'All US blockade enforcement efforts have ceased': Centcom lifts blockade on ships to, from Iranian portsBig news out of the Middle East! The US has officially lifted its blockade on ships going to and from Iranian ports. Central Command confir...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
First tankers cross strait after Iran deal; Israeli strikes stir doubt in LebanonIn a groundbreaking agreement between the US and Iran, efforts are underway to resolve a conflict that has long disrupted global energy flo...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Oil tankers u-turn, head back to Middle East as Hormuz reopening nearsIn a strategic pivot, two oil tankers are heading toward the Middle East in expectation of the Strait of Hormuz’s reopening. Shipowners are...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Why are oil prices crashing down today, and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to decline or move upwards again? Oil market reacts to US-Iran peace deal hopesWhy are oil prices crashing down today, and will Brent and US WTI crude futures continue to decline or move upwards again? Oil prices dropp...
26 May, 2026, 05.33 AM IST
Tankers exit Hormuz as Trump, Vance talk up Iran deal prospectsTwo Chinese oil tankers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz. This follows positive comments from U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice ...
20 May, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
A tiny oil lifeline reopens through tense Hormuz after months of chokeholdMore oil tankers are navigating the Strait of Hormuz. This offers some relief to the global oil market. Several ships carrying crude oil ha...
14 May, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
Iran seizes vessel in Strait of Hormuz, defying US naval superiorityUS-Iran war news: Tehran showcased its power over the Strait of Hormuz with a video of commandos boarding a cargo ship. This comes after pe...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.07 AM IST
Iran shows off its control over strait after collapse of peace talksIran has asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz. This follows the breakdown of peace talks. The United States has boarded another tanke...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Iran menaces Hormuz as its own oil tankers test US blockadeIranian gunboats attacked commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Two Iranian oil supertankers are testing a US blockade in the Arabian S...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
US Israel-Iran War Day 51: Strait of Hormuz tensions rise as Iran fires on tanker, talks continueIran War News Day 51: As the clock ticks into the 51st day of the Iran-Israel conflict, West Asia finds itself in a heightened state of ale...
19 Apr, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
Greek, Indian tankers U-turn before Hormuz amid reopening doubtSeveral oil tankers have turned back in the Persian Gulf. This follows Iran's mixed signals on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. Shipowner...
18 Apr, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Soon you'll be nostalgic for $4–$5 gas: Iran threatens as Trump's blockade threat loomsGlobal fuel costs are set to rise as the US threatens a naval blockade on Iran. Tehran warns consumers will feel the impact. Direct US-Iran...
13 Apr, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Two supertankers including Pakistan-flagged ship take a u-turn at Hormuz as US-Iran talks collapseTwo empty supertankers turned back from the Strait of Hormuz at the last moment as US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapsed, highlighting...
12 Apr, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Trump says giant empty tankers headed to US for 'world's best oil'President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that large oil tankers are en route to the United States. He stated that America possesses...
11 Apr, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Hormuz sees fresh activity: Three oil supertankers appear to make move through strait as US–Iran talks beginThree oil supertankers are currently navigating the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a potential revival in shipping activity after weeks of di...
11 Apr, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
US issues fresh sanctions targeting Venezuela's oil sectorThe US has imposed sanctions on four companies and associated oil tankers operating in Venezuela's oil sector, intensifying pressure on Pre...
01 Jan, 2026, 07.25 AM IST
PDVSA and Reliance resume oil swap under US license, document showsVenezuela's PDVSA and India's Reliance Industries have restarted an oil swap deal after a pause due to U.S. sanctions. A U.S. license grant...
19 Dec, 2024, 10.51 PM IST