Iran says US making ‘unreasonable’ demands in negotiations to end war
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei called US demands in ongoing negotiations "unreasonable" and described Iran's proposal, including steps to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, as generous. The standoff keeps pressure on global oil markets, with Hormuz handling roughly 20% of daily world oil trade.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Trump rejects ‘unacceptable’ Iranian terms for ending war
Trump publicly rejected Iran's ceasefire response, conveyed through Pakistani mediators, as "totally unacceptable." Iran had proposed focusing first on ending hostilities and deferring sanctions and nuclear issues, but the rejection leaves the Pakistan-led diplomatic channel under serious strain.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Iran war day 72: Tehran yet to reply to US plan; Israel bombs Lebanon
Israel killed at least 24 people in Lebanon strikes on day 72 of the war, while Iran has yet to respond to a U.S. proposal to end the conflict. Tehran's silence blocks any broader regional ceasefire and keeps oil market risk premiums elevated.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
‘On level of atomic bomb’: Iran highlights Hormuz importance amid US talks
A senior Iranian politician likened Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz to an atomic bomb in impact, warning it can affect the entire global economy with a single decision. The statement, made during active US-Iran talks, signals Tehran is using the world's most critical oil chokepoint as diplomatic leverage.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Iran reviewing US response to 14-point plan; Trump says Washington having 'very positive' discussions with Tehran
Iran said the US has responded to its 14-point peace proposal, delivered via Pakistan, and is now reviewing Washington's reply. Trump called the talks "very positive" and launched Project Freedom to escort stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iranian military figures threatened to sink US ships.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Iran says US faces choice between 'impossible' military operation, 'bad deal'; Trump mulls peace proposal
Iran submitted a 14-point peace proposal to mediator Pakistan that reportedly sets a one-month deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US naval blockade.
1mo ago · 3 min · Global Affairs
Trump opts for talks with Iran over the phone
Trump cancelled diplomatic travel to Islamabad and said Iran-US nuclear talks will shift to phone calls or Washington. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed after Iran's Revolutionary Guards ruled out lifting the blockade. The US military has now redirected 37 ships since the blockade began.
2mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Iran says no date set for next round of negotiations with US
Iran's deputy foreign minister said Saturday no date has been set for the next round of Iran-U.S. talks, conditioning further sessions on agreement of a preliminary framework. The announcement signals the negotiation timeline is more uncertain than recent diplomatic momentum implied, with consequences for sanctions
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Sensex rises over 150 points, Nifty above 24,200 amid rising Iran-US war peace hopes; broader markets outperform
Sensex rose over 150 points and Nifty crossed 24,200 as hopes of US-Iran peace talks and a Lebanon-Israel ceasefire cooled oil prices, easing India's import burden. Mid- and small-cap stocks led gains, though overall market sentiment remains fragile. Sustained moves will depend on whether geopolitical de-escalation
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
Adani Green Energy, Groww among 10 largecap stocks that have risen up to 34% so far in April
Indian large-cap stocks including Adani Green Energy and Groww have surged up to 34% in April as the Sensex and Nifty recover roughly 7% from an 11% March decline. Rising optimism over Iran-US peace talks has eased global risk sentiment and supported renewed buying in Indian equities. Ten large-cap names are leading th
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
Silver rises Rs 2,200, gold at Rs 1.54 lakh as Iran war peace talks, falling oil lifts mood. Key levels to watch today
Gold touched Rs 1.54 lakh and silver surged Rs 2,200 on MCX, boosted by falling crude oil prices and hopes of U.S.-Iran peace talks lifting commodity sentiment. Currency fluctuations and oil volatility remain key risk factors for the rally's durability. Analysts recommend a buy-on-dips strategy pending further geopolit
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets