Trump declares 'Economic D-Day' against Iran, warns nations aiding Tehran of 'tremendous' consequencesPresident Trump announced a severe economic operation targeting Iran's financial lifelines. He warned any nation aiding Iran would face sig...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Hormuz shipping unchanged amid US-Iran stalemate, data showsShipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained unchanged on Wednesday. Discussions to end the war between the United States and Ira...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
Iran says it controls Hormuz, but the ships tell a different storyShipping data indicates most vessels now use the Omani route through the Strait of Hormuz. This route is a UN-authorized channel which Iran...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
From hammering Iran to strangling them: Donald Trump has a new approach in Middle East warPresident Trump is shifting his Iran strategy towards sustained economic and military pressure. Talks with Tehran have stalled, and a paral...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Oil edges up on uncertainty over exports through HormuzOil prices climbed for a fourth day due to supply uncertainty. Investors weighed conflicting messages from Tehran and Washington on the Str...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Trump says no talks with Iran, naval blockade remains in forceUnited States President Donald Trump stated no talks are happening with Iran. He affirmed the naval blockade remains fully in effect and op...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Trump threatens to 'bomb' Oman if they get in way of Hormuz dealUS President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Oman if it interferes with the US blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait ...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Oil climbs as fading US-Iran peace hopes raise supply risksOil prices climbed as Middle East war peace talks stalled significantly. Iran announced a shift to a fully offensive military posture. The ...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
Oil Price Today (August 17): Crude oil approaches $90 again amid no breakthrough in Iran war talks. What’s next?Over the weekend, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran had not decided to resume talks with the U.S. Meanwhile, U.S. President ...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz shipping slows sharply after tanker attacksShipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed significantly over the weekend. This decline followed attacks on tankers and stalled United St...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.06 AM IST
Gulf nations growing impatient with Trump's diplomatic efforts regarding truce with Iran: ReportPersian Gulf allies express growing weariness with Iran peace deal negotiations. United States officials reject assessments of President Tr...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Hormuz ship attacks mount as US vows to cripple Iran economyThe Strait of Hormuz has seen an uptick in ship attacks, causing grave concerns as peace negotiations remain stagnant. Recently, two vessel...
15 Aug, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
62 commercial vessels redirected, three disabled amid US blockade on Iran: CENTCOMUS CENTCOM said its forces have redirected 62 commercial vessels, disabled three and boarded two while enforcing a blockade against Iran. T...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Trump says record-setting Navy deployment to support Iran operations 'not nearly long enough'U.S. President Trump dismissed fears regarding the USS Abraham Lincoln's lengthy deployment, asserting that a nearly nine-month mission is ...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
US to unleash ‘economic isolation’ on Iran next week as Trump pressure campaign intensifiesThe United States plans to intensify economic pressure on Iran next week, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning of measures unprece...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
US can keep naval blockade on Iranian ports "indefinitely," Pentagon chief saysUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the Navy can maintain an indefinite blockade of Iran. Ships will be rotated in and out of the regi...
13 Aug, 2026, 09.54 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