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Trump puts Iran on notice: 'Accept the deal, Hormuz opens for all, reject it and face heavier bombing than ever before'
President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran. He stated that if Iran agrees to current negotiations, the US military's Operation Epic Fury will end. The naval blockade on Iranian ports will also be lifted, allowing the Strait of Hormuz to remain …
Palm oil rally seen continuing on biodiesel demand boost, analyst Mistry says
MUMBAI, May 6 : Malaysian palm oil prices are likely to rise about 12 per cent to 5,200 ringgit ($1,316) a metric ton by mid-July, as higher energy prices from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran boost biodiesel demand and tighten supplies, analyst Dorab Mistry said…
Asian Currencies Rally on AI Enthusiasm, US-Iran Peace Hopes
Asian currencies extended a rebound as the artificial intelligence trade gathered pace and sentiment improved on hopes of a peace deal between the US and Iran.
UN sounds alarm over ‘humanitarian crisis’ as 20,000 seafarers stranded in Persian Gulf stalemate
Iranian ports pose war-zone risks, while visa restrictions and logistical hurdles along the Arab states lining the Gulf’s southern shores make it difficult for many sailors to leave their vessels
Silver rockets Rs 7,700/kg, gold rises Rs 2,500/10 gm as Iran war peace talks, falling oil prices spur buying. Big rally ahead?
Gold and silver opened sharply higher on MCX on Wednesday as a weaker dollar and easing oil prices eased inflation concerns and rate worries. Sentiment also improved on optimism around a possible US-Iran peace deal. MCX silver rose 3.1% to Rs 2,52,000/kg, whi…
On Iran, Trump Has Backed Himself — and Much of the World — Into a Corner
The same kind of US hubris that led to the tragic wars in Vietnam and Iraq is manifesting itself with Iran today.
India reacts to Iranian strike on UAE’s Fujairah
India condemned a reported Iranian strike on a UAE petroleum site in Fujairah after three Indian nationals were injured, urging dialogue and diplomacy.
Jebel Ali collapse transforms Iran's logistical position
The halt of activity at Jebel Ali port in the United Arab Emirates due to heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf has forced Iran to accelerate a long-planned diversification of its trade routes.
US attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire
The Iran war risks reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, firing on Iranian forces and sinking six small boats targeting ships
US-Iran tensions drive rupee to record low, impact oil and Bitcoin markets
Geopolitical tensions heighten economic instability, influencing global markets and complicating monetary policy decisions amid inflation concerns. The post US-Iran tensions drive rupee to record low, impact oil and Bitcoin markets appeared first on Crypto Br…
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U.S. attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire
The Iran war risked reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz, though a ceasefire seemed to be holding Tuesday even after the United Arab Emirates said Iran fired missiles and drones at it.
From India to Iran: How Hitler redefined 'Aryan' for the Nazis
According to Nazi ideology, an ideal "Aryan" was blond, blue-eyed with athletic features. The term is still tied to Nazi Germany, but its origin lies elsewhere.
Gold rises marginally, silver opens flat as traders assess Iran war peace talks. Key levels to watch today
Gold and silver prices remained largely flat on MCX as investors tracked U.S.-Iran tensions and inflation risks. Elevated crude oil prices and global uncertainty kept markets volatile. Analysts expect range-bound movement with key support and resistance level…
Sensex falls over 250 points, Nifty below 24,100 as US-Iran launch fresh attacks, rupee tumbles to record low
Indian stock markets opened lower on Tuesday, with Sensex and Nifty declining due to escalating US-Iran tensions and a record low rupee. Broader markets, however, showed resilience with small and midcap indices trading in the green. Top sectoral losers includ…
UAE claims to intercept 12 Iranian-linked ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles, 4 UAVs; Iran warns UAE over alignment with Israel
UAE intercepts Iranian missiles and drones amid rising tensions, resulting in injuries to three Indians and warnings from Iran.
US-Iran Clashes Erupt in Strait of Hormuz as Trump's 'Project Freedom' Tests Fragile Ceasefire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday as Washington launched an ambitious operation to escort stranded commercial vessels through the vital waterway, testing a shaky ceasefire and sending oil pr…
Bessent: 'We Have Absolute Control of the Strait'
Monday on FNC's "America's Newsroom," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argued Iranian efforts to shut down the Strait of Hormuz were ineffective and that the United States had control of the strait. The post Bessent: ‘We Have Absolute Control of the Strait’ a…
Does Trump hold ‘all the cards’ against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz?
Trump signals confidence in Iran standoff as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Threatens US Forces in Strait of Hormuz as Bernie Sanders Supporters Eye New Progressive Leader
WASHINGTON — Iran issued fresh warnings Monday that it would attack U.S. forces entering the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump announced a new American escort mission for stranded commercial ships, escalating tensions in the critical waterway even…
Strait of Hormuz Crisis: US Launches 'Project Freedom' Escorts as Iran Warns of Ceasefire Breach Amid Attacks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical oil chokepoint, remained highly volatile Monday as President Donald Trump announced the start of a U.S.-led escort mission dubbed "Project Freedom" to guide hundreds of stranded com…
A Revolutionary Peace Offer to Iran, Israel and the World
The US-Israel war on Iran is now two months old. By every measurable indicator, it is a catastrophe. Operation Epic Fury began on February 28, 2026, with joint US-Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Khamenei. The architects of this operation apparently…
Trump Says Prefers Not to Strike Iran Even as Frustration Mounts
US President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Iranian negotiations but stopped short of threatening to end the brittle ceasefire between the countries and order fresh airstrikes.
Why Democrats chose Iran over Israel
It’s a reversal of sympathies that baffles Iranian dissidents and pro-Israel activists, but it shouldn’t. Opinion.
FSUI GS calls on government to step up efforts as stranded Indian seafarers return from Iran amid West Asia conflict
According to FSUI General Secretary Manoj Kumar Yadav, Indian seafarers stuck in Iran and nearby regions have been returning in phases, with many undertaking difficult routes via Armenia.
Trump’s Iran War Is Smashing His Fossil Fuel Dreams
The Strait of Hormuz is still closed, and it isn’t poised to open anytime soon. Donald Trump signaled on Wednesday that he intends to keep the U.S. blockade in place until Iran cries “uncle” and says, “We give up.” The longer the strait stays closed, the less…
Amidst the oil crisis, UAE withdraws from OPEC - Airfares worldwide rise unusually
Due to the military situation that has developed in the Middle East region, especially centered on Iran, a global energy crisis and economic instability have emerged. The almost complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about one-fifth of the wo…
You Are Not Ready For Trump And Iran And Whatever The F*ck THIS Was
It's gonna explode any minute now!
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: Where oil, war and the internet collide
Iran has highlighted the vulnerability of submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz. These vital undersea links carry 99% of global internet traffic and are crucial for the digital economies of Gulf nations. Accidental damage from ship anchors and fishing gear…
India in talks with US and Iran on key port – Foreign Ministry
India says talks on the port of Chabahar continue with the US and Iran after a sanctions waiver ended, as the Middle East conflict complicates the facility’s development