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Trump extends pause on striking Iran’s energy facilities till April 6, says ‘talks are going well’

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced to extend the pause to attack Iran's energy facilities by 10 days, stating that discussions between Washington and Tehran are progressing positively. In a message posted on his Truth Social account, Trump said the decision was taken following a request from the Iranian government. "As per Iranian Government request, please let this statement serve to represent that I am pausing the period of Energy Plant destruction by 10 Days to Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8 P.M., Eastern Time. Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake…

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Mar

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As Tehran rejects truce plan, Trump claims Iran sent 10 boats of oil to US through Hormuz to advance talks

Washington: Donald Trump on Thursday said that Iran is allowing "ten boats of oil" to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a goodwill gesture in ongoing backchannel talks, adding that the vessels appear to be operating under Pakistan flags. The revelation from the US president comes just after Tehran, through multiple sources, rejected the US proposal on reaching ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, calling it "one-sided" and protecting Israeli interestes and presenting its own demands. Trump's remarks followed earlier reference to a "very significant prize" from Tehran, which he suggested was linked to developments in the strategically vital waterway,…

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Iran allows children as young as 12 to enroll in war-related roles

Tehran: With the tensions unlikely to end in the Middle East anytime soon, Iran has decided to allow children as young as 12 years of age to participate in war-related roles, said an Iranian official on Thursday. This initiative has been named 'For Iran' by the Iranian officials, who have asked civilians to actively participate in patrolling and checkpoint duties. "Given that the age of those coming forward has dropped and they are asking to take part, we lowered the minimum age to 12," Rahim Nadali, a cultural official with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Tehran, was quoted…

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Mar

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‘One-side and unfair’: Iran again rejects Trump’s peace deal, but keeps dialogue path open

Tehran: Iran has reviewed and rejected Washington's latest proposal aimed at ending the conflict, describing it as “one-sided and unfair" and accusing the United States of pushing terms that favour only American and Israeli interests, Reuters reported A senior Iranian official told Reuters that the proposal was examined in detail on Wednesday night after being conveyed through Pakistan, but failed to meet the minimum requirements for progress. "In brief, the proposal suggests that Iran would relinquish its ability to defend itself in exchange for a vague plan to lift sanctions,” the official said. "It is a one-sided and unfair, serving only US…

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Mar

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Billions already burned in Iran war, US mulls diverting weapons from Ukraine to Middle East: Report

Washington: The Pentagon is contemplating diverting its weapons supply meant for Ukraine to defend against Russia to the ongoing war with Iran in the Middle East following an ammunition scarcity in the US arsenal and billions already spent in tackling Tehran's missile and drone attacks, the Washington Post has reported. The potential redirection of weapons supplies includes air defence interceptor missiles used in systems such as Patriot missile system and THAAD. These weapons were originally procured by the United States under the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List, a NATO-led mechanism through which European countries fund American-made arms deliveries to Ukraine. According…

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Mar

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Indian among two killed by falling debris of intercepted missiles in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: An Indian national was among two people who were killed due to debris of Iranian missiles that were intercepted by the air defence system of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Abu Dhabi, said officials on Thursday, adding that the incident left three others injured. It also left a number of cars damaged. "As part of the ongoing follow-up to the previously reported incident caused by falling debris following the successful interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems, the incident has resulted in the deaths of two individuals of Pakistani and Indian nationality, and in injuries…

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Mar

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Israel takes off Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi, Speaker Ghalibaf from hit list on Pakistan’s request: Report

Washington: Israel has taken off Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf from its "hit list" at Pakistan's request, which is reportedly mediating the peace talks between Tehran and the US to arrive at a deal to possibly end the conflict in the Middle East amid worldwide disruptions in oil and energy supplies, Reuters has reported. Pakistan has reportedly urged the United States not to target it amid escalating tensions linked to the conflict with Iran, Reuters reported citing a source in Islamabad familiar with the matter. Iran on Wednesday rejected US' 15-point ceasefire plan, calling it excessive…

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Mar

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Trump planning final ‘blow’ against Iran, options include invading key islands, massive airstrikes

New Delhi: The United States is reportedly exploring a spectrum of military offensives against Iran if diplomatic negotiations break down, according to a report by Axios. While officials have not made any final decisions, preliminary steps, including the repositioning of military forces, suggest contingency planning is already in progress. Among the options being discussed is targeting Iran's energy lifelines. All the options US is mulling against Iran One proposal involves placing pressure on Kharg Island, the country's primary oil export terminal. Any disruption there would significantly affect Iran’s ability to generate revenue from crude shipments. Strategic control of islands near…

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Mar

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Trump to ditch NATO? US President’s ‘will never forget’ remark for allies over ‘no support’ in Gulf

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday sharply criticised NATO for not supporting the United States in its ongoing Middle East operations against Iran. Trump stated that while he does not need anything from the 32-member military alliance, the conduct of its allies “will never be forgotten.” Following these strong remarks, questions are emerging about whether the US might reconsider its commitment to NATO once the situation in the Middle East stabilises. “NATO NATIONS HAVE DONE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO HELP WITH THE LUNATIC NATION, NOW MILITARILY DECIMATED, OF IRAN. THE U.S.A. NEEDS NOTHING FROM NATO, BUT "NEVER FORGET" THIS VERY…

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Tanker carrying Russian oil targeted in underwater attack near Bosporus Strait: Turkey

Istanbul: A vessel that was loaded with Russian oil was targeted by an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) near the northern entrance of the Bosporus Strait, said a Turkish minister on Thursday. The vessel was identified as the Sierra Leone-flagged Suezmax Altura, which was carrying around 27 crew members.  The attack caused damage to the vessel's bridge and the engine room, but none of its crew members sustained injuries. Speaking to a local media channel, Turkey's Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said the attack was directed at the engine room of the vessel and it aimed at "completely disabling the ship". Following…

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