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Last-ditch diplomacy: Inside US-Iran plan to freeze West Asia war for 45 days

US and Iran are exploring a 45-day ceasefire through back-channel diplomacy to prevent further escalation in West Asia, stabilise oil markets and ease pressure on global shipping routes

Last-ditch diplomacy: Inside US-Iran plan to freeze West Asia war for 45 days
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 10:51 AM IST

Not China's war, but Beijing's long-term energy strategy is paying off

Long concerned about geopolitical crises, China redoubled efforts to secure energy security when US President Trump started raising the stakes in his first term

Not China's war, but Beijing's long-term energy strategy is paying off
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 10:39 AM IST

Not China's war, but Beijing's long-term energy strategy is paying off

Long concerned about geopolitical crises, China redoubled efforts to secure energy security when US President Trump started raising the stakes in his first term

Not China's war, but Beijing's long-term energy strategy is paying off
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 10:39 AM IST

A harrowing race against time to rescue a downed US airman in Iran

For the Iranians, the Air Force colonel whose fighter jet had been shot down was possible leverage. For the US military, finding him was a moral imperative

A harrowing race against time to rescue a downed US airman in Iran
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 10:35 AM IST

A harrowing race against time to rescue a downed US airman in Iran

For the Iranians, the Air Force colonel whose fighter jet had been shot down was possible leverage. For the US military, finding him was a moral imperative

A harrowing race against time to rescue a downed US airman in Iran
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 10:35 AM IST

West Asia war: Trump's expletives-laden threat meets Iran's 'in-kind' reply

Donald Trump sets a deadline on Hormuz access as Iran warns of retaliation while ceasefire talks gather pace. Here are the top developments

West Asia war: Trump's expletives-laden threat meets Iran's 'in-kind' reply
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 9:53 AM IST

West Asia war hits henna exports from Rajasthan's Sojat, cargo stuck

Traders say the continuing conflict has severely impacted business operations, with its ripple effects being felt across countries, cities and even rural markets

West Asia war hits henna exports from Rajasthan's Sojat, cargo stuck
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 9:03 AM IST

'Language reflects personality': Iran leader's envoy in India slams Trump

His remark came after Trump issued a strong warning to Iran to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz as the conflict in West Asia escalates

'Language reflects personality': Iran leader's envoy in India slams Trump
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 8:59 AM IST

'Language reflects personality': Iran leader's envoy in India slams Trump

His remark came after Trump issued a strong warning to Iran to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz as the conflict in West Asia escalates

'Language reflects personality': Iran leader's envoy in India slams Trump
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 8:59 AM IST

West Asia conflict: US, Iran explore 45-day ceasefire plan with mediators

The first phase would involve a 45-day ceasefire, during which negotiations toward a permanent end to the war would take place

West Asia conflict: US, Iran explore 45-day ceasefire plan with mediators
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 8:15 AM IST

West Asia conflict: US, Iran explore 45-day ceasefire plan with mediators

The first phase would involve a 45-day ceasefire, during which negotiations toward a permanent end to the war would take place

West Asia conflict: US, Iran explore 45-day ceasefire plan with mediators
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 8:15 AM IST

Iranian foreign minister dials EAM Jaishankar, discusses West Asia crisis

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Sunday and discussed the West Asia conflict amid US President Donald Trump's fresh ultimatum to Iran demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The external affairs minister also held a phone conversation with Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. It is understood that the conflict's impact on global energy supplies figured prominently in the talks. "Received a call from Foreign Minister @araghchi of Iran. Discussed the present situation," Jaishankar said on social media without elaborating. The Iranian embassy in New Delhi said the two foreign ministers discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments. Jaishankar's phone conversations with leaders of the three West Asian nations came against the backdrop of a spike in tensions in the

Iranian foreign minister dials EAM Jaishankar, discusses West Asia crisis
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 7:21 AM IST

Iranian foreign minister dials EAM Jaishankar, discusses West Asia crisis

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Sunday and discussed the West Asia conflict amid US President Donald Trump's fresh ultimatum to Iran demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The external affairs minister also held a phone conversation with Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. It is understood that the conflict's impact on global energy supplies figured prominently in the talks. "Received a call from Foreign Minister @araghchi of Iran. Discussed the present situation," Jaishankar said on social media without elaborating. The Iranian embassy in New Delhi said the two foreign ministers discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments. Jaishankar's phone conversations with leaders of the three West Asian nations came against the backdrop of a spike in tensions in the

Iranian foreign minister dials EAM Jaishankar, discusses West Asia crisis
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 7:21 AM IST

Iran warns to respond 'in kind' to any US attacks on its energy infra

This came in response to US President's threats of military action against Iran if Tehran fails to reach an agreement with Washington to end the conflict and open the strategic Strait of Hormuz

Iran warns to respond 'in kind' to any US attacks on its energy infra
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 7:06 AM IST

Iran warns to respond 'in kind' to any US attacks on its energy infra

This came in response to US President's threats of military action against Iran if Tehran fails to reach an agreement with Washington to end the conflict and open the strategic Strait of Hormuz

Iran warns to respond 'in kind' to any US attacks on its energy infra
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 7:06 AM IST

Oil prices rise as Trump's threats to Iran heighten supply disruption fears

Brent crude futures rose $1.71, or 1.6 per cent, to $110.74 a ​barrel by 0057 GMT while US WTI was up 0.6 per cent, trading at $112.25 per barrel

Oil prices rise as Trump's threats to Iran heighten supply disruption fears
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 6:59 AM IST

Iran-linked groups target US diplomats in Iraq; Washington urges action

US Embassy in Baghdad, the US Consulate General in Erbil and the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Centre have been repeatedly targeted since the onset of the US-Israeli war with Iran

Iran-linked groups target US diplomats in Iraq; Washington urges action
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 6:53 AM IST

Iran-linked groups target US diplomats in Iraq; Washington urges action

US Embassy in Baghdad, the US Consulate General in Erbil and the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Centre have been repeatedly targeted since the onset of the US-Israeli war with Iran

Iran-linked groups target US diplomats in Iraq; Washington urges action
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 6:53 AM IST

'US sent guns to Iranian protestors during anti-regime protests': Trump

Trump claimed US sent guns to Iranian protesters during the anti-regime protests through the Kurds but he believes that the Kurds may have kept them

'US sent guns to Iranian protestors during anti-regime protests': Trump
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 6:48 AM IST

'US sent guns to Iranian protestors during anti-regime protests': Trump

Trump claimed US sent guns to Iranian protesters during the anti-regime protests through the Kurds but he believes that the Kurds may have kept them

'US sent guns to Iranian protestors during anti-regime protests': Trump
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 6:48 AM IST