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
Jared Kushner to meet Hamas in Egypt for Gaza peace plan talks, Israel rejects dealHamas sources expect to meet US envoy Jared Kushner in Egypt soon. Kushner is pushing a Gaza peace plan which Israel has rejected. Mediator...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.26 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
US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and the Western HemisphereUS aircraft carriers are stretched thin by operations against Iran. The USS George Washington is moving from the Pacific to the Middle East...
15 Aug, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Pakistan sees US-Iran deal close as Hormuz standoff drags on, Trump toughens stancePakistan's defense minister indicated a potential US-Iran arrangement regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices reacted to these conflicti...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Trump's Iran dilemma: He's stuck in war with no exit in sightPresident Trump faces difficult choices in the ongoing Iran conflict. He is caught between granting Iran control of the Strait of Hormuz or...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoilSaudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed a joint defense pact in Mecca. This agreement aims to strengthen collective deterrence against ag...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
'War to end pretty soon': Trump says Iran 'can't go much longer,' optimistic about Strait of Hormuz talksPresident Trump believes the Iran conflict will end soon and stated the nation cannot continue. He expressed optimism regarding negotiation...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
US Vice-President JD Vance says negotiations with Iran "going to be messy", "take some time"US Vice-President JD Vance acknowledged the intricate nature of negotiations with Iran, emphasizing that they will require time to navigate...
06 Aug, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
Iran warns Gulf states of strikes on energy assets if US attacks resumeIran has warned Gulf states of retaliatory strikes on their energy and water facilities. This diplomatic push aims to deter further United ...
06 Aug, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Mediator Qatar says efforts 'ongoing' for Iran-US diplomatic solutionQatar has confirmed its role as a mediator in the ongoing diplomatic interactions between the United States and Iran. These talks aim for a...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
'Pakistani mediators compromised, favour Iran at expense of US': Defence analyst General Jack KeaneRetired US General Jack Keane criticized Pakistan and Qatar as compromised mediators in Iran diplomacy. He stated both nations favor Tehran...
04 Aug, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian shares rise after Wall Street rally driven by tech stocksAsian shares advanced, mirroring a Wall Street rally fueled by technology stocks. The yen stabilized after intervention-driven gains, while...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.23 AM IST
Global Market: European shares rise as easing Iran tensions lift sentiment; energy stocks slideAccording to Reuters, investor sentiment improved after Trump signalled a preference for diplomacy over immediate military action against I...
03 Aug, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Pakistan 'doing its utmost' to bring US and Iran back to negotiating table: Foreign OfficePakistan is actively working to bring the US and Iran back to the negotiating table. The nation supports dialogue and diplomacy as the only...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influenceGulf Arab states are seeking China's economic influence over Iran to secure vital shipping lanes. They are frustrated with Washington's per...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Ukraine says wants to avoid 'escalation' with IranUkraine and Iran's foreign ministers spoke by phone on Tuesday regarding an attack. Kyiv stated its goal is to avoid unnecessary escalation...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.26 AM IST