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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Apr 12, 2026, 08:36:30 IST
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US-Israel-Iran War Highlights: '14-hour talks conclude', Iran says dialogue with US to continue with expert texts
Iran War Ceasefire News: Delegations from US and Iran arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan on Saturday to hold peace talks over the ongoing war in Middle East. Iranian delegation led Parliament speaker Bagher Ghalibaf, comprising 71 member including country's top diplomat Abbas Araghchi, landed in Pakistani capital early in the day. Where as US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, along with Jarred Kushner arrived in the noon. American delegation is being led by US vice president JD Vance.
The fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States is under mounting strain as military activity and regional tensions continue to escalate. Israeli strikes in Lebanon have emerged as a key flashpoint, with more than 300 people reported killed in the deadliest day of fighting, raising questions over whether the truce applies to Hezbollah.
Although Trump in a media interview said that Netanyahu is going to "scale-back strikes".
Iran has warned of “strong responses” if attacks on its ally persist, while maintaining a firm grip over the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint for global energy supplies. Shipping through the strait remains far below normal levels, heightening concerns about oil flows and global markets.
The conflict’s spillover effects are increasingly visible across the Gulf. Kuwait has reported drone strikes on key facilities, attributing them to Iran and its proxies, though Tehran has denied involvement. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has acknowledged damage to critical oil infrastructure, including pipelines that bypass Hormuz, signalling risks to energy security.
Diplomatic efforts are intensifying but remain uncertain. Talks between US and Iranian officials are expected in Islamabad, while Israel has indicated willingness for negotiations with Lebanon in Washington. Even as leaders express cautious optimism, both sides continue to assert battlefield gains, complicating the path to a durable agreement.
With military, economic, and geopolitical pressures converging, the ceasefire appears increasingly fragile, leaving the region on edge.
The fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States is under mounting strain as military activity and regional tensions continue to escalate. Israeli strikes in Lebanon have emerged as a key flashpoint, with more than 300 people reported killed in the deadliest day of fighting, raising questions over whether the truce applies to Hezbollah.
Although Trump in a media interview said that Netanyahu is going to "scale-back strikes".
Iran has warned of “strong responses” if attacks on its ally persist, while maintaining a firm grip over the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint for global energy supplies. Shipping through the strait remains far below normal levels, heightening concerns about oil flows and global markets.
The conflict’s spillover effects are increasingly visible across the Gulf. Kuwait has reported drone strikes on key facilities, attributing them to Iran and its proxies, though Tehran has denied involvement. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia has acknowledged damage to critical oil infrastructure, including pipelines that bypass Hormuz, signalling risks to energy security.
Diplomatic efforts are intensifying but remain uncertain. Talks between US and Iranian officials are expected in Islamabad, while Israel has indicated willingness for negotiations with Lebanon in Washington. Even as leaders express cautious optimism, both sides continue to assert battlefield gains, complicating the path to a durable agreement.
With military, economic, and geopolitical pressures converging, the ceasefire appears increasingly fragile, leaving the region on edge.
01:34 (IST) Apr 11
Iran war news: Iranian delegation led by Ghalibaf arrives in Islamabad for US talks
An Iranian delegation led by Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has arrived in Islamabad for talks with US officials, Iranian media reports.
01:04 (IST) Apr 11
US Iran war: US, Iran prepare for high-level talks as Israel, Hezbollah trade more fire
With the ceasefire in Iran still shaky, US Vice President JD Vance headed Friday to Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian officials, as Israel and Hezbollah traded fire and Tehran maintained its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
Many issues could derail the truce and the negotiations aimed at making a broader deal to stop the fighting permanently.
Iran's semiofficial Tasnim news agency, close to the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, claimed that the talks set for Saturday would not happen unless Israel stopped its attacks in Lebanon.
And US President Donald Trump said on his social media platform that Iran has no leverage except to restrict ship traffic in the strait, through which 20 per cent of the world's traded oil once passed.
Kuwait, meanwhile, said it was targeted by seven drone attacks since Thursday that it blamed on Iran and its militia allies in the region. Though the Guard denied launching any assault, it has carried out attacks across the Mideast in the past that it did not claim.
Preparations for the talks between Iran and the US appeared to be moving forward, with Vance boarding Air Force Two for the long flight to Islamabad.
Elsewhere, negotiations between Israel and Lebanon were expected to begin next week in the US capital, according to a US official and a person familiar with the plans, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the delicacy of the matter.
00:44 (IST) Apr 11
Iran war news: Pakistan PM says US, Iran leadership both attending Islamabad talks
00:32 (IST) Apr 11
Iran war news: Pakistan hosting US-Iran talks is a proud moment for the Muslim world, says Pak PM Sharif
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said hosting the US-Iran talks was “not just a proud moment for Pakistan, but for the entire Muslim world.”
Addressing the nation on what he called a “historic occasion,” he said that parties once locked in conflict had now agreed to resolve their differences through dialogue.
Addressing the nation on what he called a “historic occasion,” he said that parties once locked in conflict had now agreed to resolve their differences through dialogue.
