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Friday, July 17, 2026
TopicUS-Iran conflict

Topic: US-Iran conflict

US launches fresh strikes after Iran closes Hormuz ‘until further notice’

Iran’s state-run media reported explosions at multiple areas along the country’s southern coasts, including the energy and petrochemical hubs of Bushehr and Asalouyeh.

American influencer in Iran raised ‘Down with USA’ slogan. Don’t come back, people say

Laura Loomer accused influencer Jackson Hinkle of colluding with Iran’s regime, highlighting his past friendship with Tulsi Gabbard.

US strikes India-linked Chabahar port in Iran as West Asia conflict intensifies

Latest US campaign hit multiple Iranian locations including Bandar Abbas, Konarak, Bushehr, Aq Qala, Iranshahr airport, and infrastructure of the strategic Chabahar port.

US eases Iran travel restrictions for World Cup. No more one-day entry before matches

The travel restrictions have been a sore point for Iran football team. The squad has raised its concerns over the restrictions imposed on its travel by the US administration.

Why the US-Iran peace deal doesn’t solve India’s energy vulnerabilities

The expected softening of international crude oil prices in the coming months should not again lull the government into policy inertia or inaction.

Qatar ‘secretly’ brokered peace deal, mediators were stranded in Iran after US bombing—FT report

While Pakistan remained a broker, diplomats involved in the talks pointed out that Qatar increasingly became the bridge between Washington and Tehran.

US-Iran deal poses inflation risk if Chinese oil demand recovers

If it holds, the agreement will have widespread implications for China’s economy, which has depended on exports to drive growth.

Proposed US-Iran deal hinges on plan of sequential rewards to Tehran

Sequencing allows approach designed to prevent White House from getting caught out as it tries to end conflict & curb Iran’s nuclear programme. But phased approach means talks could unravel anytime.

India can’t afford to keep slipping on oil crises

The easing of tensions between the US and Iran may prevent another economic crisis, but India’s long dependence on imported oil and gas remains a strategic vulnerability. From the 1973 oil shock to today’s Gulf uncertainties, the lesson is clear: India must accelerate its transition towards renewable energy and electrification.

Iran has the right to retaliate to Gulf nations used by US to launch attacks, Tehran tells ThePrint

The statement to ThePrint comes in response to Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar’s interaction with ThePrint newsroom last week, where he said the IRGC was calling the shots in Iran.

On Camera

Suvendu Adhikari expected at Taslima Nasrin’s Kolkata event. The signal is for Dhaka

Taslima Nasrin was hounded out of Kolkata in 2007. Through his presence at her event, CM Suvendu Adhikari will reiterate BJP’s commitment to opposing fundamentalism in all its forms.

Russian crude continues to make up 50% of India’s oil imports in July as Hormuz risks persist

Russian oil remains India's biggest supply cushion, but experts say LPG & LNG imports remain highly vulnerable to renewed Strait of Hormuz disruption.

DIA effect: Canada steams ahead with TKMS for new submarines, India’s P 75I still in works

Ottawa has handed over execution functions of critical defence projects to a CEO-led organisation for reducing procurement timelines and making it solely accountable for outcomes.

Satluj risks rekindling anger & distrust in Punjab. It’s not about the film, but the votes

Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj doesn’t blame any political party or individual politicians. We only know the demographic in Punjab it’s bound to trigger the most.