International

China Sees Hope For Iran War Peace

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

China has signalled cautious optimism over possible diplomatic movement in the Iran war, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi saying a “glimmer of hope” for peace has appeared as both Washington and Tehran show signs of openness to talks. His remarks came even as Iran continued to publicly insist it would keep fighting, highlighting the gap […]

International

Two Killed By Missile Debris In Abu Dhabi

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Missile debris from an intercepted attack in Abu Dhabi has reportedly killed two people and injured three others, according to local media and official updates from the Abu Dhabi Media Office. The authorities did not say where the missile was launched from and did not immediately release the nationalities of the latest victims. The incident […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Why India Refuses the Mediator Trap in the Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

The recent conversation between United States President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the escalating Iran conflict has triggered predictable political reactions in India. Opposition parties quickly attempted to frame the episode as a contradiction after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told Parliament that India is “not a broker nation like

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Russian, Iranian and Venezuelan Crude: India’s Multi-Continent Oil Strategy Explained

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

The ongoing West Asia conflict and rising fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz have created one of the most volatile global oil environments in recent years. Tankers are being rerouted, shipping insurance premiums are rising, and governments across the world are scrambling to secure supply. Amid this turbulence, India has quietly begun locking […]

National

India Cannot Be Broker Nation On Iran War – EAM Jaishankar

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

India’s position on the Iran conflict was outlined at an all-party meeting, where the government made clear that New Delhi does not see itself as a mediator in the crisis. The remarks came amid questions over Pakistan’s outreach on the issue, India’s diplomatic posture, and the wider impact of the war on fuel security and […]

International

White House Claims Major Blow To Iran Navy

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the United States has sharply reduced Iran’s missile and naval attack capacity during Operation Epic Fury, describing the campaign as one of the most intense maritime strikes in modern military history. Her remarks came as Washington said its forces were continuing attacks aimed at weakening Iran’s military infrastructure

International

Iran Warns Over Alleged Island Threat

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that Tehran has received intelligence suggesting hostile countries may be preparing to seize one of Iran’s islands with backing from a regional state. He said Iranian forces are closely monitoring developments and warned that any such move would trigger retaliation against the supporting country’s key

International

Trump Reschedules China Visit To May

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Donald Trump has announced that his postponed meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping will now take place in Beijing on May 14 and 15, after earlier plans were delayed by the US military operation in Iran. Trump said preparations for the visit are now being finalized, while also indicating that Xi and his wife, Peng […]

International

Iran Opens Hormuz Route For India

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Iran has said vessels from India and other friendly countries will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, offering a limited easing in one of the world’s most critical shipping routes amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The statement was attributed to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and shared by the Consulate General […]

International

US Sends Iran 15-Point Plan Through Pakistan

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

The United States has sent Iran a reported 15-point proposal aimed at ending the war, with Pakistan emerging as the key channel for delivering the message to Tehran. The reported outreach comes even as Washington continues to reinforce its military position in the region, highlighting a two-track strategy of diplomatic pressure backed by force. While […]