Iran Guards threaten 'new fronts' over Israel's Lebanon offensiveIran's Revolutionary Guards threatened to open "new fronts" and keep the Strait of Hormuz closed over Israel's offensive in Lebanon, state ...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
Iran suspends indirect US contacts, threatens wider pressure on key shipping routesIran has halted communication with the US through mediators. This action follows attacks on Lebanon. Iran and its allies plan to block the ...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Britain's navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for a peace dealBritish sailors are on standby aboard RFA Lyme Bay for a mine-clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz. This operation awaits a peace agree...
25 May, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
What if the Strait of Hormuz didn’t reopen?The Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route, faces potential prolonged closure. This situation mirrors past disruptions, raising concerns about...
23 May, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
With Chabahar Port in limbo, can India still reach Central Asia and Russia?India's crucial trade route to Russia and Central Asia is at a critical juncture. US sanctions on Iran's Chabahar port create uncertainty f...
14 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of HormuzThe Trump administration's approach to the Iran war has been marked by conflicting statements. Initially, a ceasefire was declared, followe...
07 May, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
French carrier group moves south of Suez ahead of conditional UK-French Hormuz missionFrance's aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is now in the Red Sea. This move prepares for a possible mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The F...
06 May, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
World’s largest container carrier plans route avoiding HormuzThe world’s largest container shipping company, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, is launching a new Europe–Middle East service that avoi...
02 May, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Houthi rebels on high alert to confront "any aggression against the Yemeni people"Yemen's Houthi officials have issued strong warnings, with the Defence Minister stating rebels are on high alert for aggression. Deputy For...
19 Apr, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
What is Bab el-Mandeb? The critical trade route Iran threatens to shut downThe Iran Red Sea trade threat has intensified sharply, with tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz falling below 10% of its normal dai...
16 Apr, 2026, 03.00 AM IST
Will US naval blockade on Iranian ports successful in ending already-fragile ceasefire? Global oil, Strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump, Iran tensions explainedWill US naval blockade on Iranian ports successful in ending already-fragile ceasefire? The United States has launched a naval blockade tar...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Significance of India-Egypt strategic partnership in stabilizing volatile regionIndia and Egypt are deepening their strategic partnership. This collaboration is crucial for regional stability amidst ongoing conflicts. B...
07 Apr, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
Hong Kong-flagged vessel runs aground in Egypt's vital Suez CanalA Hong Kong-flagged ship ran aground in Egypt's vital Suez Canal, authorities and tracking data showed early Thursday. The Xin Hai Tong 23 ...
25 May, 2023, 10.51 AM IST
Suez Canal traffic 'normal' after stuck vessel refloatedTugboats "have begun towing the ship" which had suffered "a sudden technical failure" and was now being safely towed away for repairs, said...
09 Jan, 2023, 02.18 PM IST
Early agreement reached in dispute over Suez Canal shipStann Marine, the lawyers representing the vessel's owners and insurers, and a spokeswoman for the Suez Canal Authority both confirmed the ...
23 Jun, 2021, 08.18 PM IST
Suez blockage ends, but Indian crew may face legal chargesWith the container ship ‘Ever Given’ that had blocked the Suez Canal since March 23 wrenched free from the sandy bank by tug boats on Monda...
30 Mar, 2021, 09.36 AM IST
Mega-ship in Suez Canal moved '80%' in right directionThe MV Ever Given, longer than four football fields, became wedged diagonally across the canal during a sandstorm last Tuesday, strangling ...
29 Mar, 2021, 11.17 PM IST