$20 million: The cost of shipping oil through Strait of Hormuz, TotalEnergies CEO saysShipping oil cargoes via the Strait of Hormuz costs approximately twenty million dollars. This significant freight expense creates wide mar...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Iran says new sanctions threatened by 'desperate' US will failIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has dismissed threatened US sanctions as a sign of desperation, insisting they will fail to defeat T...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
Iran vows 'devastating' response as US threatens toughest ever economic hitIran warns of devastating retaliation against new United States sanctions. United States Treasury chief Scott Bessent plans the toughest fi...
23 Aug, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Trump’s economic isolation plan risks Iran strikes across GulfTrump is betting that tighter sanctions, a naval blockade and broader economic pressure can push Iran into accepting a US-backed deal after...
22 Aug, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Iran dismisses US economic threats and other developments in the Middle EastIran rejected United States President Donald Trump's economic threats and isolation policies. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom and other natio...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Pentagon weighs scaling back US military presence across Persian Gulf: ReportThe Pentagon is assessing options to reduce its military presence in the Persian Gulf. Extensive damage from the Iran conflict has prompted...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
New rung on Iran's escalation ladder: A smart tactic or NATO war?Iran reportedly considers attacking US military sites in Europe as a warning. This strategy aims to deter Washington from escalating its co...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Global Market Today: Asian equities decline as chip selloff extendsAsian stock markets witnessed a downturn as semiconductor shares plummeted sharply. The rise in bond yields and escalating oil prices contr...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US failsIran will adopt an offensive military stance as peace negotiations with the United States have stalled. The memorandum of understanding sig...
18 Aug, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
Iran, Oman home in on Hormuz Strait deal as ship attacks mountIran and Oman are nearing a deal on managing Strait of Hormuz. This agreement aims to ensure safe passage through the vital waterway. The U...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Italian NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Latvian airspaceAn Italian fighter jet downed an unknown drone in Latvian airspace on Friday. Latvian soldiers are searching for debris from the drone near...
15 Aug, 2026, 01.22 AM IST
Hormuz traffic slows further after US threatens more economic pressure on IranTransit through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly stopped after two ships were attacked. The United States stated it can maintain a naval blo...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
US warns Iran it will step up economic pressure; two more ships attacked in HormuzShip traffic in the Strait of Hormuz slowed significantly after two vessels were attacked. The United States stated it can maintain a naval...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with USIran and the United States remain divided over ending the Gulf war permanently. Talks to revive an interim deal agreed in June have seen no...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Iran warned Gulf neighbours of 'blackout' if US struck power plants: ReportIran issued serious warnings to Gulf neighbors about regional blackouts. This threat came after the United States considered striking Irani...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Iran warns Gulf states of strikes on energy assets if US attacks resumeIran has warned Gulf states of retaliatory strikes on their energy and water facilities. This diplomatic push aims to deter further United ...
06 Aug, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Iran warns Gulf allies of retaliation as Trump dials back strike threat, presses for a dealIran cautioned Gulf states about retaliation against energy infrastructure. This warning followed U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of ...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.25 PM IST