Why are oil prices down today, and will Brent futures and US WTI crude prices continue to fall or rise again? Iran-US talks, Strait of Hormuz recovery and US inventory data keep crude market under focusOil prices declined as investors watched Iran-US talks, the recovery of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and upcoming US inventory da...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Iran insists on keeping control over Hormuz: ReportIran is determined to gain international recognition for its control over the Strait of Hormuz, including the right to levy fees on ships. ...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
US and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, restart shippingTechnical discussions between the U.S. and Iran are underway in Doha, aiming to secure the Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes and a lasting ce...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Iran shuts door on US peace talks, insists Hormuz stays under its controlIran has refused to meet with top US envoys, casting doubt on peace prospects. Disagreements persist over a ceasefire and terms for lifting...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall again? Oil market reacts to US-Iran talks, Strait of Hormuz developments and supply outlookOil prices posted gains during Tuesday's trading, but both Brent and US WTI crude futures remained on course for their biggest quarterly de...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz: Strategic chokepoint in shadow of geopoliticsThe Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global trade of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, is at the centre of disputes in negotia...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
The US is getting something right — in LebanonPeace talks with Iran are a complex process to define the post-conflict regional balance. While Iran seeks to leverage its control over the...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
US and Iran negotiators head to Doha, but meeting uncertainDoha is set to host crucial talks between Iran and the U.S. this week, though Tehran denies any scheduled meetings with American officials....
30 Jun, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
Trump says Iran has requested a meeting, but Iranian officials say nothing has been scheduledAmidst escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump announced a potential meeting with Iran in Doha, though Iranian officia...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
India bonds edge up, supported by steady oil prices, halt to US-Iran strikesIndian government bonds saw an early rise on Monday, buoyed by strong foreign investment and stable oil prices, which helped offset geopoli...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Iranian dad melts hearts for helping blind son feel Iran's World Cup goal through a cardboard tactics boardAn Iranian father who went viral for helping his blind son follow World Cup matches through a handmade cardboard tactics board has done it ...
28 Jun, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
What challenges lie ahead for the US-Israel-Lebanon agreement?Lebanon and Israel have signed a US-brokered deal to end hostilities, but experts question its effectiveness. Israel insists on Hezbollah's...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
US strikes Iran following attack on cargo ship in Strait of HormuzUS forces struck Iranian missile and drone sites following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, jeopardising a recent interim...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.08 AM IST
"Interventionist, irresponsible, provocative": Iran slams US-GCC statement curbing Tehran's nuclear programmeIn a statement released by Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and carried by state media Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Tehr...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Israel smuggled Starlink systems into Iran, former PM saysFormer Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett revealed he initiated smuggling Starlink receivers into Iran to aid anti-government protester...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
'Pragmatists' vs 'hardliners': Is Iran split over US deal?Despite internal divisions and opposition, analysts believe Iran's factional splits won't derail ongoing talks with the US. While hardliner...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
Iran makes 'major concessions', agrees to long-term nuclear inspections, claims TrumpUS President Donald Trump announced that Iran has agreed to the highest level of nuclear inspections indefinitely, ensuring "nuclear honest...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.06 PM IST