Iranian government sources told The Hindu that they plan to first reallow overflight operations that will bring a huge respite to all international airlines connecting Europe with Asia, including Indian carriers
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Morning coverage focused on President Trump's extension of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, with multiple sources reporting the continuation of the Hormuz blockade and the condition that Iran submit a unified proposal. By midday, editorial attention shifted to Trump's attribution of the decision to Pakistan's diplomatic intervention, citing requests from Army Chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while Iran rejected the extension as dictation by the losing side. Evening reports consolidated on new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran seizing two vessels including one India-bound ship, and Trump's announcement that peace talks could resume within 72 hours, creating a narrow diplomatic window.