Strait of Hormuz

Iran continues to target energy sites: Major Kuwait refinery catches fire again after drone attack

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Iran continues to target energy sites: Major Kuwait refinery catches fire again after drone attack

Representative photo – Fujairah oil facilities, United Arab Emirates (AP) Kuwait said its Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery was hit by another Iranian drone attack on Friday, causing multiple refineries to catch fire. The same refinery was attacked a day earlier.Friday’s attack occurred as Kuwait celebrated Eid al-Fitr. Authorities said firefighters were working to control the latest … Read more

U.S. destroys Iranian minelayer to prevent strangulation of Strait of Hormuz, military officials say

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The conflict in West Asia and the Gulf has entered its third week. General Dan Cain, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters at the Pentagon that the United States had destroyed 44 Iranian mine-laying vessels, thereby curbing Iran’s ability to mine mines in the strait. Air Force Gen. Dan Cain, chairman of … Read more

Prime Minister Modi holds talks with Kuwait Crown Prince; reiterates India’s stance on regional peace

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Prime Minister Modi holds talks with Kuwait Crown Prince; reiterates India’s stance on regional peace

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi He had a phone call with Kuwait Crown Prince Khalid on Wednesday to convey Eid al-Fitr greetings.During the conversation, Prime Minister Modi also condemned the attack on Kuwait amid ongoing clashes between US, Israeli and Iranian forces. watch ‘Hormuz remains our priority’: PM Modi talks to Kuwait crown prince … Read more

Shashi Tharoor urges government to ‘actively take the lead’ in ending conflicts in West Asia

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Shashi Tharoor urges government to 'actively take the lead' in ending conflicts in West Asia

Shashi Tharoor (file photo) New Delhi: congressional leaders Shashi Tharoor Wednesday urged the central government to “actively take the lead” in calling for an immediate end to the escalating conflict in West Asia.The Lok Sabha MP said neither side has benefited from the continued hostilities, while other countries have suffered costs due to disruptions in … Read more

Strait of Hormuz: The United States takes major action against Iranian anti-ship cruise missiles; what is deep-penetration munitions?

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The U.S. military has taken its first major step in trying to control the region Strait of HormuzCentral Command announced Tuesday. U.S. Central Command reported on X that forces had successfully used “multiple 5,000-pound deep-penetration munitions against Iranian missile sites on Iran’s coastline near the Strait of Hormuz.” Map showing the Strait of Hormuz, Iran. … Read more

France rules out possibility of escorting Hormuz ship due to ‘explosion’

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French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that France would “never” help secure the Strait of Hormuz “in the context of the current hostilities” and rejected calls for help from U.S. President Donald Trump. France rules out possibility of escorting Hormuz ship due to ‘explosion’ Speaking at a defense council meeting, Macron said France could … Read more

Is Ali Larijani still alive? Senior Iranian official’s X post sparks new speculation over Israeli death claim

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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Defense Minister Ali Larijani Iranian National Security Council member killed in IDF attack. Ali Larijani was last seen in public during Friday’s Quds Day parade in Tehran. (Reuters) Katz said in a statement that he had recently learned that a senior Iranian security official had died following an … Read more

Al Bahyah District: The war between Iran and the United States and Israel escalated. A missile hit a civilian car in Abu Dhabi, killing one person and putting the UAE on alert.

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Al Bahyah District: The war between Iran and the United States and Israel escalated. A missile hit a civilian car in Abu Dhabi, killing one person and putting the UAE on alert.

UAE shocked: Missile lands on car in Abu Dhabi, one dead as authorities issue emergency warning amid Iran-US-Israel war ongoing middle East The conflict has cast a long shadow over the Gulf region, with the United Arab Emirates facing one of the most serious security incidents related to the regional crisis. Authorities in the emirate … Read more

UAE port attacked but Indian oil tanker sails safely

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UAE port attacked but Indian oil tanker sails safely

New Delhi: The Indian-flagged oil tanker ‘Jag Laadki’, whose oil terminal was attacked while loading crude oil at the UAE port of Fujairah on Saturday, safely sailed to India from the port on Sunday morning, the shipping ministry said. It added that the ship was carrying about 80,800 tonnes of Murban crude, a grade of … Read more