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US Iran war highlights: Trump says ‘winning war’; Tehran vows to reveal ‘new cards’ ahead of talks in Pakistan
US Iran war highlights: Iran has still not made any decision on attending the talks, with its state media reporting that it might skip the negotiations.
- 11:58 PM IST, Apr 20Oil prices fall on signs that Iran may attend talks in Pakistan
- 11:08 PM IST, Apr 20Tehran, Washington trade warnings amid Pak talks in limbo
- 10:41 PM IST, Apr 20Iran's Ghalibaf vows to reveal “new cards” on battlefield
- 10:15 PM IST, Apr 20Tehran won't accept negotiations under threats, says Ghalibaf
- 9:53 PM IST, Apr 20US to host new Israel-Lebanon talks, AFP reports
- 9:01 PM IST, Apr 20Who is heading to Pakistan from the US?
- 8:49 PM IST, Apr 20Deal being negotiated with Iran better than the one finalised under Biden, Obama, says Trump
- 8:26 PM IST, Apr 20Trump signs memo on Natural Gas transmission, LNG capacity
- 8:03 PM IST, Apr 20Trump willing to meet Iranian leaders himself, NY Post reports
- 7:46 PM IST, Apr 20Oil prices could rise to $110 per barrel if Hormuz blockade persists, says Citi
- 6:59 PM IST, Apr 20Iranian leadership forced ships towards US, claims Trump
- 6:51 PM IST, Apr 20‘Winning war by a lot’, says Trump, lashes out at ‘fake news’
- 6:41 PM IST, Apr 20Strait of Hormuz blockade to stay until deal with Iran reached, says Trump
- 6:26 PM IST, Apr 20Pakistan ‘confident’ Iran will attend US talks
- 5:47 PM IST, Apr 20‘Under no pressure to make Iran deal,’ Trump reportedly says
- 5:44 PM IST, Apr 20‘They’re heading over now’, says Trump on US team's visit to Pakistan
- 4:57 PM IST, Apr 20‘Deep historical mistrust’ towards US remains, says Iran President
- 3:42 PM IST, Apr 20Seized Iran vessel likely carrying equipment deemed dual-use items, maritime security sources say
- 3:35 PM IST, Apr 20‘Mistake on both sides,’ says Macron on blocking of Hormuz
- 3:07 PM IST, Apr 20Vance expected to depart Washington Tuesday for talks in Islamabad
- 2:44 PM IST, Apr 20‘Israel never talked me into war with Iran,’ says Trump
- 2:36 PM IST, Apr 20Iran may join peace talks after Pak works towards ending US blockade, says source
- 2:14 PM IST, Apr 20Trump says ready to meet top Iran leaders if breakthrough achieved, adamant on Tehran giving up nuclear weapons
- 1:44 PM IST, Apr 20Iran reopens main airports in capital city Tehran
- 1:42 PM IST, Apr 20Lebanon Parliament Speaker says US working to prolong Israel ceasefire
- 1:32 PM IST, Apr 20Vance, US delegation to land in Islamabad soon for talks
- 1:27 PM IST, Apr 20Iran ‘positively’ reviewing peace talks participation; no decision yet
- 12:31 PM IST, Apr 20‘Flights continue to operation from India to countries where airspace open,’ says MEA
- 12:25 PM IST, Apr 20‘Summoned Iran envoy, conveyed deep concern,’ says MEA on firing at Indian ships
- 11:50 AM IST, Apr 20Lebanese politician says Israel carried out different levels of destruction in 39 villages since ceasefire
- 10:52 AM IST, Apr 20Qatar aviation authority announces ‘gradual resumption’ of flights by foreign carriers
- 10:41 AM IST, Apr 20China's Xi calls urges normal passage of ships through Hormuz in call with Saudi crown prince
- 9:51 AM IST, Apr 20Iran military vows retaliation for US attack on Iranian vessel, calls it ‘armed piracy’
- 9:37 AM IST, Apr 20Trump told Pak army chief Munir he will consider his advice on Hormuz, says Pak source
- 8:55 AM IST, Apr 20Trump accuses Tehran of violating ceasefire, says report
- 8:34 AM IST, Apr 20Removing nuclear stockpile was never an option, says Iran
- 8:29 AM IST, Apr 20Washington not serious about pursuing diplomacy, says Tehran
- 8:27 AM IST, Apr 20Will take necessary action against US, say Iran armed forces
- 8:25 AM IST, Apr 20Gaps over Tehran's nuclear work remain, says report
- 8:23 AM IST, Apr 20No decision made on next round of talks, says Tehran
- 8:22 AM IST, Apr 20Continuation blockade undermines peace talks, says senior Iran official
- 8:21 AM IST, Apr 20China will play constructive role, says current stage critical
- 8:03 AM IST, Apr 20Over 3,300 have died in Iran during war
- 7:48 AM IST, Apr 20Distrust in talks with Washington were 'undeniable necessity', says Pezeshkian
- 7:28 AM IST, Apr 20Oil jumps over 5% amid renewed tensions
- 6:51 AM IST, Apr 20Mojtaba Khamenei suffered minor leg injury after US-Israelis strikes, says report
