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pronouncements on secularism, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/usiran-naval-blockade-talks-pakistan-proposes-second-round-trump-signals-deal Vaidra en 2026-04-14T13:05:20.000Z US‑Iran Naval Blockade Talks: Pakistan Proposes Second Round, Trump Signals Deal Israel‑Iran war and its escalation, Strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, International diplomatic efforts for shipping security, US, France and UK involvement in de‑escalation talks, Implications for global oil supply and energy security, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/usiran-1 Vaidra en 2026-04-14T13:05:20.000Z US‑Iran नौसैनिक नाकाबंदी वार्ता: पाकिस्तान ने दूसरा दौर प्रस्तावित किया, ट्रम्प ने समझौते का संकेत दिया Israel‑Iran war and its escalation, Strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, International diplomatic efforts for shipping security, US, France and UK involvement in 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