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The US has reportedly proposed a 15-point plan to Iran for ending the US-Iran war. Iran has made its own conditions for an agreement known. It is evident that these are maximalist positions on both sides, and any eventual agreement would involve compromises. But if one side or the other lays out its positions in…
The unending war against Iran is now being seen as a turning point in world order. How did the US get it so wrong? The US made three big assumptions before pulling the trigger on February 28. First, the US believed the world balance of power, while past its unipolar prime, was still favourable, with…
Last Updated:March 18, 2026, 08:05 IST Indian vessel Jag Laadki, carrying 80,800 metric tonnes of crude oil, arrived at Mundra port in Gujarat. The tanker sailed from the UAE after Fujairah port was attacked. Indian vessel Jag Laadki (Image: marinetraffic.com) An Indian-flagged oil tanker, Jag Laadki, carrying around 80,800 metric tonnes of crude oil, reached…
The UAE on Sunday ordered the arrest of 35 individuals, including 19 Indians, for publishing video clips on social media platforms that contained misleading and fabricated content amid regional tensions due to the Israel-US-Iran war. The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) official news agency Wam said the accused have been referred for an expedited trial. The…
The United Arab Emirates has hit back at Tehran over claims that the US strike on Kharg Island — an oil hub handling about 90 per cent of Iranian exports — originated from the Gulf state, saying Iran’s policy was confused and lacked wisdom. In a post on X early Sunday, Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser…
Loud explosions were heard in Dubai on Friday, shaking buildings as a large cloud of black smoke rose over a central part of the city. An AFP correspondent reported hearing a powerful double blast that rattled nearby structures. The Dubai Media Office said debris from a successful interception caused a minor incident on the exterior…
New Delhi: Smoke was seen rising from the direction of Fujairah’s energy installations today as Iran warned residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to immediately evacuate areas around three of the country’s major ports. The warning came hours after the US bombed Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub. Iran’s news agency Tasnim asked people to…
When Pakistan signed the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in September last, its military-controlled regime never imagined that this agreement would soon become so onerous. Pakistani generals and politicians had convinced themselves and their public that Saudis would shower Pakistan with money and, in return, Pakistan would guarantee Saudi…
Tel Aviv/Tehran19 minutes ago copy link Amid growing Israel-Iran tension in the Middle East, people in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are abandoning their pet dogs, cats and other animals on the streets or in shelters in preparation to leave the country. According to rescue organizations, people are leaving animals tied to poles on the…
In its first week, the conflict around Iran has spread across the Gulf and moved closer to India’s maritime neighbourhood. For India, this is not a distant geopolitical theatre. It is an energy shock in the making, a shipping risk, a remittance risk, and a human-security problem. The conflict has already claimed Indian lives. Few…