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US-Iran ceasefire LIVE: ‘Iran will not have a nuclear weapon,’ says Trump after failed Islamabad talks

Tehran: The talks between the United States and Iran hit a roadblock after the Iranian delegation on Sunday refused to accept an agreement made by the US on the latter’s nuclear ambitions and the Strait of Hormuz. Representatives from both the nations left Islamabad after several hours of deliberation on easing tensions in the Middle East.  The US declared that the talks failed as significant differences between the two countries remain unresolved, calling it bad news.  As the talks failed to yield results, the US Central Command said on Monday that the American military will begin a naval blockade of…

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‘Abandon totalitarianism’: Iranian President Pezeshkian schools US over failed Islamabad talks

Tehran: Reacting to the failure of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Washington must do away with its “totalitarian” approach for any agreement to be possible. He stressed that a deal could be reached if the US respects Iran’s rights and adopts a fair stance. Pezeshkian also hailed the Iranian negotiation team for effectively defending Iran's stance.   “If the American government abandons its totalitarianism and respects the rights of the Iranian nation, ways to reach an agreement will certainly be found. I commend the members of the negotiating team, especially my dear…

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US to begin blockade of Iranian ports from Monday as peace talks fail

Tehran: The American military will start the naval blockade of Iran beginning Monday (April 13) following the directives issued by President Donald Trump after the talks with Iran failed to end the deadlock between the two countries, said the US Central Command in a statement in early hours of the day.  The blockade will be enforced "impartially" against the vessels of every country that enters or departs from Iranian ports and coastal areas, the Central Command said, adding that this includes ports on the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. "U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces will begin implementing a…

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Andhra techie dies in accident while visiting waterfall in California with friends

California: A software professional from Andhra Pradesh, employed with a company in the United States, died in an accident while visiting a waterfall in California with friends, a police official said on Sunday. The deceased, identified as Singireddy Sai Sriharikrishna, was a native of Piridi village in Vizianagaram district. "The techie died in an accidental incident during a leisure visit to a waterfall in California," the official told PTI. The incident has left his relatives and villagers in deep shock, as they mourn his untimely death. He is survived by his parents, Singireddy Srinivasa Rao and Ramadevi. After receiving the…

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Trump warns China with 50% tariff threat if it sends arms to Iran

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has reissued his signature economic threats following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks, targeting both Iran and China over escalating tensions. Speaking on Fox News, Trump warned that China could face a staggering 50% tariff on goods entering the United States if it is found to be assisting Iran militarily. During the interview, Trump was asked about reports suggesting that China is preparing to deliver air defense systems to Iran, a move that could complicate efforts to maintain peace in the region. "I doubt they would do that... but if we catch them doing that,…

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Iran threatens to trap enemies in ‘deadly vortex’ after Trump orders naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Tehran: Amid escalating tensions, Iran has issued a strong warning following a naval blockade order by US President Donald Trump targeting the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Sunday claimed that its forces have full control over the key maritime chokepoint, cautioning that any hostile action would trap adversaries in what it described as a "deadly vortex." In a Persian-language post on X, the IRGC's naval command asserted that all traffic in the strait is being closely monitored and controlled by Iranian armed forces. "All traffic... is under the full control of the armed…

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Vance reveals constant communication with Trump during failed US-Iran talks, blames nuclear dispute

New Delhi: US Vice President JD Vance confirmed that peace talks between the United States and Iran, held in Pakistan, had collapsed after 21 hours of intense negotiations. Despite being in constant touch with President Donald Trump and top US officials, Vance stated that the two sides had failed to reach an agreement, with the core issue remaining Iran's controversial nuclear program. Vance reveals constant communication with Trump  As he left for the US following the breakdown of talks, Vance spoke to reporters about the continuous communication he had with Trump and the US leadership. "We were talking to the President…

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Putin offers to mediate between Iran, US after failed Islamabad peace talks

Moscow: Amid failed US-Iran talks in Pakistan, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a conversation with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday, offering to mediate and help restore stability and peace in the conflict-hit Middle East, the Kremlin said. Pezeshkian briefed Putin on the US-Iran talks held in Pakistan and thanked Moscow for its position 'aimed at de-escalating the situation,' the Kremlin said in a statement. Putin emphasized his readiness to help bring about a diplomatic settlement to the hostilities and establish a just and lasting peace in the Middle East. "Vladimir Putin emphasised his readiness to further facilitate the search…

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Israel wiped out entire villages in Lebanon by rigging homes with explosives

Beirut: The Israeli military has razed entire villages during its offensive in southern Lebanon, using explosives to rig homes and destroy them through large-scale remote detonations. The Guardian, three videos shared by the Israeli military and on social media show such mass demolitions in the border villages of Taybeh, Naqoura, and Deir Seryan along the Israel–Lebanon border.  Meanwhile, Lebanese media outlets have also reported similar incidents in other nearby villages, although satellite imagery to independently verify all these claims has not been readily available. Israel to destroy ‘all houses’ near Lebanon border The demolitions came after Israel's Minister of Defence,…

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Trump announces US to ‘blockade all ships entering or leaving Hormuz’

New Delhi: Donald Trump announced that the US would begin blocking all ships attempting to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz, following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad. Trump’s announcement comes just hours after diplomatic discussions between the US and Iran ended without a resolution. Trump issues warning to Iran  In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump warned that US forces would immediately initiate a blockade on the vital waterway, which is crucial for global oil shipments. "At some point, we will reach an ‘ALL BEING ALLOWED TO GO IN, ALL BEING ALLOWED TO GO…

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