Hormuz won't open until Iran's demands are met: Mohammad Bagher GhalibafQatar said that an agreement between Iran and Oman would make it easier to resume negotiations to end the war. "An agreement over the Strai...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Trump says no talks with Iran, naval blockade remains in forceUnited States President Donald Trump stated no talks are happening with Iran. He affirmed the naval blockade remains fully in effect and op...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Oil Price Today (August 18): Crude oil crosses $91/barrel amid fading US-Iran peace hopes. What lies ahead?Crude oil prices surged past $91 per barrel on Tuesday, August 18, as peace talks between the US and Iran stalled. With shipping disruption...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Trump threatens to 'bomb' Oman if they get in way of Hormuz dealUS President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Oman if it interferes with the US blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait ...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Oil climbs as fading US-Iran peace hopes raise supply risksOil prices climbed as Middle East war peace talks stalled significantly. Iran announced a shift to a fully offensive military posture. The ...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US failsIran will adopt an offensive military stance as peace negotiations with the United States have stalled. The memorandum of understanding sig...
18 Aug, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
The 60-day deadline for an Iran peace deal is expiring. Here's where things standAs the deadline for a resolution on the US-Iran nuclear deal has passed without any advancements, both countries remain firmly entrenched i...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Is America behind Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Mecca defence pact? Here’s what US President Donald Trump said on 'Islamic NATO'Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Defence Pact: US President Donald Trump has welcomed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Saudi Arabi...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Gulf nations growing impatient with Trump's diplomatic efforts regarding truce with Iran: ReportPersian Gulf allies express growing weariness with Iran peace deal negotiations. United States officials reject assessments of President Tr...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Hormuz ship attacks mount as US vows to cripple Iran economyThe Strait of Hormuz has seen an uptick in ship attacks, causing grave concerns as peace negotiations remain stagnant. Recently, two vessel...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Hormuz traffic slows further after US threatens more economic pressure on IranTransit through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly stopped after two ships were attacked. The United States stated it can maintain a naval blo...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
US warns Iran it will step up economic pressure; two more ships attacked in HormuzShip traffic in the Strait of Hormuz slowed significantly after two vessels were attacked. The United States stated it can maintain a naval...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Iran, US make competing claims over control of Strait of HormuzIran's Basij paramilitary head stated the Strait of Hormuz is under Iranian control. This statement followed US President Donald Trump's as...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with USIran and the United States remain divided over ending the Gulf war permanently. Talks to revive an interim deal agreed in June have seen no...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Iran, US not discussing ceasefire extension, senior Iranian official saysAccording to Iran, there were no negotiations with the United States regarding an extension of the ceasefire. Tehran argues that the agreem...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
With US taking a hostile approach to India, the 'Mecca pact' is threateningA Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkiye defence pact could complicate India’s security environment by deepening military, technological and diploma...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman close, but strait reopening hinges on US concessionsIran and Oman are nearing a deal for a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement is seen as vital for ending the ongo...
09 Aug, 2026, 06.22 AM IST