00:12 (IST) Apr 11
Israel Iran war: Lebanon says death toll from Israeli strikes on Wednesday rises to 357
Lebanon's health ministry said Friday that the death toll from Israeli strikes across the country two days earlier was 357, up from a previous count of 303, while it said 1,223 more people were wounded.
"The toll is still not final, due to the ongoing removal of rubble and the presence of a large amount of human remains" requiring DNA testing, the ministry statement said, after Israel's massive strikes on Wednesday.
The ministry also raised the overall toll in Lebanon since war erupted between Israel and Hezbollah on March 2 to 1,953 dead and 6,303 wounded.
"The toll is still not final, due to the ongoing removal of rubble and the presence of a large amount of human remains" requiring DNA testing, the ministry statement said, after Israel's massive strikes on Wednesday.
The ministry also raised the overall toll in Lebanon since war erupted between Israel and Hezbollah on March 2 to 1,953 dead and 6,303 wounded.
23:52 (IST) Apr 10
Iran war news: Kuwait says drone attack wounded National Guard members
Kuwait's defence ministry said on Friday that several members of its National Guard have been wounded, after the country's air defences responded to a drone attack the previous day.
The Gulf countries have been targeted by hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones since the beginning of the war, which was triggered by Israeli-US strikes on Iran on February 28.
Kuwait's defence ministry said in a statement that "Iranian aggression" had targeted several vital installations belonging to the National Guard, injuring some members.
It said they were receiving treatment and were in stable condition.
It added that the armed forces had "detected and intercepted, over the past 24 hours, seven hostile drones in Kuwaiti airspace".
The National Guard specified on X that some of its members had been wounded "in the line of duty at one of their sites" while others were wounded "while taking part in extinguishing a fire started by the drone attack".
It had said on Thursday that the attack targeted one of its sites and caused "significant damage".
The Gulf countries have been targeted by hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones since the beginning of the war, which was triggered by Israeli-US strikes on Iran on February 28.
Kuwait's defence ministry said in a statement that "Iranian aggression" had targeted several vital installations belonging to the National Guard, injuring some members.
It said they were receiving treatment and were in stable condition.
It added that the armed forces had "detected and intercepted, over the past 24 hours, seven hostile drones in Kuwaiti airspace".
The National Guard specified on X that some of its members had been wounded "in the line of duty at one of their sites" while others were wounded "while taking part in extinguishing a fire started by the drone attack".
It had said on Thursday that the attack targeted one of its sites and caused "significant damage".
23:28 (IST) Apr 10
US-Iran war: 'Make-or-break' moment, Sharif pins hopes on US-Iran talks in Islamabad
Shehbaz Sharif said the upcoming talks between the United States and Iran mark a “make-or-break” phase in efforts to secure a permanent ceasefire. He confirmed that leadership from both sides will begin negotiations in Islamabad from Saturday, expressing hope that the high-stakes dialogue will pave the way for a lasting resolution to the conflict.
22:59 (IST) Apr 10
Israel-Iran war: Iranians are better at handling the Fake News Media, says Trump
"The Iranians are better at handling the Fake News Media, and “Public Relations,” than they are at fighting!" he said.
22:19 (IST) Apr 10
'Iranians have no cards, only reason they are alive ...': Trump threatens Tehran ahead of talks
"The Iranians don’t seem to realize they have no cards, other than a short term extortion of the World by using International Waterways. The only reason they are alive today is to negotiate!" he said in a post on Truth Social.
22:06 (IST) Apr 10
Israel-Iran war: Hezbollah attacks border towns of Kiryat Shmona, Avivim in retaliation to Israeli strikes
Hezbollah said that it launched attacks on Israeli border areas including Kiryat Shmona and Avivim in response to ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon, despite a two-week ceasefire following more than a month of conflict in West Asia.
In a statement, the group said its fighters fired a barrage of rockets at Avivim around 1:30 pm local time, calling it retaliation for what it described as repeated Israeli violations of the ceasefire and continued attacks on southern Lebanese villages.
Hezbollah also claimed that earlier, at about noon, it targeted the Kiryat Shmona barracks with a squadron of attack drones.
The group said the operations were conducted “in defense of Lebanon and its people,” asserting that while it had complied with the ceasefire, Israel had continued military actions.
In a statement, the group said its fighters fired a barrage of rockets at Avivim around 1:30 pm local time, calling it retaliation for what it described as repeated Israeli violations of the ceasefire and continued attacks on southern Lebanese villages.
Hezbollah also claimed that earlier, at about noon, it targeted the Kiryat Shmona barracks with a squadron of attack drones.
The group said the operations were conducted “in defense of Lebanon and its people,” asserting that while it had complied with the ceasefire, Israel had continued military actions.
21:31 (IST) Apr 10
'We are loading ships with best weapons': Trump hints at big op if Iran-US talks fail
"We have a reset going. We're loading up the ships with the best ammunition, the best weapons ever made -- even better than what we did previously and we blew them apart," the Post quoted Trump as saying.
