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US-Iran ceasefire: Pete Hegseth claims ‘decisive US military victory’, asserts President Trump ‘made history’

Washington: Hours after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth issued a series of strong statements, asserting that the American leadership had gained a clear upper hand in the conflict. His comments came amid intense global scrutiny following the sudden halt in hostilities announced by US President Donald Trump. Speaking at a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth said President Trump had taken an unprecedented step during a moment of extreme crisis. "President Trump's decisions in the last few hours before the ceasefire 'created history' and changed the course of the war," Hegseth added. 'Iran's destiny is…

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Timeline of what happened in Washington ahead of US-Iran ceasefire in West Asia war

Washington: The United States and Iran have reached a two-week ceasefire agreement which offers a brief pause in tensions across the Strait of Hormuz and the wider region. The announcement drew widespread support from world leaders who underlined that a lasting peace would require sustained dialogue. Uncertainty persisted on Wednesday as both sides appeared to communicate contrasting interpretations of the truce. Fresh attacks cast shadow on the truce Soon after the ceasefire was declared, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported incoming missiles, while Kuwait said its forces responded to drone activity. Iran also claimed that one of its oil refineries…

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Missiles hit UAE, Kuwait, Iran claims Lavan Island attacked: Why did the ceasefire fail to stop attacks?

Tehran: Hours after a ceasefire was announced between US and Iran in the ongoing war, an oil refinery on Iran's Lavan Island came under attack, Iranian state television reported. The report said that firefighters were working to contain the blaze but no one had been hurt. However, it did not say who launched the attack. In another development, the United Arab Emirates said on Wednesday afternoon that its air defenses were firing at an incoming Iranian missile barrage. The announcement came hours after Iran, the US and Israel reached a two-week ceasefire in the war. However, the UAE did not…

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Crude oil prices plunge by USD 18 per barrel as US-Iran announce two-week ceasefire

Washington: Oil prices dropped sharply, and US stock futures rose after President Donald Trump said he would delay his threat of devastating attacks as the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire for two weeks, provided the Iranians allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Futures for US crude oil fell 18% to about USD 92.60, while Brent crude oil futures declined around 6% to USD 103.40. Despite the drop, both prices remain significantly higher than their levels at the start of the war. Meanwhile, futures for the S&P 500 climbed 2.4%. Trump also said that Iran has…

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How China played a key behind-the-scenes role in the US-Iran ceasefire

New Delhi: Donald Trump had admitted that it was China that brought Iran to the negotiating table to broker a ceasefire deal with the US to pause the 38-day-long bloodied conflict in West Asia.  Speaking to AFP when asked if China was involved in reaching a truce, Trump said, "I hear, yes", making Beijing once again the talking point amid the conflict.  While much has been reported about China's role and activities in the unfolding geopolitical situation in West Asia, the country's leadership has not publicly put out much in terms of reactions or involvement. China's role in US-Iran ceasefire…

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Protesters gather outside White House seeking Trump’s removal after ceasefire announcement | Video

Washington: A massive protest has erupted outside the White House after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week halt to attacks on Iran. Protesters have called for Trump’s removal, accusing him of ‘war crimes’ and condemning what they describe as US ‘cruelty’ around the world. "We are out here tonight because we cannot stand what is going on. We cannot wait till the elections... What's happening in this country needs to stop now. The cruelty, happening not only in this country but also by this country around the world, the war crimes that this president has done from that White…

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Hours after Iran-US ceasefire, North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles in back-to-back launch

New Delhi: While the announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and the United States brought a sense of relief across the world, fresh tensions erupted in East Asia as North Korea launched multiple missiles from its eastern coast, triggering alarm in neighboring South Korea. Under the leadership of Kim Jong Un, North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea. According to South Korea’s military, the launches marked the second missile test conducted by Pyongyang within two days. Missiles fired from Wonsan region South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that the missiles were launched from the eastern coastal…

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Whose Strait is it anyway? After ceasefire, Iran and Trump both lay claim to control Hormuz operations

New Delhi: With just a few hours of the US-Iran ceasefire announcement that paused the fighting for two weeks in the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz, which is at the core of the conflict, both Tehran and Donald Trump are now scrambling to assert dominance over the narrow sea route, which will be reopened as per the truce terms. In its 10-point plan presented to the US to agree on the truce, Iran has demanded guaranteed control of shipping through Hormuz and the decision on the safe passage protocol for oil and energy supplies. Iran to control Hormuz? Media…

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Draft label in Pakistan PM’s X post on Iran war sparks questions over message origin: ‘USA wrote for him’

New Delhi: A draft version of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s post on X, updated just a minute before the final version went live on Tuesday, has raised eyebrows. The draft was clearly marked with the words, “Draft – Pakistan’s PM Message on X.” In the post, Sharif appealed to the United States to extend the truce deadline in Iran and urged the latter to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. While the content of the message was clear, the unusual presence of the word “Draft” in an official statement drew attention. Observers are questioning whether this was a simple mistake…

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Strikes continue between Israel, Iran despite ceasefire announcement, missile alerts echo in Gulf

New Delhi: Hours after United States President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, fresh attacks were reported across the region. Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting Israel as well as Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait. Missile alerts and sirens echoed across several areas, creating panic among residents. The condition outlined by Trump for the ceasefire was the “complete, immediate, and safe reopening” of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most crucial oil and gas shipping routes. On the other side, Iran made it clear that its decision is conditional. The country…

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