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New Delhi, April 11 With the high-stakes peace talks between the US and Iran taking place in Islamabad, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said that he does not see India competing with Pakistan on this issue and asserted that "whoever brings about the peace will matter if peace comes"...

Washington, April 10 – US President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating a ceasefire agreement by restricting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, and warned Tehran against imposing fees on passing tankers."Iran is doing a very poor job, some would say dishonorable, of allowing oil to...

In Srinagar, on April 9, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of Jammu and Kashmir stated that the US should exert some control over Israel to ensure the success of the ceasefire with Iran.He also said that Pakistan, who facilitated peace talks between the warring nations, has done what others could...

Washington, April 9 – US President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of the United States stepping back from NATO, as he met with Secretary General Mark Rutte, amid widening differences over the alliance's response to the Iran conflict.The White House said Trump has been considering...

Brussels, April 8 – European leaders on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, while expressing the readiness of the European Union (EU) to support ongoing efforts for peace in the Middle East.European Council President Antonio Costa urged all parties to...

Tensions in West Asia are escalating further as Israel carried out strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure yesterday. Israel targeted Iran's South Pars gas field in Asaluyeh, the country's largest gas facility. This development has raised concerns about retaliation and potential disruption to...

Washington, April 7 – US President Donald Trump revealed that some military officials had opposed launching a risky rescue mission inside Iran, highlighting internal hesitation before he authorized the operation.“Not everyone was on board,” Trump said, acknowledging that there were concerns...

Jerusalem, April 6 Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Monday that the Israeli Air Force assassinated Majid Khademi, the chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Intelligence, as he threatened to hunt down Iranian leaders "one by one".In a statement following a situational...

New York, April 6 – The US President has expressed his frustration and fury over the way the Iran war has developed, using foul language and religious references in social media posts that raise questions about how he might act and how far he would go when his latest deadline for Tehran to open...

US President Donald Trump has given Iran an ultimatum of 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz. In a social media post, Mr. Trump reminded Iran that it had 10 days to either "reach an agreement" or "open the Strait of Hormuz" by March 26th. He warned Iran that it had only 48 hours before facing...

Washington, April 2 – The US State Department has announced major reforms to how it selects and trains its diplomats. The changes aim to prepare the Foreign Service for the challenges of the 21st century.The overhaul affects both recruitment and training. It places more emphasis on core skills...

Washington, April 2 – US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised NATO, questioned its relevance in modern conflicts, and suggested the alliance may not support the United States in a major war.Speaking at a White House Easter lunch on Wednesday, Trump said recent military operations had...

Washington, April 2 – US President Donald Trump stated during a prime-time address that the conflict with Iran was "nearing completion," but left critical questions regarding strategy, escalation, and the endgame of the war unanswered, according to reports from American media following his...

Washington, March 31 From seeking help from NATO allies in the Iran war to declaring he doesn’t need them, and from threatening to destroy Tehran’s energy infrastructure to postponing such strikes almost overnight – US President Donald Trump’s flip-flops since the start of the “military...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 Congress leader Manish Tewari accused the Centre and the Left Front in Kerala on Tuesday of remaining silent on the "volatile" situation in West Asia and the "aggressive actions" of the US against various sovereign nations around the world.Speaking at a press...

New Delhi, March 29 The Congress on Sunday alleged that Pakistan becoming a "broker" is a reflection of the "colossal failure" of the Modi government's foreign policy, diplomatic engagement, and narrative management following India's striking military success in Operation Sindoor.The...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that America did not need ground troops to succeed in the war with Iran, which he said would end within weeks rather than months. Speaking after a meeting of G7 Foreign Ministers in Paris, Mr. Rubio said the US campaign was progressing ahead of schedule...

Washington, March 27 – President Donald Trump said that US forces have “totally won the war” against Iran, asserting that Tehran’s military capabilities had been largely destroyed, as he granted a 10-day window for negotiations before further action.Speaking in a phone interview on Fox News’...

Washington, March 26 – US President Donald Trump has said that Iran is seeking a deal with Washington, but is hesitant to publicly acknowledge it, even as he claimed major military gains against Tehran.Speaking at a House Republican dinner on Wednesday (local time), Trump said that ongoing...

Washington, March 25 The US has sent Iran a 15-point plan and a ceasefire proposal to end the war in the Middle East, multiple news outlets reported here.The peace plan was shared with Iranian officials on Tuesday via Pakistan, according to the New York Times.ABC News quoted sources saying...