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US to block Iranian ports along Strait of Hormuz: Decoding the impact

US forces will begin restricting Iran-linked ships in the Strait of Hormuz starting today. While others can pass, the move puts focus on key Gulf ports and risks to global oil supply routes

US to block Iranian ports along Strait of Hormuz: Decoding the impact
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 5:00 PM IST

UK, France to soon hold conference on Hormuz safe navigation, says Macron

France and UK will hold a conference in the coming days to build support for a multinational mission to ensure safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Macron said, amid US-Iran tensions

UK, France to soon hold conference on Hormuz safe navigation, says Macron
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 3:56 PM IST

Daring rescue inside Iran: How the US brought a downed airman home | US-Iran war | Trump | Israel

A US fighter jet shot down over Iran. One airman rescued fast. The other vanished into the mountains. For over 24 hours, he stayed hidden - injured, alone, and being hunted.

Icon YoutubeDaring rescue inside Iran: How the US brought a downed airman home | US-Iran war | Trump | Israel
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 3:50 PM IST

US-Iran ceasefire: What is the current status? | Strait of Hormuz | Trump

The United States and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire agreement just before the deadline set by US President Donald Trump for a major escalation of strikes against Iranian civilian infrastructure.

Icon YoutubeUS-Iran ceasefire: What is the current status? | Strait of Hormuz | Trump
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 3:35 PM IST

'No port in Gulf will be safe', warns Iran after US declares blockade

Iran threatened ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman after the US announced a blockade on Iran's ports and coastline. "Security in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman is either for everyone or for no one," according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, IRIB. "No port in the region will be safe," the Iranian military said.

'No port in Gulf will be safe', warns Iran after US declares blockade
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 2:49 PM IST

China denies arms supply to Iran, rejects US claims as 'ill-intended'

Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun rejected reports that Beijing is set to supply military hardware to Tehran

China denies arms supply to Iran, rejects US claims as 'ill-intended'
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 2:15 PM IST

From Berlin Blockade to Strait of Hormuz: A history of wartime blockades

As the US plans a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after failed Iran talks, here's a look at how wartime blockades -- from world wars to today -- have disrupted trade and daily life globally

From Berlin Blockade to Strait of Hormuz: A history of wartime blockades
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 12:05 PM IST

Rescued airmen from Iran are in 'good shape', we're proud of them: Trump

The two crew members of the F-15E Strike Eagle, the first lost to enemy fire in the monthlong war, had both ejected from the cockpit on April 3 after Iran's military struck their plane

Rescued airmen from Iran are in 'good shape', we're proud of them: Trump
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 12:04 PM IST

We pay trillions of dollars, they weren't there for us: Trump slams Nato

Trump said that the US spent trillions of dollars on guarding Europe against Russia

We pay trillions of dollars, they weren't there for us: Trump slams Nato
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 10:46 AM IST

Vance-led talks with Iran helped build goodwill despite no breakthrough

US Vice President JD Vance-led talks for peace with Iran may have been unsuccessful, but the 21-hour-long discussions helped build goodwill with the new leadership in Tehran, according to a media report. The Washington Post, quoting unnamed US officials, reported that the measure of goodwill established during the talks in Islamabad has made Washington believe that Iran may accept their terms to end the deadly and costly war. It said that President Donald Trump's announcement of a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could force Iran to agree to a deal. "A US official with knowledge of the negotiations, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the closed-door talks, said Vance was keenly aware going into the negotiations of the mistrust and risk of misunderstanding between the United States and Iran," the report said. The official said Vance and the US negotiators had developed rapport and became warmer with each other. Trump appeared to share the assessment. "We had a ve

Vance-led talks with Iran helped build goodwill despite no breakthrough
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 10:28 AM IST

Ships with Iran oil anchor off India as Trump announces Hormuz blockade

India hasn't received Iranian oil since 2019, however, a waiver last month, allowed purchases of crude already on the water, a bid to ease the impact of West Asia on global supply

Ships with Iran oil anchor off India as Trump announces Hormuz blockade
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 10:04 AM IST

West Asia war: US blockade of Iran ports begins today as tensions rise

US Central Command said a blockade of Iranian ports will begin Monday at 10 am ET (7:30 pm IST); ships between non-Iranian ports can still pass Hormuz. Here are the top updates at 9 am IST

West Asia war: US blockade of Iran ports begins today as tensions rise
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 9:36 AM IST

'I don't care': Trump on going back to negotiation table with Iran

Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Trump claimed that Iran was in a 'very bad shape' and 'very desperate'

'I don't care': Trump on going back to negotiation table with Iran
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 9:35 AM IST

Trump hits out at Pope Leo XIV over his stance on crime, foreign policy

Pope Leo, the first US-born leader of the Catholic Church, has been an outspoken critic of the US-Israeli war on Iran and has also questioned Washington's approach to immigration

Trump hits out at Pope Leo XIV over his stance on crime, foreign policy
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 9:28 AM IST

Trump considering fresh military strikes on Iran after peace talks fail

After 21-hour talks fail, Trump weighs strikes, Hormuz blockade and naval action as Iran's refusal to abandon its nuclear programme stalls negotiations

Trump considering fresh military strikes on Iran after peace talks fail
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 9:26 AM IST

Trump's blockade of Strait of Hormuz risks deeper crisis for Asia

Governments across the region are scrambling for alternative oil and gas, cutting energy use with warmer AC settings and rolling out measures to cushion the impact on consumers and businesses

Trump's blockade of Strait of Hormuz risks deeper crisis for Asia
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 9:24 AM IST

US anger at European allies could still yield strategic advantages

Several countries denied US access to European bases during the war, exposing strained ties already weakened by Washington's stance on Greenland, closeness to Putin and support for far-right groups

US anger at European allies could still yield strategic advantages
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 9:00 AM IST

Trump's recent threats have no effect on Iranian nation: Speaker Ghalibaf

Ghalibaf said Tehran had presented very good initiatives during talks with Washington, contributing to forward movement in the dialogue process

Trump's recent threats have no effect on Iranian nation: Speaker Ghalibaf
Updated On : 13 Apr 2026 | 6:46 AM IST

21 hours in Pakistan: How Vance tried and failed to end a war he opposed

JD Vance leaves Pakistan without a deal as US-Iran talks collapse, deepening uncertainty over ceasefire and escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz

21 hours in Pakistan: How Vance tried and failed to end a war he opposed
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 11:32 PM IST

Donald Trump vows to block Hormuz after US-Iran peace talks fail

Vance said Iran had chosen not to accept American terms, including not to build nuclear weapons

Donald Trump vows to block Hormuz after US-Iran peace talks fail
Updated On : 12 Apr 2026 | 11:20 PM IST