Us-iran Tensions
Hormuz Strait deal with Iran may happen in next two days: Bessent
Bessent said, "We're in talks with the Iranians and I think there is a chance we may have a deal today or tomorrow to open the strait."
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Hormuz Strait deal with Iran may happen in next two days: Bessent
Bessent said, "We're in talks with the Iranians and I think there is a chance we may have a deal today or tomorrow to open the strait."
Stock Market Close: Sensex declines 210 pts, Nifty ends at 24,615 ahead of RBI rate decision
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Tuesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap fell 0.29 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap rose 0.23 per cent
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Cargo ship hit by projectile in Hormuz as US, Iran differ on talks
A British maritime monitoring agency said a cargo ship reported being hit by a projectile overnight off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States and Iran made opposing claims about whether they were holding talks. US President Donald Trump on Monday said the two sides are resuming talks to wind down the war. But Iran insisted it only was talking with Oman and the discussion focused on the Strait of Hormuz. Here is a look at the most important developments in the Middle East on Tuesday. Cargo ship reports strike in Strait of Hormuz ------------------------------------------------- The cargo ship reported being "hit by an unknown projectile" at 2 am local time while it was 37 kilometres (23 miles) northeast of Al Khasab in Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre said. The UKMTO did not provide further information on the ship, including what flag the vessel was sailing under or whether it was carrying cargo. The town of Al Khasab sits on
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Cargo ship hit by projectile in Hormuz as US, Iran differ on talks
A British maritime monitoring agency said a cargo ship reported being hit by a projectile overnight off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States and Iran made opposing claims about whether they were holding talks. US President Donald Trump on Monday said the two sides are resuming talks to wind down the war. But Iran insisted it only was talking with Oman and the discussion focused on the Strait of Hormuz. Here is a look at the most important developments in the Middle East on Tuesday. Cargo ship reports strike in Strait of Hormuz ------------------------------------------------- The cargo ship reported being "hit by an unknown projectile" at 2 am local time while it was 37 kilometres (23 miles) northeast of Al Khasab in Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre said. The UKMTO did not provide further information on the ship, including what flag the vessel was sailing under or whether it was carrying cargo. The town of Al Khasab sits on
Asia's energy-starved nations go dark as Hormuz strait tensions drag on
The cost of gasoline in the Southeast Asian nation climbed more than 40% after US strikes on Iran in February disrupted energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz
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An emerging deal could bolster Iran's control of Strait of Hormuz
The deal would address President Trump's most urgent political problem by allowing ships to move again. But it would give Iran strategic leverage it did not have before the war
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An emerging deal could bolster Iran's control of Strait of Hormuz
The deal would address President Trump's most urgent political problem by allowing ships to move again. But it would give Iran strategic leverage it did not have before the war
New talks 'last chance' for Iran to forge deal, avoid US strikes: Trump
Newly planned talks with Tehran are the "last chance" for Iran to forge a deal and avoid an escalation of US strikes on the country, President Donald Trump said Monday. Trump, speaking at the Oval Office, said he expects negotiations that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create a pathway for Iran to address the United States' concerns about its nuclear programme will begin in the next day or two. "The first phase is the opening of the straits. The second phase will be the denuclearisation," the Republican president said. "And that will take a little while." While Trump has revelled in the US military decimating layers of Tehran's leadership and devastating its air force and navy, Iran is betting it can outlast Trump as he faces diminished stockpiles of munitions and the difficulty of executing a war that is unpopular with the American electorate ahead of November's midterm election. Trump said he decided to hold off on ordering American forces to carry out new massive strikes .
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New talks 'last chance' for Iran to forge deal, avoid US strikes: Trump
Newly planned talks with Tehran are the "last chance" for Iran to forge a deal and avoid an escalation of US strikes on the country, President Donald Trump said Monday. Trump, speaking at the Oval Office, said he expects negotiations that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create a pathway for Iran to address the United States' concerns about its nuclear programme will begin in the next day or two. "The first phase is the opening of the straits. The second phase will be the denuclearisation," the Republican president said. "And that will take a little while." While Trump has revelled in the US military decimating layers of Tehran's leadership and devastating its air force and navy, Iran is betting it can outlast Trump as he faces diminished stockpiles of munitions and the difficulty of executing a war that is unpopular with the American electorate ahead of November's midterm election. Trump said he decided to hold off on ordering American forces to carry out new massive strikes .
Stock Market Close: Sensex ends 544 pts up; Nifty jumps to 391 post new closing auction session
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Monday: In the broader markets, both the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap settled 1.21 per cent and 1.29 per cent higher, respectively
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Iran says Hormuz talks progress after Trump calls off planned strikes
Trump said Sunday that a deal to open the waterway may be close and that new unspecified talks with Iran would begin on Monday
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Engaged with stakeholders on Chabahar Port project: Govt tells Lok Sabha
As the conditional sanctions waiver granted by the US for the Chabahar Port project ended on April 26, the government is engaged with concerned stakeholders to address the implications of this development, the Lok Sabha was informed Friday. The written response from Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh came to a query regarding the current status of India's involvement in the development and operation of Shahid Beheshti Terminal at Chabahar Port in Iran. The query also sought details of the total investments made by India for the development of the port since May 2015 till March 2026. The Chabahar Port project was conceptualised to provide much-needed connectivity to Afghanistan for its reconstruction and economic development, as well as to boost trade and economic linkages of India with Central Asia, Singh said. An Indian government-owned company, India Ports Global Limited (IPGL), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, India Ports Global Chabahar Free Zone ...
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Engaged with stakeholders on Chabahar Port project: Govt tells Lok Sabha
As the conditional sanctions waiver granted by the US for the Chabahar Port project ended on April 26, the government is engaged with concerned stakeholders to address the implications of this development, the Lok Sabha was informed Friday. The written response from Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh came to a query regarding the current status of India's involvement in the development and operation of Shahid Beheshti Terminal at Chabahar Port in Iran. The query also sought details of the total investments made by India for the development of the port since May 2015 till March 2026. The Chabahar Port project was conceptualised to provide much-needed connectivity to Afghanistan for its reconstruction and economic development, as well as to boost trade and economic linkages of India with Central Asia, Singh said. An Indian government-owned company, India Ports Global Limited (IPGL), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, India Ports Global Chabahar Free Zone ...
Fact-check: Trump's claims on Iran war, weapons, and oil prices examined
The president misleadingly blamed the Biden administration's weapons transfers to Ukraine for current concerns over munitions stockpiles, among other claims about the Iran war
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Fact-check: Trump's claims on Iran war, weapons, and oil prices examined
The president misleadingly blamed the Biden administration's weapons transfers to Ukraine for current concerns over munitions stockpiles, among other claims about the Iran war
No agreement: Iran rejects Trump claim of Strait of Hormuz reopening deal
According to the semi-official news agency Fars, citing sources connected to Iran's diplomatic team and military leadership, no arrangement has been reached regarding the reopening of the route
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No agreement: Iran rejects Trump claim of Strait of Hormuz reopening deal
According to the semi-official news agency Fars, citing sources connected to Iran's diplomatic team and military leadership, no arrangement has been reached regarding the reopening of the route
Negotiations with Oman on Strait of Hormuz near completion, says Iran
The development coincides with US President Donald Trump announcing on Saturday that Washington and Israel have concurred on deferring planned military strikes on Iran
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Negotiations with Oman on Strait of Hormuz near completion, says Iran
The development coincides with US President Donald Trump announcing on Saturday that Washington and Israel have concurred on deferring planned military strikes on Iran