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TopicUS-Iran War

Topic: US-Iran War

What is the Persian proverb Iran used to mock Trump talk on peace deal?

The proverb, rooted in Persian oral tradition, is widely understood across Iran as a way of dismissing improbable ambitions.

The inherited intolerance of ‘my-god-the-only-god’. Why peace fails

Over millennia, men, social groups, and countries have fought over land, resources, women, even honour, but the arrival of Abrahamic monotheism brought in a...

Who is winning and losing in the US-Israel war on Iran? Here’s a perception rating

It's been over a month since the war began. Where do Iran, Israel, US, Europe, Pakistan and India stand?

Trump says ‘permanently opening’ Strait of Hormuz, Xi ‘will give me big, fat hug’ during China visit

On Wednesday, China warned the US against tariffs over “fabricated” Iran arms claims, a day after Donald Trump threatened up to 50% duties if Beijing is found supplying weapons.

Iran quotes Shah Rukh Khan line from Om Shanti Om

The Consulate of Iran in Mumbai posted on X a video of speedboats manoeuvring on water and firing precision missiles at high-speed.

Modi, Trump discuss need to keep Strait of Hormuz open & secure after Iran hints at ‘new mechanism’

Call comes 48 hrs after direct negotiations between US and Iran in Islamabad did not arrive at a peaceful solution to the conflict. Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed.

Is Trump the Antichrist or doctor or Jesus? His deleted post sparks row

On late Sunday, Trump shared an AI-generated image of him resembling religious art, depicting himself in flowing robes, placing a hand on a sick man as if to heal him.

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

Why Trump has threatened a blockade of Iran ports & what are the risks of such a move

US military to block all maritime traffic to/from Iranian ports from 10 am ET Monday, while allowing vessels not bound for Iran to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

India ramps up Russian oil buys as Gulf supplies tighten

Imports from Russia averaged 1.98 million barrels a day in March, the highest since June 2023, according to data from intelligence firm Kpler.

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The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

US ends oil waivers but Russian crude flows to India ‘likely to remain steady’ amid Hormuz disruption

India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

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.