Five Indian-flagged tankers carrying LPG trapped in Hormuz

Five Indian-flagged tankers carrying LPG trapped in Hormuz

New Delhi: Five LPG tankers carrying nearly 230,000 tonnes of cooking gas are located in the western Strait of Hormuz and another tanker will be loaded in the coming days, the government said on Tuesday. The two vessels, Pine Gas and Jag Vasant, are said to be arriving at New Mangalore and Kandla ports this … Read more

United States: Destroy Iranian bases that threaten Hormuz oil route transportation

United States: Destroy Iranian bases that threaten Hormuz oil route transportation

The U.S. military announced on Saturday that it had dismantled an Iranian bunker in the Strait of Hormuz that contained weapons that threatened oil and gas shipments.The U.S. statement appeared aimed at calming concerns in energy markets and Washington’s skeptical international allies.Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, said U.S. warplanes dropped a 5,000-pound … Read more

‘India is our friend’: Iranian envoy hints at safe passage of Indian ships through Strait of Hormuz

'India is our friend': Iranian envoy hints at safe passage of Indian ships through Strait of Hormuz

NEW DELHI: Iranian Ambassador to India Mohammad Fatali said on Friday that Indian ships would soon be able to move safely amid tensions affecting sea lanes in the region, stressing the strong ties between the two countries.Responding to a question on whether Iran would allow safe travel to India, Fatali said the development may be … Read more