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Middle East Tensions

President Trump said the US held direct talks with Hezbollah for the first time as part of efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East.

Reports say the Trump administration is considering fresh military strikes against Iran despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Indian stock markets ended lower on Friday as rising US-Iran tensions and higher crude oil prices triggered heavy selling in banking stocks.

Gold and silver prices surged after renewed tensions between the United States and Iran triggered safe-haven buying across global markets.

Indian benchmark indices opened sharply lower as renewed US-Iran tensions and rising crude oil prices weighed on global market sentiment.

US forces disabled an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman after the vessel allegedly ignored repeated warnings, CENTCOM said.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran remains open to diplomacy but accused the United States of undermining negotiations.

President Trump said the US held productive talks with Iran and expressed confidence that negotiations could eventually lead to an agreement.

Iran denied reports claiming it is close to a new agreement with the US, saying no fresh written messages have been exchanged.

President Trump claims Iran targeted foreign-linked vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears over maritime safety and escalating regional tensions.