New Delhi [India], March 23 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday said it is 'closely monitoring' the evolving situation in West Asia after US President Donald Trump announced a pause to the US military strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure for five days.
Trump suggests price of oil will 'drop like a rock' if a deal with Iran is made US President Donald Trump claimed to reporters that the price of oil will "drop like a rock" if the United States makes a deal with Iran to end the war. Since the conflict began, oil prices have increased significantly, after Iran threatened to strike vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Trump claimed the two countries are discussing 15 points to end the war, including plans for Iran to give up nuclear weapons.
Israel's Mossad promised it could ignite regime change in Iran, says report Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 03/23/2026 - 14:39 Mossad promises helped Netanyahu convince Trump Islamic Republic could be toppled, reports New York Times US President Donald Trump (R) greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) upon arrival at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on 29 December 2025 (Jim Watson/AFP) Off Israel ’s intelligence agency Mossad had a plan to ignite public protests that would lead to the collapse of Iran ’s government, the New York Times has reported . David Barnea, Mossad’s chief, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu days before the US and Israel began their war on Iran and told him that the agency would be able to galvanise Iranian opposition in order to bring about regime change. Barnea, according to the report, which cites interviews with US and Israeli officials, also presented this proposal to senior US officials during a visit to Washington in mid-January.
Some inside Iran believe Trump’s threat designed to divert attention from Trump’s desire to seize islands in strait of Hormuz Middle East crisis – live updates A wave of temporary relief, and some jubilation swept through Iran as Donald Trump announced he was postponing his attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure after he claimed he had productive conversations with Tehran, conversations Iran promptly denied ever having directly with him or through intermediaries. That does not mean the diplomatic track was entirely silent. Turkey, through its foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, and Oman, via its foreign minister, Badr Albusaidi, who are both respected in Tehran and Washington, have been working the phones constantly.
Since Donald Trump threatened to target Iran’s power plants, anxiety has surged among Iranians at home and abroad, many warning that this directly targets people’s lives, not the government.
New Delhi [India], March 23 (ANI): Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Monday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement in Parliament on the ongoing West Asia conflict, alleging key concerns were overlooked, while accusing the central government of being inadequately prepared in handling its fallout. Speaking to ANI, Tiwari said, 'He forgot to mention gas... There are long queues for LPG cylinders.
Trump claims again that Iran wants to 'make a deal' despite Iranian denials US President Donald Trump has repeated claims that the US and Iran are in discussions over ending the war. Speaking to reporters in Florida, Trump said his Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jarehd Kushner are involved in talks. Iran's foreign ministry, however, denied any talks were taking place and told CBS News it rejected "any type of negotiations before achieving Iran's goal from the war".
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The top Iranian diplomat condemned the US and its allies for proposing a resolution at the UN Security Council, urging Russia and China to uphold the principles of the UN Charter by preventing the US from manipulating the UNSC to exacerbate tensions and commit crimes against Iran.
New Delhi [India], March 23 (ANI): Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Monday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not condemning the United States and Israel's strikes against Iran and invoking the COVID-19 pandemic while making a statement in Parliament on the West Asia conflict. Jairam Ramesh termed PM Modi's statement a 'master class in self-boasts and partisan dialogue-baazi (dramatic dialogue).
Germany backs its envoy to Israel after Israeli foreign minister's criticism Germany's foreign ministry stands behind its outgoing ambassador to Israel, Steffen Seibert, said a ministry spokesperson on Monday, after Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar criticised an X post by Seibert for mentioning Israeli settler violence. German foreign minister Johann Wadephul spoke directly to Saar by phone on Sunday night to discuss the exchange between the two, said the spokesperson, and "that concludes the matter". "The foreign minister has a very, very close relationship with his Israeli counterpart, they are in frequent contact," added the spokesperson.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - An informed source rejected any talks between Tehran and Washington amid the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran, stressing that US President Donald Trump has backed off his threat to target Iran’s vital infrastructure after the Islamic Republic’s fierce response.
New Delhi [India], March 23 (ANI): Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday demanded a discussion in Parliament on the conflict in West Asia. Talking to reporters, she said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken in Lok Sabha on the impact of West Asia conflict on India, and there should be a discussion on the issue so that the opposition can also present its views.
New Delhi [India], March 23 (ANI): BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address in the Lok Sabha over West Asia developments, asserting that he spoke like a 'statesman. ' Speaking to ANI, Rudy emphasised that the Prime Minister gave all the information to the Lower House, adding he also cleared India's stance over the West Asia situation and wants peace in the region.
Stock futures rose and oil prices fell after President Trump cited “very good and productive” talks with Iran over ending the war.
New Delhi [India], March 23 (ANI): AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of putting the nation under threat amid the West Asia conflict.
Nowruz, the Persian New Year, began this year without the image or presence of Ali Khamenei for the first time in four decades - and it ...
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded to recent comments by US President Donald Trump, asserting that they signify a sense of desperation and powerlessness in the face of the Iranian nation's steadfast determination.
South Korea foreign minister requests Iran to ensure safety of vessels inside Strait of Hormuz South Korean foreign minister Cho Hyun asked his Iranian counterpart on Monday to ensure the safety of vessels that remain inside the Strait of Hormuz, his office said. Hyun also expressed deep concern about the current war in the Middle East on global economy, his office added.
Some Iranians expressed anxiety while others remained skeptical after President Trump told Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on its power grid.
Kremlin denies report on Russian proposal to US on cutting intelligence sharing with Iran The Kremlin on Monday cast as false a Politico report that Russia had offered to cut off intelligence sharing with Iran in exchange for the United States ending its support for Ukraine. "This report - we have seen it," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. "It belongs to the category of untruthful, or rather, false.