21:05 (IST) Apr 10
Israel-Iran war: 12 state security personnel have now been confirmed dead in Nabatieh, reports Al Jazeera
Twelve state security personnel have now been confirmed dead in Nabatieh following an earlier Israeli strike that hit a state security office, according to Lebanon’s president Joseph Aoun.
In remarks carried by Lebanon’s National News Agency, Aoun said that attacks on state institutions and security forces would not dissuade the country from asserting its right to defend its territory and maintain its sovereignty.
In remarks carried by Lebanon’s National News Agency, Aoun said that attacks on state institutions and security forces would not dissuade the country from asserting its right to defend its territory and maintain its sovereignty.
20:26 (IST) Apr 10
'Ceasefire in Lebanon, release blocked assets': Iran sets terms for truce talks
"Two of the measures mutually agreed upon between the parties have yet to be implemented: a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran’s blocked assets prior to the commencement of negotiations. These two matters must be fulfilled before negotiations begin," Iran Parliamentary speaker MB Ghalibaf said in a post on X.
20:14 (IST) Apr 10
Israel-Iran war: Netanyahu accuses Spain of 'hostility' towards Israel after blocking it from Gaza truce centre
"I have instructed today to remove Spain's representatives from the coordination centre in Kiryat Gat, after Spain has chosen repeatedly to stand against Israel," Netanyahu said in a video statement.
"Those who attack the State of Israel instead of confronting terrorist regimes will not be our partners in shaping the region's future."
"Those who attack the State of Israel instead of confronting terrorist regimes will not be our partners in shaping the region's future."
20:02 (IST) Apr 10
Iran War: Iran embassy in India hoists flag on 40th day of mourning for Ayatollah Khamenei; mourns death of former Iran FM Kharrazi
"On the occasion of the 40th day of public mourning for the martyrdom of His Eminence Ayatollah Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, a ceremony was held at the Embassy of Iran in New Delhi to hoist the sacred flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran," Iranian embassy said in a post on X.
19:19 (IST) Apr 10
'World's most powerful reset': Trump's cryptic post as Vance departs for US-Iran peace talks
"WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL RESET!" he said in a post on Truth Social.
19:09 (IST) Apr 10
Israel Defense Forces officials told the Knesset’s foreign affairs and defense committee in a closed-door intelligence briefing on Thursday that Iran’s new leadership is more hardline than its predecessor, a day after Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Tehran.
According to two sources cited by The Times of Israel, lawmakers were informed that many figures in the new leadership come from the ranks of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, seen as significantly more ideologically rigid than the country’s previous political leadership.
According to two sources cited by The Times of Israel, lawmakers were informed that many figures in the new leadership come from the ranks of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, seen as significantly more ideologically rigid than the country’s previous political leadership.
18:53 (IST) Apr 10
Iran War: Israeli strike kills eight Lebanese security personnel in Nabatieh
Eight members of Lebanon’s state security forces were killed in an Israeli strike on the southern city of Nabatieh, according to the state news agency, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing hostilities in the region.
18:44 (IST) Apr 10
Iran War: Vance warns Iran not to 'play us' as he leaves for talks
US vice president JD Vance said he expects constructive talks with Iran as he departed for negotiations in Pakistan, while cautioning Tehran against attempting to mislead the US.
"We're looking forward to the negotiation. I think it's going to be positive," Vance told reporters before leaving Washington.
"As the president of the United States said, if the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we're certainly willing to extend the open hand," Vance said. "If they're going to try to play us, then they're going to find the negotiating team is not that receptive."
18:03 (IST) Apr 10
'Trump gave us clear guidelines': Vance sets off to Pakistan for crucial Iran-US talks
Donald Trump has laid out clear guidelines for negotiations, according to JD Vance, who said he remains optimistic about the outcome of talks with Iran. Vance indicated that the discussions are likely to be positive if conducted in good faith, noting that Trump has set firm expectations and “red lines” for the negotiating team while pushing for tangible progress toward a deal.
17:42 (IST) Apr 10
Iran War: Hezbollah calls on Lebanon govt to stop giving 'free concessions' to Israel
Israeli and Lebanese officials are likely to hold talks in Washington next week as Donald Trump pushes to ease weeks of Israeli clashes with Iran-backed Hezbollah that risk undermining a fragile US-Iran ceasefire.
Both sides are facing pressure from Trump to bring the fighting to an end, a key condition set by Iran in parallel negotiations scheduled to take place in Pakistan this weekend.
Both sides are facing pressure from Trump to bring the fighting to an end, a key condition set by Iran in parallel negotiations scheduled to take place in Pakistan this weekend.
17:17 (IST) Apr 10
Iran War: Lebanon's PM to visit Washington DC after Israeli push for direct talks, says CNN report
The development comes against the backdrop of a fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran that remains in place for now but is increasingly under pressure. A major sticking point is whether the continuing violence in Lebanon is covered by the terms of the truce.
