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Conflict & Security April 21, 2026 432 stories in this edition

As the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline looms, here are the main sticking points

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As the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline looms, here are the main sticking points

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The status of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear enrichment program are among the biggest obstacles to extending the truce, which expires Wednesday evening.

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Donald Trump says U.S. in ‘very, very strong’ position for Iran talks

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Donald Trump says U.S. in ‘very, very strong’ position for Iran talks

Trump accused Iran of repeatedly violating the ceasefire with the U.S. in the war in West Asia, as both countries deliberate over a possible new round of peace negotiations

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Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says U.S. in 'very, very strong' position for Iran talks, accuses Iran of several ceasefire violations

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Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says U.S. in 'very, very strong' position for Iran talks, accuses Iran of several ceasefire violations

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned of targeting any vessel attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without permission.

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US forces intercepted ‘gift from China’ to Iran, Donald Trump says

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US forces intercepted ‘gift from China’ to Iran, Donald Trump says

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that US forces had intercepted a “gift from China” to Iran. Speaking ahead of the expiry of the current two-week ceasefire on Wednesday, Trump told CNBC that Tehran had “probably...

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SpaceX Executive Outearns Elon Musk With Rs 800 Crore Salary A Year

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SpaceX Executive Outearns Elon Musk With Rs 800 Crore Salary A Year

She even surpassed founder Elon Musk, who reportedly received a salary of just $54,080 during the same period.

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'Unprovoked Acts Of Terror': UAE Minister To NDTV On Iran's Drone Attacks

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'Unprovoked Acts Of Terror': UAE Minister To NDTV On Iran's Drone Attacks

Before a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran took effect, the UAE had borne the brunt of Tehran's attacks, weathering more Iranian strikes than any other country, though most were intercepted.

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The US Was Right: Iran Has A 'Nuclear' Weapon, But It's Not A Missile

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The US Was Right: Iran Has A 'Nuclear' Weapon, But It's Not A Missile

The US-Israel war on Iran has taught Tehran a valuable lesson - it may not have a nuclear weapon, but it controls the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil and gas shipping route that gives it strategic leverage akin to a nuclea...

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