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Peace deal with Iran 'possible', held 'good talks' over 44 hours: Trump
He further claimed that recent engagements between Washington and Tehran had shown progress, while reiterating his administration's hardline stance on Iran's military capabilities
 "Peace deal with Iran 'possible', held 'good talks' over 44 hours: Trump")
Markets rally on hopes of easing US-Iran tensions and lower crude prices
Indian equities rose sharply alongside global markets as hopes of easing US-Iran tensions and softer crude oil prices boosted investor sentiment
 "Markets rally on hopes of easing US-Iran tensions and lower crude prices")
US informed Iran about Project Freedom via private message: Report
The move suggests that by giving the information in advance, the US wanted to mitigate the risk of potential escalation during the ceasefire, the report stated
 "US informed Iran about Project Freedom via private message: Report")
Market Close: Sensex jumps 941 pts on fag-end buying, Nifty ends at 24,331 on US-Iran peace hopes
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 1.76 per cent and 1.93 per cent higher, respectively
 "Market Close: Sensex jumps 941 pts on fag-end buying, Nifty ends at 24,331 on US-Iran peace hopes")
US, Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war as talks progress: Report
The US expects Iranian responses on several key points within the next 48 hours. However, it also cautioned that no agreement has been reached yet
 "US, Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war as talks progress: Report")
Stranded Gulf supply, Iran conflict may push Brent toward $130-145: Analyst
If the conflict extends another eight weeks without a credible Hormuz reopening, expect Brent at $130-145 per barrel, with the World Bank's adverse scenario averaging $115 for the full year
 "Stranded Gulf supply, Iran conflict may push Brent toward $130-145: Analyst")
Will only accept 'fair and comprehensive agreement' with US, says Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister did not directly address Trump's offer of a pause in the US operation to escort ships via Hormuz, offered earlier as an incentive to help reach an agreement between two sides
 "Will only accept 'fair and comprehensive agreement' with US, says Iran")
Will only accept 'fair and comprehensive agreement' with US, says Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister did not directly address Trump's offer of a pause in the US operation to escort ships via Hormuz, offered earlier as an incentive to help reach an agreement between two sides
China tells Iran 'comprehensive' ceasefire is needed as war drags on
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday evening he was pausing the US effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz to allow time for a deal to end the Iran war, but that the American forces' blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Beijing on Wednesday morning, the official Xinhua news agency reported, without providing further details. It was the first time since the start of the war that Araghchi has travelled to China, whose close economic and political ties to Tehran give it a unique position of influence. Earlier in Washington, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had expressed hope that Beijing would reiterate to Tehran the need to release its chokehold on the strait, which is a vital waterway for global energy. Iran's effective closure of the strait, through which major oil and gas supplies passed before the war, along with fertilizer and other petroleum produc
 "China tells Iran 'comprehensive' ceasefire is needed as war drags on")
China tells Iran 'comprehensive' ceasefire is needed as war drags on
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday evening he was pausing the US effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz to allow time for a deal to end the Iran war, but that the American forces' blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Beijing on Wednesday morning, the official Xinhua news agency reported, without providing further details. It was the first time since the start of the war that Araghchi has travelled to China, whose close economic and political ties to Tehran give it a unique position of influence. Earlier in Washington, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had expressed hope that Beijing would reiterate to Tehran the need to release its chokehold on the strait, which is a vital waterway for global energy. Iran's effective closure of the strait, through which major oil and gas supplies passed before the war, along with fertilizer and other petroleum produc
United Breweries falls 5% post Q4 as Iran war raises profitability concerns
United Breweries share price fell 5 per cent and hit a 52-week low on Wednesday, after Q4FY26 results, flagged Iran war-driven cost pressures and weak margin outlook
 "United Breweries falls 5% post Q4 as Iran war raises profitability concerns")
Iran enforces new rules in Hormuz; mandates prior permits for vessels
Shipping companies planning to navigate the chokepoint will now receive electronic instructions from an address affiliated with the Persian Gulf Strait Authority
 "Iran enforces new rules in Hormuz; mandates prior permits for vessels")
Trump looks for a silver bullet to end Iran war, but there may be none
The president is trying to ratchet up the economic pressure on Tehran, but Iran's government is unlikely to make a deal without a big, face-saving compromise
 "Trump looks for a silver bullet to end Iran war, but there may be none")
Trump looks for a silver bullet to end Iran war, but there may be none
The president is trying to ratchet up the economic pressure on Tehran, but Iran's government is unlikely to make a deal without a big, face-saving compromise
White House insists war in West Asia is over, even while missiles fly
The White House is turning to rhetorical leaps as President Trump tries to put the biggest political crisis of his presidency behind him
 "White House insists war in West Asia is over, even while missiles fly")
White House insists war in West Asia is over, even while missiles fly
The White House is turning to rhetorical leaps as President Trump tries to put the biggest political crisis of his presidency behind him
China didn't challenge US naval blockade on Iran in Hormuz, says Trump
Trump noted China's reliance on oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and said Beijing has maintained a respectful stance regarding the ongoing situation
 "China didn't challenge US naval blockade on Iran in Hormuz, says Trump")
China didn't challenge US naval blockade on Iran in Hormuz, says Trump
Trump noted China's reliance on oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and said Beijing has maintained a respectful stance regarding the ongoing situation
Iran denies UAE's missile attack claims, warns against retaliatory action
The remarks come after a sharp rebuke from the UAE, which denounced the 'renewed unprovoked Iranian aggression' involving the deployment of drones and missiles
 "Iran denies UAE's missile attack claims, warns against retaliatory action")
Iran denies UAE's missile attack claims, warns against retaliatory action
The remarks come after a sharp rebuke from the UAE, which denounced the 'renewed unprovoked Iranian aggression' involving the deployment of drones and missiles