Iran-backed Houthi rebels clash with Yemeni government forces and other Mideast developmentsYemeni rebels and government forces engaged in renewed clashes, raising fears of a wider civil war. Houthi rebels attacked government areas...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Iran says Strait of Hormuz is under its control: Fars news reportThe head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit has declared that the Strait of Hormuz is firmly under Iranian control, countering US President ...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Iran calls for environmental safeguards for Strait of Hormuz amid oil pollution along Qeshm Island coastIran's foreign ministry spokesperson highlighted environmental concerns regarding oil pollution. Recent pollution along Qeshm Island shores...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Trump says US has 'total control' over Strait of Hormuz, calls naval blockade a 'wall of steel'US President Donald Trump has once again claimed "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz in a Truth Social post, calling the American nav...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
Trump says US ‘owns’ Strait of Hormuz, threatens Iran with forcePresident Trump stated the United States has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. He warned Iran against any actions that could provoke...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Hormuz to remain closed unless US meets Iran's conditions, Iranian security council saysIran's Supreme National Security Council stated the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed. This closure depends on the United States changing...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Pakistan minister Naqvi heads to Iran amid mediation efforts to end conflictPakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi traveled to Tehran for crucial discussions. He engaged with Iranian officials regarding bila...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Iran says Hormuz transit fee details not under discussion in Oman talksIran is not currently discussing details of possible transit fees with Oman as the two countries negotiate a new shipping route through the...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Russia explores rail link to India to bypass maritime chokepointsRussia is exploring a rail link to India through Central Asia and Iran as an alternative to maritime routes vulnerable to disruptions at th...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz to stay shut until US ends naval blockade: Iranian FM spokespersonIran stated the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until the US halts its naval blockade. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei attri...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on several demandsIran says a deal with Oman on new shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz is in its final stages, but reopening the strategic waterway ...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
New Hormuz security mechanisms developed with Oman: Iran's Foreign Ministry, says US violations block safe waterwayIran and Oman are developing new mechanisms to monitor shipping safety through the Strait of Hormuz. Discussions between Tehran and Muscat ...
10 Aug, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
No direct talks with US, exchange of messages through intermediaries, says Iranian FM AraghchiIran is not currently engaged in direct negotiations with the United States, while messages between the two sides are being exchanged throu...
09 Aug, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Iran Guards say won't reopen Hormuz without US meeting all Tehran's conditionsIran's Revolutionary Guards will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until its conditions are met. These demands include compensation for war d...
09 Aug, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman close, but strait reopening hinges on US concessionsIran and Oman are nearing a deal for a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement is seen as vital for ending the ongo...
09 Aug, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
Iran says Strait of Hormuz reopening depends on US accepting its conditionsIran's Revolutionary Guard stated Strait of Hormuz reopening is conditional on US acceptance. This reopening is not linked to ongoing negot...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
How the Iran-backed Houthis' claims of deadly attacks are stoking fears of a wider regional conflictYemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for deadly attacks this week. These actions escalated the conflict and raised regional concern...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.47 PM IST