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Tuesday, September 23, 2025
TopicIran-US tensions

Topic: Iran-US tensions

Iran sets up new defence council in wake of war with Israel

'The new defence body will review defence plans and enhance the capabilities of Iran's armed forces in a centralised manner,' the Supreme National Security Council said to state media.

Tehran open to nuclear talks with US if ‘some principles’ are respected, says Iran’s Dy FM

Kazem Gharibabadi said Washington must recognise Tehran's rights under the Non-Proliferation Treaty and guarantee that negotiations will not lead to renewed military action against Iran.

Trump ‘dealt with a severe slap on face,’ Iranian leader Khamenei threatens to target US bases again

The Iranian supreme leader, speaking first time since Iran-Israel ceasefire, said US President Donald Trump 'exaggerated' impact of strikes on Tehran's nuclear sites.

Trump tried to belittle India, but his Iran gamble has handed Modi unexpected diplomatic space

Modi’s silence looked weak, but it kept India out of America’s Iran mess.

Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq prepared to disarm to avert escalating conflict with Trump

Move follows warnings issued privately by US officials since Trump came to power, according to Reuters. Groups fear American airstrikes & now have Revolutionary Guard's blessing to disband.

‘US will receive a strong blow,’ Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei rebuffs Trump threat over nuclear deal

Trump threatened that Iran would be bombed if it does not accept his offer for talks outlined in a letter sent in early March, giving Tehran a two-month window to make a decision.

Trump to kill what’s left of Iran nuclear deal before confronting UN

The US and a few Mideast allies are declaring the end of the nuclear deal while most other Security Council members disagree with the latest example of Trump’s 'America First' foreign policy.

Raisina Dialogue opens to talks on US-Iran, Afghan peace initiatives, climate change

On day one of the three-day meet, foreign minister S. Jaishankar said India's policy will seek to achieve a broad engagement with parties and contribute to the global good.

Modi govt’s major tool to save India from US-Iran conflict’s fallout – 2020 Budget

India, which enjoys cordial relations with both Iran and US, must delicately balance its stressed economy as global events spin out of control.

Trump’s Soleimani strike pays off for now after Iran backs away

Soleimani's assassination was a dramatic show of strength that, at least for now, reset the power dynamic between the US and Iran.

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Festive seasons align with the rollout of GST 2.0. Citizens to get more money in hand

The new norm marks a decisive shift from the earlier complex system that created friction for households and small businesses alike.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

30 civilians killed as Pakistan Air Force strikes Khyber Pakhtunkhwa village with China-made bombs

While Pakistani authorities have not clarified what intended target was, the incident adds to a troubling pattern of PAF strikes killing civilians, including women and children.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.