How Iran's 'golden weapon' of Hormuz became a bigger priority than its long-disputed nuclear programmeIran views control of the Strait of Hormuz as a vital strategic asset. This waterway is now a higher priority than its nuclear program. Rec...
08 Jul, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
India to prioritise releasing stranded vessels in Hormuz, may resume tanker loading when conditions improve, says officialIndia is ensuring the safe passage of its ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions in the region are impacting global shipping. Authoritie...
21 May, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Tankers exit Hormuz as Trump, Vance talk up Iran deal prospectsTwo Chinese oil tankers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz. This follows positive comments from U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice ...
20 May, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Not going to let world be blown up on my watch: Trump says US may need to hit Iran againPresident Donald Trump revealed the United States was an hour away from striking Iran before he postponed the decision. He stated that Iran...
19 May, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
Iran officially announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz: top security councilIran has established a new authority to manage the Strait of Hormuz. This vital waterway has been effectively closed by Tehran, which inten...
18 May, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz deadlock deepens? Drone strike at nuclear power plant in UAEInternational Atomic Energy Agency said emergency diesel generators were providing power to the plant's "unit 3", and called for "maximum m...
17 May, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
Targeting commercial shipping, impeding navigation in Strait of Hormuz unacceptable: India's UN envoyIndia's UN envoy Parvathaneni Harish stressed the need for short-term and long-term measures, plus international cooperation, to address th...
17 May, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
Iran state TV says European countries in talks with Tehran for Hormuz transitEuropean nations are in talks with Iran regarding passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This follows similar agreements with East Asian cou...
16 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Iran plans new Hormuz transit mechanism, says only cooperating nations will benefitIran is introducing a new system for the Strait of Hormuz. Commercial ships and nations cooperating with Tehran will receive priority passa...
16 May, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Iran army says countries siding with US to 'face difficulties' in HormuzIran's army has issued a stern warning. Countries supporting US sanctions against Tehran will encounter problems passing through the Strait...
10 May, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Iran ceasefire appears to hold, Bahrain detains dozens over suspected Revolutionary Guard linksA fragile ceasefire held even after the US struck two Iranian oil tankers, while Bahrain arrested 41 individuals linked to Iran's Revolutio...
10 May, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz reopens on Monday? Donald Trump makes big announcement, Iran respondsStrait of Hormuz has been blocked: Iran has choked off major flows of oil, gas and fertilizer to the world economy, while the United States...
04 May, 2026, 06.10 AM IST
Iran executes two more opposition group members in latest crackdown: People's MujahedinIran has executed two more members of the People's Mujahedin group. Authorities state they were hanged for spying for Israel. These hanging...
20 Apr, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Iran says it is checking if Indian vessels were targeted in Strait of Hormuz firing incidentReports have emerged suggesting that Iranian forces may have opened fire on Indian ships passing through the vital Strait of Hormuz. This u...
20 Apr, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
US, Israel attacks on Iran 'failed', no gains possible in talks: Iran's envoy to RussiaIran's Ambassador to Russia claimed the US and Israel failed in their military objectives against Tehran. He warned that Washington won't s...
20 Apr, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Iran will 'never' give up Strait of Hormuz control, says MP Ebrahim AziziIran has asserted permanent control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, citing national sovereignty. A senior lawmaker told Press TV that ...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Pakistan behind confusion over Lebanon? Conflicting remarks from US & Iran puncture Asim Munir, Shehbaz Sharif's peacemaker planLess than 24 hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced, the agreement has been cast into doubt due to conflicting claims regarding its ...
09 Apr, 2026, 03.32 PM IST