Page 12 - Latest Updates on West Asia Conflict

Trump says Iran peace deal '2-3 days away' amid friction with Netanyahu

Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran were in their 'final throes', even as differences with Netanyahu surfaced over Israel's military actions in Lebanon

Israel-Iran conflict exposes limits of Trump's control in West Asia

President Trump is grappling with his own version of the sort of West Asia crisis that beset his predecessors, and that he promised to avoid

'Bibi, be careful': Trump warns Netanyahu of isolation if Iran war resumes

Trump said he warned Netanyahu against resuming war with Iran, while Israel's envoy dismisses reports of pressure, describing the leaders' relationship as strong and cooperative

Trump's approval stays near record low as Iran war fuels economic concerns

The Republican leader has faced widespread discontent in recent months over ​his decision to go to war with Iran, which has led to a surge in gasoline prices

Trump-Netanyahu differences surface as Israel-Iran tensions flare again

Israel's latest strikes on Lebanon and Iran have made clear that US President Donald Trump and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who started the war in lockstep, want different things. Trump had publicly warned Israel not to strike Beirut in its war with Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. When it did, on Sunday, Iran responded by firing ballistic missiles at Israel for the first time since the April ceasefire. Israel then struck Iran, with which Trump has been engaged in weeks of high-stakes negotiations. The fighting has since died down, but the differences between the two leaders are likely to persist. That's because Trump, whose party faces elections later this year, wants to wind down an unpopular war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to ease gas prices. Iran says a full ceasefire in Lebanon is key to any deal. Netanyahu, who also faces elections this year, is under pressure to stop Hezbollah's attacks and prove that he is winning the war with Iran and its allies. He also .

Israel, Iran pause strikes after fresh exchange of fire since April truce

Israel and Iran appeared to back away from further strikes Monday, hours after they traded fire for the first time since the US agreed to a ceasefire with Tehran two months ago. Both countries warned that they were ready to launch retaliatory attacks if provoked. The renewed hostilities raised concerns that the Middle East could be plunged back into a full-scale war. Since the US and Israel began striking Iran on February 28, the war has shaken the global economy, driven energy prices up around the world and made many basics, including food, more expensive. Officials have been unable to turn the April ceasefire into a deal to permanently end the conflict. The new attacks prompted US President Donald Trump to call for an immediate stop to fighting between Israel and Iran. Soon after, the Iranian military's joint command issued a statement that said it was halting offensive strikes. The statement said further "aggression and hostile acts" by Israel and its supporters, including in ..

Oil tanker with 24 Indians catches fire off Oman coast; all safe, says MEA

Missions issue advisory to Indians in Iran, Israel

Oil tanker with 24 Indian seafarers catches fire off Oman coast; all safe

A fire was reported aboard an oil tanker carrying 24 Indian seafarers off the coast of Oman on Monday, as Israel and Iran exchanged fresh attacks in their first major escalation since the ceasefire. The Madagascar-flagged MT Marivex reported a fire around 1.30 pm IST, Opesh Kumar Sharma, a director in India's Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said at a news briefing. Sharma declined to comment on the cause of the fire but said the vessel was carrying 24 Indian crew members. The tanker was empty and located well outside the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route that has been affected by regional tensions, he said. "This is the preliminary information which we have received... as per available information, all Indian seafarers are safe," Sharma said. "We are coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs, our missions abroad, Indian Navy, Ministry of Defence, to ensure their safety." Ship-tracking data showed the vessel at anchor south of Muscat. The tanker issued a

Wider Gulf crisis would be worrying, India has 76-80 days of oil: Puri

It may remain a conflict not confined to that theater ... you know, you could have problems elsewhere, Hardeep Singh Puri said

Avoid Iran travel, exit immediately: Indian Embassy issues urgent advisory

The emergency communication comes on the heels of major military escalations over the last 24 hours, which have seen multi-city kinetic engagements and airstrikes on strategic installations

US responsible for consequences of any escalation in region: Iran

An Iranian official warned Monday that the United States is "responsible for the consequences of any escalation" in the Middle East caused by Israel. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei made the comment in a briefing with journalists on Monday in Tehran. "No one believes that the Israeli regime would take any action without coordination with the United States," Baghaei said. "The United States bears responsibility for the Israeli regime's aggression, and it will also be responsible for the consequences of any escalation in tensions.

Yemen's Houthis to impose ban on Israeli maritime navigation in Red Sea

They ‌also said ‌in ‌a statement that they had attacked Israel

Qatar, Iran discuss mediation efforts amid rising regional tensions

Qatar PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Iran FM Abbas Araghchi discussed mediation efforts and the evolving security situation in West Asia during a phone call

Israel hits Iran petrochemical plant amid renewed West Asia tensions

Israel earlier on Sunday launched strikes in the Beirut area for the first time since the US ‌announced a truce plan for Lebanon last week

Iranian envoy says Hormuz strait will be open but with transit fees: Report

The US-Israeli war on Iran has largely cut oil flows via the strait, which before the conflict saw one-fifth of the world's ‌oil pass through

Oil, AI, and geopolitics: The triple threat to FY27 earnings growth

Possible steep hike in oil & gas prices could lead to further rise in inflation, which, in turn, could push up bond yields, and hence, slowdown in banking credit growth.

Israel activates air defence systems to intercept missiles from Yemen

The development occurs against the backdrop of sharply rising friction across West Asia following the recent cross-border missile strikes exchanged between Iran and Israel

Oil prices climb over $3 amid renewed tensions between Israel, Lebanon

Brent crude futures rose $3.20 or 3.39 per cent to $96.24 a barrel while US crude futures were up $2.87 or 3.17 per cent at $93.41 per barrel as of 0333 GMT

After months of war, Iranians sink into disillusionment and despair

An imploding economy is causing hopelessness among both pro- and anti-government Iranians. And for those who wished for regime change, the letdown is palpable

'Get back to table, make a deal': Trump asks Netanyahu not to strike Iran

Iran launched missiles at Israel on Monday, marking the first Iranian missile attack since the April 8 ceasefire