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Oil Jumps, Asian Stocks Fall On Iran Threat Asian markets fell and oil prices climbed sharply after US President Donald Trump said Washington would continue hitting Iran “extremely hard”, raising fears of a deeper conflict and prolonged disruption in global energy flows. The remarks unsettled investors across the region, with traders reacting to the prospect
National
India is set to receive its first shipment of Iranian crude oil in seven years, with a tanker carrying about 600,000 barrels expected to arrive at Gujarat’s Vadinar port this week. The development marks a limited revival in Indo-Iran oil trade after years of disruption caused by US sanctions. India To Receive Iranian Oil After […]
International
A site in Bahrain that hosts Amazon Web Services infrastructure was reportedly hit in an Iranian strike, according to a report that described the incident as part of Tehran’s widening pressure on US-linked assets in the Gulf. The reported attack is being seen as a significant escalation because it appears to involve technology infrastructure linked […]
International
US President Donald Trump is strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO after allies refused to support American military action against Iran, according to an interview published by Britain’s Daily Telegraph. The reported remarks mark the sharpest signal yet of a possible rupture between Washington and the military alliance. Trump Raises NATO Exit […]
International
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran has “zero trust” in the United States and rejected claims that any negotiations are taking place. His remarks came as speculation grew over possible next steps in the conflict, including reports about a potential US ground operation. Iran Rejects Claims Of US Negotiations Araghchi said there is […]
International
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that communication has taken place between Tehran and the United States, including direct messages from US special envoy Steve Witkoff, but said those contacts do not amount to formal negotiations. His remarks indicate that backchannel communication remains open even as Iran continues to reject the idea that official
International
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran is willing to end the ongoing war, but only if guarantees are provided to prevent fresh attacks. His remarks indicate that Iran is open to de-escalation, though it is not prepared to accept an end to hostilities without security assurances. Iran Seeks Guarantees To End War Pezeshkian said […]
International
Kuwait International Airport was hit in a drone attack early Wednesday, triggering a major fire after fuel storage tanks were struck, according to Kuwaiti civil aviation authorities. Officials said there were no casualties, while emergency teams moved quickly to contain the blaze and assess the damage. Kuwait Airport Drone Attack Triggers Fire The Civil Aviation […]