iran-us relations

Washington, April 3 – US forces struck a key highway bridge in Iran, escalating tensions as President Donald Trump warned that “much more is to follow” and urged Tehran to make a deal.The strike targeted the B1 bridge linking Tehran with the nearby city of Karaj. A US military official said...

April 02, New Delhi: Global markets reacted negatively on Thursday as concerns about a potential war between Iran and other countries intensified following US President Donald Trump’s address.US stock futures fell by approximately 1.3%, while European futures declined by over 2%. In Asia, the...

Washington, March 30 – US President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the United States could strike Iran’s key energy infrastructure if a deal is not reached soon and the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened, even as he said talks were making progress.Trump said the United States is in “serious...

March 30, New Delhi – Iran has accused the United States of plotting a ground attack, even as it publicly advocates a negotiated deal, amid the deployment of thousands of US military personnel in West Asia.Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in a statement on Sunday that...

Washington, March 30 – US President Donald Trump said that he wants to "seize Iranian oil" and could seize Kharg Island, the country's oil export hub.In an interview with the Financial Times, Trump said, "To be honest, my favorite thing is to seize Iranian oil," comparing the US move to...

Washington, March 30 – A prolonged funding standoff over the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has disrupted US airports, with officials warning of mounting strain as hundreds of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers have quit, and others have called in sick during a partial...

Tehran, March 29 – On Sunday, Iran accused the United States and Israel of deliberately targeting its academic institutions, alleging that attacks on universities such as the Isfahan University of Technology and the Tehran University of Science and Technology were part of a broader attempt to...

Colombo, March 27 A man who was accused of hoarding four litres of petrol in a town in northwest Sri Lanka has been sentenced to 21 days in jail.Sri Lanka has banned fuel hoarding shortly after the joint attack by the US and Israel on Iran.Lasantha Kumara Balasuriya, 48, from the...

Jammu, March 27 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday condemned the "unjust and illegal war imposed on Iran" and appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use his influence to end the war in the interest of humanity.He made the statement in the Legislative Assembly as the...

New Delhi, March 27 Gold prices rebounded by ₹1,997 to ₹1.41 lakh per 10 grams in futures trading on Friday, tracking gains in global markets and bargain buying by traders after a sharp decline.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the yellow metal for April delivery increased by ₹1,997, or...

Tehran, March 26 Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that different messages have been exchanged between Iran and the United States through intermediaries over the past few days, while Tehran has held no talks with Washington since the beginning of the US and Israeli attacks...

Washington, March 25 – The Pentagon is preparing to deploy thousands of troops from the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, signaling a potential escalation in the Iran conflict even as Washington explores diplomatic options.According to multiple media reports, it is preparing to...

Washington, March 25 – The United States has sent Iran a comprehensive 15-point plan to end the war and dismantle its nuclear program, according to media reports, as President Donald Trump claimed that Tehran "would like to make a deal."The proposal, delivered through intermediaries, outlines...

FGN40 US-IRAN-TRUMP-HEGSETHPete said, ‘Let’s do it’: Trump on decision-making over Iran attackWashington: US President Donald Trump said that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was the “first one” to suggest attacking Iran when he discussed the "problem in the Middle East" with his close aides...

Washington, March 24 US President Donald Trump said that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth was the "first one" to suggest attacking Iran when he discussed the "problem in the Middle East" with his close aides.Speaking at the Memphis Safe Task Force Roundtable in Tennessee on Monday, Trump said he...

Mumbai, March 24 The rupee fell by 20 paise to 93.73 against the US dollar in early trading on Tuesday as the greenback strengthened and global crude oil prices continued to rise even after US President Donald Trump signaled that negotiations were underway with Iran.Trump said on Monday that...

Washington, March 24: Global markets rallied after President Donald Trump signaled a pause in strikes against Iran, but analysts warned that the underlying energy crisis remains unresolved.Stocks surged, and oil prices fell sharply after Trump said the United States was holding talks with...

Dubai, March 23 An Indian national sustained minor injuries in Abu Dhabi after debris from a ballistic missile fell in the Al Shawamekh area following a successful interception, authorities said on Monday.Emergency teams responded to the scene after air defense systems dealt with the incoming...

Colombo, March 22 The Sri Lankan government on Sunday urged the public to use fuel and electricity sparingly in the face of potential shortages, amid volatile global oil markets.This came as the island nation raised fuel retail prices at midnight, the second such increase in a week.As a...

Washington, March 22 – US President Donald Trump threatened to "hit and obliterate" Iran's power plants within 48 hours if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, even as he said Washington was close to achieving its military objectives in the conflict.In a series of posts, Trump issued a...