Iran fired on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, say US officialsIran fired on a cargo ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, according to two US officials cited by Reuters. The vessel had earl...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
Rubio warns Hormuz tolls would 'spread like contagion' to other waterwaysUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that imposing tolls on ships in the Strait of Hormuz would lead to "total chaos," a stance reitera...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Iran seeks long-term role in managing Strait of Hormuz, eyes billions in annual feesIran is proposing new charges for security and services in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to generate significant revenue and reshape its man...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz traffic sees sharp uptick but not back to normalStrait of Hormuz traffic has increased sharply, but remains at roughly half its peacetime level, officials said on Thursday as stranded sai...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Swiss neutrality contributing factor in US-Iran peace talksSwitzerland not only hosted the talks between US vice president JD Vance and Iranian negotiators but senior officials in the Swiss foreign ...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Rubio reassures UAE, Kuwait as scepticism over Iran deal persistsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf allies of their security during a visit to the UAE and Kuwait, addressing skepticism over a ...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Trump says Iran pledges 'no tolls, no charges' on Hormuz transitUS President Trump stated Iran has assured the US it won't impose tolls on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, countering media claims. He also ...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
UN watchdog says Iran nuclear inspections 'going to happen'UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi confirmed inspections at Iranian atomic sites are imminent, following a preliminary deal between Te...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Israel, Lebanon discuss US-backed proposal for transfer of some southern territory to Lebanese armyIsrael and Lebanon are discussing a US-backed plan for Israeli forces to withdraw from occupied Lebanese territory. Under the proposal, Leb...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Oil prices extend decline on expectations of smoother crude flows via HormuzOil prices dipped to four-month lows as tensions eased between the US and Iran, paving the way for more tankers to navigate the Strait of H...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
Rubio says US will not accept Iranian tolls on HormuzUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio firmly stated that Washington will not permit any tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, an international waterwa...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Iran says won't allow UN inspectors at bombed nuclear sitesIran declared UN nuclear watchdog inspections at bombed sites are off-limits, despite a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war. Talks in S...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Iranian state TV says the country's team negotiating with US over the war is going to SwitzerlandTalks between Iran and the US over an interim war deal have been postponed as fighting intensifies in Lebanon. Iran's joint military comman...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Deadly fighting persists in Lebanon despite a ceasefire as the US-Iran deal is under threatIntense Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 16, including children, despite reports of a ceasefire. This escalation jeop...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
With Lebanon ceasefire set, Trump envoy heads to Switzerland for US-Iran talksUS envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi are in Switzerland for crucial talks aimed at solidifying a regional peace...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Strait of Hormuz to be closed again? What is happening with strait that carries nearly a fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas suppliesStrait of Hormuz carried nearly a fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas supplies before it was blockaded by Iran during the w...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
US-Iran peace talks in Geneva called off, clouding prospects for lasting truceTalks between the US and Iran to end the Middle East conflict have been postponed. Vice President JD Vance has cancelled his trip to Geneva...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.07 PM IST