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Hormuz waters to be a ‘source of security, prosperity’: Iran’s IRGC announces new maritime measures
May 2, 2026Tehran , May 2 (ANI): Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced "new rules" governing waters near its southern coastline, saying it intends to strengthen control over key maritime routes in the Arabian Gulf and... -
“Rats in sewer pipe”: US Treasury chief Bessent slams Iranian leadership
May 1, 2026Washington , May 2 (ANI): Calling Iranian leadership "rats in a sewer pipe", US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday (local time) said those governing in Tehran are unaware about the ground realities adding that international... -
Middle East, Europe would have blown to pieces, says Trump on Iran’s “nuclear threat”; rules out “early exit” from region
May 1, 2026Florida , May 2 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said military action was taken against Iran's nuclear programme to save the Gulf region, including Israel, from the threat posed if Tehran had... -
Trump administration plans withdrawal of 5000 US troops from Germany: Report
May 1, 2026Washington DC , May 2 (ANI): The Trump administration is preparing to withdraw around 5,000 American troops from Germany, in a move that signals growing tensions between Washington and key European allies over support for US... -
“Not a friendly act”: Former diplomat Sikri after Bangladesh summons Indian Envoy over Assam CM remarks
May 1, 2026New Delhi , May 2 (ANI): Former Indian diplomat Veena Sikri has termed Bangladesh's decision to summon the acting Indian High Commissioner Pawan Badhe over remarks made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as "completely... -
“Just blast the hell out of them or make a deal?”: Trump outlines Iran options
May 1, 2026Washington DC , May 2 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said the United States faces a stark choice in its approach to Iran, either to pursue a negotiated settlement or escalate militarily,... -
US sanctions Chinese oil terminal over Iran trade under ‘Economic Fury’
May 1, 2026Washington DC , May 2 (ANI): The United States has announced a new wave of sanctions targeting Iran's financial and energy networks, escalating pressure on Tehran's oil revenues and its commercial links with China. In a... -
“We are looking to increase our economic relationship with India”: Ukrainian envoy Polishchuk
May 1, 2026Surat (Gujarat) , May 2 (ANI): Ukraine's Ambassador to India Oleksandr Polishchuk said that Ukraine is looking to expand economic cooperation with India, particularly in agriculture, steel, and technology sectors. Speaking to ANI on Friday on... -
14 IRGC members killed in explosion during ordnance clearance in Iran’s Zanjan province: Iranian media
May 1, 2026Tehran , May 2 (ANI): 14 members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed and two others injured in an explosion while carrying out ordnance clearance operations in northwestern Iran, according to Iranian media.The... -
“Hostilities terminated”: Trump calls war powers deadline “totally unconstitutional”; sends formal letter to Congress
May 1, 2026Washington DC , May 2 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) dismissed the 60-day limit imposed under the War Powers Resolution as "totally unconstitutional", signalling that his administration would not seek congressional authoris......Read More
