UAE oil exports rebound to 85% of pre-war levels as Gulf supply routes adapt: IEAUnited Arab Emirates oil exports have rebounded significantly, reaching nearly 85% of pre-conflict levels by early June. Leveraging alterna...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
Iran, US establish communication line to safeguard shipping through Hormuz, say mediatorsIran and the United States have established a direct communication line to "avoid incidents and miscommunication" in the Strait of Hormuz, ...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Indian refiners sitting on enough crude, in no rush to resume purchases from West AsiaIndia's state-run refiners have secured enough crude for two months. They are not rushing to buy from the Middle East even if the Strait of...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
G7 leaders applaud Iran, Ukraine progress ahead of tackling AIG7 leaders are calling a US-Iran deal a historic chance. They also agreed to put more pressure on Russia regarding its Ukraine invasion. Th...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Oil Price Today (June 17): Crude oil dips below $80, near 3-month low ahead of US-Iran agreement. Will liquid gold fall more?The interim agreement, expected to be signed on Friday, would grant Tehran significant economic incentives, including the immediate ability...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
Indian LNG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran deal lifts reopening hopesAn LNG tanker has successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz. This marks a significant step following a peace agreement between the United...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Fragile Iran deal offers oil relief, but Hormuz risks remainA deal between the U.S. and Iran will reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, easing global energy supply concerns. However, unresolved disputes...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Shipowners on edge for news on Hormuz as ‘dark’ oil flows swellShipowners are closely monitoring a potential US-Iran peace deal and its implications for the Strait of Hormuz. While some express caution,...
13 Jun, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Iran FM says 'no tangible progress' in talks but Trump says deal closeMiddle East war negotiations face setbacks as Iran reports no tangible progress. Renewed US and Iranian strikes have strained a fragile cea...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.24 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz ship transits are rising thanks to help from USShipowners are showing increased optimism for traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with US forces providing navigational advice to vessels...
30 May, 2026, 07.03 AM IST
Sensing an edge, Iran 'ready to gamble' it can outlast TrumpIran's leadership is betting it can outlast an under-pressure Donald Trump in its peace negotiations with Washington, but its defiance risk...
12 May, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
Dollar on defensive as markets hope for best on Middle EastThe dollar weakened as hopes for an Iran-U.S. de-escalation boosted oil-exposed currencies, while Japan's verbal intervention kept speculat...
07 May, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
China says will play 'greater role' in ending Mideast fightingChina's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing would play a "greater role" in ending hostilities in the Middle East during talks with his Ir...
06 May, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
US and Iran closing in on memorandum to end war, Pakistani source saysWashington is reportedly nearing a breakthrough with Tehran on a preliminary deal to de-escalate tensions and pave the way for nuclear talk...
06 May, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
The red, white and blue dome: Trump makes risky move to free HormuzIn a pivotal development, the United States has launched 'Operation Freedom', aimed at safeguarding the vital shipping lanes of the Strait ...
05 May, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
The risk of the Iran war restarting is irrationally highThe US and Iran are locked in a dangerous standoff, fueled by mutual miscalculations and overconfidence. Ancient Greek concepts of error an...
05 May, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Oil prices rise 5% on fears of US-Iran ceasefire collapseOil prices jumped around 5% in early Monday trading on fears that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran could collapse after the...
20 Apr, 2026, 04.12 PM IST