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Monday, April 13, 2026
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Topic: Iran

China planning to ship weapons to Iran? Trump threatens 50 percent tariff

The US president had Wednesday threatened to impose sweeping 50 percent tariffs on imports from any country found supplying military weapons to Iran.

Iran is oppressing its biggest non-Muslim minority. Baha’i are labelled as Israeli spies

Despite originating in Iran, Baha’is are not officially recognised by the Islamic regime and face systematic persecution, including limited access to education and employment.

Islamabad talks conclude on a cliffhanger. Iran says Vance-led delegation ‘failed to gain our trust’

Iran said Islamabad talks hinged on US refraining from ‘excessive demands’. This was the first direct high-level engagement between Washington and Tehran since 1979.

Pakistan fighter jets & support aircraft reach Saudi Arabia as part of mutual defence pact

Amid attacks by Iran, Pakistani military force lands in Saudi Arabia as part of September deal that stated 'any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both'.

Pakistan establishment heavyweight’s jibe at UAE puts focus on fraying Abu Dhabi-Islamabad ties amid war

Earlier this week, Pakistan Senator and former I&B minister Mushahid Hussain described the UAE as a 'helpless nation' after the latter asked Islamabad to repay a $3.5 billion loan.

US-Iran ceasefire: Iranians don’t realise they have no cards, says Trump

US accused Iran of breaching promises on Strait of Hormuz. Israel continues strikes on Lebanon, which Iran has ‌claimed violate the truce.

Iran says ships must seek army approval to cross Strait of Hormuz

Despite a 14-day US-Iran ceasefire tied to reopening Hormuz and Tehran allowing transit, shipping through the key maritime chokepoint remains largely halted.

Iran crude exports hold steady compared to other Gulf countries. India’s oil mix sees new entrants

Kpler data shows how resilient Iranian exports, rising Russian inflows and a fragile Hormuz ceasefire are shaping India’s oil sourcing.

A stronger Iran has emerged from the rubble. US learned the lesson 40 days late

The US and Israel’s assassinations of Iranian leadership ended up bestowing martyrdom on those killed. Shias saw the deaths as a continuity of martyrdom from the Battle of Karbala.

Iran envoy deletes X post on delegation’s arrival to Pakistan

He had posted that the delegation was coming ‘despite skepticism of Iranian public opinion due to repeated ceasefire violations by Israeli regime to sabotage the diplomatic initiative.’

On Camera

Operation Meghdoot—when Indian soldiers walked through clouds to beat Pakistan at Saltoro Heights

Tactical and ground conditions, the wait for all loose ends to tie up, festive fervour, and regimental spirit—all had some part to play in 13 April being chosen as the D-day.

Fuel shock hits Asia’s rice bowl as farmers cut planting

War-driven surge in fuel and fertilizer costs forces farmers across Southeast Asia to delay harvests, scale back sowing and risk lower output.

Information warfare, space & cyber expert Lt Gen Susan Coyle is Australia’s first woman army chief

Coyle will take over from Gen Simon Stuart following his retirement. Australian navy chief Mark Hammond, a submariner, will now head nation’s Defence Force.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.