16:41 (IST) Apr 10
Iran War: We are closely following developments in West Asia, says MEA on Gulf crisis
"We are closely following developments in West Asia. We continue to reach out to countries in the Gulf region. At the direction of the Prime Minister, our ministers are visiting Gulf countries to strengthen our energy security. The External Affairs Minister is presently visiting Mauritius, from where he will be travelling to the UAE on 11th and 12th April, 2026. He will hold discussions with leaders in the UAE to foster stronger India-UAE ties. Even as we work to strengthen our energy security, we are also providing support to our neighbouring countries as per their request to meet their energy needs. We supplied 38 metric tons of petroleum product to Sri Lanka two weeks ago. We are finalising a government-to-government agreement for the supply of oil and gas, which will play an important role in reinforcing the energy security of Mauritius...Our Minister of Petroleum is visiting Qatar on the 9th and 10th of April. Presently, he is in Qatar. Qatar is an important supplier of energy to India...Qatar Energy Minister reaffirmed Qatar's commitment to remain a reliable energy supplier and looks forward to continuing and strengthening energy relations and cooperation with India," he said.
16:38 (IST) Apr 10
'Invested in Lebanon's peace, security': India reacts to Israeli attacks on Lebanon
India voiced serious concern over the growing number of civilian casualties in Lebanon, as Israeli strikes continue despite a two-week ceasefire aimed at ending the month-long conflict in West Asia, stressing that protecting civilians remains its top priority.
Speaking at an inter-ministerial briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the situation as “very disturbing,” underscoring India’s longstanding commitment to peace and stability in the region. He also noted that around 1,000 Indian nationals are currently residing in Lebanon.
Speaking at an inter-ministerial briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the situation as “very disturbing,” underscoring India’s longstanding commitment to peace and stability in the region. He also noted that around 1,000 Indian nationals are currently residing in Lebanon.
"We are deeply concerned by reports of a large number of civilian casualties that have been reported in Lebanon. As a troop-contributing country to United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)--which is invested in Lebanon's peace and security--the trajectory of events is very disturbing," Jaiswal said.
16:11 (IST) Apr 10
Iran War: 'No ceasefire in Lebanon,' Israeli PM says 'continuing to strike Hezbollah'
“We are continuing to strike Hezbollah with force.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu simultaneously said a ceasefire is not in effect in Lebanon, but his government would open “peace negotiations” at the country’s request, Al Jazeera reported.
15:41 (IST) Apr 10
Iran War: India confirms energy purchases from Russia and the US amid Gulf crisis
A government official said India has procured energy supplies from both Russia and the United States, highlighting its diversified sourcing strategy to meet growing domestic demand, reported Reuters.
15:13 (IST) Apr 10
Iran War: Former Iranian foreign minister reportedly died after being wounded in airstrike
A former Iranian foreign minister who had previously suggested Tehran might pursue nuclear weapons has died from injuries sustained in an airstrike last week, according to Iranian state television.
Kamal Kharazi served as foreign minister under reformist President Mohammad Khatami and later worked as a foreign policy adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
In 2022, Kharazi told Al Jazeera that Iran possesses “the technical means to produce a nuclear bomb,” though he noted that no decision had been made to actually build one—remarks that heightened concerns about Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
Kamal Kharazi served as foreign minister under reformist President Mohammad Khatami and later worked as a foreign policy adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
In 2022, Kharazi told Al Jazeera that Iran possesses “the technical means to produce a nuclear bomb,” though he noted that no decision had been made to actually build one—remarks that heightened concerns about Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
14:52 (IST) Apr 10
Iran War: Lebanon signals participation in Washington talks on ceasefire
A senior Lebanese official told Reuters that Lebanon plans to attend a meeting in Washington next week aimed at discussing and potentially announcing a ceasefire, signaling renewed diplomatic efforts to ease tensions.
14:45 (IST) Apr 10
Air strikes hit Southern Lebanon towns
Israel launched air raids on two towns in southern Lebanon, according to reports from the region.
14:00 (IST) Apr 10
IDF shares details on 'Operation Roaring Lion in numbers'
In a statement on X, it said,
1,000+ strike sorties to Iran
10,800+ strikes conducted against 6,700+ components & 4,000 targets
18,000+ munitions dropped
8,500+ operational sorties to Iran
1,000+ strike sorties to Iran
10,800+ strikes conducted against 6,700+ components & 4,000 targets
18,000+ munitions dropped
8,500+ operational sorties to Iran
13:27 (IST) Apr 10
Iran US War: Spain called on Iran to negotiate in 'good faith'
Spain's foreign minister said on Friday that he had spoken with his Iranian counterpart and urged him to negotiate in good faith during talks with the United States in Islamabad.
"I encourage Iran -- this is what I conveyed to the Iranian foreign minister -- to take part in those negotiations and to participate in good faith," Jose Manuel Albares told the press, adding that he had spoken with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, "the day before yesterday" and had also asked him to halt "all missile and drone launches".
"I encourage Iran -- this is what I conveyed to the Iranian foreign minister -- to take part in those negotiations and to participate in good faith," Jose Manuel Albares told the press, adding that he had spoken with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, "the day before yesterday" and had also asked him to halt "all missile and drone launches".
