After the Pahalgam attack last year that killed 26 Indians, India launched Operation Sindoor. Trump repeatedly claimed he helped stop a war between India and Pakistan after Operation Sindoor.
Earlier, the US military confirmed that two warships had moved through the strait to begin mine-clearing operations, underscoring the growing risk of confrontation in the region.
Oman’s Foreign Minister urged continued US–Iran talks, calling for ceasefire extension and warning that success may require “painful concessions”.
Trump also referenced briefings from JD Vance, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner regarding the Islamabad talks, which he said were facilitated by Pakistan’s leadership including Asim Munir and Shehbaz Sharif.
Donald Trump said Iran’s actions had caused widespread disruption, stating, “Iran promised to open the Strait of Hormuz, and they knowingly failed to do so
The US negotiating team, including JD Vance, left Islamabad after failed Iran talks, ending hopes of back-channel diplomacy.
Diplomatic efforts between Tehran and Washington have broken down without agreement.
The war of words intensified as Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz accused Turkey of engaging in antisemitism and conducting what he described as sham legal proceedings targeting Israeli officials.
The offer came during a phone call between the two leaders, as tensions continue to shape the regional landscape.
Iran issued a strongly worded response after failed US talks, vowing to defend its interests, while JD Vance and global leaders urged restraint amid rising tensions.
Iran wants a ceasefire for Lebanon as part of talks with the United States, which concluded on Sunday without a breakthrough. But Israel wants to pursue talks with Lebanese officials through a separate track.
After 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, delegations from both countries failed to bridge key differences, leaving the future of a fragile ceasefire uncertain.
The online jibe came as high-stakes negotiations between Washington and Tehran failed to produce a breakthrough.
Iran’s Consulate in Hyderabad blamed “US-Israeli arrogance” for stalled talks, as Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and others criticised Washington following failed US–Iran negotiations in Islamabad.
India last year lodged a protest with China over the creation of Hean and Hekang counties, stating that parts of their jurisdiction fall within its union territory of Ladakh,
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met UAE leaders, thanking them for supporting Indians amid regional tensions, as failed US–Iran talks raised fears of renewed conflict and global energy disruption.
The UK minister emphasised that any resolution must ensure Iran is prevented from developing nuclear weapons, framing this as central to long-term stability.
To avert pressure on Pakistan's weak foreign reserves, Saudi Arabia and Qatar will provide $5 billion in financial assistance, the report said, quoting sources in the finance ministry.
US Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan after “final and best offer” following which Iran said US failed to build trust despite “constructive initiatives” in talks.
US–Iran talks in Islamabad ended without agreement after 21 hours, with JD Vance citing nuclear concerns and Iran blaming “unreasonable” US demands for the deadlock.
In a series of posts on X translated from Persian, Ghalibaf described the Iranian delegation as entering the talks with “good faith and will,” while stressing that longstanding distrust shaped their approach.
Legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle has passed away at the age of 92 in Mumbai. She breathed her last at Breach Candy Hospital, where she had been admitted due to extreme exhaustion and a chest infection. The news was confirmed by her son, Anand Bhosle. Asha Bhosle’s extraordinary career spanned decades, with thousands of songs across multiple languages, making her one of the most iconic voices in Indian music history. Her passing marks the end of an era, leaving behind a timeless legacy that shaped generations of music lovers. Tributes are pouring in from across the country as fans and the music industry mourn the loss of a legend.
The moves come after Xi Jinping met Kuomintang (KMT) leader Cheng Li-wun, marking one of the most visible engagements between Beijing and a Taiwanese political figure in years.
Tehran is now aiming to restore most of the refining and distribution facilities attacked during the conflict to 70–80% of their capacity in a span of two months.
Deputy oil minister Mohammad Sadeq Azimifar said repair work is underway, with parts of the Lavan refinery set to resume operations within 10 days.
From technical glitches and cramped living to viral moments and deeper insights about Earth, NASA’s Artemis II mission offered a rare, unfiltered look at what it takes to live and work in space.
With infrastructure destroyed, jobs wiped out and businesses shutting down, the scale of economic damage is now shaping Iran’s demands in ongoing talks with the United States.
In classrooms across the US, long-standing ideas about the morality of war are colliding with the unpredictability of Donald Trump’s approach to the Iran conflict.
Dozens of US refuelling aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport signal heightened tensions after failed US-Iran talks, even as Gulf energy infrastructure shows signs of recovery.
Iranian strikes during the US-Iran conflict targeted key Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure, including oilfields, refineries, gas processing plants and pipeline networks, disrupting production and exports.
From AI Lego videos to sarcastic posts aimed at Donald Trump, Iran’s online strategy is shaping narratives globally, even as the conflict continues on the ground.
A deadly stampede at Haiti’s Citadel during a crowded UNESCO celebration left casualties, with rain worsening the chaos, as Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé expressed condolences.
Unless the US agrees to a reasonable deal, there will be no change in situation at the Strait of Hormuz, sais sources close to the Iranian delegation
After failed US-Iran talks, focus shifts to April 14 Israel-Lebanon ceasefire bid as strikes continue and Gulf tensions remain high.
The bronze installation has been placed at Westlake Square in downtown Seattle.
US-Iran talks collapse with no deal. What happens to the ceasefire now? Here’s what’s at stake for oil, markets and war risks.
One of the more unexpected turns in this phase of the Middle East conflict has been Hezbollah’s ability to stay active and keep striking Israel, despite having been relatively quiet for over a year.
Netanyahu claims Iran is ‘fighting to survive’ as US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan collapse without agreement.
A new US Federal Aviation Administration campaign targets gamers, saying their skills may be surprisingly well-suited for air traffic control.
With trillions of galaxies and growing discoveries, the search for life beyond Earth is starting to feel less like science fiction.
The abrupt turnback near Iran’s Larak island underscores how fragile security remains in the world’s most critical oil chokepoint.
Tiny lab-grown replicas of human tissue are helping scientists understand what deep space really does to the body.
Pakistan has urged Iran and the United States to uphold their ceasefire and continue dialogue after inconclusive talks in Islamabad ended without a deal.
A 2020 remark on Iran’s negotiating strength and a 2024 campaign message are being recirculated after US-Iran talks in Pakistan ended without agreement.
The embassy also pushed back against remarks by US Vice President JD Vance, who had, earlier in the day, described Washington’s proposal as a “best and final offer.”
Trump shares naval blockade article after US-Iran talks in Pakistan end without a deal; Vance says US made final offer to Tehran.
Amid escalating tensions in the Iran–United States conflict, questions are rising over whether Washington can maintain maritime security across critical global shipping routes, especially the Strait of Hormuz. Experts Nalin Mehta, Anand Narasimhan, and R Shivshankar analyse the growing risks to global trade, naval deterrence, and regional stability as the crisis unfolds.
Pakistan has deployed fighter jets and 13,000 troops to Saudi Arabia under a defence pact amid fragile US-Iran ceasefire talks and rising regional tensions.
As Donald Trump soaked in cheers at a Miami fight night, JD Vance spent 21 hours trying to broker peace with Iran in Pakistan.
The Islamabad meeting, among the highest-level direct engagements in decades, had raised hopes of a temporary ceasefire but ended in a familiar deadlock, with both sides holding firm and pushing their own narratives.