US may announce new Iran bank sanctions this week, next week: Scott BessentUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed plans for new sanctions targeting Iran-linked banks soon. The department is also investigating...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Iran says it has enough foreign currency despite US sanctionsIran's Central Bank Governor stated sufficient foreign currency reserves exist despite sanctions. He announced plans to inject two billion ...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
PM Modi wants to expand Iran trade amid US curbs; calls for freedom of navigation, protecting the lives of seafarersPrime Minister Modi met Iranian President Pezeshkian on the SCO summit sidelines. They discussed expanding and diversifying trade ties betw...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
The dreaded 'N' word is back again as Trump runs out of Iran optionsRecent US and Iran military exchanges have revived discussions about a nuclear option. These attacks follow a period of relative calm and h...
31 Aug, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
Oil jumps more than 1% after US attack on Iran's Larak islandBrent crude futures climbed $1.08, or 1.23%, to $89.18 a barrel as at 0040 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $84.32, up 9...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.02 AM IST
US strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Larak Island on Strait of Hormuz; Tehran vows retaliationUS Iran war: United States forces struck Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz. This action marks the first military engagemen...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
War weighs on Iran's economy as US intensifies sanctionsIranian leaders admit economic hardship from war and sanctions, while vowing to resist US pressure. President Pezeshkian stated foreign tra...
29 Aug, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Army chief's Iran visit focused on de-escalation, negotiated settlement: PakistanPakistan's Foreign Office stated Army chief Asim Munir's Iran visit aimed at regional de-escalation. He met Iranian leaders to discuss prev...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war. Six months later, he claims he's in no hurryPresident Trump faces criticism as the six-month war against Iran continues unexpectedly. The administration now focuses on economic pressu...
28 Aug, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Iran's security chief denies report of assassination plot against Trump's son BarronIran's Mohsen Rezaei denied reports of a plot to assassinate Barron Trump. He stated the Strait of Hormuz issue connects to ending regional...
28 Aug, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
Tehran will 'send Netanyahu to hell', Iran's security chief Rezaei says; warns of severe confrontationIranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei has warned of a severe confrontation with the US if the blockade of Iranian ports continues, threateni...
28 Aug, 2026, 07.12 AM IST
After six months, the Iran war has reached its endgame, a costly stalemateThe Iran war has reached a costly stalemate after six months of conflict. The Iranian government faces economic siege but believes it has t...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Oil prices extend losses on expectations talks to ease Middle East supply woesOil prices have declined as discussions between Iran and Qatar may pave the way for reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz. This reopening ...
27 Aug, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
India, China can help resolve West Asia conflict: Hillary ClintonFormer US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said India and China could play key roles in resolving the West Asia conflict because of their...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
US shifts Iran war strategy from fresh strikes to sanctions as Trump seeks to squeeze Tehran: ReportThe United States is implementing economic sanctions alongside a naval blockade aimed at Iran. These new measures specifically target coope...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Iran and Oman discuss temporary Hormuz corridor as impasse with US drags onIran and Oman are discussing managing the Strait of Hormuz traffic. The United States is sending personnel back to Middle East diplomatic m...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
Poll shows Trump’s Iran war loses support from Americans as anger growsAmerican support for the war with Iran has reached its lowest point. President Donald Trump's approval rating also remains at a record low....
25 Aug, 2026, 08.15 AM IST