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West Asia LIVE: Trump may release U.S.-Iran agreement before Friday, Vance says

June 16, 2026 admin

Oil prices rebounded on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) on concerns about the lack of details in a preliminary agreement ending the war between the U.S. and Iran and the realization the resumption of ‌supply through the key Strait of Hormuz may take longer than thought. Brent crude futures gained 26 cents, ⁠or 0.3%, to $83.42…

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U.S.-Iran peace deal: what we know so far?

June 15, 2026 admin

Policemen walk in front of a huge banner showing Iranian flag at the Islamic Revolution square in Tehran, Iran. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. has brokered a permanent peace deal with Iran, slated to be signed on Friday (June 19, 2026) in Switzerland, putting an end to war that lasted for over 100 days. The…

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Can India protect its seafarers in the Gulf? | Explained

June 15, 2026 admin

The Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello, carrying 24 Indian seafarers, was attacked by U.S. forces off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz. Three Indian crew members were killed in the strike | Photo Credit: ANI The story so far: On June 12, after India summoned U.S. Embassy representative Jason Meeks and lodged its “strong…

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West Asia LIVE: U.S.-Iran peace deal to be signed on June 19 with ‘permanent’ end to military action

June 15, 2026 admin

Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say High oil and gasoline prices and energy supply problems won’t be solved overnight, despite an agreement to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz announced on Sunday (June 14, 2026). It will likely take months…

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West Asia war LIVE: Trump says U.S.-Iran deal to be signed today, Hormuz to open afterward

June 14, 2026 admin

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday (June 13, 2026) said a deal with Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday (June 14, 2026), reopening the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping, and that the U.S. would “go and get” Iran’s highly enriched uranium at a later stage even as Tehran said the talks were…

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West Asia war LIVE: U.S. forces shoot down Iranian attack drones, source says

June 13, 2026 admin

Hezbollah said on Friday (June 13, 2026) its fighters had confronted Israeli forces advancing towards a southern Lebanese town, as Israel pressed on with its strikes in Lebanon. In a statement, Hezbollah said its fighters first targeted Israeli troops advancing towards Majdal Zoun, around 5 km from the western side of the border, on Thursday…

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Tehran would not cede control of Strait of Hormuz under draft U.S. deal, says Iran

June 12, 2026 admin

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran’s state media said on Friday (June 12, 2026) that under a draft agreement with the United States, Tehran would not give up control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. West Asia War LIVE updates “Iran makes no commitment in this text to cede the…

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West Asia War LIVE: Trump cancels Iran strikes, touts imminent deal

June 12, 2026 admin

OPEC ⁠on Thursday (June 11, 2026) lowered its forecast for world oil demand growth in 2026 to 970,000 barrels per day, the producer group said in its ‌monthly report, marking the second straight downward revision. The group continues to see a smaller impact on consumption ‌since the Iran war started than other forecasters such ‌as…

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U.S. attacks third ship with Indian seafarers; crew safe

June 11, 2026 admin

Jalveer is a Guinea-Bissau-flagged asphalt tanker. Photo Credit: X/@FSUIINDIA U.S. forces attacked a merchant ship carrying Indian seafarers for the third time in four days. Thursday’s (June 11, 2026) attack was on Guinea-Bissau flagged bitumen carrier Jalveer off the port of Shinas, Oman. West Asia war LIVE updates The vessel had 20 Indian seafarers, and they were safe, said Mukesh Mangal, Additional…

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West Asia war LIVE: Iran Guards say targeted bases in Bahrain and Kuwait

June 11, 2026 admin

Oil rises $2 as Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz following U.S. strikes Oil prices climbed more than $2 ⁠a barrel on Thursday (June 11) as Iran declared the critical energy chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz, closed after the U.S. launched additional strikes against ‌Iran. Brent futures rose $2.30, or 2.47%, to $95.40 a…

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