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Apr

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IRGC takes control of Iranian military and diplomatic leadership, calling shots on truce with US: Report

Tehran: Iran’s hardline Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has effectively taken control of the country’s military and diplomatic decision-making, according to a report by The New York Post citing regional analysts. The shift is said to have taken place over the weekend, with IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi and his close allies assuming a dominant leadership role within the Islamic Republic. The development comes amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s move to bypass planned ceasefire negotiations with the United States. Moderate leaders sidelined The Washington-based Institute for the Study of War reported that more moderate figures, including Foreign…

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Apr

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Iranian woman arrested in US for brokering drones, weapons deals between Iran and Sudan

Los Angeles: An Iranian-origin woman has been detained in the United States over allegations that she acted as an intermediary in illicit arms deals, facilitating the transfer of drones, explosives and other munitions between Tehran and Sudan. 44-year-old Shamim Mafi, who became a permanent resident of the United States in 2016, was nabbed at the Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday night. The development has been confirmed by Bill Essayli, First Assistant US Attorney, on X. “If convicted, she faces a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.Mafi is an Iranian national who became a lawful permanent resident…

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20

Apr

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Iran launches drones on US warships after attack on vessel in Gulf of Oman

Tehran: Responding to the American military for attack on an Iranian merchant vessel in the Gulf of Oman, Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) launched drones at US forces operating in the region, reported local media on Monday.  The local media said an Iranian vessel was targeted by US forces in the Gulf of Oman. However, the US forces were forced to retreat due to the "timely presence and rapid response" of the IRGC naval units, it added. The development has taken place amid the US imposing a naval blockade of Iran following the failure of talks in Pakistan's Islamabad.…

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Apr

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US attacks Iranian vessel in Gulf of Oman for ‘defying’ naval blockade; Tehran vows retaliation

Tehran: The United States has claimed that it has taken an Iranian vessel into custody after it allegedly attempted to bypass a US naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman. The information was shared by US President Donald Trump on Truth Social. Notably, the US had imposed the blockade on Iranian ports following Tehran’s move to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz. “Today, an Iranian-flagged cargo ship named TOUSKA, nearly 900 feet long and weighing almost as much as an aircraft carrier, tried to get past our Naval Blockade, and it did not go well for them. The U.S. Navy Guided…

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19

Apr

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Pakistan to clear pending USD 1.5 billion UAE loan by April 23

New Delhi: Pakistan is preparing to repay the remaining USD 1.5 billion of a loan taken from the United Arab Emirates by April 23, according to its central bank. The move comes as part of efforts to manage external debt and maintain financial stability. Officials confirmed that Pakistan has already repaid USD 2 billion out of the total USD 3.5 billion support extended by the UAE. The repayment was made after the funds reached maturity. This repayment was made possible after financial support from Saudi Arabia, which recently deposited USD 2 billion with Pakistan’s central bank as part of a…

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19

Apr

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Louisiana mass shooting: 8 children, between 1-14 years killed

New Delhi: At least eight children died in a mass shooting in US’ Lousiana early Sunday morning. Authorities said the shooting took place around 6 am and involved multiple locations. Police confirmed that the victims included children aged between just 1 and 14 years. In total, 10 people were shot, with eight of them losing their lives. Officials described the scene as deeply distressing, noting that several of the children were believed to be related to the suspect. Suspect killed after police chase  According to Police Chief Wayne Smith, the suspected shooter was later tracked down and killed during a police…

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19

Apr

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Iran to back out of ceasefire 2.0 talks in Pakistan, cites US’ ‘unrealistic demands’, Hormuz blockade

New Delhi: Iran has announced that it will not take part in the planned second round of negotiations with the United States in Islamabad, reported the state media. The decision comes just days before the current ceasefire deadline, raising fresh doubts about whether tensions can be contained. Iran has blamed Washington for the breakdown in talks, accusing it of making “unrealistic demands” and frequently changing its position.Officials in Tehran also pointed to the continued US naval blockade around its ports, calling it a violation of the ceasefire agreement and a key reason behind pulling out of negotiations. Iran’s stinging attack…

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Apr

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Iran-US ceasefire talks: JD Vance to lead second round of negotiations in Pakistan

Washington: US Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad on Monday evening to lead a high-level American delegation for a second round of ceasefire talks with Iran, CNN reported, citing White House on Sunday. The visit comes as the two-week ceasefire, brokered on April 8, approaches its expiry on April 22.  Tensions around the negotiations have escalated in recent days amid reported violations of the truce and a public ultimatum issued by President Donald Trump. The US and Iran held rare direct talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 11 and 12 aimed at ending their conflict, but…

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Apr

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Indian tanker ‘Desh Garima’ clears Strait of Hormuz as two vessels turn back after firing

New Delhi: Amid the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia, an Indian-flagged crude oil tanker safely transited the Strait of Hormuz, even as two other vessels were forced to turn back after coming under fire, prompting India to raise concerns with Iran over the safety of merchant shipping. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the tanker Desh Garima, carrying 31 Indian seafarers, successfully crossed the strategic waterway on April 18 and is expected to reach Mumbai on April 22. Operated by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), the vessel is the 10th India-flagged ship to have navigated…

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Apr

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‘Fair deal or force’: Trump threatens Iran as US team heads to Pakistan for second round of talks

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of violating a fragile ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz. In a strongly worded message on his social platform Truth Social, Trump claimed Iranian forces opened fire in the busy shipping corridor, calling it a “serious breach” of existing understandings. He alleged that vessels linked to France and the United Kingdom were among those targeted, though no independent confirmation has been provided by either nation so far. ‘A clear violation’  Trump described the reported incident as a direct challenge to stability in the region. “Iran fired in the Strait of Hormuz.…

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