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Iran rejects US ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz as conflict intensifies
Iran has formally rejected a 48-hour deadline issued by US President Donald Trump to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, further deepening the volatility of the conflict.
World
Middle East escalation forces relocation of Indian nationals from Iranian capital
The Embassy of India in Tehran has relocated most Indian students from Tehran city to safer locations outside the capital amid heightened risk perception in the Iranian capital.
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Politics
J&K politicians express solidarity with Iran following assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei
Political leaders across Jammu and Kashmir expressed profound grief and widespread condemnation on Monday following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader.
World
China rallies diplomatic support for Iran, offers to broker peace at UNSC
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart on a call that Beijing supports Tehran defending itself against US-Israeli strikes.
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Kashmir
Srinagar parents hold rally, demand safe return of children studying in war-hit Iran
Scores of parents assembled in Bemina Srinagar on Monday, appealing to the Government of India to ensure the safe return of their children studying in war-hit Iran.
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Kashmir
Massive protests in Budgam over killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader
A massive and emotionally charged protest was witnessed in Magam town of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Monday over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader.
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Kashmir
Security restrictions across Kashmir amid protests over killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader
Authorities on Monday imposed restrictions across all districts of Kashmir following widespread protests against the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
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J&K
EAM assures protection J&K residents in Iran: Omar Abdullah
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said he has spoken to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar regarding the evolving situation in Iran.
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