US says it disabled another commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach IranUS forces have intercepted another ship trying to bypass their blockade of Iranian ports. The Gambia-flagged vessel, Lian Star, ignored war...
30 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Jaishankar and Rubio hold key talks on Hormuz security and West Asia stabilityExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi. Discussions centered on the West Asia conflict a...
24 May, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
US Senator urges sanctions on entities paying Iran for passage via Strait of HormuzUS Senator Tom Cotton has called on the Treasury Department to sanction entities aiding Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz. He specif...
23 May, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Iran's newly-created strait authority discloses 'controlled maritime zone' at HormuzIran's new Persian Gulf Strait Authority has established a "controlled maritime zone" in the Strait of Hormuz. Transit through this zone, d...
21 May, 2026, 06.31 AM 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
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
West Asia War: Ship reported seized off UAE as Trump discusses Iran with XiA ship was seized by Iranian personnel near the UAE. US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on keeping the Strait of Ho...
15 May, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
Iran enforces new 'sovereign' transit rules in Strait of Hormuz; mandates prior permits for vesselsIran has introduced a new system for maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Ships must now get prior authorization before transiting the...
06 May, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Trump signals 'possible' Iran talks within 36-72 hours as maritime tensions escalate in HormuzPresident Donald Trump suggests a possible diplomatic breakthrough with Iran. He has extended a ceasefire, citing Pakistan's request for Ir...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
One of three ships fired at by Iran may have been bound for GujaratThree commercial vessels were fired upon by Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz, with two subsequently seized. Initial shipping data ind...
22 Apr, 2026, 07.27 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
Iran to prioritise Strait of Hormuz passage for vessels that pay feesIran will now prioritize ships that pay fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after Tehran reimposed strict military co...
19 Apr, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
IRGC imposes strict navigation rules in Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade on Iranian portsIran's IRGC Navy has imposed new restrictions on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, permitting only civilian vessels on designa...
18 Apr, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
First cruise ship 'Celestyal Discovery' crosses Strait of Hormuz since war began: MarineTrafficA cruise ship has successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway, for the first time since the West Asia conflict started...
18 Apr, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Won't impose 'traditional fees' on passage of ships through Hormuz, says Iran: ReportsIran is introducing new rules for the Strait of Hormuz. Ships will need security coordination and Iranian approval to pass. Hostile militar...
18 Apr, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
US made 7 claims in one hour but 'all false', says Iran; warns access to Hormuz hinges on Tehran’s termsIran has asserted that maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz will be strictly controlled by Tehran, stating that passage will be a...
18 Apr, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz crisis spotlights ship 'flagging' rules as India-flagged vessels face higher compliance burdenShip safety in the Strait of Hormuz draws attention to vessel flagging. India is boosting its flagged fleet. The Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.34 AM IST