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Donald Trump said he is not ready to strike a deal with Iran to end the war, calling the current terms insufficient. He also questioned whether Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive, while Tehran officials dismissed US claims that he was wounded or in hiding.

The conflict involving Iran has severely disrupted food export markets by choking shipping lanes in the Gulf and triggering direct export bans. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has stalled shipments of key agricultural products, particularly affecting India's fruit and rice exports, while Iran itself halted food exports, raising risks of global food shortages and higher prices.

The US-Iran war continues to intensify as Washington prepares to deploy around 2,500 U.S. Marines to the West Asia war zone, significantly expanding its military presence in the region. The deployment, which may include an amphibious assault ship and additional naval assets, is aimed at strengthening U.S. operations amid ongoing strikes on Iranian targets and rising tensions across the Gulf.

As the US‑Iran war escalates, reports indicate that the United States may be launching missiles and rocket strikes at Iranian targets from military bases across the Gulf region, using assets in allied host nations to project force into Iran.

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In the midst of the US‑Iran war, Iranian officials have declared that the Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened to U.S. and Israeli vessels, effectively restricting access for their ships despite global calls to secure the vital shipping lane.

Amid the escalating US‑Iran war, U.S. President **Donald Trump urged other nations that receive oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to take responsibility for securing this vital passage and consider deploying naval forces to keep shipping lanes open.

Amid ongoing conflict around Strait of Hormuz, some Greek‑owned commercial ships are reportedly continuing to transit the high‑risk waterway, where energy exports and global shipping converge. Despite threats from missile, drone, and naval attacks, these vessels are said to be earning up to $500,000 per day - a reflection of soaring risk premiums and insurance costs for operating in war‑affected seas.

The US‑Iran war is casting a shadow over President Donald Trump’s high‑value deals with Gulf states, as sovereign partners begin reviewing major investment commitments to the United States amid rising geopolitical and economic strain.

In the ongoing US‑Iran war, President Donald Trump said U.S. forces have “totally demolished” military targets on Iran’s strategic Kharg Island, a key hub for the country’s oil exports, as part of intensified airstrikes. Trump also warned of further strikes — including on oil infrastructure — if Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, signaling continued escalation in the conflict.

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Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly requested talks with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky after Iran warned Ukraine could become a “legitimate target” for helping Israel with drone defence. Kyiv confirmed the request amid Ukraine’s planned anti-drone support in West Asia.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has stressed that ensuring the uninterrupted transit of commodities, especially energy supplies such as crude oil and liquefied natural gas, remains a top priority amid global disruptions.

As the US‑Israel war with Iran disrupts Gulf shipping routes and elevates risk premiums, oil freight rates have surged dramatically, with tanker charter costs spiking as owners demand higher compensation for navigating the conflict‑affected Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters. The surge reflects war‑risk insurance hikes and reduced tanker availability, impacting global energy logistics and trade costs.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a warning to residents living near US industrial sites in West Asia, signaling potential danger amid the ongoing US‑Iran war. The alert comes as tensions escalate across the region, with the IRGC emphasizing that residents should take precautions. This development adds to concerns over the safety of strategic infrastructure and the potential for further conflict involving US interests.

Farmers across the region are facing a critical fuel shortage, impacting their ability to operate essential agricultural machinery. The shortage threatens crop production, harvesting, and overall farm productivity, raising concerns about food supply and prices.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran is ready to negotiate, signaling a possible diplomatic opening even as the US‑Iran war continues to escalate. Trump indicated that Tehran may be willing to talk under certain terms, though concrete talks have yet to begin and Iranian officials have offered mixed responses.

Global tensions rise after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz following US-Israel strikes. Trump urged nations to send warships to secure the route as multiple tanker attacks were reported. China called for de-escalation amid growing energy security fears.

The US-Iran war is entering a dangerous new phase as Tehran warns it will retaliate if attacks on its oil and energy infrastructure continue. Iranian officials said any strikes targeting the country’s key energy facilities would trigger “proportionate and immediate” responses, potentially targeting regional oil installations and companies linked to the United States.