US disputes Iranian claims about closing Strait of Hormuz as negotiators head to SwitzerlandCrucial peace discussions between the US and Iran kicked off in Switzerland, shadowed by diverging narratives surrounding the Strait of Hor...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
Hormuz closed again: Will the US-Iran MoU soon sink in the strait?Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli actions in Lebanon, a move that plunged a new US-Iran deal into crisis. The agreement ...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.08 AM IST
Hezbollah says Israel bears 'full responsibility' for truce violationsThe Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said on Saturday that Israel bore "full responsibility" for violating a ceasefire announc...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
Iran shuts the doors to Strait of Hormuz; alleges US, Israeli violations of ceasefire MOUIran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, citing alleged violations of a recent Middle East war ceasefire by the US and Israel. This m...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
US VP JD Vance says expects Switzerland trip in coming days for Iran talks"I expect that I will leave sometime in the next couple of days, but you know it's always a delicate coordination dance and the diplomati...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
Pakistan says technical-level Iran-US talks on interim deal will begin Sunday in SwitzerlandPakistan announced technical talks between Iran and the US on their interim deal will commence in Switzerland, with Qatar mediating. This c...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Iran warns US deal 'in trouble' if not implemented soonIran's Foreign Ministry has issued a stern warning, stating that the recently signed agreement with the United States to end the Middle Eas...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Iranian state TV says the country's team negotiating with US over the war is going to SwitzerlandTalks between Iran and the US over an interim war deal have been postponed as fighting intensifies in Lebanon. Iran's joint military comman...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Deadly fighting persists in Lebanon despite a ceasefire as the US-Iran deal is under threatIntense Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 16, including children, despite reports of a ceasefire. This escalation jeop...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Israeli strikes kill 10 in Lebanon hours despite ceasefireIsraeli strikes in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley killed at least 10 people on Saturday, hours after a ceasefire with Hezbollah was ...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Ceasefire hopes between US and Iran drag oil prices lower: What lies ahead?The recent decline in oil prices is primarily driven by fading fears of supply disruptions. Earlier, markets had priced in worst-case scena...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz to be closed again? What is happening with strait that carries nearly a fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas suppliesStrait of Hormuz carried nearly a fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas supplies before it was blockaded by Iran during the w...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
India-bound ships begin Strait of Hormuz transit as US lifts Iran blockade; Chabahar, INSTC in focusThree cargo ships are now transiting the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a significant shift after the US ended its blockade of Iranian ports a...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday: US officialA ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect Friday afternoon, brokered by the U.S. and Qatar with Iran's involvement, following in...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
US-Iran deal redraws the Middle East: Tehran gains, rivals alarmedA landmark U.S.-Iran interim deal, signed by Presidents Trump and Pezeshkian, ends a three-month war and extends a ceasefire. While hailed ...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
U. S-Iran deal to collapse? Top Tehran diplomat sounds warning related to reopening of Strait of Hormuz, resumption of all-out warIsrael and the Lebanese government have entered their own U.S.-mediated direct negotiations, of which Hezbollah was not part. Those talks h...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
What to know about the demining and escort mission that US allies want for the Strait of HormuzAllies are proposing a naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz. This mission aims to ensure safe passage for ships and insurers. It involves...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM IST