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Iran retaliates after Israeli strikes its nuclear program; 3 killed, several wounded

September 30, 2026 admin

Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes on Israel into Saturday (June 14, 2025) morning, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, after a series of blistering Israeli attacks on the heart of Iran’s nuclear program and its armed forces. Israel’s assault used warplanes, as well as drones smuggled into the country in advance, to assault key facilities…

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Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon kills 7 people, Lebanese state media say

August 15, 2026 admin

A man checks a destroyed home that was hit by an Israeli airstrike in Ansar village, southern Lebanon. | Photo Credit: AP An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon killed seven people and wounded three early Saturday (August 15, 2026), one of the deadliest attacks since a precarious truce between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect…

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Shipping companies, unions still consider Hormuz a warzone

July 1, 2026 admin

Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Unions and shipping companies said on Wednesday (July 1, 2026) that they would continue to designate the Strait of Hormuz as a warlike operations area, after two ships were attacked despite a ceasefire between Iran and the U.S.. West Asia war LIVE…

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Oil slips again as U.S., Iran sign peace deal

June 18, 2026 admin

Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Oil prices fell in early trading on Thursday (June 18, 2026) after the U.S. and Iran signed an interim agreement that would end the Iran war, ‌reopen the Strait of Hormuz and waive U.S. sanctions on Tehran’s oil, resolving the largest energy ⁠supply disruption in…

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Iran says country can’t take part in FIFA World Cup 2026 because of U.S. attacks

June 16, 2026 admin

Iran is scheduled to play in Inglewood, California, against New Zealand on June 15 and Belgium on June 21 before finishing group play against Egypt in Seattle on June 26. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran’s sports and youth minister said it’s “not possible” for the country to take part in the World Cup after…

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Israel, Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire

June 4, 2026 admin

Israel and Lebanon agreed on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) to implement a ceasefire but said it would require a “complete cessation” of fire by Iran-backed Hezbollah, according to a joint statement after U.S.-led talks in Washington. U.S.-Israel war on Iran: Follow LIVE updates on June 4, 2026 The two sides, which do not have formal…

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The View From India newsletter: Looming fears of a forever war

June 2, 2026 admin

(This article is part of the View From India newsletter curated by The Hindu’s foreign affairs experts. To get the newsletter in your inbox every Monday, subscribe here.) Three months after Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu launched the war on Iran, Mr. Trump is still negotiating a temporary ceasefire extension and the reopening of the Strait of…

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Trump says Iran really wants to make a deal with the U.S.

June 1, 2026 admin

U.S. President Donald Trump. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters President Donald ‌Trump on Monday (June 1, 2026) said that Iran really wanted to make a deal ⁠with the U.S. and that it would be a good one for Washington and its allies. West Asia war LIVE updates on June 1, 2026 His ‌post comes only…

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Iran says war unlikely as Trump warns he may ‘finish the job’

May 28, 2026 admin

Iran on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) said a return to war was unlikely but that its military was nonetheless “lying in wait”, while U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to “finish the job” if Tehran did not agree to deal. The mixed signals underscored the fragile state of talks aimed at ending a West Asia war…

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Rubio says Iran deal still possible within days despite U.S. strikes

May 26, 2026 admin

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio prepares to board his plane at Jaipur International Airport in Jaipur, India on May 26, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) that a deal with Iran was still possible despite new American strikes that cast doubt on…

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