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09 Aug

Iran Links Strait of Hormuz Reopening to US Concessions as Oman Talks Advance

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Iran has made clear that any reopening of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz will depend on the United States meeting a series of demands, even as diplomatic efforts involving Oman appear to be making progress towards a new framework for maritime traffic. The latest position from Tehran comes amid continued tensions in the region, with the movement of commercial vessels through the waterway remaining a major issue in ongoing negotiations. IRGC says reopening will have conditions Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson Sardar Mohebi said the decision to restore access through the strait would be based on…

06 Aug

Donald Trump Says Diplomacy Preferred Over Military Action, Reasserts Iran Nuclear Red Line

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Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has once again underlined his administration's preference for diplomacy over armed conflict with Iran, while maintaining that Tehran will never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon.Addressing the ongoing tensions between the two countries, Trump claimed the United States had been on the verge of launching an extensive military operation before deciding to pursue negotiations instead. He said his administration deliberately chose dialogue over force to prevent unnecessary casualties.According to Trump, Iranian officials had reached out seeking talks and requested that Washington refrain from carrying out the planned military action. However, he…

05 Aug

US Signals Headway in Iran Negotiations, Says Nuclear Issue Remains Core Objective

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Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has indicated that diplomatic engagement with Iran is moving in a positive direction, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying discussions are progressing on immediate regional security concerns while a broader agreement centred on Iran's nuclear programme remains the ultimate goal. Speaking about the ongoing negotiations, Rubio said Washington's primary condition for any long-term agreement is that Iran must never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon. He reiterated that the Trump administration continues to prioritise the complete denuclearisation of Iran as the foundation of any comprehensive deal. Rubio explained that current negotiations…

04 Aug

US Military Seeks Fresh Ideas to Increase Pressure on Iran as Conventional Options Narrow: Report

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The United States military is reportedly reassessing its approach toward Iran, with the US Central Command (CENTCOM) inviting personnel to suggest new and unconventional strategies to deal with Tehran. The move comes amid growing indications that existing military measures have not produced the desired strategic results. According to a CNN report, CENTCOM's intelligence division recently circulated an internal email encouraging military experts to contribute innovative ideas on how to intensify pressure on Iran. Officials described the initiative as part of a broader review of operational planning as Washington evaluates its next course of action. Unusual Call for…

22 Jul

Nuclear Threat Looms as US Pounds Iran for 11th Consecutive Night; War Cost Crosses Rs 3.2 Lakh Crore

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Washington/Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified further after American forces launched another series of coordinated air and missile strikes on multiple Iranian locations early Wednesday, extending their military campaign into an 11th straight night. Alongside the fresh offensive, US President Donald Trump warned that Washington could soon target one of Iran's suspected underground nuclear facilities, raising fears of a dangerous new phase in the conflict. Iranian authorities reported that the latest attacks struck the cities of Chabahar, Konarak, Tabriz, Behbahan and Omidiyeh, with several military-related sites believed to have been hit. The overnight operation…

21 Jul

Tensions Surge as Iran Proclaims ‘Full-Scale War’ with the United States

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Regional security across the Middle East has rapidly deteriorated after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian proclaimed that his nation has entered a "full-scale war" with the United States. The declaration followed an intense night of military clashes, signaling a severe escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Washington and Tehran. Overnight, American military forces executed their tenth straight night of airstrikes against key Iranian targets, focusing on command headquarters, air defense systems, and coastal radar stations. These strikes were carried out in response to a recent series of attacks that caused casualties among American service members. Tehran retaliated by…

19 Jul

US Expands Offensive Against Iran Following Fatal Attack on American Troops in Jordan

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The military confrontation between the United States and Iran intensified on Sunday as US forces carried out another series of airstrikes targeting locations linked to Iran, a day after two American soldiers were killed in an attack in Jordan. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the operation was launched under the direction of President Donald Trump. According to the military, the objective was to reduce Iran’s operational capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz and respond to attacks allegedly carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) against US personnel. The latest strikes reportedly focused on strategic…

14 Jul

Iran Says It Shot Down US Surveillance Drone Over Hormuz Amid Intensifying Military Standoff

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Iran has claimed that its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) brought down a US MQ-1 surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz, further escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington as both sides exchange military threats and operations in the Gulf region. The announcement was made through Iran's state broadcaster, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), which reported that the unmanned American aircraft had been intercepted over the strategic waterway. The claim was later repeated by several Iranian state-run media outlets. However, Iranian officials did not disclose details about the location of the incident or the circumstances surrounding…

13 Jul

Fresh wave of strikes fuels middle east tensions as US and Iran trade claims of military actions

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): The security situation in the Middle East has grown increasingly volatile following reports of fresh military action involving the United States and Iran, with both sides claiming to have targeted key strategic locations. According to reports, the United States launched strikes on Iran’s Aghajari Oil and Gas Airport, where visuals circulating online appeared to show large flames and smoke rising from the facility. Reports also indicated that the Mahshahr petrochemical complex was among the sites hit during the latest operations. Iran, meanwhile, claimed it had carried out retaliatory missile and drone attacks targeting several locations linked to…

29 Jun

Fresh Diplomatic Push as Washington and Tehran Pause Military Action, Hormuz Negotiations Back on Track

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): A fresh diplomatic effort appears to be underway between the United States and Iran after both sides reportedly agreed to suspend military operations and resume negotiations over maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz following days of escalating conflict. Officials familiar with the development said technical-level discussions are expected to restart in Qatar this week, focusing on the implementation of the previously negotiated memorandum of understanding that aims to keep the strategic waterway open for global shipping while broader political issues are addressed. The decision comes after a series of military exchanges had pushed the region to…