International

US Says Iran Unable To Pay Soldiers

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2026

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has claimed that American economic pressure and maritime restrictions are severely weakening Iran’s government, saying Tehran is struggling to pay its soldiers amid the ongoing blockade. US Treasury Chief On Iran Blockade Bessent said the United States was “suffocating” Iran through economic pressure and a blockade affecting ships moving

International

China Blocks US Sanctions On Refiners

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2026

  China’s Commerce Ministry has issued an injunction against US sanctions imposed on five Chinese refiners accused of purchasing Iranian oil, escalating the trade and energy dispute between Beijing and Washington. China Blocks US Refinery Sanctions Beijing said the American sanctions violated international law and basic norms of international relations. The Chinese

International

Iran Warns US War May Resume

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2026

Iran’s armed forces have warned that conflict with the United States and Israel may resume, claiming that Washington is not showing commitment to agreements or diplomatic understandings. Iran Warns Of Renewed US War Mohammad Jafar Asadi, deputy of Iran’s military headquarters, said evidence suggested that the United States was not committed to agreements or treaties. […]

International

Scott Bessent Says Iran Blockade Will Continue

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2026

  US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said Washington will continue its blockade linked to Iran until freedom of navigation is restored in the Strait of Hormuz, while sharply criticising Iran’s leadership amid rising tensions in West Asia. US Treasury Secretary Targets Iran Leadership Bessent described Iran’s leadership as disconnected from realities on the ground

International

Trump Rejects Iran Nuclear Proposal

By BPN News Desk May 2, 2026

  US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the ongoing conflict, saying Washington cannot allow Tehran’s leadership to acquire nuclear weapons. His remarks came as diplomatic efforts continued through regional mediators, even as tensions remained high over Iran’s nuclear programme and the future of the war. Trump Rejects Iran War Proposal

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Iran Leaders Reportedly Seek Araghchi Removal

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

Iran’s top political leadership is reportedly seeking the removal of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi over his alleged alignment with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps during sensitive nuclear talks with the United States. Abbas Araghchi Faces Removal Pressure Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf are reportedly unhappy with

National

Commercial LPG Price Hiked By Rs 993

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

Commercial LPG cylinder prices were increased by Rs 993 from May 1, pushing the cost of a 19-kg cylinder in Delhi to Rs 3,071.50, while domestic LPG rates were kept unchanged for household consumers. Commercial LPG Cylinder Price Hike Oil marketing companies revised the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders at the start of the […]

International

Iran Vows To Protect Nuclear, Missile Capabilities

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed to protect the country’s nuclear and missile capabilities, marking a defiant message as the United States pushes for tighter limits on Tehran’s strategic programmes amid a fragile ceasefire. Iran Nuclear And Missile Capabilities Defended In a statement read on Iranian state television, Khamenei said Iran would

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US Defence Secretary Defends $1.5 Trillion Budget

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion defence budget, saying the record military spending plan is needed to strengthen American forces amid the ongoing Iran conflict and a worsening global security environment. Pete Hegseth Defends US Defence Budget Testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hegseth said

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US Reviews Iran Military Options

By BPN News Desk May 1, 2026

US Reviews Iran Military Options Amid Israel Resupply The United States has reportedly reviewed fresh military options against Iran as a major shipment of American munitions and military equipment arrived in Israel, raising speculation over possible escalation in the ongoing regional conflict. US Military Options Against Iran Reviewed US Central Command officials