Strait of Hormuz
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Iran ready for ‘apocalyptic war’, US weighs post-midterm strikes
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran remained steadfast in the face of any US aggression, even an “apocalyptic war”, while stressing that Iran was ready for diplomacy as the conflict entered…
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Iran offers to reopen Hormuz on sixth day of proposed seven-day plan
Washington: Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on the sixth day of a proposed seven-day plan and resume nuclear negotiations with the United States on the seventh, but Washington…
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IRGC claims it captured 2nd US unmanned sub in Strait of Hormuz
Tehran: The navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Sunday, September 27, that its forces have captured another “advanced smart” unmanned submarine belonging to the US Army in the…
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Saudi FM calls for Hormuz to return to pre-Iran war status
United Nations: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud stressed the importance of restoring the situation in the Strait of Hormuz to its pre-February 28 status without the imposition of…
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Iran denies plans for military action over flight restrictions
Tehran: The Secretariat of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) denied in a statement that Iran would take military retaliatory action in response to the recent aviation restrictions imposed on the country,…
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Trump shares ‘Trump Strait’ map amid Iran’s Hormuz proposal
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Saturday shared a map showing the Strait of Hormuz labelled “Trump Strait”, shortly after Iran proposed reopening the strategic waterway within seven days if Washington met…
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Trump rejects Iran’s ceasefire plan, renewed bombing seen likely
Washington: US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected Iran’s proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and is likely to resume bombing Tehran after the November midterm elections in the US. The Wall Street…
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US Senate rejects resolution seeking to end Trump’s Iran war
Washington: The US Senate narrowly rejected a resolution seeking to end American military involvement in the war against Iran unless Congress authorised it, handing President Donald Trump another victory over lawmakers seeking…
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Iran proposes seven-day roadmap to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Washington: Iran has given the Trump administration a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume negotiations aimed at ending the broader war within seven days, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi…
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Iran warns war could reach Indian Ocean if US attacks again
An adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned on Thursday, September 24, that the war could expand to the Indian Ocean if the United States or Israel launches further attacks on…
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Iran offers 60-day ceasefire plan as Hormuz tensions remain high
Diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran continued on Thursday, September 24, 208 days after the war began, as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz remained high. Tehran has presented Washington with a…
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Hundreds of trucks jam Turkiye-Iran border amid US blockade
Gurbulak Border Crossing: Hundreds of trucks idle along the road into Iran from Turkiye’s mountainous eastern border. Bustling even in normal times, the countries’ largest crossing is now a make-or-break economic lifeline…
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Indian killed as ship MV Cape Dao attacked near Oman
Muscat: An Indian seafarer was killed after bulk carrier MV Cape Dao was attacked near Oman while sailing towards India on Wednesday, September 23. The deceased was identified as 26-year-old wiper Suraj…
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Two injured after tanker hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz
Two crew members sustained minor injuries after a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, September 21. In a statement on X, the United…
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Qatar says US wants deal with Iran amid effort to resume talks
Doha: Qatar is working with the United States and Iran to resume talks, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said, noting that US officials have indicated that Washington wants a deal.…
