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Gujarat-bound ship among two vessels seized by Iran near Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has seized two vessels, including one headed for Gujarat, amid escalating tensions with the US, raising fresh concerns over maritime security and global trade routes.

Trump extends Iran ceasefire after Pakistan plea, cites divided Tehran

Weeks into power, Balen Shah govt rocked by protests across Nepal

Chaos at Germany gurdwara: Kirpans drawn, turbans hurled as violent clash leaves 11 injured

Iran denies sending delegation to Pakistan for US talks

Tehran’s state media rejects reports of officials travelling to Islamabad for negotiations with Washington, deepening uncertainty around a possible second round of talks as a fragile ceasefire nears its expiry.

Iran rejects talks under threat, warns US of ‘new battlefield cards’ as ceasefire deadline nears

Tehran accuses Washington of turning diplomacy into surrender terms; fears of renewed conflict rise as fragile truce edges toward April 22 deadline.

Senior Iranian military officials inspect helicopters as the IRGC tightens its grip over defence and diplomatic decision-making | Image source: Reuters

IRGC takes control in Tehran, sidelines diplomats amid rising Gulf tensions

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard tightens grip over military and foreign policy, raising stakes in Strait of Hormuz and clouding prospects for US talks

India, Russia operationalise pact allowing 3,000 troops, warships and aircraft in each other’s territory

The RELOS agreement enables both countries to access military bases, ports and airfields, with provisions for deploying personnel, ships and aircraft for joint operations and logistics support.

Strait of Hormuz closure is ‘economic terrorism’, hurting India too: UAE minister

Ceasefire alone is not enough, says Saeed Al Hajeri; warns restricted passage through key oil route is raising costs for Indian homes and businesses.

‘Let me turn back!’ Panic call from Indian oil tanker after gunfire near Strait of Hormuz

Two Indian-flagged vessels reported shots fired during passage through the critical oil route, as tensions and military presence deepen risks for global shipping.