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

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

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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U.S. House votes to curb Trump on Iran war as talks stall

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U.S. House votes to curb Trump on Iran war as talks stall

The U.S. House of Representatives has backed a resolution seeking to halt American military action in Iran — a symbolic move that deals a political blow to President Donald Trump as efforts to find a deal with Tehran stagnate. Weeks of complicated talks marked by sharp rhetoric and flare-ups of violence have not managed to…

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West Asia war LIVE: U.S. military says it has ‘defeated’ Iran missile, drone attacks in Gulf

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West Asia war LIVE: U.S. military says it has ‘defeated’ Iran missile, drone attacks in Gulf

U.N. chief Guterres presents options for future Lebanon presence U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has written to U.N. Security Council members stressing the need for a continued ‌uniformed U.N. presence in Lebanon after the mandate of the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) expires at the year-end. Mr. Guterres outlined ⁠three options to replace the 7,500-strong…

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

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

(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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Iran suspends talks with U.S. over Israel’s Lebanon strikes

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Iran suspends talks with U.S. over Israel’s Lebanon strikes

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran has suspended exchanging texts with the U.S. over a preliminary agreement aimed at ending the war, in response to Israel’s escalating military strikes in Lebanon, the Tasnim news agency reported on Monday (June 1, 2026). “Due to the continuation of the Zionist regime’s [Israel]…

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U.S. military fires on Gambia-flagged ship violating Iran blockade

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U.S. military fires on Gambia-flagged ship violating Iran blockade

Vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 30, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters The U.S. military said Saturday (May 30, 2026) it had disabled a Gambia-flagged cargo vessel attempting to sail to an Iranian port by launching a missile into its engine room. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees…

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Hormuz | The strait where America stalled

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Hormuz | The strait where America stalled

Tehran’s Milad Tower, the tallest structure in Iran, stands as a symbol of the revolutionary state’s engineering ambitions. Rising 435 metres, including its 120-metre antenna, the tower’s octagonal concrete shaft joins a pod with 12 floors housing observation decks, a cafe, and a museum. Above it, the antenna pierces Tehran’s smoggy skyline. From the deck…

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Trump to hold high-level White House talks to make ‘final determination’ on deal with Iran

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Trump to hold high-level White House talks to make ‘final determination’ on deal with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday (May 29, 2026) he’s holding a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisors as he looks to make a “final determination” on moving forward with a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire. Mr. Trump confirmed the high-level White House talks the day after The Associated Press and…

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Trump appears to threaten to ‘blow up’ ally Oman over Strait of Hormuz control

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Trump appears to threaten to ‘blow up’ ally Oman over Strait of Hormuz control

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting | Photo Credit: Reuters President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) appeared to threaten to attack U.S. ally Oman if it sides with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump said Oman must “behave” or he would “blow them up,” when he was…

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Iran-Israel war LIVE: New strikes threaten ceasefires in Iran, Lebanon

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Iran-Israel war LIVE: New strikes threaten ceasefires in Iran, Lebanon

Tehran on Tuesday accused Washington of breaching the ceasefire and warned it was ready to retaliate after overnight U.S. strikes, while Israeli bombardment in Lebanon left dozens dead, threatening an increasingly fragile truce there. The Brent benchmark oil price jumped up by more than three percent after U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the new wave…

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