13:08 (IST) Apr 10
US Iran War: Controlled movement, alternate routes, crypto tolls - Strait of Hormuz under new order
Transit through the Strait of Hormuz has come under severe restriction, with Iran reportedly capping movement at fewer than 15 vessels per day, effectively slowing one of the world’s busiest energy corridors. The new system replaces earlier open maritime movement with a strict clearance mechanism overseen by Iran’s IRGC, requiring prior approval for all ships.
The reduced flow has caused a backlog of tankers in the Gulf, with shipping companies warning that even a temporary increase in traffic would not quickly normalise operations. Analysts say the approval process remains unclear, with some vessels reportedly being turned back even after clearance.
Shipping routes have also been altered, with vessels directed closer to Iranian-controlled waters under security supervision, officially due to concerns over naval mines. At the same time, ships face warnings that unauthorised transit could be targeted, further discouraging normal movement.
Iran is also reported to be considering transit fees, potentially payable in cryptocurrency, a move seen as an attempt to bypass sanctions. This proposal has drawn criticism from global maritime authorities, which say it lacks legal basis under international law.
The tightening controls have increased legal, financial, and insurance risks, keeping major shipping firms cautious. War-risk premiums remain high, and operators are delaying full-scale resumption of routes.
Given the strait’s importance — handling around 20 per cent of global oil trade — the disruption has already triggered oil price volatility, supply chain stress, and global market uncertainty.
Overall, the Strait of Hormuz has shifted from a neutral global shipping lane to a heavily regulated, security-controlled corridor, with significant implications for global energy flows.
The reduced flow has caused a backlog of tankers in the Gulf, with shipping companies warning that even a temporary increase in traffic would not quickly normalise operations. Analysts say the approval process remains unclear, with some vessels reportedly being turned back even after clearance.
Shipping routes have also been altered, with vessels directed closer to Iranian-controlled waters under security supervision, officially due to concerns over naval mines. At the same time, ships face warnings that unauthorised transit could be targeted, further discouraging normal movement.
Iran is also reported to be considering transit fees, potentially payable in cryptocurrency, a move seen as an attempt to bypass sanctions. This proposal has drawn criticism from global maritime authorities, which say it lacks legal basis under international law.
The tightening controls have increased legal, financial, and insurance risks, keeping major shipping firms cautious. War-risk premiums remain high, and operators are delaying full-scale resumption of routes.
Given the strait’s importance — handling around 20 per cent of global oil trade — the disruption has already triggered oil price volatility, supply chain stress, and global market uncertainty.
Overall, the Strait of Hormuz has shifted from a neutral global shipping lane to a heavily regulated, security-controlled corridor, with significant implications for global energy flows.
12:52 (IST) Apr 10
Iran War: EAM Dr S Jaishankar speaks to foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi of Japan over Middle East developments
"Discussed developments in West Asia, including international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Appreciate his condolences for the Indian lives lost in the conflict," said Jaishankar on X.
12:48 (IST) Apr 10
Rockets fired from southern Lebanon by Hezbollah trigger sirens in northern Israel
Sirens were reported in northern Galilee after rockets were fired from southern Lebanon, according to reports.
The Israeli military said around 60 rockets were launched into northern Israel after midnight, while longer-range projectiles reportedly targeted the cities of Ashdod and Haifa.
The developments have raised concerns in Israel, where there is growing pressure to reduce Hezbollah’s military capabilities. Continued ability to strike deeper into Israeli territory is seen as a significant security concern.
The Israeli military said around 60 rockets were launched into northern Israel after midnight, while longer-range projectiles reportedly targeted the cities of Ashdod and Haifa.
The developments have raised concerns in Israel, where there is growing pressure to reduce Hezbollah’s military capabilities. Continued ability to strike deeper into Israeli territory is seen as a significant security concern.
12:34 (IST) Apr 10
Iran War: 1 killed in IDF strikes on Lebanon
Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported that an Israeli air strike on the town of Hanawya in southern Lebanon killed one person and injured another.
The agency also said the Israeli army demolished residential neighbourhoods in Aita al-Shaab. It added that Israeli artillery shelling targeted three areas in the Tyre district.
The agency also said the Israeli army demolished residential neighbourhoods in Aita al-Shaab. It added that Israeli artillery shelling targeted three areas in the Tyre district.
12:05 (IST) Apr 10
Israel Iran War: Israeli warplanes target al-Majadel in southern Lebanon
Lebanon’s National News Agency reported that Israeli warplanes carried out strikes targeting the town of al-Majadel in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon.
11:46 (IST) Apr 10
Iran War: Zelenskyy says Ukraine shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones amid Iran war tensions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones during the ongoing Iran-related war tensions.
11:13 (IST) Apr 10
Iran denies reports of sending negotiators to Pak for peace talks
Iran’s state broadcaster Press TV, citing Tasnim News Agency, dismissed claims and a Wall Street Journal report alleging that senior Iranian officials had travelled to Islamabad for talks with Washington. According to Tasnim, citing a senior official, any dialogue will remain on hold until Israeli attacks in Lebanon stop and the US fulfills its commitment to a ceasefire in the country.
