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US Unleashes New Strike Wave on Iran

US forces launch fresh strikes on Iranian military targets after restoring a naval blockade, as Tehran threatens regional energy exports and tensions grip the Strait of Hormuz, reports Asian Lite News Desk

July 15, 2026

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Iran Says US Deal Close, Hormuz Reopening Likely

Iran signals imminent US deal that could reopen Strait of Hormuz, easing global energy concerns, but internal divisions, disputed terms and fragile ceasefire keep outcome uncertain, reports Asian Lite News Desk A

June 13, 2026

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Israel Hits Iran Plant as Conflict Intensifies

Israel strikes Iran petrochemical site in Khuzestan as Tehran retaliates with airbase attacks, signalling escalating tensions and heightened regional instability with both sides on alert, reports Asian Lite News Desk Israel carried

June 8, 2026

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Iran and US Agree To Conditional Two-Week Ceasefire

Trump halts Iran strikes for two weeks as Tehran agrees to ceasefire and Hormuz reopening, raising hopes of peace amid high-stakes diplomacy and volatile markets, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk A fragile but

April 7, 2026

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Indian hurt as missile debris falls in Abu Dhabi

Indian sustains minor injury in Abu Dhabi after missile debris falls; UAE air defences intercept multiple threats amid ongoing West Asia tensions, authorities stress official updates only, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk An

March 23, 2026

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Trump urges Asian nations to guard Strait of Hormuz

Trump signals winding down of US Iran operations, urging South Korea, Japan, China, and other nations to secure Strait of Hormuz amid rising oil and global tension, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk US

March 21, 2026

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