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Iran deal nearly final, Vance may sign pact in Europe this weekend: Trump

US President Donald said that a deal to end the war with Iran is nearly complete and is expected to be signed over the weekend in Europe. Trump made these remarks at the Oval Office in the White House on Thursday afternoon, hours after calling off military strikes on Iran and threatened to take control of its oil industry. Trump said Vice President J D Vance is expected to attend the signing ceremony which could take place in Europe as soon as this weekend. "We just made a great settlement of the war with Iran. The documents are in pretty final shape, so we'll see. It should be done pretty quickly," Trump said. The US president said that Iran has agreed not to have a nuclear weapon or purchase one. Trump said the agreement would ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon, which he described as the central objective of the administration's pressure campaign against Tehran. The president also said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen once the agreement is signed, potentially easing ..

Trump calls off new Iran strikes, cites progress in ceasefire talks

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he has called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war. The president said in a social media post that he made the move "based on the fact that discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran have been brought to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved". Trump also suggested that progress has been made in talks to extend the fragile ceasefire, writing that "discussions and final points have been, in both concept and great detail," approved by United States, Israel, and other regional allies. He did not offer details. Trump on multiple occasions over the last several weeks has claimed that the warring parties have been on the cusp of a deal without anything coming to fruition.

Oil prices could reach $150 if war with Iran heats up again: Rystad Energy

Rystad Energy has warned that renewed hostilities between the US and Iran could drive crude prices sharply higher as supply disruptions deepen across the Gulf region

Oil prices could reach $150 if war with Iran heats up again: Rystad Energy

Rystad Energy has warned that renewed hostilities between the US and Iran could drive crude prices sharply higher as supply disruptions deepen across the Gulf region

ECB hikes rates to 2.25% as Iran conflict stokes inflation concerns

European bonds held gains after the announcement, with the 10-year yield three basis points lower at 3.05 per cent . The euro was steady against the dollar at $1.1538

Indian-crewed tanker hit off Oman in suspected third US strike this week

Three Indian sailors died in a US strike on the Settebello tanker off Oman a day earlier

Trump says will take over Iran's Kharg Island, warns of heavier strikes

Trump said the US will attack Iran again with intensified strikes on Thursday night but he would rather not hit bridges and power plants

Attacks must cease, says MEA as 3 Indians die in strike off Oman coast

India summoned US Charge d'Affaires Jason Meeks and conveyed its strong objection over an attack on a commercial tanker carrying 24 Indian crew members off the coast of Oman

Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 151 pts, Nifty ends at 23,162 as US-Iran conflict deepens

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 0.81 per cent and 0.67 per cent down, respectively

India reports another vessel incident involving MT Jalveer off Oman coast

Indian embassy in Oman did not specify if the vessel involved in Thursday's incident had Indian seafarers on board

India reports another vessel incident involving MT Jalveer off Oman coast

Indian embassy in Oman did not specify if the vessel involved in Thursday's incident had Indian seafarers on board

Three missing Indian seafarers aboard MT Settebello confirmed dead: Sonowal

Three Indian seafarers onboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello, initially reported missing, are now confirmed dead, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday after bodies were located and identified. It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello, Sonowal said in a social media post. "Sadly, three Indian seafarers initially reported missing are now confirmed dead after bodies have been located and identified," he added. The minister added that this is a "profound loss to our maritime family". "The Modi Govt stands firmly with the bereaved during this difficult hour and is fully committed to supporting the next of kin," he added. Sonowal said he has directed officials to ensure immediate repatriation of the rescued crew members and swift return of the mortal remains of the deceased for their final rites. India on Wednesday summoned the US charge d'affaires to strongly protest a US military attack on a commercial ve

Kuwait closes its airspace temporarily amid fresh Iranian strikes

Kuwait on Thursday said it closed its airspace over ongoing Iranian attacks. Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation made the announcement. It said flights were being diverted to other airports, without elaborating. Flights circled outside of Kuwait for some time before the announcement, after the military announced its air defences were firing. "This measure comes in light of the state of Kuwait being subjected to sinful Iranian aggressions and the potential risks that may result from this on civil aviation traffic in the region," Kuwait said. Kuwait International Airport took a direct Iranian hit in recent days, killing one person and wounding dozens.

Kuwait closes its airspace temporarily amid fresh Iranian strikes

Kuwait on Thursday said it closed its airspace over ongoing Iranian attacks. Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation made the announcement. It said flights were being diverted to other airports, without elaborating. Flights circled outside of Kuwait for some time before the announcement, after the military announced its air defences were firing. "This measure comes in light of the state of Kuwait being subjected to sinful Iranian aggressions and the potential risks that may result from this on civil aviation traffic in the region," Kuwait said. Kuwait International Airport took a direct Iranian hit in recent days, killing one person and wounding dozens.

Strait of Hormuz 'closed to all vessels', says Iran's IRGC after US strikes

'Effective immediately, due to insecurity in the region, the Strait of Hormuz is declared closed to all vessels, including oil tankers and commercial ships,' IRGC said

Strait of Hormuz 'closed to all vessels', says Iran's IRGC after US strikes

'Effective immediately, due to insecurity in the region, the Strait of Hormuz is declared closed to all vessels, including oil tankers and commercial ships,' IRGC said

Oil prices climb over $2 as Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz

Brent futures rose $2.30, or 2.47 per cent, to $95.40 a barrel, while US ‌West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed $2.60, or 2.89 per cent, to $92.63

Oil prices climb over $2 as Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz

Brent futures rose $2.30, or 2.47 per cent, to $95.40 a barrel, while US ‌West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed $2.60, or 2.89 per cent, to $92.63

US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Trump says Tehran will 'pay the price'

The US military said Wednesday it began another round of strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would "pay the price" for stalled negotiations. The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to end the war. US Central Command said in a social media post that the military was striking "multiple targets in Iran," attacks that were "in response to Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression". The second day of American strikes came hours after Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan - all of which host US troops - came under Iranian fire. It was the third time this week that back-and-forth strikes have tested a two-month ceasefire. They also came a day after the US struck Iran following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic. Trump has urged Iran to sign a deal to end the war and suggested earlier this week that an agreement could be reached in a matter of days. Iranian media reported that explosions we

US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Trump says Tehran will 'pay the price'

The US military said Wednesday it began another round of strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would "pay the price" for stalled negotiations. The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to end the war. US Central Command said in a social media post that the military was striking "multiple targets in Iran," attacks that were "in response to Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression". The second day of American strikes came hours after Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan - all of which host US troops - came under Iranian fire. It was the third time this week that back-and-forth strikes have tested a two-month ceasefire. They also came a day after the US struck Iran following the crash of an Army helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz that Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic. Trump has urged Iran to sign a deal to end the war and suggested earlier this week that an agreement could be reached in a matter of days. Iranian media reported that explosions we