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West Asia conflict Trump's 'personal war', says Iran Supreme Leader's representative

IANS | April 6, 2026 9:07 AM

Patna, April 6 (IANS) Abdulmajid Hakim Elahi, Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader to India, has said that the Strait of Hormuz has historically remained under Iranian control for thousands of years and that disruptions began only after the recent conflict involving the United States and Israel, which he described as a personal war driven by President Donald Trump against Iran.

Trump uses profanity, religious rhetoric to vent fury over Iran war

IANS | April 6, 2026 8:25 AM

New York, April 6 (IANS) US President has vented his frustration and fury with the way the Iran war has developed with an outburst of foul language and religious references in social media posts that raise questions on how he may act and how far he would go when his latest deadline for Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz ends on Tuesday.

Trump threatens major strikes on Iran if Tehran fails to comply with US demands

IANS | April 6, 2026 7:52 AM

Washington, April 6 (IANS) President Donald Trump signalled potential large-scale strikes on Iranian infrastructure if Tehran does not comply with US demands, outlining a hardline stance in an interview with The Wall Street Journal.

Oil prices, shipping risks rise as Iran crisis deepens: Report

IANS | April 6, 2026 7:46 AM

Washington, April 6 (IANS) Global energy markets and supply chains are coming under pressure as tensions over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz escalate, with oil prices rising sharply and fears mounting over disruptions to one of the world’s most critical shipping routes.

Trump threats on Iran draw backlash, legal concerns

IANS | April 6, 2026 7:37 AM

Washington, April 6 (IANS) The latest threat by US President Donald Trump to strike Iranian civilian infrastructure has triggered a domestic backlash with legal experts warning that such actions could violate international law, as tensions with Tehran escalate over the Strait of Hormuz.

US rescue of downed airman in Iran involved deception, high-risk operation

IANS | April 6, 2026 7:13 AM

Washington, April 6 (IANS) US forces carried out a high-risk rescue of a downed American airman inside Iran, using a deception campaign and a complex military operation to extract him from hostile territory, according to multiple media reports.

EAM Jaishankar speaks to Iranian Foreign Minister amid escalating regional tensions

IANS | April 5, 2026 11:25 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday said he received a call from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, during which the two leaders discussed the prevailing situation in the region.

Nepal announces two-day weekend for offices, schools amid oil supply disruption

IANS | April 5, 2026 10:59 PM

Kathmandu, April 5 (IANS) Citing ongoing disruptions in petroleum supplies due to the conflict in West Asia, the Nepali government has decided to implement a two-day weekend for government offices and educational institutions.

OPEC+ nations to ramp up oil output in May amid global energy crisis

IANS | April 5, 2026 10:48 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) In their collective commitment to support oil market stability amid the West Asia crisis, the eight OPEC+ countries — Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman — on Sunday decided to implement a production adjustment of 206 thousand barrels per day in May -- from the 1.65 million barrels per day additional voluntary adjustments announced in April 2023.

Over 31,000 people impacted by flash floods in Afghanistan in 2025: UN

IANS | April 5, 2026 9:42 PM

Kabul, April 5 (IANS) More than 31,000 people were affected by flash floods in Afghanistan in 2025, according to the United Nations Human Settlements Programme as quoted by local media reports on Sunday.