Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, emphasizing the need to maintain stability amid rising tensions in West Asia. During the call, Modi highlighted the risks to global supply chains and underscored the importance of dialogue to ensure regional peace. The discussion marks India’s active diplomatic outreach in the Gulf amid ongoing conflict and strategic concerns.

Iran War: PM Modi Holds Crucial Talks With Iranian President Amid Gulf Tensions

Iran War: Anti-War Protesters Gather in Tel Aviv 

Israeli Chief of Staff Claims Iran Launched ICBM "Toward American Target on Diego Garcia Island"

US‑Iran tensions have surged as President Trump issued a 48‑hour ultimatum to Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz — threatening to obliterate Iranian power plants if Tehran fails to comply. At the same time, Iran launched one of its most destructive missile barrages on Israel since the war began, striking key regions and escalating regional conflict with deadly force.


US-Iran War: Trump Threatens to 'Hit & Obliterate' Iran's Power Plants

U.S. Senator JD Vance is increasingly positioning himself on the national stage ahead of a possible future presidential primary run, carefully balancing a message of strategic restraint abroad with continued alignment to the MAGA political base. His evolving stance on foreign policy, economic nationalism, and party leadership reflects shifting dynamics within the Republican Party as attention turns toward the next election cycle.


JD Vance Eyes Primary Stage, Balances Restraint With Maga Loyalty

Saudi Arabia has opened the King Fahad Air Base to the United States, signalling deeper military coordination as regional tensions rise. Washington is also deploying additional warships to West Asia, while Riyadh says trust with Iran has “shattered” after hundreds of reported drone strikes. 


US-Iran War: Reports Suggest Officials Say Riyadh Looking For A Way To Punish Iran

US-Israel at war with Iran: Latest developments:
- Funeral Held For IRGC Spokesperson
- IDF Strikes Hezbollah Targets In Beirut
- Fire Rages At US diplomatic center In Baghdad
- Blasts Reported In Jerusalem

Iran War: Funeral Held For IRGC Spokesperson | Blasts Reported In Jerusalem

The United States has temporarily relaxed restrictions on Iranian oil at sea, in a move aimed at easing pressure on global energy markets. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the waiver could help unlock around 140 million barrels of oil. The decision comes as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt supply, signalling a shift in Washington’s approach to stabilising energy flows.


Iran War: US Eases Iran Oil Curbs With Temporary Waiver To Boost Supply

US-Iran War: Saudi Arabia Says Country Has Seen 575 Iranian Drone Strikes

The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil already at sea in a bid to ease surging global energy prices driven by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

The Treasury Department issued a “narrowly tailored” authorization allowing the sale of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products loaded on vessels as of March 20, with the waiver running until April 19.

Report: Trump's Kharg Island Plans Aimed To Push Iran on Hormuz

US-Iran War: Trump Says UK Should Have Acted Faster on Iran

Trump Slams Iran’s Execution of Three Protesters, Says Hormuz Strait at Some Point Opens Itself

US-Iran War: Trump Rules Out Ceasefire in Iran

The Pentagon has reportedly asked for an additional $200 billion in funding for the Iran war. It is planning to deploy more troops to the Middle East, according to a report, which means the war will continue to escalate and expand.


US-Iran War | Reports: US Deploying Additional Warships, Marines to West Asia

The British government gave authorisation on Friday for the U.S. to use military bases in Britain to carry out ​strikes on Iranian missile sites that are attacking ships in the Strait ‌of Hormuz.
British ministers met on Friday to discuss the war with Iran and Iran's blocking of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Downing Street statement.

US-Iran War: UK Approves US Use Of Bases For Iran Strikes

Tensions between the United States and Iran have surged after a joint U.S.–Israel strike on Iranian targets, sparking a major geopolitical crisis. New polling shows a significant portion of Americans disapprove of the conflict and believe President Donald Trump has been too quick to use military force abroad, reflecting growing domestic unease over the escalation and its potential global consequences.

Iran War Day 21: US Opinion Polls Show Surprising Sentiment On War

The war in Iran is taking a heavy toll on everyday life and nowhere is it more visible than in Tehran’s iconic grand bazaar. Shops are shuttered, prices are soaring, and families are skipping the traditional Nowruz and Eid shopping.


Iran War: Prices Surge Above Already High 36% Inflation Rate, Shops Shut Amid Rising Price

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities are being heavily degraded, even as questions grow over the true scale of damage. He praised close coordination with US President Donald Trump but denied claims that Israel pulled Washington into the conflict. Netanyahu also confirmed Israel acted alone in striking Iran’s South Pars gas field, while acknowledging that Trump urged restraint on further energy strikes.


Israel-Iran War: Nearly Three Weeks Into War, Israeli PM Sees 'Crack' In Tehran 

Support is building for a potential coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz, but key US allies are drawing a clear line. Countries like Italy, Germany and France have offered assistance, though military support may only come after a ceasefire is in place. The conditions highlight growing caution among Western nations as the Iran conflict threatens global energy routes.


Hormuz Crisis: US Allies Offered Help, But Conditions Applied 

US-Iran War: US Allies Offer Help After Trump's Call For Naval Alliance 

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has renamed Cesar Chavez Day to “Farmworkers Day” following mounting controversy around the civil rights leader’s legacy. The move comes after recent reports and renewed allegations that have sparked debate over Chavez’s past, with activist groups also pushing for broader changes. The decision has reignited a larger conversation around history, legacy and public memory in the United States.


USA: Los Angeles Mayor Renames Cesar Chavez Day Amid Fresh Controversy 

US President Donald Trump hosted Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House’s Oval Office, reaffirming the enduring US–Japan alliance and discussing shared global priorities. The meeting comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing US–Iran war, and covered cooperation on security, economic ties, and regional stability.


US-Japan Ties: Takaichi-Trump Meet In Washington To Discuss Iran War, Trade Deal 

Gas prices jumped to four-year highs and oil prices rose again after an escalation of attacks by Israel and Iran on gasfields heightened fears of prolonged disruption to international energy supplies.

QatarEnergy told Reuters on Thursday that Iran had damaged facilities that produced 17% of the state-owned company’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity and that it would take three to five years to repair them.

Oil Supply Disruption Far More Worse Than What Prices Suggest?

The United Nations' maritime watchdog has delivered a sharp message to Iran over closure of Strait of Hormuz, with India among more than 100 countries backing a landmark resolution demanding Tehran back down. In an extraordinary session in London, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council "strongly condemned" Iran's attacks on vessels and its "purported closure" of the vital waterway, warning that such actions represent "a grave danger to life, particularly seafarers, and serious risk to the marine environment".


US-Iran War: IMO Council Decision Strongly Condemns Iran's Attacks on Gulf

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