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Prosecutors said the teenager opened four digital wallets as instructed by his handlers and received more than $1,170 in cryptocurrency payments for completing the assignments.

Updated : Mar 25, 2026

Paid in crypto, recruited on Telegram: 14-year-old in Israel accused of carrying out 'spying' tasks for Iranian operatives

According to the indictment, the boy first got in touch with Iranian handlers through the Telegram messaging app in April 2025 after responding to a job offer.

Iran has repeatedly refused to negotiate on its ballistic missile programme or its support for regional militias, which it considers essential for its security.

Updated : Mar 25, 2026

Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan as war escalates, Hormuz tensions keep oil markets on edge: Report

The proposal, delivered through Pakistan as part of mediation efforts, reportedly included conditions related to sanctions relief, nuclear limits, missile restrictions, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

The sharp rally of jet fuel prices began in the end of February

Updated : Mar 25, 2026

Jet fuel prices surge over 100% in a month to $197 per barrel

The sharp rally began at the end of February, when prices were hovering below the $100 per barrel mark.

Iran mocks Trump administration: 'Negotiating with itself'

Updated : Mar 25, 2026

'US negotiating with itself': Iran mocks Trump administration, says both sides can’t get along

An Iranian spokesperson added that ⁠US investments and pre-war energy prices would not return as long as ⁠Washington does not accept that regional stability is guaranteed by Iranian armed forces.

Strait of Hormuz at centre as Iran lays out hardline terms for US negotiations

Updated : Mar 25, 2026

Shut bases, lift sanctions or no deal: Iran sets tough terms for ceasefire, US talks

The demands come in response to US President Donald Trump’s push for renewed negotiations, with Tehran signalling that any return to the table will come with strict term

Trump says Iran gave the US a "very big present"

Updated : Mar 25, 2026

Iran agreed to not have nuclear weapons; gave us a very big present: Trump

Iran war: While not disclosing what the gift was, Trump said it was related to the flow and to the Strait of Hormuz.

US proposal to Iran outlines nuclear dismantling, proxy limits, sanctions lift

Updated : Mar 25, 2026

US sends 15-point plan to Iran: Nuclear rollback, Hormuz access on table; what else is at stake

The plan follows President Donald Trump’s claim that Washington and Tehran had reached an agreement on 15 “major points,” even as formal talks remain unconfirmed

Iran opens Hormuz selectively: Safe passage for some ships, bar for US, Israel

Updated : Mar 25, 2026

Iran eases Strait of Hormuz access: 'Non-hostile vessels' can pass Hormuz, US, Israel-linked ships blocked

The move, communicated to the United Nations Security Council and the International Maritime Organisation, outlines a controlled reopening of one of the world’s most critical energy routes, even as conflict in the region continues to disrupt flows

Trump speaks with Modi as US pauses strikes on Iran

Updated : Mar 24, 2026

'Keep Hormuz open': Trump dials PM Modi, discusses West Asia crisis day after pausing strikes on Iran

Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies, and any disruption has implications for oil flows and prices. Iran has nearly closed the Strait ever since Israel and the US launched strikes on Tehran

Donald Trump wants to negotiate with Iran but it is unlikely, says report

Updated : Mar 24, 2026

Trump wants to reach a deal with Iran but success of talks unlikely: Report

Trump wrote on social media on Monday that the US and Iran had held "very good and productive" conversations about a "complete and total resolution of hostilities in the Middle East."

The Trump administration is considering Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as a potential partner or future leader (Photo- Reuters)

Updated : Mar 24, 2026

Who is Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf? Iranian power broker & parliamentary speaker denying Trump’s Iran talks claim

Ghalibaf is widely seen as one of Iran’s most powerful insiders, with influence built over decades across the country’s military and political systems.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf being eyed by US for top role

Updated : Mar 24, 2026

‘In testing phase…’: Trump administration has Iran’s parliamentary speaker in mind as US-backed leader

The Trump administration is reportedly weighing on Iranian parliamentary speaker, Mohammad ⁠Bagher Ghalibaf, as a possible partner.