The source told Tasnim: “The news from some media outlets that an Iranian negotiating team has arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, to negotiate with the Americans is completely false.”
Press TV also reported that Iran’s Fars News Agency categorically rejected the Wall Street Journal claim, stating that Iran has “no plans to attend peace talks with the American side until a ceasefire is established in Lebanon.”
The source told Tasnim: “The news from some media outlets that an Iranian negotiating team has arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, to negotiate with the Americans is completely false.”
Press TV also reported that Iran’s Fars News Agency categorically rejected the Wall Street Journal claim, stating that Iran has “no plans to attend peace talks with the American side until a ceasefire is established in Lebanon.”
10:38 (IST) Apr 10
Iran War: Indonesia urges 'thorough' probe on Lebanon peacekeeper deaths
The Foreign Ministry in Jakarta said 73 countries and UN observer nations supported the statement, delivered by Indonesia’s permanent representative to the UN, Umar Hadi, in New York.
"The safety and security of UN peacekeepers are non-negotiable. We urge the UN Security Council to use all available instruments to strengthen protection for peacekeeping forces amid an increasingly dangerous situation," the ministry quoted Umar as saying.
"Troop-contributing countries also call for an end to violence in Lebanon, de-escalation of tensions, and encourage all parties to return to the negotiating table to achieve a peaceful settlement," it added.
"The safety and security of UN peacekeepers are non-negotiable. We urge the UN Security Council to use all available instruments to strengthen protection for peacekeeping forces amid an increasingly dangerous situation," the ministry quoted Umar as saying.
"Troop-contributing countries also call for an end to violence in Lebanon, de-escalation of tensions, and encourage all parties to return to the negotiating table to achieve a peaceful settlement," it added.
10:02 (IST) Apr 10
Iran US War: Kuwait condemns drone attacks on vital facilities, Iran denies involvement
Kuwait condemned what it described as drone attacks by Iran and its proxies targeting vital facilities in the country on Thursday evening, calling the strikes a violation of its sovereignty and airspace, the foreign ministry said.
Earlier on Thursday, Kuwait’s state news agency reported that a National Guard site was targeted by drones, causing significant material damage but no injuries.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards denied launching any attacks on Gulf countries during the ceasefire period, saying on state media that any such action would be publicly acknowledged in an official statement.
Meanwhile, Kuwait said the strikes undermined recent US–Iran ceasefire efforts and reserved the right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and stability.
Since the start of the US-Israel conflict with Iran, Gulf states have reported a series of missile and drone incidents, with security risks across the region remaining elevated as the ceasefire continues to hold tenuously.
Earlier on Thursday, Kuwait’s state news agency reported that a National Guard site was targeted by drones, causing significant material damage but no injuries.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards denied launching any attacks on Gulf countries during the ceasefire period, saying on state media that any such action would be publicly acknowledged in an official statement.
Meanwhile, Kuwait said the strikes undermined recent US–Iran ceasefire efforts and reserved the right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and stability.
Since the start of the US-Israel conflict with Iran, Gulf states have reported a series of missile and drone incidents, with security risks across the region remaining elevated as the ceasefire continues to hold tenuously.
09:55 (IST) Apr 10
US Iran Ceasefire News: Pakistan to grant visa-on-arrival for those attending Iran-US talks in Islamabad
Pakistan said that it would offer visa-on-arrival to those travelling to Islamabad for the Iran-US talks, reflecting strong global media interest in the event.
09:30 (IST) Apr 10
Iran War: Rockets, sirens in Israel as fragile ceasefire faces fresh strain
Air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Friday, including in Tel Aviv and Ashdod, after rocket fire from Lebanon. Hezbollah said it launched multiple waves of rockets and drones, while Israel said at least one was intercepted.
The flare-up underscores the strain on the US–Iran ceasefire, with continued clashes threatening to derail talks. Diplomacy is still moving ahead, with Israel-Lebanon discussions expected in Washington and broader negotiations set to be hosted by Pakistan.
The flare-up underscores the strain on the US–Iran ceasefire, with continued clashes threatening to derail talks. Diplomacy is still moving ahead, with Israel-Lebanon discussions expected in Washington and broader negotiations set to be hosted by Pakistan.
08:54 (IST) Apr 10
Iran US War: Starmer, Trump push plan to restore Hormuz shipping
Keir Starmer spoke with Donald Trump on Thursday about urgently restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following the ceasefire with Iran, according to Downing Street.
The two leaders discussed efforts to build a “viable plan” to ensure freedom of navigation, agreeing that the focus has now shifted to securing a resolution.
“They agreed that now there is a ceasefire in place and agreement to open the Strait, we are at the next stage of finding a resolution,” the statement said.
“The leaders discussed the need for a practical plan to get shipping moving again as quickly as possible,” it added, noting the two will remain in close contact.
The two leaders discussed efforts to build a “viable plan” to ensure freedom of navigation, agreeing that the focus has now shifted to securing a resolution.
