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Open Hormuz or face total energy destruction: Trump warns Iran
United States President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran, telling the Islamic Republic to immediately open the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran denies direct US talks in Pakistan, says demands relayed
Iran has rejected Pakistan's claim of hosting direct talks between the United States and Iran.
Israel approves $222B budget, boosts defense spending amid Iran war
Israel's parliament has approved a 2026 state budget of 699 billion shekels ($222 billion) with a major defense supplement.
Why Sensex is down 1,000 points today
The Indian stock market is witnessing a major downturn today, with the benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty facing severe selling pressure for the second consecutive session.
Oil prices jump to $116 as US-Iran war escalates
Global oil prices have surged sharply as the Iran-backed Houthi movement from Yemen has entered the West Asia conflict.
Asian markets crash up to 5% as US-Iran war deepens
Asian stock markets took a major hit on Monday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi witnessing massive falls of nearly 4% and over 5%, respectively.
Pakistan hosts 4-nation foreign ministers meeting for US-Iran talks
Pakistan is hosting a two-day meeting of foreign ministers from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and itself in Islamabad, according to Al Jazeera.
Iran names US Navy officers responsible for Minab school strike
Iran has publicly named two United States Navy officers it blames for a missile strike on a school in Minab, which left around 175 people dead.
IRGC launches missiles, drones at Dubai, Kuwait airport radar damaged
Iran has launched missile and drone attacks on what it claims are United States Army "hideouts" in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
US deploys over 3,500 Marines and sailors aboard USS Tripoli
The United States has deployed over 3,500 Marines and sailors to the Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate.
Yemen's Houthis join West Asia war, fire missile at Israel
The Iran-backed Yemeni Houthis have confirmed their first attack on Israel since the outbreak of hostilities.
Trump claims Iran leaderless, Mojtaba Khamenei dead or wounded
United States President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is either dead or in very bad shape.
Iran writes 'Thank you India' on missiles launched at Israel
Iran has reportedly inscribed messages thanking the "people of India" on missiles fired toward Israel.
US Vice President JD Vance challenges Netanyahu in Iran call
United States Vice President JD Vance had a tense phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this week.
Iranian strike wounds 12 US troops at Saudi Arabia base
At least 12 United States service members were wounded in an Iranian missile strike at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.
'Pakistan is no Qatar': Islamabad warns Israel over Tehran airstrikes
Pakistan has issued a stern warning to Israel following reports of an airstrike by the United States-Israel alliance near its embassy in Tehran, Iran.
Gulf hotels housing US troops will be targeted, Iran warns
Iran's military has issued a warning that hotels housing United States soldiers in the region are now legitimate targets in its conflict with the US and Israel.
Iran's Ghalibaf, Araghchi removed from Israel's hit list: Report
In a surprising turn of events, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf have been taken off Israel's hit list, according to a Pakistani source cited by Reuters.
Oil could hit $200 if US-Iran war continues till June
Macquarie Group has warned that if the ongoing conflict between the US-Israel and Iran continues until June, oil prices could hit a record high of $200 per barrel.
'Rahul Gandhi is Pappu': Scuffle breaks out between J&K MLAs
The Jammu and Kashmir assembly was adjourned for 30 minutes on Friday as chaos erupted when the budget session resumed after a five-week break.
Indian airlines to cut domestic summer flights by 10%
Indian airlines are set to reduce their domestic flight operations by 10% in the upcoming summer schedule, which starts on March 29 and ends on October 24.
US-Israeli attacks kill 6 in Iran's Qom
At least six people were killed in a series of United States-Israel attacks on multiple locations in Iran's Qom city, Iranian media reported.
IRGC Navy chief, responsible for Hormuz chokehold, killed
Israel has claimed that the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, Alireza Tangsiri, has been killed in a strike in Bandar Abbas, adjacent to the Strait of Hormuz.
How US-Iran war threatens India's semiconductor ambitions
The ongoing conflict between US-Israel and Iran in West Asia is posing a threat to India's semiconductor ambitions.
US troops working remotely as Iranian attacks leave bases 'uninhabitable'
Iran's repeated missile and drone strikes on American military bases in the Middle East have left installations "largely uninhabitable," The New York Times reported.
Nayara Energy hikes petrol prices by ₹5/liter, diesel by ₹3
Nayara Energy, India's largest private fuel retailer, has hiked its petrol and diesel prices.
'Don't send your children to hell': Iran warns US
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a stern warning to the United States and Israel against a possible ground operation on Iranian soil.
Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal, lays out 5 conditions
Iran has rejected a ceasefire proposal from the United States and laid out five conditions of its own.
'India can't be dalal nation': Jaishankar at all-party meet
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that India cannot act as a "dalal (broker) nation" while addressing concerns raised by opposition leaders over Pakistan's alleged mediation role between Washington and Tehran.
India, 4 other nations won't face blockade in Hormuz: Iran
Iran has announced that it will not block vessels from five friendly nations, including India, in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran fires missiles at USS Abraham Lincoln
Iranian state media reported that the country's army has launched a missile attack on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.
Trump sends Iran 15-point peace plan to end war
The United States has proposed a 15-point peace plan to end hostilities with Iran, with President Donald Trump announcing that Iran has agreed to a key part of the framework: no nuclear weapons.
Iran names ex-IRGC commander to replace slain security chief Larijani
Iran has appointed Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new secretary of its Supreme National Security Council.
AWS confirms service disruption in Bahrain due to drone activity
Amazon has confirmed that its Amazon Web Services (AWS) in the Bahrain region has been "disrupted" due to drone activity.
Gold, silver ETFs down 13% amid Iran-war: Should you invest?
Gold and silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have witnessed a major decline of up to 13% amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Munir speaks to Trump to play 'lead mediator' on Iran
Pakistan is reportedly trying to mediate an end to the ongoing conflict between the United States and Israel against Iran.
Saudi, UAE taking steps toward joining Iran war: WSJ
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are moving closer to joining the conflict with Iran, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
'You said...': Trump shifts Iran war blame to Pete Hegseth
United States President Donald Trump appears to have shifted the blame for the ongoing conflict with Iran to his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
US-Iran talks? Trump says 'very productive,' Tehran denies any discussions
A major discrepancy has emerged between the United States and Iran over recent diplomatic communications.
2 Indian LPG vessels cross Hormuz with Iran's clearance
Two Indian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas, have now begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz.