UK, 35 other nations discuss ways to reopen Strait of Hormuz
LONDON, U. K. : Almost three dozen countries met on April 2 to exert diplomatic and political pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route choked off by the U.
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US "always open to diplomacy" but will ensure objectives are fulfilled in Iran: State Dept. spokesperson
Washington, DC [US], April 3 (ANI): The United States has reaffirmed its willingness to engage in diplomatic talks with Tehran, even as the military conflict between the US-Israel alliance and Iran continues. This diplomatic stance remains on the table despite US President Donald Trump's renewed warnings regarding the potential destruction of the Islamic Republic's 'civilian infrastructure.
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India to attend UK-led talks on Strait of Hormuz; prioritises maritime security: MEA
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India's stance on ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, amidst escalating tensions in West Asia. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India stands for free and open commercial shipping and maritime security, in line with international law.
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Trump fires attorney general dogged by Epstein files scandal
Both Democrats and Republicans have accused Pam Bondi of covering up the sex offenders connections US President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was accused of mishandling the release of files related to disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Former diplomats slam Trump's address, call it "damp squib"
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Former senior diplomats expressed disappointment and scepticism over US President Donald Trump's recent statement on Iran, saying it lacked major revelations and was largely a reiteration of existing claims. Ashok Sajjanhar, a former senior diplomat, noted that despite expectations of significant announcements, including a potential ceasefire, Trump's statement fell short.
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Strait of Hormuz open for Russia, says Putin's aide as Moscow, Tehran coordinate over "key waterway"
Moscow [Russia], April 3 (ANI): Yuri Ushakov, a senior aide to President Vladimir Putin, has confirmed that the 'Strait of Hormuz is open to Russia,' according to the Russian state-run TASS news agency. This assertion regarding Moscow's continued access to the strategic passage set the stage for high-level diplomatic engagement.
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Trump says Iran's "biggest bridge" hit; urges Tehran to strike deal "before it's too late"
Washington DC [US], April 3 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) stated that Iran's biggest bridge has been hit and, in a sharply worded statement, called on Tehran to make a deal before it is 'too late. ' He made the remarks in a post on Truth Social and shared a video clip which showed a bridge coming down.
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"Civilisation cannot be destroyed by bombing": Iran hits back at US President's "Stone Age" threat
New York [US], April 3 (ANI): The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations has issued a sharp response following recent comments from Washington, asserting that 'the US President's explicit threat to 'bomb Iran back to the Stone Age' reflects ignorance, not strength, and constitutes evidence of intent to commit war crimes under international humanitarian law and the Rome Statute.
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Kashmiris see Russia as a counterbalance to West's hegemony - Indian lawmaker
Those emotionally affected by the events in Iran would like Moscow to play a proactive role, Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has told RT India The people of India's union territory of Jammu and Kashmir see Russia as a counterbalance to the hegemony of Western nations, lawmaker Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has told RT India.
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Trump trolls Macron over slap from wife
The US president said the French leaders spouse treats him extremely badly US President Donald Trump has publicly mocked his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron's relationship with his wife, Brigitte, sparking outrage in France. Trump made the remarks during a private White House lunch on Wednesday, the feed from which may have been accidentally posted online.
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"Military means cannot fundamentally solve any issue": China reacts to Trump's "bring Iran back to stone ages" remarks
Beijing [China], April 2 (ANI): China on Thursday responded to the recent 'bring them back to the stone ages' remarks made by US President Donald Trump against Iran, stressing that escalation will not resolve the conflict, China Daily reported.
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Australian PM "not clear" on what more needs to be achieved in Iran after Trump claims of degrading Tehran's military capabilities
Canberra [Australia], April 2 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday said it still remains 'not clear' what further objectives need to be achieved in Iran, following claims by US President Donald Trump that Tehran's military capabilities have been significantly degraded.
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"Iran's actions putting global economic stability at risk": EU President Ursula on call with British PM Starmer
Brussels [Belgium], April 2 (ANI): European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday said that she held a discussion with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on escalating tensions in the Middle East, warning of risks to global economic stability. In a post on X, von der Leyen said, 'Good call yesterday with Keir Starmer. We discussed the situation in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump's Iran strategy risks retaliation, energy shock: Former Indian envoy to Iran
By Ayushi Agarwal New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Reacting to US President Donald Trump's recent address to the nation on the ongoing conflict with Iran, former Ambassador to Iran Dinkar P Srivastava on Thursday cautioned that the evolving US strategy risks deepening instability in West Asia while offering little scope for a diplomatic breakthrough.
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"This is a catastrophe": Geopolitical Risk Advisor Col (Retd.) Douglas Macgregor tears into Trump's Iran Speech
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Retired US Colonel and geopolitical risk advisor Douglas Macgregor has warned that the ongoing conflict with Iran risks spiralling into a global agricultural and food security crisis, sharply criticising US President Donald Trump's recent address.
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"Things going to get a lot worse from here": Geopolitical Expert Col. McGregor on Trump's continued action against Iran
Washington DC [US], April 2 (ANI): Geopolitical risk advisor Colonel Douglas Macgregor (Retd) issued a stark assessment to US President Donald Trump's recent address to the nation outlining continued US pressure on Iran, saying that if such rhetoric continues by the US President against the Islamic
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Iran slams US War Secy over "Back to the Stone Age" remark, says diverts from US's earlier agenda for Tehran
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): The Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Mumbai on Thursday slammed US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over his reiterating US President Donald Trump's remark during the latter's address to the nation, where he stated that Iran would be hit so hard that it would go 'back to the Stone Age'.
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US Democratic lawmakers slam Trump's Iran strategy, urge ceasefire
Washington DC [US], April 2 (ANI): Senior Democratic lawmakers of the House of Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday (local time) sharply criticised US President Donald Trump's handling of the ongoing conflict with Iran, warning of mounting human, economic, and geopolitical costs ahead of his national address.
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"Delivered a powerful speech": US Secretary of State Rubio says Trump was "clear about objectives in Iran"
Wasington DC [US], April 2 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday (local time) praised US President Donald Trump for delivering a 'powerful' address outlining Washington's objectives toward Iran amid escalating tension in West Asia. In a post on X, he said, 'President Trump delivered a powerful speech tonight. He was clear about our objectives in Iran.
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Iranian president writes to American people
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an open letter to the American public, calling on them to look beyond the "machinery of misinformation" amid the ongoing U. S. -Israeli war against his country.