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Two India-flagged ships fired at in Strait of Hormuz, Delhi summons Iran envoy

April 18, 2026 8:06 pm

The new strike comes a day after US President Donald Trump announced the continued, full-force naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says he will get peace deal ‘nice way or hard way' (AP Photo)

Israel–Lebanon ceasefire takes effect; Trump says 'I hope Hezbollah acts nicely'

April 17, 2026 2:57 pm

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire begins after US announcement, but Hezbollah’s stance and reported violations cast doubt on stability of the truce.

The chronicle of a failure foretold: Why Iran-US peace talks were unlikely to succeed even before they began

April 12, 2026 5:08 pm

Perhaps the only good thing to come out of the talks is the climb-down of both parties from a tone that evoked open hostility to one that is merely accusatory

“The US has understood Iran’s logic and principles and it’s time to decide whether they can earn our trust or not,” Ghalibaf added.

'Ceasefire in Lebanon first': Iranian Speaker puts down conditions ahead of US talks in Pakistan

April 11, 2026 7:24 am

Qalibaf said that a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran’s blocked assets are yet to be fulfilled.

What are the chances of the US-Iran ceasefire holding? Not high

April 09, 2026 1:53 pm

Accepting Iran’s demand for ‘control’ of the Strait of Hormuz is unrealistic. The Strait is not Iran’s territorial waters but an international waterway heavily used by many Gulf and non-Gulf countries

US-Iran ceasefire is fragile. It must hold for hard work of diplomacy to begin

April 09, 2026 5:56 am

A meeting ground remains elusive on the US demand for complete dismantling of Iran’s uranium enrichment programme, the question of post-war control over the Strait of Hormuz, the future of sanctions and Iranian proxies, and the presence of US bases in the region

People raise slogans and hold portraits of late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in view of the two-week ceasefire agreement between Iran, the United States and Israel, in Jammu, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (PTI Photo)

‘Day to rejoice’: In Kashmir, some cheer for Iran’s ‘win’

April 08, 2026 6:17 pm

Several people, especially from the Shia community, took to the streets to burst firecrackers and distribute sweets to mark the ceasefire.

Earlier today, Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran

What happens to the Indian economy if the US-Iran ceasefire doesn’t hold?

April 08, 2026 4:17 pm

The ceasefire is welcome. A recovery is another matter entirely

After the ceasefire: The politics, geopolitics and challenges for peace in the Middle East

April 09, 2026 6:11 am

The two-week window for negotiations in Pakistan will be fraught with tension. However, for the first time in this crisis, the pragmatic needs of both Iran and a Trump-led America align

Why now? Because Trump desperately needed the ceasefire with Iran

April 08, 2026 9:50 am

Recent history, however, offers a caution: Trump has walked back major international agreements before, from the Iran nuclear deal to the 2026 Geneva negotiations, whenever they ceased to serve his immediate interests

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In Pictures: Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire agreement

January 17, 2025 12:18 pm

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal, ending 15 months of conflict in Gaza. The deal includes the release of dozens of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The agreement also allows for a temporary halt in fighting, enabling humanitarian aid to enter Gaza and displaced Palestinians to return home. This ceasefire is a significant step towards peace, but its long-term success remains uncertain.