Oil hits three-week high as Hormuz shipping fears grow amid Iran tensions
Oil prices hit a three-week high on Wednesday as traders worried about the safety of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz and continued problems with global oil supplies. Oil prices hit a three-week high as Strait of Hormuz shipping fears and…
Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US fails
* Iran will escalate if interim peace deal is not implemented, says official Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US fails * Interim agreement struck in June quickly unravelled * President Trump says he will bomb Oman…
Middle East standoff: Why Gulf states may accept that Iran will control the Strait of Hormuz
Amid repeated attacks on shipping and growing risks to alternative energy routes, Gulf states may be forced to accept a deal they do not fully support Persian Gulf energy producers are reportedly becoming increasingly resigned to Iran retaining…
More than 20 US warships deployed against Iran in Hormuz; 55 vessels redirected
More than 20 US warships are currently deployed to the Middle East for military missions, including the naval blockade against Iran, according to CENTCOM. US Central Command (Centcom) said on Monday that its forces had redirected 55 commercial vessels,…
Strait of Hormuz standoff: What conditions have US, Iran set to reopen waterway
Iran says Hormuz will reopen only after US accepts its demands, while Washington seeks unrestricted commercial shipping. (Donald Trump, Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian) Iran has made clear that a deal with Oman on a new shipping arrangement for the…
US-Iran ceasefire: Iran’s biggest battle begins now: What’s ahead in the 60-day ceasefire window
This image is for representation purposes only (AI generated image) After months of war, crippling sanctions, a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and repeated escalating threats, the United States and Iran digitally signed a memorandum of understanding…
Trump sends back revised Iran deal text; seeks ‘tougher language’ on nuclear provisions, Strait of Hormuz reopened
President of the United States Donald Trump Officials said the United States sent back changes to its proposed deal with Iran after reportedly meeting with advisers on Friday, extending talks for another week as the conflict with Iran continues. The…
India needs to consider its national interests on the Gulf of Hormuz issue
Strait of Hormuz crisis: US blockade continues despite extended ceasefire with Iran (AI Photo) The second round of negotiations between Iran and the United States remains stalled. While the ceasefire remains in place, the situation remains frozen, with…
National Maritime Day: India's oil lifeline churns through conflict waters
On National Maritime Day, when India pauses to mark the historic voyage of its first modern merchant ship and celebrate a legacy that stretches back to ancient seafarers, the focus is usually on pride. This year, however, it may also be a moment to look…
Iran’s envoy: “Special measures have been taken to ensure the safe passage of ships from friendly countries such as India”
New Delhi: Amid the ongoing conflict, Iranian Ambassador to India Dr Mohammad Fatali toy Regarding the war narrative, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, and clarification of Iran’s maritime approach during the war. He emphasized that this…