US widens crackdown on Harvard: New probes target admissions, campus climate

Updated : Mar 24, 2026

US launches fresh probes into Harvard: Race, antisemitism allegations under lens

The US Education Department said its civil rights office "opened two new investigations into Harvard University amid allegations that it continues to discriminate against students on the basis of race, colour, and national origin"

Iranian oil has been offered to India at a premium

Updated : Mar 24, 2026

Iranian oil offered to India at premium to Brent: Report

The Iran war, now in its fourth week, has disrupted energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, affecting India’s fuel supply.

Some officials have claimed that Israel was preparing to strike Iran regardless, making US involvement inevitable.

Updated : Mar 24, 2026

You said, 'Let's do it': Trump pins US-Iran war blame on Pete Hegseth

This statement adds to the multiple accounts within the Trump administration about who favoured offensive action against Iran.

How Netanyahu persuaded Trump to attack Iran on February 28

Updated : Mar 24, 2026

The call that changed the course of geopolitics: How Netanyahu persuaded Trump to jointly attack Iran

West Asia conflict: At the time of the call, Trump had approved the idea of a military operation against Iran but had not decided on the timing or scope of US involvement.

Iran denies US talks: Contradicts Trump’s ‘productive conversations’ claim

Updated : Mar 24, 2026

‘No negotiations held’: Iran rejects Trump’s claim of talks to end war, calls it 'fake news'

An X account going by the name of Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf posted on Monday that “no negotiations have been held with the US”

Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt have been working behind the scenes to bring both sides to the table. (Photos: Reuters)

Updated : Mar 24, 2026

Islamabad emerges as a possible venue for US-Iran talks after Trump pauses strikes

The shift comes days after US President Donald Trump said strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure had been paused following "productive" discussions, opening a narrow window for negotiations

Iranian oil flows unlikely to rise despite US waiver

Updated : Mar 23, 2026

30-day waiver, limited impact: Why Iranian oil may not ease global supply crunch

While the waiver is designed to ease markets, supply response may remain muted, says Kpler

Two Indian LPG carriers sail through Hormuz (Representational image)

Updated : Mar 23, 2026

Two more Indian-flagged vessels carrying 92,612.59 MT of LPG cross Hormuz

These vessels are destined for India and are likely to reach Ports between March 26th & 28th

ADNOC Gas adjusts production amid Hormuz crisis (Reuters)

Updated : Mar 23, 2026

'In response to Hormuz disruption': UAE's ADNOC Gas adjusts LNG production

ADNOC says it is actively collaborating with customers and partners on a "transaction-by-transaction basis to fulfill commitments wherever possible"

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Paid in crypto, recruited on Telegram: 14-year-old in Israel accused of carrying out 'spying' tasks for Iranian operatives

Iran dismisses US ceasefire plan as war escalates, Hormuz tensions keep oil markets on edge: Report

Jet fuel prices surge over 100% in a month to $197 per barrel

'US negotiating with itself': Iran mocks Trump administration, says both sides can’t get along

Shut bases, lift sanctions or no deal: Iran sets tough terms for ceasefire, US talks

Iran agreed to not have nuclear weapons; gave us a very big present: Trump

US sends 15-point plan to Iran: Nuclear rollback, Hormuz access on table; what else is at stake

Iran eases Strait of Hormuz access: 'Non-hostile vessels' can pass Hormuz, US, Israel-linked ships blocked

'Keep Hormuz open': Trump dials PM Modi, discusses West Asia crisis day after pausing strikes on Iran

Trump wants to reach a deal with Iran but success of talks unlikely: Report

Who is Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf? Iranian power broker & parliamentary speaker denying Trump’s Iran talks claim

‘In testing phase…’: Trump administration has Iran’s parliamentary speaker in mind as US-backed leader

US launches fresh probes into Harvard: Race, antisemitism allegations under lens

Iranian oil offered to India at premium to Brent: Report

You said, 'Let's do it': Trump pins US-Iran war blame on Pete Hegseth

The call that changed the course of geopolitics: How Netanyahu persuaded Trump to jointly attack Iran

‘No negotiations held’: Iran rejects Trump’s claim of talks to end war, calls it 'fake news'

Islamabad emerges as a possible venue for US-Iran talks after Trump pauses strikes

30-day waiver, limited impact: Why Iranian oil may not ease global supply crunch

Two more Indian-flagged vessels carrying 92,612.59 MT of LPG cross Hormuz

'In response to Hormuz disruption': UAE's ADNOC Gas adjusts LNG production

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