US fire on Iran tankers sparks reprisals as deal hangs in balanceIran doubts US sincerity in diplomacy following recent naval clashes in the Gulf. Tehran has not yet responded to Washington's latest peace...
09 May, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of HormuzU.S. forces disabled two Iranian oil tankers after exchanging fire in the Strait of Hormuz, while the UAE reported an Iranian missile and d...
09 May, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
How long before Iran breaks under crushing US pressure?Iran and the US face a prolonged standoff. The US is intensifying economic pressure on Iran's economy. Iran indicates it can withstand the ...
02 May, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
Kharg Island: How even the Portuguese, Dutch, and British empires failed to control a small island now in the US crosshairsKharg Island, a strategically vital Persian Gulf location, has repeatedly attracted global powers due to its deep waters and role in Iran's...
03 Apr, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
What is Kharg Island? Iran’s vital oil hub at center of Trump’s explosive threat - Global fuel price shock already leading to a sharp riseKharg Island is located 24 kilometres off the coast of Iran in the northern Persian Gulf. It is relatively small — about 8 kilometres long ...
31 Mar, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
What could Trump achieve by threatening Iran's Kharg Island?US President Donald Trump has threatened to "completely obliterate" Iran's Kharg Island, a vital oil export hub. Trump suggested the US cou...
31 Mar, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Trump threatens to ‘completely obliterate’ Iran’s power plants, oil wells and Kharg Island if deal not reachedPresident Trump has raised the stakes in his latest warning to Iran, asserting that a refusal to reach a diplomatic agreement will result i...
30 Mar, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
$139 million/day: How is Iran quietly profiting from Strait of Hormuz blockade while global oil choke amid war?Iran's Oil Revenue: While several oil-exporting nations are facing logistical and supply challenges due to instability in the Strait of Hor...
27 Mar, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Why the US is eyeing Kharg Island and how many troops could be involved if a ground invasion happensIran has issued a stern warning of retaliation against an unnamed regional nation. Intelligence suggests enemies plan to seize a vital Iran...
26 Mar, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Iran war: A Kharg island invasion won’t solve Trump’s oil problemPresident Trump's long-held desire to seize Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal is being reconsidered, but capturing it wouldn't cripple Tehra...
23 Mar, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
Oil prices surge past $100 as US strikes Iran's Kharg Island; Peter McGuire warns oil rally not overGlobal oil markets are reacting strongly after US forces struck Iran's Kharg Island, a key oil export hub. Prices for Brent and WTI crude h...
16 Mar, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Oil Price Today (March 16): Crude oil gains 1%, above $100 on Trump’s latest threat to Iran. Here’s whyCrude oil prices surged past $100 per barrel as President Trump warned Iran that its vital Kharg Island oil hub could be targeted, sparking...
16 Mar, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
Oil prices today: As oil markets already near $100, how could a US strike on Iran’s Kharg Island further impact global oil prices, Brent crude, and WTI crude futures?Oil prices today: WTI crude trades near $99.30 and Brent crude near $99.29. The risk is Iran’s Kharg Island, the hub handling about 90% of ...
14 Mar, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Why has US attacked Kharg Island, where is it located, and why is it very important for Iran? Donald Trump warning explained. Here's if US will take control of islandWhy has US attacked Kharg Island, where is it located, and why is it very important for Iran? The strike was announced by Donald Trump. US ...
14 Mar, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
Kharg Island: The oil island in Gulf at the centre of Trump’s Iran war calculationsKharg Island, Iran's primary crude oil export terminal, has become a critical strategic asset in the ongoing West Asia conflict. Despite es...
09 Mar, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Israel is not yet willing to touch Iran's most sensitive nerveKharg Island, Iran's primary oil export terminal, remains untouched by Israel despite strikes on other energy sites. This strategic restrai...
23 Jun, 2025, 02.31 PM IST
Iran's oil minister visits oil export terminal as Israeli strike fearedIran's oil minister visited Kharg Island, the main export terminal, for talks with a naval commander amidst concerns over potential Israeli...
06 Oct, 2024, 05.50 PM IST