“They agreed that now there is a ceasefire in place and agreement to open the Strait, we are at the next stage of finding a resolution,” the statement said.
“The leaders discussed the need for a practical plan to get shipping moving again as quickly as possible,” it added, noting the two will remain in close contact.
08:47 (IST) Apr 10
Iran US War: South Korea to send envoy to Iran over Hormuz shipping concerns
South Korea will send a special envoy to Iran to address the safety of its vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz, following the recent ceasefire with the United States, the foreign ministry said Friday.
Chung Byung-ha, a former ambassador to Kuwait, has been appointed as envoy after talks between Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. He is expected to visit Tehran in the coming days.
Seoul said the discussions will focus on regional developments and ensuring the safety of its nationals, vessels and crew, as well as broader maritime access.
At present, 26 South Korean ships, including oil tankers, remain unable to pass through the strait, with industry experts citing ongoing uncertainty and security risks despite the ceasefire.
Chung Byung-ha, a former ambassador to Kuwait, has been appointed as envoy after talks between Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. He is expected to visit Tehran in the coming days.
Seoul said the discussions will focus on regional developments and ensuring the safety of its nationals, vessels and crew, as well as broader maritime access.
At present, 26 South Korean ships, including oil tankers, remain unable to pass through the strait, with industry experts citing ongoing uncertainty and security risks despite the ceasefire.
08:37 (IST) Apr 10
Iran War: Markets rise, oil gains ahead of US–Iran talks in Islamabad
Asian markets and oil prices moved higher on Friday ahead of closely watched talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, which could shape the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
By 10:15 am local time, Hang Seng Index rose 1.1 per cent, while Shanghai Composite Index gained 1 per cent. Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed 1.5 per cent and South Korea’s KOSPI advanced 1.8 per cent.
In commodities, West Texas Intermediate futures rose 0.7 per cent to $98.55 a barrel, while Brent Crude added 0.4 per cent to $96.30.
Earlier in the week, oil prices had fallen and global equities rallied after Donald Trump announced a ceasefire.
By 10:15 am local time, Hang Seng Index rose 1.1 per cent, while Shanghai Composite Index gained 1 per cent. Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed 1.5 per cent and South Korea’s KOSPI advanced 1.8 per cent.
In commodities, West Texas Intermediate futures rose 0.7 per cent to $98.55 a barrel, while Brent Crude added 0.4 per cent to $96.30.
Earlier in the week, oil prices had fallen and global equities rallied after Donald Trump announced a ceasefire.
08:15 (IST) Apr 10
Iran War: Strait of Hormuz ‘not open’, says UAE oil chief
Sultan Al Jaber, head of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, has warned that the Strait of Hormuz is effectively restricted, citing growing geopolitical tensions involving Iran.
“The Strait was not built, engineered, financed or constructed by any state,” Al Jaber said, adding that access is now influenced by “conditions and political leverage.”
“This moment requires clarity. So let’s be clear: the Strait of Hormuz is not open. Access is being restricted, conditioned and controlled,” he said Thursday on LinkedIn.
Al Jaber stressed that global energy security depends on restoring unrestricted access to the waterway.
“The weaponization of this vital waterway, in any form, cannot stand. This would set a dangerous precedent for the world – undermining the principle of freedom of navigation that underpins global trade and, ultimately, the stability of the global economy,” he added.
Iran has maintained that passage “will be possible via coordination with Iran’s Armed Forces and with due consideration of technical limitations.”
Industry experts and shipping executives say uncertainty around the ceasefire continues to make transit risky, with Iran still effectively controlling movement through the strait and no clear framework yet for safe passage.
“The Strait was not built, engineered, financed or constructed by any state,” Al Jaber said, adding that access is now influenced by “conditions and political leverage.”
“This moment requires clarity. So let’s be clear: the Strait of Hormuz is not open. Access is being restricted, conditioned and controlled,” he said Thursday on LinkedIn.
Al Jaber stressed that global energy security depends on restoring unrestricted access to the waterway.
“The weaponization of this vital waterway, in any form, cannot stand. This would set a dangerous precedent for the world – undermining the principle of freedom of navigation that underpins global trade and, ultimately, the stability of the global economy,” he added.
Iran has maintained that passage “will be possible via coordination with Iran’s Armed Forces and with due consideration of technical limitations.”
Industry experts and shipping executives say uncertainty around the ceasefire continues to make transit risky, with Iran still effectively controlling movement through the strait and no clear framework yet for safe passage.
08:05 (IST) Apr 10
Iran US War: Australia rules out offensive role in Iran war, despite US pressure
Australia has ruled out taking on an offensive military role in the Iran conflict, with Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles rejecting calls from former leader Tony Abbott.
Abbott had argued in a newspaper column that Canberra should support the United States with air force capabilities, including strike fighters.
However, Marles said Australia’s involvement remains limited, noting that a surveillance aircraft has been deployed to the United Arab Emirates but stressing it is “not part of this conflict against Iran.”
“We will act in our national interest and we respectfully disagree with the position of Mr. Abbott,” Marles told the Australian Broadcasting Corp.
