West Asia War LIVE: Britain urges joint 'diplomatic, economic pressures' on Iran
West Asia War LIVE Updates: Britain’s Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper called on Thursday for joint action to exert diplomatic and economic pressures to open the Strait of Hormuz, which has been “hijacked” by Iran. Speaking at the meeting of about 40 countries, including India, convened from London on the Strait, she said, "We have seen Iran hijack an international shipping route to hold the global economy hostage”. We are closing the LIVE blog now
02 April,2026 10:07 PM IST | MumbaiWest Asia War LIVE Updates: US forces have launched search and rescue efforts for a US fighter jet, which several news outlets, including the Wall Street Journal and CNN, said had been shot down over Iran. We are closing the LIVE blog now
03 April,2026 10:48 PM IST | MumbaiWest Asia War LIVE Updates: President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face "all Hell", as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed American airman. We are closing the LIVE blog now
04 April,2026 10:02 PM IST | TehranWest Asia War LIVE Updates: Stating that the source of the global energy disruption is Israel-US war against Iran, Dr Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India, said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed for Tehran's enemies and other countries are "free to pass" through it. We are closing the LIVE blog.
05 April,2026 10:12 PM IST | MumbaiWest Asia War LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump signalled potential large-scale strikes on Iranian infrastructure if Tehran does not comply with US demands, outlining a hardline stance in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. We are closing the LIVE blog now
06 April,2026 10:09 PM IST | TehranWest Asia War LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump has repeatedly pushed back deadlines for Iran to cut a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz, but his latest deadline for Tuesday came with his most perilous threat yet: "a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." Trump's previous deadline was weeks ago, but it was postponed several times as the Republican president oscillated between heated threats, announced delays and proclamations that the negotiations were going well, sometimes in the same statement. That was true in Trump's Truth Social post ahead of his Tuesday 8 pm ET deadline. After threatening a "whole civilization," Trump said that Iran's new leaders were more reasonable and "maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS?" We are closing the LIVE blog now
07 April,2026 11:02 PM IST | WellingtonWest Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning Wednesday afternoon, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the US-Israeli war with Iran. Lebanon's health ministry said dozens were killed and hundreds wounded in an early estimate. We are closing the LIVE blog now
08 April,2026 10:41 PM IST | TehranWest Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran on Thursday issued a stern warning against any violation of the ongoing ceasefire arrangement between the Islamic Republic and US-Israeli coalition forces aimed at halting the hostilities in West Asia for two weeks, stating that any breach would trigger a swift and strong response, as reported by Iranian state media ISNA. We are closing the LIVE blog
09 April,2026 10:16 PM IST | TehranWest Asia War LIVE Updates: India on Friday voiced "deep concern" over reports of mounting civilian casualties in Lebanon. New Delhi's comments came amid increasing Israeli strikes on Lebanon that triggered uncertainty over the stability of a precarious US-Iran ceasefire agreement. Tehran has been maintaining that Lebanon has been covered under the deal while the US and Israel disputed the Iranian assertion. We are closing the blog now
10 April,2026 10:08 PM IST | Beirut, LebanonWest Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian media confirmed on Saturday evening that the negotiations between Iran and the US side have begun in Islamabad. We are closing the LIVE blog now
11 April,2026 10:16 PM IST | MumbaiWest Asia War LIVE Updates: The United States "failed" to win Iran's trust during historic negotiations in Pakistan aimed at resolving the West Asia conflict, the top Iranian negotiator said on Sunday. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Iranian Parliament Speaker who led his country's delegation in marathon peace talks with the US in Pakistan, made the remarks after the two sides failed to reach an agreement. In a series of posts on X, Ghalibaf said that the Iranian delegation raised "forward-looking initiatives, but the opposite side ultimately failed to win the trust of the Iranian delegation in this round of negotiations." We are closing the blog now
12 April,2026 10:33 PM IST | MumbaiWest Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump issued a fresh warning saying US military will sink Iranian vessels approaching Strait of Hormuz blockade amid rising tensions with Tehran. We are now closing the LIVE blog
13 April,2026 10:16 PM IST | MumbaiWest Asia War LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump criticised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her unwillingness to help in the Iran war, in an interview published Tuesday. We are closing the blog now
14 April,2026 10:07 PM IST | MumbaiWest Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian state media reported that the commander of Iran's joint military command warned that Iran would completely block exports and imports across the Persian Gulf region, the Sea of Oman, and the Red Sea if the United States does not lift its blockade on Iranian ports. "Iran will act with strength to defend its national sovereignty and its interests," said Ali Abdollahi. We are closing the blog now
15 April,2026 10:23 PM IST | MumbaiWest Bengal News LIVE: The Chaurabasti area of Shivpur turned into a flashpoint of political violence on Thursday as supporters of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reportedly engaged in a violent face-off. We are closing the LIVE Blog
07 May,2026 10:06 PM IST | MumbaiApple's iOS 27 is expected to debut at WWDC 2026 with a redesigned Camera app, smarter notifications, improved battery performance, Siri enhancements, and new AI-powered features. The LIVE blog has been closed.
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03 August,2026 08:32 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesDK Shivakumar appeals against Karnataka bandh
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar appealed to pro-Kannada organisations to withdraw the proposed August 13 bandh over the Cauvery water dispute. Reaffirming his government's commitment to safeguarding the state's interests, he said Karnataka would prioritise its own water needs while closely monitoring the evolving situation
03 August,2026 08:30 AM IST | Bengaluru | AgenciesTrump PAUSES Iran War Plan as Netanyahu Joins Final Push for Peace Deal
US President Donald Trump claims that Washington and Israel have agreed to temporarily hold off planned military strikes against Iran as negotiations over a potential war-ending agreement enter their final phase. According to Trump, the proposed framework includes the immediate and complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route that has remained at the centre of months of military escalation and economic uncertainty. The US President said the decision to pause military action is conditional on the rapid finalisation of a comprehensive peace agreement with Tehran. Trump also revealed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports the latest diplomatic effort, describing it as a coordinated push to secure what could become a landmark agreement aimed at ending the prolonged US-Iran confrontation. Despite delaying the operation, Trump stressed that the US military remains fully prepared to launch action if negotiations collapse or Iran fails to honour its commitments. WATCH
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03 August,2026 08:54 AM IST | Paris | AgenciesIran says Hormuz talks with Oman near completion
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said negotiations with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz are in their final stages. Tehran said the discussions focus on designating a new shipping route that safeguards both countries' sovereign rights and Iran's security interests, amid heightened regional tensions.
03 August,2026 08:52 AM IST | Tehran | IANSIran urges US to honour peace pact with talks looming
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran will seek to ensure the US honours the peace memorandum signed between the two countries, calling it central to Iran's future foreign policy. His remarks came as uncertainty persisted over nuclear negotiations following recent military escalation between Washington and Tehran.
03 August,2026 08:50 AM IST | Tehran | IANSTrump announces US-Iran talks after strike pause
US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday after Washington paused a planned military strike. Trump claimed Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar had urged the US to give diplomacy a chance, adding that discussions would focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear programme.
03 August,2026 08:47 AM IST | Washington | IANSTrump pauses Iran strike amid push for nuclear deal
US President Donald Trump said Washington will hold off on a planned military strike against Iran if a deal is reached quickly to curb Tehran's nuclear programme and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said several Middle Eastern countries had requested time for diplomacy, prompting the US to suspend the planned attack.
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