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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicIsrael-Iran conflict

Topic: Israel-Iran conflict

Rupee sees highest single-day spike in a month as Iran-Israel ceasefire sparks relief rally

Oil prices dropped after the ceasefire was announced by US President Donald Trump overnight, bringing relief to currencies of oil-importing countries like India.

Oil prices dip by 5%, hit their lowest in 2 weeks, after Israel agrees to Trump’s ceasefire proposal

Earlier, it was speculated that oil prices would have increased if escalations between Iran and Israel had continued beyond 12 days of war.

‘Ceasefire now in effect, please don’t violate it’—Trump to Israel & Iran

While Iran confirmed the ceasefire, the Israeli military says Iran launched 6 waves of missiles in the early hours of Tuesday killing at least 4.

161 Indian nationals arrive in India from Israel under Op Sindhu, says MEA

Since the launch of Operation Sindhu, 292 Indian nationals have been evacuated from Iran with Israel leg of operation beginning 23 June.

Israel reports barrage of Iranian missiles hours after Trump announced ceasefire. At least 3 killed

Witnesses heard explosions near Tel Aviv, Beersheba as Iran launched 6 waves of missiles, according to Israeli military.

Iran attacks US base in Qatar in retaliation, Doha says all missiles intercepted

Iranian armed forces target Al-Udeid Airbase in Qatar. US air defence system is reported to have been activated at Ain Al-Assad Airbase in Western Iraq as well.

Years of simmering tensions, 10 days of escalation & a US strike: How Iran & Israel clash is unfolding

Israel launched the first offensive at Iran on 12 June with Netanyahu terming it a 'decisive moment in Israel’s history'. Tehran responded with missile strikes of its own.

Will Russia & China back Iran after US strikes? They’re quiet, calculating allies

Both Russia and China are well-positioned to lead global efforts through multilateral institutions such as the UN and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

How escalation in Iran-Israel tensions could hit Indian govt’s ongoing Chabahar port expansion work

India Ports Global Limited had signed a 10-year long term contract with Iran’s Port and Maritime Organization in May 2024 to develop the Chabahar port.

Iran’s encounter with ‘regime change’ in 1953 & how the board is set this time around

America's open support for Israel's war against Iran is similar to its support in the 1950s for an operation initially ideated by the UK, experts say.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.