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While media reports suggested a 60-day ceasefire, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and limited sanctions relief, Iran has denied that any final agreement has been reached.

A Western source said the agreements wording is being finalised, with Iran seeking sanctions relief, asset unfreezing and a broader ceasefire

The court said the operation was intended to provoke tensions and create conditions for declaring martial law in December 2024

The agreement will likely take the form of a memorandum of understanding, rather than a final deal, according to an official

India on Thursday said three merchant ships with Indian crew members came under attack from American military off the coast of Oman this week, resulting in the death of three nationals

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Having moved from threats to peace in a matter of hours, Trump says markets like the deal and the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon.

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Iranian officials said negotiations remain incomplete, with key differences still unresolved and US position shifts slowing progress

Trump claimed Irans military capabilities have been severely weakened and suggested Washington could take control of Kharg Island, a key oil export hub, in the future

Kuwait closed its airspace for several hours because of the Thursday morning attack, but did not elaborate on any damage

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He asserted that US operations have ensured the continued movement of commercial shipping and oil through the key waterway despite Iranian opposition

Kuwait said the airspace closure followed the Iranian aggressions and potential risks to civil aviation traffic in the region

The IRGC warned that any ship attempting to pass through the strategic waterway could be targeted, raising fears of a major global oil supply disruption

Critics say the map is a case of partisan gerrymandering that weakens voter representation, while supporters argue it follows constitutional rules and meets election deadlines

The increase marks the third straight monthly gain, intensifying pressure on the Federal Reserve as it weighs interest rate decisions

US Central Command said the attacks targeted multiple Iranian sites in response to what it called continued aggression from Tehran

The State Department said embassies across Europe, West Africa, and North Africa uncovered organised schemes involving visa fraud, coaching systems, and coordinated travel arrangements

According to the U.S. Treasurys Office of Foreign Assets Control, nine of those designated are based in China and Hong Kong and were involved in facilitating procurement and financial transactions, including activity tied to a clandestine banking network

Trump said Tehran had delayed negotiations and called it all talk and no action, while hinting at possible new US strikes on Iranian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges.

India reiterates appeal for de-escalation in West Asia tensions

Speaking at the White House, he said the U.S. could resume bombing, citing Irans alleged involvement in downing an Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran retaliates with attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, further widening the retaliatory strikes that threaten to derail talks to end the war.

The rescue operation by the drone boat Corsair, developed by Saronic Technologies, was the first of its kind mission to be carried out by the US Armed Forces

The strike came in response to what the IRGC described as US attacks on several locations in southern Iran earlier in the day

Borrowers opt for higher instalments and lump-sum payments citing job security and potential return to India

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Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi urges withdrawal after Trump comments on downed US Apache helicopter in Strait of Hormuz

KOSPI drops amid US strikes on Iran; foreigners turn net sellers as bond yields edge higher

Iran's top diplomat says foreign military forces near its territory are at constant risk and later vowed that there would be a response to the new US strikes

The incident comes as Iran-Israel tensions intensify, energy markets remain unsettled and diplomatic efforts continue to secure a possible ceasefire deal

Speaking at an event on Monday, Trump predicted a swift end to the war and a subsequent fall in oil prices

This comes after the Trump administration last week moved to halt a potential loophole that may have led companies to export advanced chips such as those made by Nvidia to subsidiaries of Chinese companies located outside China.