us-iran relations

New Delhi, April 7 As the West Asia crisis reaches a critical flashpoint following Washington's ultimatum to Tehran, India on Tuesday advised its nationals in Iran to stay put for the next 48 hours.In an urgent advisory, the Indian embassy in Iran urged Indians to remain indoors and strictly...

New Delhi, April 7 Crude oil prices rose by nearly 3 per cent to hit a record high of Rs 10,888 per barrel in futures trading on Tuesday, driven by strong global cues as tensions between the US and Iran intensified ahead of President Donald Trump's deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz...

Seoul, April 3 – The ruling Democratic Party (DP) of South Korea and the government agreed on Monday to send special envoys to Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Algeria to secure crude oil supplies, as the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, has effectively been closed due to the ongoing...

Washington, April 6 – US President Donald Trump's latest threat to strike Iranian civilian infrastructure has triggered a backlash at home, with legal experts warning that such actions could violate international law, as tensions with Tehran escalate over the Strait of Hormuz.Trump warned that...

Tehran, April 6 – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi exchanged views with his Russian and Indian counterparts on the ongoing regional conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.In two separate phone calls on Sunday, Araghchi discussed the latest developments in the West...

Washington, April 1 – The United States is “ahead of schedule” in achieving its objectives in Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview with Fox News, asserting that ongoing military operations are being carried out with “extraordinary efficiency.”“We’re well on our way and...

March 31, New Delhi — The West Asia region is at a critical turning point, with the conflict showing signs of both escalation and potential diplomatic movement, raising the prospect of a decisive shift in the coming days.United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said recent developments...

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...

Tehran, March 31 – Iran's parliament has initiated a process to approve a plan for effective management of the Strait of Hormuz.Abbas Goudarzi, spokesperson for the Iranian parliament's presiding board, said that the new plan has been added to the legislature's agenda after gathering over 250...

Washington, March 31 – US President Donald Trump suggested in a media interview that the White House will determine whether Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is willing to work with the United States "within a week.""We're going to find out," Trump told The New York Post in...

New Delhi, March 30 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with his Dutch counterpart, Rob Jetten, on Monday and discussed the situation in West Asia, emphasizing the need for an early restoration of peace and stability in the region.During the phone call, the two leaders also discussed ways to...

Tehran, March 30 – The recent truce plan proposed by the United States contains “excessively unrealistic and unreasonable” demands, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday.Baghaei made the remarks at a press conference in Tehran while elaborating on the US-proposed...

Islamabad, March 30 Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has planned a visit to China on Tuesday for discussions on bilateral ties and regional developments, following Islamabad's hosting of foreign ministers from four nations for consultations on the West Asia conflict.Dar, who is also...

Islamabad, March 28. Given its association with the A.Q. Khan network—a global nuclear smuggling chain that supplied enrichment technology to Iran, Libya, and North Korea—Pakistan lacks credibility as a mediator, especially given its reported move to convey the American proposal to Iran and...

New Delhi, March 28 – The Centre on Saturday clarified that the telephone conversation held on March 24 was exclusively between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dismissing reports that billionaire Elon Musk was also part of the discussion.The call, which took place...

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...

New Delhi, March 27 Silver prices rebounded by Rs 6,911 to Rs 2.26 lakh per kilogram in futures trading on Friday as investors returned to the market following a temporary pause in tensions between the US and Iran.On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for May delivery soared by Rs...

Washington, March 27. China is adjusting its approach to the Iran conflict, signaling support for de-escalation as it prepares for high-stakes talks with the United States, a former senior US government official said.The remarks come as President Donald Trump plans a visit to China next month...

March 26, New Delhi — The United States and Israel have intensified their strikes against Iran, with attacks becoming larger in scale and more frequent, according to reports, amid uncertainty over possible negotiations.Iran has rejected talks, saying it will continue to "resist" US aggression...

Lahore, March 26 Pakistan confirmed on Thursday that it was relaying messages between the US and Iran, stating that dialogue and diplomacy are the only way forward to end the West Asia conflict.Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that Turkey and Egypt are also supporting the initiative as Pakistan...