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IRGC Claims Downing of U.S. MQ-1 Drone in Iranian Airspace, Iranian Media Reports IRGC

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IRGC Claims Downing of U.S. MQ-1 Drone in Iranian Airspace, Iranian Media Reports

May 31, 2026

TEHRAN, Iran, May 31 — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that its air defense units...

Quad Continues to Remain a Grouping of Four Members: MEA on Expansion Nagaraj Naidu

Nagaraj Naidu

Quad Continues to Remain a Grouping of Four Members: MEA on Expansion

May 27, 2026

New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday clarified that the Quad...

“India a Very Indispensable Partner Within Quad Framework,” Says Japanese Foreign Press Secretary Kitamura Toshihiro Director general for press

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“India a Very Indispensable Partner Within Quad Framework,” Says Japanese Foreign Press Secretary Kitamura Toshihiro

May 27, 2026

New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): The 11th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in the national capital on...

“We Are Beginning to Turn QUAD Into Action”: Marco Rubio Highlights Expanding Strategic Cooperation at QUAD FM Meet Rubio

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“We Are Beginning to Turn QUAD Into Action”: Marco Rubio Highlights Expanding Strategic Cooperation at QUAD FM Meet

May 26, 2026

New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said the Quad...

Jaishankar Calls for Stronger Supply Chain Resilience, Connectivity Cooperation at Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Quad FMs

Quad FMs

Jaishankar Calls for Stronger Supply Chain Resilience, Connectivity Cooperation at Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

May 26, 2026

NEW DELHI, May 26 (ANI) — External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday called for deeper collaboration...

Iran Claims “Hostile Drone” Shot Down Near Strait of Hormuz hostile drone shotdown

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Iran Claims “Hostile Drone” Shot Down Near Strait of Hormuz

May 26, 2026

TEHRAN, May 25 (ANI) — Iranian media on Monday reported that a “hostile drone” was shot down...

Iran Navy Says 32 Vessels Crossed Strait of Hormuz Under IRGC Clearance

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Iran Navy Says 32 Vessels Crossed Strait of Hormuz Under IRGC Clearance

May 25, 2026

TEHRAN, May 25 (ANI) — The Iranian navy announced that a fleet of 32 vessels successfully crossed...

Iran Says It Is “Not Seeking” Tolls on Ships Passing Through Strait of Hormuz Iran not seeking toll

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Iran Says It Is “Not Seeking” Tolls on Ships Passing Through Strait of Hormuz

May 25, 2026

TEHRAN, May 25 (ANI) — Iran said Monday that it is “not seeking” to impose tolls on...

“Indo-Pacific to Become a Big Energy Lifeline”: Jaishankar Ahead of Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Jaishankar and Rubio

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“Indo-Pacific to Become a Big Energy Lifeline”: Jaishankar Ahead of Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

May 24, 2026

NEW DELHI, May 24 (ANI) — Ahead of the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in the national capital...

Iran in Contact With Oman to Develop New Mechanism for Managing Strait of Hormuz: Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail

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Iran in Contact With Oman to Develop New Mechanism for Managing Strait of Hormuz: Foreign Ministry Spokesperson

May 18, 2026

TEHRAN, May 18 (ANI): Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Monday that Tehran is in continuous...