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Iran War LIVE Updates: Trump administration offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Tehran

New Delhi: As the US-Israel war against Iran approaches the one-month mark, efforts to initiate diplomatic negotiations have begun to move into focus. Reports indicate that Washington has conveyed a 15-point proposal to Tehran aimed at bringing the conflict in West Asia to an end. The document is believed to have been routed through Pakistan, even as both the US and Iran continue to project differing stances on peace efforts. A separate American report claimed that Iranian representatives may prefer to hold talks with US Vice President JD Vance, rather than engage with special envoy Steve Witkoff or presidential adviser…

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Iran allows ‘non-hostile’ ships to pass through Strait Of Hormuz: ‘Prior coordination with officials needed’

Tehran: In a significant development amid escalating war in West Asia, the Iranian mission in New York on Wednesday said that they will allow the passage of what it called "non-hostile vessels" through the Strait of Hormuz. The mission announced in a post on X, "Non-hostile vessels, including those belonging to or associated with other States, may--provided that they neither participate in nor support acts of aggression against Iran and fully comply with the declared safety and security regulations--benefit from safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with the competent Iranian authorities."  Prior coordination with Iranian officials must:…

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‘Paralyse you and drown you in the Gulf’: Iran’s top military adviser issues stark warning to US

New Delhi: Mohsen Rezaei, recently appointed as a senior military adviser by Mojtaba Khamenei, has delivered a strong statement. Speaking on state media, Rezaei warned that Iran could “paralyse” the United States and “sink” its ships in the Arabian Gulf if further military action is taken against Tehran. In a televised interview, Rezaei said that time is running out for the US to avoid wider conflict, suggesting there is a “final deadline” for Washington to act wisely and avoid disaster. He said Iran would go beyond tit‑for‑tat retaliation and inflict strategic damage if its infrastructure were targeted.  Iran blames Israel…

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US B-52 Stratofortress bomber issues distress call over UK airspace: Was an Iranian missile the reason?

London: A B-52H Stratofortress of the United States Air Force issued a distress call while flying over the United Kingdom on Tuesday morning, according to flight data. Data from Flightradar24 showed the aircraft sent a 7700 emergency code near Bristol. It later landed safely at RAF Fairford around 9.40 am. The cause remains unclear. The bomber had taken off at 9.20 am and returned within 18 minutes. There has been no comment from the Pentagon or the UK government. The powerful aircraft's sudden distress signal raises questions whether it had detected a threat or possibly an oncoming missile amid the ongoing…

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‘India to play key role in ensuring favourable balance of power in Indo-Pacific,’ says US official

New Delhi: A senior United States official has emphasised India’s crucial role in maintaining peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific region, highlighting the growing importance of stronger defence ties between Washington and New Delhi amid shifting global dynamics. Speaking at an event hosted by the Ananta Centre in New Delhi, Elbridge Colby, the US Under Secretary of War for Policy, said that India’s rise is vital not only for its own citizens but also for broader regional and global interests. He underlined that the United States sees India as a key partner in ensuring a balanced distribution of power across…

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Massive blast rocks oil refinery in Texas; video shows flames and plume of thick smoke | Watch

Texas: A massive explosion rocked the Valero Refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, on Monday (local time), prompting authorities to issue an emergency shelter-in-place alert for nearby residents. According to reports, a loud blast was heard around 6:30 pm, with tremors felt in surrounding areas, including Port Arthur, Groves, and Nederland. The fire broke out at Valero Energy's 380,000-barrel-per-day refinery, a major oil processing facility in the United States.  Here's the video | Watch  Thick black smoke was seen billowing into the sky, while videos circulating on social media captured the moment of the explosion. Shelter-in-place order for several areas In response,…

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Trump wants a truce deal with Iran but Tehran may not agree to US conditions: Israeli officials

Washington: President Donald Trump is pushing for a deal with Iran to halt the tensions in the Middle East, with the US reportedly setting April 9 as the date to end the war; however, Tehran might be unwilling to accept the conditions put forth in the fresh negotiations, Israeli officials have been quoted as saying by Reuters. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, the officials voiced doubts about the likelihood of success, indicating that Tehran is unlikely to agree to key US demands in any renewed negotiations. Talks between Washington and Tehran reportedly collapsed on February 28, coinciding with the outbreak…

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Iran appoints new head of Supreme National Security Council Bagher Zolghadr after Ali Larijani’s death

New Delhi: Iran has named Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new head of its top security body. He replaces Ali Larijani, who was killed in an attack last week. The decision was announced by the government and reported by state media. Zolghadr will now lead the country’s Supreme National Security Council.  Developing story...

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Will European gas prices hit 2022 peaks amid the West Asia war? Here’s what report says

New Delhi: A new report by ING Bank suggests that European gas prices are unlikely to return to the record highs seen in 2022 when the region faced severe disruptions after the early phase of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The analysis notes that Europe is now structurally stronger and better supplied to absorb shocks. "We do not believe European gas prices will trade to the peaks seen in 2022; global gas markets are relatively better supplied, while a large pipeline of LNG export capacity is coming onto the market in the years ahead," the bank stated. Despite improved supply conditions, the…

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Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ready to negotiate with US: Report

Tehran: Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has agreed to negotiate with the United States and reach an agreement, suggesting a potential diplomatic opening amid ongoing hostilities, reported Arab News has cited Israeli Media outlet Yedioth Ahronoth.  Ahrnaooth cited a conversation between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US intermediary Steve Witkoff, which was approved by the highest level in Iran. Earlier, US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route, will be "open very soon" amid the conflict in West Asia and suggested that he envisions it being managed jointly by the US and…

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