Iran to announce new restricted zone in the Gulf, top security official saysIran's top security official has announced that the country will be establishing a new restricted zone in the Persian Gulf. This move comes...
07 Sep, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Iran's response to US attacks will be 'more painful', parliament speaker saysIran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf issued a stern warning to the United States. He stated that the rules of engagement in any...
06 Sep, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
In the mid-late 1970s, Florida sank an F-101, F-102, T-33 and Sikorsky off Bay County; the aircraft served as fishing and diving reefs for more than 10 yearsIn the 1970s, Florida made a bold choice by sinking military jets and helicopters into the Gulf of Mexico, creating makeshift fishing and d...
06 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
If Iran shoots at US ships, we will destroy (and sink) their oil tankers: Pete HegsethUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that the US will sink Iranian oil tankers if Iran continues attacking American Navy ships, esc...
06 Sep, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Iran slams US strikes on IRGC Oil Tankers in West Asia, calls it 'war crime'Iran strongly condemned US strikes on Iranian commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman, calling them a violation of the UN Ch...
06 Sep, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
Explosions heard near Iran's Kharg Island in Gulf, origin unknownExplosions were heard near Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal on Saturday. Unconfirmed reports suggest an Iranian tanker was targeted by a mi...
05 Sep, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
In 2017, Jordan sank a 100-foot C-130 Hercules cargo plane off Aqaba; marine life has been colonizing it ever sinceA retired Jordanian C-130 Hercules plane was intentionally sunk offshore Aqaba. This created an artificial reef to foster marine life and c...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
India-Oman discuss defence academic and training collaborationAn Indian National Defence College delegation met Oman's Chief of Staff. Discussions focused on academic and training collaboration between...
03 Sep, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Iran-US attacks restart: Refiners in the crosshairs again as some Gulf cargoes stand delayed, cancelledIndian refiners face mounting crude supply disruptions from the Gulf region. Rising vessel attacks and transit bottlenecks are causing sign...
03 Sep, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Has the US lost the war against Iran and its bases in the Middle East? Here’s how Tehran’s Kheibar Shekan ‘Castle Breaker’ missiles are raining down on American forcesIran's Kheibar Shekan missile is challenging US military bases across the Middle East. These attacks follow US strikes on Iranian targets n...
02 Sep, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
What are Iran's options to retaliate as open warfare resumes with the US?The US launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran, prompting Iranian missile strikes on what Tehran said were US assets in Jordan, Bahrain, K...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Apple Maps changes name of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'Apple Maps has renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America” for US users following President Donald Trump’s executive order, while Canadian users wi...
02 Sep, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
Hormuz will be bypassed in two years: Scott BessentThe Treasury department has taken a more central role in recent weeks in the conflict, with Bessent announcing plans last week to expand sa...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
Refinery to the world: Energy expert Anas Alhajji on India's surprising fuel advantageFollowing a critical oil crisis, India has surfaced as a pivotal fuel supplier. Refineries reached peak performance, promoting export expan...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront 'real enemy'Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, urged Gulf rulers to identify their real enemy. He called for unity and mutual defense a...
30 Aug, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Pipelines and ports: Iran war spurs Gulf infrastructure investmentGulf nations are investing billions in infrastructure to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Ports, pipelines, and railways are top priorities as ...
28 Aug, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
'No other option': Gulf expats hunker down between bouts of warForeign workers are largely staying in Gulf countries despite six months of conflict, choosing higher, tax-free salaries over weaker prospe...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.26 PM IST