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US-Iran War Live Updates: US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift the blockade, choosing to tighten pressure instead of easing it. He argued the blockade is more effective than military strikes, signalling that Washington is relying on economic strain rather than immediate escalation to force Tehran’s…
US-Iran-Israel War LIVE: US President Donald Trump has said that it remains unclear whether the current ceasefire with Iran will be extended, even as he struck an optimistic note on ongoing negotiations. Speaking to reporters, Trump said talks are progressing well and hinted that the next round of discussions could take place over the weekend…
Last Updated:April 17, 2026, 12:20 AM IST Trump stated that Tehran has committed to not pursuing nuclear weapons and to returning what he referred to as “nuclear dust.” US President Donald Trump addresses reporters. (X) US President Donald Trump has said that he might visit to Islamabad if an agreement in finalised with Iran. Speaking…
US-Iran-Israel War LIVE: The US military said on Wednesday that it stopped 10 ships from leaving Iranian ports in the first two days of its naval blockade. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on X that no ships have managed to get past the blockade since it began on Monday. Earlier, it had reported stopping…
Iran-US-Israel War News Today LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump has said that US-Iran peace talks could resume this week, while Israel and Lebanon agreed to launch direct negotiations, signaling movement on two key fronts in efforts to ease the West Asia conflict. In an interview with the New York Post, the US President suggested…
ISLAMABAD/DUBAI/WASHINGTON: After a sleepless and at times tense night in Islamabad, Iranian and US officials ended their highest-level talks in decades without a breakthrough, but 11 sources familiar with the negotiations said dialogue was still alive. The weekend meeting to resolve the conflict between the US and Iran, held four days after last Tuesday’s ceasefire…
US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: The first phase of US-Iran talks in Islamabad has concluded with both sides now exchanging written texts to confirm agreements, even as earlier face-to-face meetings marked the start of direct negotiations. Limited progress has been reported on key issues, including possible restrictions on strikes in southern Lebanon and movement on unfreezing…
Iran is unable to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping due to its self-inflicted problem: It cannot locate all the mines it laid in the waterway to block the passage amid war, the New York Times reported, citing US officials. This is likely to make their peace talks with the US in Islamabad…
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News, Ceasefire Updates Today: A ceasefire truce to halt the war in Iran appeared fragile on Wednesday, as Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz again in retaliation for the Israeli strikes on Lebanon. The United States sought to keep peace talks on track, demanding that the crucial waterway be reopened. Israel intensified…
Since February 28, when the United States and Israel struck Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has been constructing its tollbooth with methodical precision. Ships wishing to transit must approach an IRGC-linked intermediary and submit documentation: the vessel’s International Maritime Organization number, crew list, cargo manifest, destination, and automated identification system data. The IRGC screens…