Attack risks rise for tankers as Iran vows to block more Hormuz routesTankers face growing risks of attacks and intimidation while navigating the Strait of Hormuz after Iran warned regional countries against o...
08 Oct, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz, uranium and oil prices: The three issues now standing between Trump and an Iran war dealEfforts to resolve the US-Iran war are heavily influenced by Iran's nuclear program and shipping routes. The Strait of Hormuz plays a cruci...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Sharjah eyes $3 billion Indian investment as ports shift amid Hormuz disruptionSharjah is anticipating significant investment from India, targeting $3 billion between 2026 and 2027. The expansion of Khorfakkan port is ...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Conflicts in West Asia and Persian Gulf claimed 11 Indian seafarers' lives: GovernmentConflicts in West Asia and the Persian Gulf have led to the deaths of 11 Indian seafarers. The Indian government successfully repatriated 4...
08 Oct, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Rupee rises 10 paise to 96.65 against US dollar in early tradeOn Thursday, the rupee saw a slight uptick, gaining 10 paise to settle at 96.65 against the US dollar. This increase emerged amidst tough e...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Oil rises as Middle East supply concerns persist amid shipping attacksRising oil prices are driven by persistent supply concerns from the Middle East. This month has seen a surge in attacks on shipping in the ...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
US CENTCOM rejects Iran's claim of Hormuz closureUS Central Command has rejected Iran's assertion that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, stating that traffic continues. Commercial and energy...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
Iranian official says 'illegal routes' in Strait of Hormuz to soon be blockedIran's Revolutionary Guards have announced intentions to close illegal transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz. These routes allegedly facil...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
Tanker attacks in Hormuz hit highest of any week since start of US-Iran warAttacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz reached unprecedented levels during the week of September 28 to October 5. There were at least 1...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
Iraq devalues its currency as Mideast war disrupts oil shipping routesIraq has officially devalued its currency from 1,300 dinars to 1,500 dinars to the US dollar. The Central Bank announced this decision foll...
07 Oct, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
Oil tanker captains are being offered over $100,000, plus bonuses, to cross HormuzOil tanker captains are currently receiving extraordinarily high salaries due to increased risks while transiting through the Strait of Hor...
07 Oct, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
EIA raises oil price forecasts as Iran war tightens global marketsThe EIA raised its oil price forecasts, citing tight global inventories, limited diesel supplies and ongoing Middle East supply risks. Bren...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
US EIA lifts Brent forecast to $98 as Iran war tightens global suppliesThe US Energy Information Administration has revised its oil price forecasts for the coming years due to supply issues. Global benchmark Br...
06 Oct, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Middle East oil exports are recovering despite Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks, but the bigger problem is getting crude safely to buyersMiddle Eastern oil exports have significantly recovered as shipping companies navigate a complex transport network. While conventional meth...
06 Oct, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
September LNG shipments through Hormuz hit highest since start of US-Iran warIn September, the number of liquefied natural gas cargoes shipped through the Strait of Hormuz increased significantly. A total of 19 cargo...
02 Oct, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
The US-Iran war is now squeezing two major shipping routes from Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea — here’s why global trade could feel the impactThe ongoing US-Iran war is affecting vital maritime chokepoints, specifically the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Shipping traff...
28 Sep, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
US Iran war: Tehran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace planIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized that diplomatic solutions are essential for resolving tensions with the US and Israel. US...
27 Sep, 2026, 06.14 AM IST