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Jaishankar Says Hormuz Talks Showing Results

By BPN News Desk March 16, 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said India’s talks with Iran on restoring shipping movement through the Strait of Hormuz are beginning to show results, offering some relief amid continuing disruption in one of the world’s most important energy corridors. His remarks come after Indian-flagged vessels were allowed to pass through the route following sustained

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Iran Threatens Netanyahu Amid Death Rumours

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a fresh threat against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying it would continue to pursue him amid online rumours falsely claiming he had been killed. The development comes as regional tensions remain high and misinformation continues to spread rapidly alongside the ongoing conflict. IRGC Threat Against

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Iran Continues Strikes On Gulf States

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

Iran continued missile and drone strikes targeting locations in Gulf states a day after the United States warned that Iranian oil infrastructure could face further attacks if hostilities escalate. The exchange of threats and retaliatory strikes has heightened tensions across the Gulf region and raised concerns about the safety of critical energy infrastructure and shipping

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Trump Warns Of More Kharg Island Strikes

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

President Donald Trump has warned that more US strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island could follow, while also urging other major powers to help secure the Strait of Hormuz as tensions continue to disrupt global energy routes. His remarks came as the conflict widened pressure on oil infrastructure and shipping lanes across the Gulf. Trump Warns […]

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Trump Rejects Putin Iran Uranium Plan

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin to move Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile to Russia as part of a possible arrangement linked to ending the ongoing conflict around Iran. The report has added a fresh diplomatic layer to an already volatile regional crisis involving Washington, Tehran and Moscow. […]

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Trump Seeks Naval Coalition For Hormuz

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

The United States is pushing for a broader naval response in the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump said several countries may send warships to help keep the strategic waterway open. His remarks came amid growing disruption in Gulf shipping and rising fears over global energy supplies as tensions with Iran continue to intensify. […]

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Iran Warns People To Leave UAE Port Areas

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

Iran has warned people to stay away from major port areas in the United Arab Emirates after tensions escalated following a United States strike on Iran’s Kharg Island, a key hub for the country’s oil exports. The warning comes amid rising regional security concerns after a drone interception incident triggered a fire near the UAE […]

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US Offers Reward For Mojtaba Khamenei

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

The United States has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information on Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and several senior Iranian officials, marking a fresh escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against Tehran amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The announcement was made under the US Rewards for Justice programme, which targets […]

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Iran Israel War Escalates Across West Asia

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

The conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States continued to escalate on March 14, with fresh military strikes, drone attacks and rising tensions across West Asia. The war has expanded beyond direct exchanges between the main parties and is now affecting regional security, shipping routes and energy markets. US Strikes Iranian Military Targets The […]

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Iran Hits Out At US Over Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

Washington’s temporary easing of restrictions on some Russian oil cargoes has triggered a sharp response from Iran, with Tehran accusing the United States of double standards after earlier pressure on India to reduce purchases from Moscow. The remarks come at a time when the war in West Asia has unsettled global energy markets and pushed […]