- 6:19 AM IST, Apr 20Tehran ensures safety of passage through Hormuz under legal regime, says envoy
- 5:56 AM IST, Apr 20Israel urges south Lebanon residents to avoid restricted areas
- 5:36 AM IST, Apr 20Tehran executes two men accused of involvement in Israel's Mossad
- 5:00 AM IST, Apr 20Iranian lawmaker says Tehran will "never" relinquish" control of strategic Strait of Hormuz
- 4:39 AM IST, Apr 20Israel says image of soldier striking Jesus statue in Lebanon is authentic
- 4:17 AM IST, Apr 20Security preps underway in Islamabad for possible peace talks, says report
- 4:06 AM IST, Apr 20India's NSA visits Saudi Arabia in outreach to key energy suppliers
- 3:47 AM IST, Apr 20Oil tanker exits Hormuz, heads to South Korea's Hyundai Oilbank, shows data
- 3:34 AM IST, Apr 20Over 20 vessels pass Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, shows data
- 3:22 AM IST, Apr 20IRGC takes control of Iranian military and diplomacy, says report
- 3:05 AM IST, Apr 20Oil prices surge amid uncertainty over ceasefire
- 2:50 AM IST, Apr 20Iran dials Pak PM, complaints of US' 'bullying behaviour'
- 2:36 AM IST, Apr 20Vibe-trading digital oil is like vibe-hedging, says Ghalibaf
- 2:33 AM IST, Apr 20US Iran war LIVE updates: Iran turns back two oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
- 2:16 AM IST, Apr 20US Iran war LIVE updates: US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea
- 2:07 AM IST, Apr 20Tehran says restrictions on Iranian oil come with a price
- 2:03 AM IST, Apr 20US Iran war LIVE updates: Iranian forces launch drones toward US warships after attack on commercial ship in Sea of Oman
- 1:59 AM IST, Apr 20Trump says US negotiators will head to Pak on Monday
- 1:56 AM IST, Apr 20Tehran slams US's 'flagrant' attack on Iranian vessel
- 1:48 AM IST, Apr 20Trump says Iranian-flagged ship, trying to breach US blockade, seized
US Iran war highlights: US Vice President JD Vance has not departed for Pakistan for talks with Iran, Reuters news agency cited a source familiar with the matter as saying. This comes after US President Donald Trump told the New York Post that the US delegation were on their way for the negotiations....Read More
Meanwhile, Iran has still not comfirmed its attendance for the talks. An Iranian source said Monday that Tehran is considering joining the peace talks, Reuters reported. However, this would be after efforts by Islamabad to end US blockade on Iranian ports, the source added. This comes after a senior Iran official said Tehran was “positively reviewing” its participation, but no final decision had been taken.
US intercepts, takes custody of Iran vessel
US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) said that the American forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship -- Touska -- which was trying to breach the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said that the US navy guided missile destroyer USS Spruance intercepted the Iranian vessel in the Gulf of Oman, and "gave them fair warning to stop". However, when they didn't listen, the President said, the American navy ship stopped them by "blowing a hole in the engineroom". Trump said the US forces have custody of the vessel.
In immediate response to the US strike, Iranian forces reportedly hit back with drone attacks, PressTV reported.
Soon after, a spokesperson for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters decried the US attack as "a flagrant act of aggression". Lieutenant-Colonel Ebrahim Zolfaghari warned that the Islamic Republic "will soon respond to this armed piracy and retaliation of the US army".
Strait of Hormuz status
Over 20 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to data from shipping analytics firm Kpler. This is the highest number of ships crossing the waterway since March 1.
Five of the ships that transited on Saturday carried loaded cargoes from Iran, with products ranging from oil to metal. Three of them are liquefied petroleum gas carriers, with one each heading to China and India.
Curbs on Iran oil come 'with a price', says Tehran
Iranian vice president Mohammad Reza Aref said that global fuel prices could stabilise only if economic and military pressures on Iranian oil exports were stopped.
"One cannot restrict Iran's oil exports while expecting free security for others," Aref wrote in a post on X. "The choice is clear: either a free oil market for all, or the risk of significant costs for everyone," he added.