Donald Trump has repeatedly criticised Australia for not backing Washington in the war, though Canberra maintains it has received no formal request for assistance.
Abbott had argued in a newspaper column that Canberra should support the United States with air force capabilities, including strike fighters.
However, Marles said Australia’s involvement remains limited, noting that a surveillance aircraft has been deployed to the United Arab Emirates but stressing it is “not part of this conflict against Iran.”
“We will act in our national interest and we respectfully disagree with the position of Mr. Abbott,” Marles told the Australian Broadcasting Corp.
Donald Trump has repeatedly criticised Australia for not backing Washington in the war, though Canberra maintains it has received no formal request for assistance.
08:03 (IST) Apr 10
Israel Iran War: Trump speaks to Netanyahu, asks Israel to pull back on Lebanon strikes
In a phone call on Wednesday, Donald Trump urged Benjamin Netanyahu to scale back strikes in Lebanon to support upcoming negotiations, according to two senior administration officials cited by NBC News.
Trump confirmed the conversation in an interview on Thursday, saying Israel was “scaling back” its operations.
“I spoke with Bibi and he’s going to low-key it. I just think we have to be sort of a little more low-key,” Trump said.
Separately, vice president JD Vance echoed a similar stance while speaking to reporters in Hungary on Wednesday, saying the Israelis may “check themselves a little bit” in the assault on Lebanon.
Trump confirmed the conversation in an interview on Thursday, saying Israel was “scaling back” its operations.
“I spoke with Bibi and he’s going to low-key it. I just think we have to be sort of a little more low-key,” Trump said.
Separately, vice president JD Vance echoed a similar stance while speaking to reporters in Hungary on Wednesday, saying the Israelis may “check themselves a little bit” in the assault on Lebanon.
08:02 (IST) Apr 10
Iran War: Iran Guards deny launching attacks on Persian Gulf states
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has denied launching attacks on Gulf states, dismissing reports as the work of the “Zionist enemy or America” after Kuwait accused Iran and its proxies of carrying out drone strikes.
Kuwait said the attacks targeted key facilities on Thursday night, adding pressure on the fragile ceasefire ahead of planned talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia confirmed damage to a major oil pipeline.
Kuwait said the attacks targeted key facilities on Thursday night, adding pressure on the fragile ceasefire ahead of planned talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia confirmed damage to a major oil pipeline.
08:01 (IST) Apr 10
US Iran War: Trump slams right-wing commentators who oppose Iran war
“They're stupid people, they know it, their families know it, and everyone else knows it, too!” Donald Trump wrote in a nearly 500-word social media post.
The president’s remarks were aimed at a group of prominent conservative commentators-turned-podcasters, including Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly, along with Candace Owens and Alex Jones.
All four have been sharply critical of Trump’s handling of the war, accusing him of abandoning his anti-war campaign stance and, to varying degrees, suggesting he acted under pressure from Israel in deciding to launch the conflict.
The president’s remarks were aimed at a group of prominent conservative commentators-turned-podcasters, including Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly, along with Candace Owens and Alex Jones.
All four have been sharply critical of Trump’s handling of the war, accusing him of abandoning his anti-war campaign stance and, to varying degrees, suggesting he acted under pressure from Israel in deciding to launch the conflict.
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Tensions remain high around Iran despite a fragile two-week ceasefire with the United States, as fresh Israeli strikes and regional spillovers threaten to derail diplomatic efforts. Heavy bombardment in Lebanon, the deadliest day since the conflict began, has intensified uncertainty over whether the truce extends to Hezbollah, with Iran warning of “strong responses” if attacks continue.
Although Trump in a media interview said that Netanyahu is going to "scale-back strikes".
At the same time, Tehran continues to exert control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route, where shipping traffic remains sharply reduced. Concerns over maritime security have grown amid reports of disruptions and threats to energy infrastructure across the Gulf.
Regional tensions are widening. Kuwait has accused Iran-linked actors of drone attacks, while Saudi Arabia reported damage to key oil facilities, raising fears of supply shocks and market volatility.
Diplomatic efforts continue, with talks expected in Islamabad and potential Israel-Lebanon negotiations in Washington. However, competing claims of victory from both Washington and Tehran, coupled with ongoing military activity, underscore the fragility of the ceasefire and the risk of a broader regional escalation.
Although Trump in a media interview said that Netanyahu is going to "scale-back strikes".
At the same time, Tehran continues to exert control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route, where shipping traffic remains sharply reduced. Concerns over maritime security have grown amid reports of disruptions and threats to energy infrastructure across the Gulf.
Regional tensions are widening. Kuwait has accused Iran-linked actors of drone attacks, while Saudi Arabia reported damage to key oil facilities, raising fears of supply shocks and market volatility.
Diplomatic efforts continue, with talks expected in Islamabad and potential Israel-Lebanon negotiations in Washington. However, competing claims of victory from both Washington and Tehran, coupled with ongoing military activity, underscore the fragility of the ceasefire and the risk of a broader regional escalation.
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