management of the Strait of Hormuz by proposing a major fee-based framework for security, safety and environmental services that could unlock up to $40 billion in annual revenue for participating countries, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing officials familiar with the proposal. Tehran is presenting the proposal…
Last Updated:June 21, 2026, 05:09 IST Donald Trump declared that absolutely no maritime fees would be permitted during or after the 60-day window unless they were directly collected by the United States Despite the fiery rhetoric coming out of Tehran, Washington has flatly rejected Iran’s claims of sovereign authority over the international shipping lane. (File…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has struck a cautious tone on the emerging US-Iran peace agreement, stating that the negotiation framework was built on distrust due to past American actions. While highlighting the potential economic opportunities the deal could bring to Iran, Araghchi stressed that Tehran will closely monitor its implementation during the 60-day review…
New Delhi: An audio clip has surfaced from a vessel that was attacked by the US Navy off the coast of Oman on Monday, with one of the 24 Indian crew members urging authorities to “please help,” saying the tanker, MT Marivex, was on fire and sinking. The Palau-flagged tanker, which was black-listed and sanctioned by…
The United States military has said it shot down two Iranian attack drones that were posing a threat to international maritime traffic in the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz. The announcement was made by the US Central Command, which is responsible for overseeing American military operations in the Middle East, late on Saturday (local time). “Earlier…
The US military said Tuesday that it had “successfully defeated” a series of Iranian missile and drone attacks in the Gulf and conducted self-defense strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island. US Central Command also denied claims by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards that they had struck the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and a…
US President Donald Trump indicated his optimism regarding a breakthrough in the Middle East, noting that he anticipates securing an agreement with Tehran to prolong the truce and restore transit through the strategic maritime chokepoint “over the next week”. He told ABC News he has thus far withheld final approval on a Memorandum of Understanding…
Last Updated:May 24, 2026, 12:41 AM IST Rubio signals deeper India-US defence cooperation, joint manufacturing and stronger Indo-Pacific coordination during Delhi visit Rubio also backed India as a potential joint defence manufacturing hub and confirmed that a comprehensive US-India trade pact is nearing finalisation. File pic/Reuters In an exclusive interview with CNN-News18, United States Secretary…