Oil prices on Sunday surged in early trading amid a standoff between Iran and the US.
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US Iran war LIVE updates: Oil prices fall on signs that Iran may attend talks in Pakistan
US Iran war LIVE updates: Oil prices reportedly fell on Monday as indications that Iran would attend talks with the US emerged. However, there hasn't been any official confirmation on if Tehran would be attending.
West Texas Intermediate for June fell as much as 2.2% to around $86 a barrel, while Brent closed 5.6% higher on Monday at more than $95, Bloomberg reported.
US Iran war LIVE updates: Tehran, Washington trade warnings amid Pak talks in limbo
US Iran war LIVE updates: Both the US and Iran exchanged fresh warnings ahead of talks in Pakistan that still remain uncertain. While Donald Trump said he was “winning the war by a lot”, Iran's parliamentary speaker said that the country was prepared to reveal “new cards” on the battlefield.
US Iran war LIVE updates: Iran's Ghalibaf vows to reveal “new cards” on battlefield
US Iran war LIVE updates: Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf vowed that the country was prepared to reveal “new cards” on the battlefield, issuing a new threat to the US amid uncertainty over talks scheduled in Pakistan's Islamabad. While the US has confirmed its participation, Iran remains noncommittal.
US Iran war LIVE updates: Tehran won't accept negotiations under threats, says Ghalibaf
US Iran war LIVE updates: Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that the country won't accept negotiations under threats from the US.
“Trump, by imposing a siege and violating the ceasefire, seeks to turn this negotiating table— in his own imagination— into a table of surrender or to justify renewed warmongering,” the Iran negotiator said in an X post.
US Iran war LIVE updates: US to host new Israel-Lebanon talks, AFP reports
US Iran war LIVE updates: The State Department will hold new talks on Thursday between Israel and Lebanon, a US official told AFP on condition of anonymity, after a previous meeting saw the start of a tense ceasefire.
US Iran war LIVE updates: Who is heading to Pakistan from the US?
US Iran war LIVE updates: Donald Trump said Vice President JD Vance, his son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff would be going Monday to Islamabad for talks expected this week. Pakistan is making preparations for the second round of talks even as Iranians have made no commitment on their participation yet.
US Iran war LIVE updates: Deal being negotiated with Iran better than the one finalised under Biden, Obama, says Trump
US Iran war LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump on Monday said that the deal that was being negotiated with Iran would be “far better” than the one agreed upon in 2015.
He also lashed out at former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden and called the previous Iran nuclear deal “one of the worst” ever for the country's security.
US Iran war LIVE updates: Trump signs memo on Natural Gas transmission, LNG capacity
US Iran war LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump has reportedly signed a memo on Natural Gas transmission, processing, storage, and liquefied natural gas capacity.
The development comes amid global concerns on crude supply and oil price hike amid the ongoing US-Iran war.
US Iran war LIVE updates: Trump willing to meet Iranian leaders himself, NY Post reports
US Iran war LIVE updates: Ahead of talks in Pakistan, Donald Trump has reportedly expressed willingness to meet Iranian leaders himself. “If they want to meet, and we have some very capable people, but I have no problem meeting them," he was quoted as saying in a New York Post report.
US Iran war LIVE updates: Oil prices could rise to $110 per barrel if Hormuz blockade persists, says Citi
US Iran war LIVE updates: Oil prices could shoot up to as much as $110 per barrel if the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues, Citigroup said, according to Reuters.
According to the firm, global crude and fuel inventories could reach their lowest levels in eight years by the end of June, and global crude losses could rise to an estimated 1.3 billion barrels if Hormuz remains blocked.
US Iran war LIVE updates: Iranian leadership forced ships towards US, claims Trump
US Iran war LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump has claimed that the Iranian leadership has forced “hundreds of ships” towards the US, mostly Texas, Louisiana, and Alaska, to get their oil.
The President didn't elaborate on the claim.
US Iran war LIVE updates: ‘Winning war by a lot’, says Trump, lashes out at ‘fake news’
US Iran war LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump lashed out at publications like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post in his message against “fake news” and said that the US was winning the war with Iran “by a lot”.
“The enemy is confused, because they get these same Media “reports,” and yet they realize their Navy has been completely wiped out, their Air Force has gone onto darker runways, they have no Anti Missile or Anti Airplane Equipment, their former leaders are mostly gone,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
US Iran war LIVE updates: Strait of Hormuz blockade to stay until deal with Iran reached, says Trump
US Iran war LIVE updates: Donald Trump has said that the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will stay in place until a deal with Irna is reached. “They (Iran) are losing $500 Million Dollars a day, an unsustainable number, even in the short run,” Trump said in a Truth Social post as he lashed out at some American publications for allegedly suggesting that the US was losing the war.
