Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu warned tensions with Iran could escalate anytime as Tehran rejected further talks with the US in Pakistan. Amid threats from Donald Trump, heavy security has been deployed in Islamabad and Rawalpindi ahead of possible high-level negotiations.

'Who knows what tomorrow...': Netanyahu's BIG warning as Iran pulls back from talks with US in Pakistan

The broadening of the campaign will enable the US to take control of Iran-linked vessels around the world, including ships carrying Iranian oil that are already sailing outside the Persian Gulf and those carrying arms that could support the Iranian regime.

US military prepares to board and seize Iran-linked tankers, commercial ships: Report

Iran rejected a second round of peace talks with the US, citing "excessive demands" and a lack of an agreed framework. Officials criticised President Trump’s inconsistent communication and insisted on protecting Iran's legal rights.

When is second round of US-Iran peace talks? Tehran says ‘cen’t set date until we agree on framework’

The Iranian Embassy in South Africa sparked a social media firestorm by posting an AI-generated image of Benjamin Netanyahu covered in medals for "child killing." The move reflects a new Iranian diplomatic strategy of using aggressive memes and AI satire.

After Trump, Iran mocks Netanyahu with AI-generated image. This is how internet reacts

Iran mocked Donald Trump’s claims that Tehran agreed to permanently open the Strait of Hormuz, dismissively advising him to "relax." Officials denied his assertions, maintaining their right to close the waterway.

‘Turn off the phone, relax’: Iran mocks Trump over Strait of Hormuz, advises to ‘block Bibi for a week’

This week, major US banks posted nearly $50 billion in combined Q1 profits. The growth, strongest in over a decade in some cases, was driven by Iran war-linked market volatility, oil price swings, and strong trading revenues

Banks always win: Iran war, market volatility, oil price turbulence help US giants clock $50 billion in profits

Reports suggest an imminent second round of Iran–US talks. Where is it most likely to happen? Who all are likely to be in the US delegation? What are the sticking points? Here is what we know

'We're inclined to go there': Iran war peace talks second round host nation, US negotiation team and other details. What we know so far

Iran responds to Donald Trump’s AI-generated Jesus-like image with a viral AI video showing a dramatic confrontation. The exchange escalates US-Iran tensions amid Pope Leo controversy, social media propaganda, and online information warfare involving political symbolism and memes.

'Your reckoning has come': Iran's AI video response to Trump's Jesus Christ image amid Pope row

Lego-style AI videos portraying the Iran–US–Israel war went viral online in March. Now, a report says the creator of these fun-to-watch clips works with the Iranian government. This is a ‘cute’ way of slipping in some propaganda. But what about misinformation?

REVEALED: The group behind the Lego Movie-style  warriors of Iranian AI-generated propaganda

We are moving toward a system defined by a handful of major powers—the United States, China, India, and possibly Russia—alongside a European Union that remains an economic and regulatory heavyweight despite its internal complexities.

India Wasn’t Overlooked — It Has Arrived at the Top Table

The 'Islamabad Talks' are being held in a highly uncertain environment, with both sides growing increasingly suspicious of each other. Key aspects of the ceasefire remain contested, including a halt to Israel's bombing campaign in Lebanon.

US Vice President Vance departs for Pakistan as fragile ceasefire and mutual suspicion set stage for Iran talks

During Operation Roar of Lions, Israel executed 8,500 sorties and 10,800 strikes against Iran. Utilising F-35I stealth fighters and heavily armed F-15I jets, the Israeli Air Force dropped over 18,000 munitions to destroy 4,000 strategic targets.


‘10,800+ strikes’: Which fighter jets did Israel use most against Iran in the war?

President Zelensky said Ukrainian forces had helped Gulf states shoot down Iranian Shahed drones. This is the first such confirmation of Ukrainian participation in the Iran-US-Israel war. The same type of drones were used by Russia against Ukraine during their war.

Iran war and Ukraine war merged already: Zelensky reveals Ukrainian military helped Gulf nations shoot down Iranian Shahed drones

Iran war uncertainty and Trump's shifting stances led to massive volatility in oil, gold, crypto and stocks. This enabled states, corporate firms, traders, and speculators to profit billions through bets, disruption, and strategic market moves. It was virtually a heist. Who made the money?

Iran war, the multibillion-dollar heist: How states, companies and speculators cashed in on uncertainty and Trump  flip-flops

The F-15E Strike Eagle carries a devastating 10,400-kg payload, including up to eight air-to-air missiles, cruise missiles, and 15 JDAMs. 


How many missiles can a F‑15E fighter jet carry?

Chinese people with expertise in technology and some who understand military equipment are creating tutorials to help Iran bring down the United States, according to a report. The reasons are not political, but personal. 

Chinese engineer's tutorial on how to take down a US F-35 went viral. 5 days later, Iran claimed it did

Strait of Hormuz crisis: Emmanuel Macron took a jibe at Donald Trump and his inconsistent messaging in the Iran War. The French President told his American counterpart to stop talking every day and become serious on the matter. 

'You shouldn't talk every day': Macron takes a jibe at Trump's wildly inconsistent messaging on Iran war

Bahrain has proposed a draft resolution that would let states use “all necessary measures” to ensure free transit through the Strait of Hormuz, but the measure has divided the 15-member Security Council. Russia, China, and France, who hold veto privileges, have voiced strong objections.

Gulf states seek UNSC mandate for force to protect Hormuz; China, France, Russia may veto move

UN chief Antonio Guterres said he is dispatching his personal envoy Jean Arnault to the region to assist in ongoing peace initiatives and stressed that the spiral of death and destruction must stop. He said that any resolution must be anchored firmly in international law and the UN Charter.

‘World on edge of wider war, people are already struggling,’ says UN chief Antonio Guterres

Unimpeded transit of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is important for India because roughly 40% of the oil, 50% of the liquefied natural gas (LNG), and over 80% of the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) that the country imports flow through this route.

India to join coalition of nations exploring ways to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Britain is hosting the talks aimed at forming a coalition of countries to explore ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump said that it was the responsibility of countries that rely on the waterway to ensure it was open.

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper condemns Iran’s ‘recklessness’, says ‘urgent need’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran has reassured India on safe passage of its vessels via Strait of Hormuz. Reports meanwhile claim that the IRGC is charging $1 per barrel toll in yuan and cryptocurrency like stablecoins. But the situation is far from normal

‘Indian friends are safe’, says Iran on Strait of Hormuz transit as IRGC reportedly charges $1 per oil barrel in yuan and stablecoins

The war in West Asia between the US, Israel and Iran has caused widespread disruption in crude oil trade, as Iran started attacking facilities in Gulf States and disrupted the trade via Strait of Hormuz. Beyond the obvious products, each gallon of crude oil results in multiple products

Crude oil is Black Gold: Iran war made us understand its importance, the hard way. How each barrel gives products we use daily

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi lashed out at US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on March 31, following a Financial Times report alleging Hegseth's broker sought multimillion-dollar defense investments weeks before the US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

'Trying to profit as young soldiers are sent off to die': Iranian FM Araghchi criticises US