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Trump tries to regain edge in debate over damage done by US strikes on Iran

President Donald Trump on Wednesday rejected an early intelligence assessment that US strikes inflicted only a marginal setback on Iran's nuclear programme, insisting that his country's spies did not have the full picture and defending his own swift conclusion that American bombs and missiles delivered a crushing blow. This was a devastating attack, and it knocked them for a loop, Trump said as his administration scrambled to support his claims, made only hours after the attack, that Iranian nuclear facilities were completely and fully obliterated. The issue dominated Trump's attendance at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's annual summit in the Netherlands, which was otherwise focused on European security. The White House highlighted an Israeli statement that Iran's nuclear efforts were delayed by years, much longer than the few months determined by American intelligence. A spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry also said the facilities has suffered significant damage. Bu

Trump says US, Iranian officials will talk next week as ceasefire holds

The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran appeared to be holding on Wednesday while US President Donald Trump asserted that US and Iranian officials will talk next week, giving rise to cautious hope for longer-term peace even as Tehran insisted it will not give up its nuclear programme. Trump, who helped negotiate the ceasefire that took hold Tuesday on the 12th day of the war, told reporters at a NATO summit that he wasn't particularly interested in restarting negotiations with Iran, insisting that US strikes had destroyed its nuclear programme. Earlier in the day, an Iranian official questioned whether the United States could be trusted after its weekend attack. We may sign an agreement, I don't know, Trump said. The way I look at it, they fought, the war is done." Iran has not acknowledged any talks taking place next week, though US Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff has said there has been direct and indirect communication between the countries. A sixth round of negotiations betwe

An uneasy truce between Iran-Israel may be best-case scenario: Vandana Hari

True rapprochement between Israel and Iran remains elusive, complicated further by the Gaza conflict that has pitted Israel against Iran-backed groups like the Houthis, Hamas, and Hezbollah, says Hari

India tightens security for nuclear installations amid ongoing conflicts

This decision follows Operation Sindoor and rising tensions between Israel and Iran, which are raising concerns over potential nuclear threats

Sensex, Nifty rise nearly 1% on Iran-Israel truce, global optimism

Sensex and Nifty rose to multi-month highs as global sentiment improved after Iran-Israel truce, but concerns over tariffs and geopolitical stability remain

Israel, Iran conflict could restart 'perhaps soon': Donald Trump at Nato

Speaking at the Nato summit in The Hague, Trump said both Israel and Iran seem fatigued but warned that renewed conflict remains a possibility amid regional volatility

Iran's uranium may have survived Israeli, US attacks: UN nuclear chief

The IAEA says no other country has enriched to such a high level without producing nuclear weapons, and Western powers say there is no civil justification for it

Trump declares Iran 'victory for everybody' despite concerns over damage

Trump said he was confident Tehran would not try to rebuild its nuclear sites and would instead pursue a diplomatic path towards reconciliation

'Jai Iran-Jai Hind': Iran embassy claims victory, thanks India for support

The Iranian embassy said the gestures shown by India reflect the awakened conscience of nations and their commitment to justice and the principles of international law

Iran executes 3 for Mossad ties, arrests 700 after US-brokered ceasefire

The executions and arrests in Iran following a US-brokered ceasefire with Israel raise fresh doubts about the truce's durability amid mutual violations and ongoing nuclear tensions

Trump denies Putin's offer for Israel-Iran deal; says need help with you

Trump asked Putin for his help in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has been ongoing for over three years now

Trump's red button moment: JD Vance says he feared 'nuclear strike'

US Vice President JD Vance shares a moment when Trump pressed a red button mid-call-only to summon a Diet Coke

B-2 bomber in Iran strike: What makes America's stealth jet so powerful?

The US deployed B-2 stealth bombers in a high-stakes mission to target Iranian nuclear sites, here's why the aircraft remains unmatched in global military power

Oil prices rise 2% as investors assess Iran-Israel ceasefire, Fed outlook

Prices had rallied to five-month highs after the US attacked Iran's nuclear facilities over the weekend

Iranian parliament approves bill to suspend cooperation with IAEA

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf was quoted by state media as also saying Iran would accelerate its civilian nuclear programme

US strikes fell short, only set back Iran's nuclear programme: Pentagon

The assessment was produced by the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Pentagon's intelligence arm, and is in contradiction to the claims made by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu

Rupee tests 86 level; opens slightly lower amid easing West Asia tensions

Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency opened 3 paise lower at 86, a day after closing at 85.97 against the dollar

Trump-brokered truce gains ground as nuclear watchdog seeks Iran access

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi said that the country's atomic programme has been set back significantly

Trump makes U-turn, says not keen on regime change in Iran after ceasefire

This marks the third time that Trump has changed his stance about regime change. Earlier on Sunday, Trump suggested the possibility of a regime change as the conflict between Israel and Iran escalated

Asian markets steady, dollar slips as Israel-Iran truce lifts mood

The dollar wallowed close to an almost four-year trough versus the euro with two-year US Treasury yields sagging to 1 1/2-month lows