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Iran calls Trump's claims 'baseless', alleges US attacked vessels killing three Indian seafarersIn a post on X, the official account of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India shared, "The U.S. president's accusation again...
‘Totally unacceptable’: Trump condemns Iran 'drone attack on Indian shipsPresident Trump condemned Iran for an alleged drone attack on Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, labeling the incident "totally unaccept...
Iran criticises US attacks on vessels with Indian crewThree vessels with Indian crew came under attack off the Oman coast this week. One of them resulted in the death of three Indian seafarers ...
Iran condemns US strike on vessel that killed 3 Indian crew membersIran has strongly condemned a US attack on a commercial vessel. The incident resulted in the deaths of three Indian nationals. Iran has acc...
Iran says it won't accept 'maximalist demands' as Islamabad hosts peace pushIran presented its core demands and concerns in Pakistan, seeking an end to the ongoing conflict. The United States is pushing for Iran to ...
West Asia War: US says it's hunting for explosive mines in latest push to open Strait of HormuzWest Asia War: The United States Navy is actively clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz. This crucial oil shipping route faces disruptio...
Iran vows 'decisive response' if US continues its 'blockade, piracy, maritime robbery' in GulfIran on Saturday issued a strong warning to the United States, vowing a "decisive response" if Washington continues what it described as "b...
Ship piracy, robberies rise 83% in Asia from January-June, anti-piracy group saysPiracy incidents in Asia saw a big jump. ReCAAP reports a major rise in attacks on ships. The Straits of Malacca and Singapore are hotspots...
India joins Djibouti Code of Conduct: Enhances Indian Ocean outreachDCOC/JA is a grouping on maritime matters comprising 18 member states adjoining the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, the East coast of Africa and Isl...
Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill introduced in Lok SabhaA bill which seeks to provide for stringent punishment, including death penalty or life imprisonment, to those involved in piracy at sea wa...
Government issues advisory to shipowners, bodies to be extra cautious in the wake of piracy"As per the ReCAAP report, the threat of abduction of crew in the Sulu-Celebes Seas has not been eliminated and remains a severe threat in ...
Pirates continue to strike in South East Asian waters: International Maritime BureauFive small tankers were hijacked in the waters of South East Asia in the second quarter of 2015, bringing the total number of vessels to 13.
Global piracy on the rise: International Maritime BureauThe report also found that after a steady drop in global piracy over the last few years, attacks rose 10 per cent in the first quarter of 2...
Government advises Indian ships to be 'extra cautious' in Malacca Strait, South East AsiaThe government has asked Indian ships sailing in the Malacca Strait and South East Asia to be "extra cautious" and take necessary security ...
Coast Guards of India, Singapore to hold joint drillThe joint drill will take place later this week. The ship provides an opportunity to reiterate India's commitment to bilateral relations wi...
India expresses serious concern over piracyPiracy is a grave threat to the maritime trade and the security of maritime shipping, said V D Sharma, Counsellor in India's Permanent Miss...
- Ensure adequate Indian control over maritime activity: PM
The Prime Minister was speaking at the concluding function of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Shipping Corporation of India.
- Piracy spikes in South China Sea
Piracy has tripled in the South China Sea reaching 30 attacks in the first nine months of the year.
- India seeks more regional cooperation to combat piracy
India has underlined the need for Somalia to be primarily in-charge for combating the problem supported by international community.
- Piracy, armed attacks on the rise
Despite close watch by international bodies, piracy and armed robbery attacks against ships rose 14% in the first nine months of 2007 as ag...