us-iran relations

New Delhi, March 24 The Congress said on Tuesday that if reports are true that Pakistan is one of the intermediaries between the US, Israel, and Iran, then this represents a "severe setback" and "rejection" for India.The opposition party claimed that despite India's undoubted military...

New York, March 23 – President Donald Trump on Monday expressed optimism about an imminent resolution to the Iran War, citing major points of agreement in talks, while Tehran signaled that no negotiations were taking place.Trump told reporters that “we have points, major points of agreement, I...

Tehran, March 23 – Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Strait of Hormuz is not blocked, and navigation continues in the waterway, with necessary measures being taken due to wartime conditions.In a statement elaborating on Iran's positions amid ongoing US and Israeli attacks, the...

Washington, March 22 – A prominent Republican senator has raised concerns about the lack of clarity from the Trump administration regarding its objectives in the Iran conflict, warning that this approach could strain ties with key allies even as he supports aspects of President Donald Trump’s...

Tehran, March 21 – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that his country does not seek war with Muslim states, according to the official news agency IRNA.He made the remarks in a message to extend congratulations on the arrival of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of...

Washington, March 19 – US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth sharply criticised sections of the American media on Thursday, accusing them of trying to undermine the country's war effort and downplay military gains in the conflict with Iran.Speaking at a Pentagon news conference alongside Joint...

Washington, March 19: Recent US-led operations have significantly degraded Iran's military and strategic capabilities, but the regime remains intact and continues to pose a serious threat to American interests and regional stability, US intelligence officials told lawmakers.Director of...

Jerusalem, March 16 – The Israeli military said Monday that it had destroyed an aircraft used by Iran's top leadership at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport, claiming the strike would hinder coordination between Tehran and its regional allies. Israel also said it carried out strikes on infrastructure in...

Cairo, March 15 – The Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route, remains open and under Iranian control, a senior Iranian commander said, amid rising tensions with the United States and its allies.Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, said in...

New Delhi, March 13 As several India-flagged vessels remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, on Friday said that “we will try our best” to resolve the issue.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an...

New Delhi, March 13 Amid the conflict in West Asia and rising oil prices, US envoy to India, Sergio Gor, said on Friday that Iran is "trying to blockade" the Strait of Hormuz and is "recklessly targeting" commercial vessels, as he accused Tehran of trying to drive up oil prices.During an...

Lucknow, March 13 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that if Jawaharlal Nehru had been alive, Kanshi Ram would have been made a chief minister by the Congress.Nehru, India's first prime minister, died in 1964, while Kanshi Ram rose to prominence in 1978 with the founding of BAMCEF...

Lucknow, March 13 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Friday that if Jawaharlal Nehru had been alive, Kanshi Ram would have been made Chief Minister by the Congress.Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, died in 1964, while Kanshi Ram emerged on the political scene with the founding of BAMCEF...

New Delhi, March 13 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi – their fourth such conversation since the West Asia crisis began – as New Delhi intensifies efforts to secure safe passage for 28 merchant vessels currently stationed on either side...

New Delhi, March 12 – The false narrative circulating on social media about the sinking of the Iranian ship IRIS Dena by the US, which participated in the International Fleet Review (IFR) and Milan 2026, hosted by the Indian Navy off Visakhapatnam, underscores the need to monitor online...

New Delhi, March 12 Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that India's energy security has been "compromised" due to a "flawed" foreign policy, and that the government has "bartered" the right to determine relationships with different oil suppliers to the US.Raising the...

Washington, March 11 – President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that American forces have inflicted devastating damage on Iran’s military infrastructure, claiming that Tehran has lost much of its naval and air defence capability as US strikes intensified during the ongoing conflict.Speaking to...

New Delhi, March 11 With the conflict in West Asia disrupting energy prices, Iran has blamed the US for the disruptions in the shipping of crude oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz, attributing the problem to Washington's "destabilizing actions."Iran's foreign ministry stated this in a...

Washington, March 9 – The recent conviction of Asif Merchant, a Pakistani national, in a US federal court for murder-for-hire and attempting an act of terrorism that crosses national boundaries, reveals a troubling aspect of the "long shadow war" between Iran and the United States. The charges...

Dubai, March 9 India issued an advisory on Monday, urging its citizens in Bahrain to remain vigilant, take necessary precautions, and adhere to the safety guidelines of local authorities, given the prevailing situation in the region."Indian citizens are requested to follow updates and...