Explosions are heard near a US base in northern Iraq as US-Iran fighting escalatesExplosions sounded near a U.S. base in Iraq and sirens rang out in Bahrain on Friday. The U.S. military conducted its thirteenth night of s...
24 Jul, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Trouble is brewing at Middle East's two key chokepointsShipping disruptions are emerging in key Middle East oil transit routes. Concerns are rising as vessels alter voyages due to security risks...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
US strikes Iran and Bahrain warns of incoming fire as clashes over shipping routes escalateBahrain activated sirens amid escalating U.S. and Iran strikes over the Strait of Hormuz. Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted Saudi oil tankers,...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
India's oil routes under pressure as second West Asia chokepoint shutsIndia faces intensified energy supply challenges due to choke point closures. Three Saudi oil tankers rerouted in the Red Sea amid Houthi b...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Oil crosses $100: A 'perfect hurricane' can trigger bigger shock soonBrent crude has surged past $100 as escalating Middle East tensions threaten two critical oil chokepoints — the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el...
23 Jul, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
New threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen Iran war, put another trade chokepoint at riskHouthi rebels threaten to blockade the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, impacting global trade routes. They recently attacked two Saudi oil tankers in...
23 Jul, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
More tankers turn back as Houthi threat rattles Red Sea oil tradeHouthi militia warnings are causing tankers to change course in the Red Sea. Two vessels altered their destinations to the Suez Canal after...
23 Jul, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
- Brent crude surges 4% to over $95 a barrel, nears 6-week high as conflict threatens key oil transit routes
Oil prices hit a six-week high on Wednesday, with Brent crude racing past ninety-five dollars a barrel. The growing tensions between the U....
22 Jul, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
After Hormuz, Gate of Tears may make the world cry. What about India?The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route connecting Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, faces growing risks of disruption after Yemen’s Houthi ...
22 Jul, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
Saudi oil tankers bound for India, China reroute after Houthi warningTwo oil tankers carrying Saudi crude for India and China changed course. Houthi militia warned shipping companies against loading or unload...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
How a Houthi blockade in the Red Sea tightens Iran's grip on global energy suppliesYemen's Houthis declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia on Monday. This action escalates regional conflict and impacts global ene...
20 Jul, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Why oil prices haven't gone crazy despite 5 months of US-Iran warOil prices stayed below predictions despite the US and Iran conflict. China's reduced oil imports significantly impacted global demand for ...
20 Jul, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Why the Red Sea remains one of the world's most dangerous shipping routesRed Sea Shipping Route Explained: In a concerning development, Iran has alerted the world to possible disruptions in the Red Sea that threa...
20 Jul, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Oil settles up on renewed US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea closureOil prices climbed significantly on Friday, reaching their highest point in over a month. Escalating hostilities between the United States ...
18 Jul, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources sayIn a significant escalation, Iran has directed Houthi militias to get ready to obstruct the Red Sea oil passage should the United States ca...
16 Jul, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Iran overplaying its hand on Hormuz? A new game has just begun in West Asia oil sceneAs nations surrounding Iran pour billions into new pipeline networks, the significance of the Strait of Hormuz as an oil transit route is r...
16 Jul, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Crude shipments from Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port near maximum levels amid Houthi tensionsSaudi Arabia is maximizing oil exports through its Yanbu port this week. Increased loadings at Yanbu reflect rising tensions with Yemen's H...
15 Jul, 2026, 10.11 AM IST