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Trump-Modi call spotlights Hormuz crisis as leaders discuss energy security, strategic ties

40-minute conversation focused on West Asia tensions, open sea lanes and upcoming India-US deals, signaling efforts to steady bilateral relations.

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US-Iran talks collapse over uranium enrichment dispute, 20-year freeze proposal stalls deal

Negotiations between Washington and Tehran broke down at the final stage after both sides failed to agree on long-term limits on Iran’s uranium enrichment programme, despite progress on other issues.

Iran uses Bollywood memes to mock US blockade, signals military readiness in Hormuz

Amid rising tensions over the US naval blockade, Iran has responded with a mix of cultural jabs and military messaging, sharing Bollywood memes while warning that its missile boats are “warming up.”

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China warns US against Hormuz blockade, asserts Iran ties and energy stakes

Beijing flags 40% oil dependence on key Gulf route, backs ceasefire as Washington enforces naval restrictions.

US President Donald Trump

Pakistan offers to host next US-Iran talks as tensions escalate after port blockade

Islamabad signals readiness for second round this week as diplomatic efforts continue despite rising military threats and stalled ceasefire talks.

Trump warns Iranian vessels amid US naval blockade escalation

The US has launched a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports, with President Donald Trump warning that Iranian vessels nearing US forces could face military action, escalating tensions in the Gulf.

US naval blockade of Iranian ports escalates Gulf tensions, triggers oil price surge

The US move to block maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports follows failed talks with Tehran, raising fears of retaliation, supply disruptions, and further instability in global energy markets.