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Tehran maintains right to enrich uranium is necessary for any ceasefire talks with the US
We still have objectives to complete - and we will achieve them either by agreement or by resuming the fighting, Netanyahu
Rutte left the White House without a word to reporters after a meeting of about two hours
Hezbollah joined the war on March 2 by firing rockets at Israel, which then launched a ground invasion of southern Lebanon to clear a buffer zone up to the Litani River - a broad swathe of land that makes up about 8% of Lebanese territory
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on the worlds largest LNG export plant in Qatar has throttled about a fifth of global supply, upending the gas market and lifting prices
Even if the ceasefire holds, it wont magically resolve the oil crisis. Tightness of supply will persist for months. The war has effectively removed about 11 million barrels a day from the market
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He said American forces carried out hundreds of strikes, severely damaging Irans military and industrial infrastructure, and altering the regional balance of power.
Vance clarified that Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire deal, rejecting Iranian assumptions, and stressed that the US is focused on preventing Iran from enriching uranium
He emphasized that Israels key objective is to prevent Iran from enriching uranium, which it believes could lead to nuclear weapon development
Both sides claim victory in the US-Iran ceasefire but who actually benefits? What it means for regional stability and Indias energy supplies
Israel, meanwhile, has continued large-scale operations targeting Hezbollah, escalating regional tensions despite ongoing ceasefire efforts
The report followed an overnight ceasefire between the US and Iran that Fars said had resulted in the transit of two oil tankers
Summer months are generally a slow season for Dubai and rates tend to be lower than other periods of the year. With demand impacted now, rate recovery would take longer, says Chhatwal
The Islamabad talks represent the first in-person negotiations between the two adversaries since the war began
We'll be loading up with supplies of all kinds, and just 'hangin' around' in order to make sure that everything goes well, Trump said
A gas facility in Abu Dhabi caught fire following Iranian strikes, underscoring the fragile and chaotic nature of the truce
As negotiations evolve, Chinese officials have maintained contact with Iranian counterparts to support de-escalation.
The pause, facilitated in part by Pakistan, hinges on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and advancing negotiations on a broader peace framework
On March 28,India delivered 38,000 MTof petroleum to Sri Lanka, including 20,000 MT of diesel and 18,000 MT of petrol
Trump has threatened to bomb all of Irans power plants and bridges if Iran does not meet his Tuesday 8 pm EDT deadline to allow shipping traffic to fully resume through the strategic waterway, through which a fifth of the worlds oil transits in peacetime.
The world has never experienced a disruption to energy supply of such magnitude, said Fatih Birol, head of the IEA
The people of Venezuela, they say, if I ran for president of Venezuela, Im polling higher than anybody has ever polled in Venezuela, so after Im finished with this, I can go to Venezuela, Trump said
He also claimed that American armed forces have conducted an extensive air campaign over Iran in recent weeks, carrying out more than 10,000 combat flights and striking over 13,000 targets over the past 37 days
Oil prices have surged since the US and Israel struck Iran at the end of February, unleashing a conflict that has run for more than five weeks and seen Tehran largely close the Strait, a vital energy artery
The ministry said work was underway to assess any damage but did not specify who launched the missiles
The development comes amid escalating US-Iran tensions, with President Donald Trump issuing a sharp ultimatum for a deal, warning of massive infrastructure strikes if Tehran fails to comply
The US President made it clear that the differences with NATO began when it spurned his move to take Greenland
Defence officials praised the operation while avoiding confirming troop presence on Iranian soil
Iran rejected a ceasefire, while both sides exchanged attacks, raising fears of wider conflict
He claimed Iran could be taken out in one night, while Iran rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal, calling instead for a permanent end to the conflict
Israel has carried out a second strike on Irans South Pars gas field and its associated petrochemical complex, a critical energy and export hub.
Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, he reiterated deadlines, threatened strikes on Irans infrastructure, and extended diplomatic timelines as talks continue
He indicated ongoing negotiations with Iran, called its proposal insufficient but significant, and reiterated his firm stance against Irans nuclear programme while suggesting progress in diplomatic talks
He also detailed a large-scale US rescue operation involving over 150 aircraft, using diversion tactics to locate and extract the injured airman from hostile territory.
Seeks guarantee that it wont be attacked again
The conversation acknowledged by Jaishankar in a post on Sunday, comes amid growing regional anxiety
Iran will announce details in due time, says foreign ministry spokesperson
Iranian Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali said, Indias call for dialogue and restraint is a commendable and responsible position. We believe that the role of countries like India can be highly effective under these circumstances.
Defence Minister Israel Katz made the announcement
The deal, tentatively dubbed the Islamabad Accord, would include a regional framework for the strait, with final in-person talks in Islamabad
The WHOs condemnation follows a deadly strike near Lebanons Rafik Hariri University Hospital, highlighting a troubling pattern of attacks on healthcare facilities that have resulted in numerous casualties
Tehran's mission to the UN called the open threats to target civilian infrastructure a direct and public incitement to terrorise civilians and clear evidence of intent to commit war crime
Since Saturday morning, 16 ships have crossed the strait11 exiting the Gulf and five entering from the open seas
The external affairs minister will visit Abbaye des-Vaux-de-Cernay in France on March 26 and 27 to participate in the G7 foreign ministers meeting with partner countries

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