US Iran war LIVE updates: Pakistan ‘confident’ Iran will attend US talks
US Iran war LIVE updates: While lack of clarity on Iran's participation in the second round of talks remains, Pakistan is reportedly confident that a delegation from Tehran will be in Islamabad for the fresh talks.
"We have received a positive signal from Iran. Things are fluid but we are trying that they should be here when we start the talks tomorrow or a day after," news agency Reuters quoted a Pakistani official as saying.
US Iran war LIVE updates: ‘Under no pressure to make Iran deal,’ Trump reportedly says
US Iran war LIVE updates: Amid uncertainty and lack of clarity on the second round of negotiations in Pakistan, Donald Trump has said that he is “under no pressure” to make a deal, news agency Reuters reported.
US Iran war LIVE updates: ‘They’re heading over now’, says Trump on US team's visit to Pakistan
US Iran war LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump has reportedly said that a team of Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and adviser Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, are heading to Islamabad for talks. "They’re heading over now,” Trump was quoted as saying by the New York Post.
US Iran war LIVE updates: ‘Deep historical mistrust’ towards US remains, says Iran President
US Iran war LIVE updates: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday said there was still a “deep historical mistrust” in Iran towards the US government.
In a post on X, Pezeshkian said the “unconstructive and contradictory signals from American officials carry a bitter message”, adding that the US was seeking Iran's surrender. “Iranians do not submit to force,” Pezeshkian said. This comes even as Iran had withheld confirmation on its attendance for talks with the US in Pakistan.
US Iran war LIVE updates: Seized Iran vessel likely carrying equipment deemed dual-use items, maritime security sources say
US Iran war LIVE updates: Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, seized by US forces Sunday, is likely to have what Washington deems dual-use items which could be used by the military onboard, Reuters news agency cited maritime security sources as saying.
The small container ship was boarded on Sunday off the coast of Iran's Chabahar port in the Gulf of Oman and last reported its position at 1308 GMT, according to ship-tracking data on the Marine Traffic platform.
US Iran war LIVE updates: ‘Mistake on both sides,’ says Macron on blocking of Hormuz
US Iran war LIVE updates: French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said the closure of Strait of Hormuz was a “mistake on both sides,” AFP reported.
US Iran war LIVE updates: Vance expected to depart Washington Tuesday for talks in Islamabad
US Iran war LIVE updates: US Vice President JD Vance is expected to depart Washington on Tuesday to travel to Pakistan to take part in the latest round of talks with Iran, CNN reported citing people familiar with the matter.
The White House told CNN there was noformal word on timing, but “we expect the delegation to be on the road soon.”
US Iran war LIVE updates: ‘Israel never talked me into war with Iran,’ says Trump
US Iran war LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump denied Israel talking him into the war with Iran, saying it was the “result of October 7.”
“Israel never talked me into the war with Iran, the results of Oct. 7th, added to my lifelong opinion that IRAN CAN NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON, did,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. He added that he was in “total disbelief” of the “FAKE NEWS Pundits”.
“Just like the results in Venezuela, which the media doesn’t like talking about, the results in Iran will be amazing - And if Iran’s new leaders (Regime Change!) are smart, Iran can have a great and prosperous future!” Trump added.
US Iran war LIVE updates: Iran may join peace talks after Pak works towards ending US blockade, says source
US Iran war LIVE updates: An Iranian source said Monday that Iran is considering joining peace talks with the United States in Pakistan, Reuters news agency reported. However, this would be after moves by Islamabad to end US blockade on Iranian ports, the source added.
This comes after a senior Iran official said Tehran was “positively reviewing” its participation, but no final decision had been taken.
US Iran war LIVE updates: Trump says ready to meet top Iran leaders if breakthrough achieved, adamant on Tehran giving up nuclear weapons
US Iran war LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump has said he was ready to meet top Iranian leaders if a breakthrough is achieved in the second round of talks in Pakistan.
In an interview with New York Post, Trump reiterated the demand for Iran to halt its nuclear programme. He said he hoped that “no one is playing games”.
US Iran war LIVE updates: Iran reopens main airports in capital city Tehran
US Iran war LIVE updates: Iran has reopened the main Imam Khomeini and Mehrabad airports in the capital city of Tehran, AFP cited the country's aviation authority as saying.
“Authorization for passenger flights at Imam Khomeini International Airport and Mehrabad Airport has been issued” from Monday, the Civil Aviation Organisation said in a statement, according to ISNA news agency.
It said that passenger flights from 10 airports across Iran will also begin from Saturday.
