Strait of Hormuz
- Middle East
IRGC warns Iran’s coastline could become ‘graveyard for aggressors’ if war resumes
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned on Wednesday, May 27, that the country’s coastline could become a “graveyard for aggressors” if conflict with the United States resumes, even as Tehran said…
- News
Iran deal progress murky after US military says it carried out self-defence’ strikes
Washington: President Donald Trump insists a peace deal is close on the 88th day of the Iran war, but Tehran on Tuesday, May 26, denounced US airstrikes as a sign of “bad…
- India
Parliamentary panel to discuss impact of West Asia crisis on India’s maritime trade
New Delhi: A Parliamentary panel will meet on Monday, May 25, to look into the impact of the West Asia crisis on India’s maritime trade and seafarer safety. The department-related Parliamentary Standing…
- Middle East
Trump says ‘no rush’ on Iran nuclear deal as blockade stays in force
US President Donald Trump has said the United States will maintain its blockade and pressure measures on Iran until a final nuclear agreement is formally signed, despite describing ongoing negotiations as constructive.…
- Middle East
Proposed US-Iran peace deal aims to return Hormuz traffic to pre-war levels
A proposed agreement between the United States and Iran could restore maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within 30 days, according to reports by Tasnim News Agency. The…
- Middle East
Iran closes western airspace amid reports of possible US military action
Iran imposed new airspace restrictions on Saturday, May 23, the 85th day of the American-Israeli war on Iran, as reports suggested the Trump administration is reviewing military options against Tehran. A Notice…
- India
Petrol, diesel price hiked by 87-91 paise per litre, 3rd increase in 10 days
New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices were increased by up to 91 paise per litre on Saturday, the third increase in less than 10 days. Petrol price has been increased by 87…
- World
US warns of ‘Plan B’ on Hormuz as Pakistan army chief arrives in Tehran
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, May 22, that Washington is preparing a “Plan B” if Iran refuses to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, while insisting that diplomatic…
- Middle East
Rubio says ‘slight progress’ made in ongoing Iran-US negotiations
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, May 22, that negotiations between Washington and Tehran had shown “slight progress” as both sides continue exchanging messages and draft proposals through Pakistan-led…
- Middle East
US-Iran final draft deal reached, announcement within hours: Report
A final draft agreement between the United States and Iran has been reached through Pakistani mediation and could be announced within the next few hours, according to Iran’s state news agency IRNA.…
- Middle East
Iran studies new US proposal as Trump says talks are ‘on the borderline’
Iran is reviewing a new American proposal delivered through Pakistani mediation as diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israeli war on Iran entered their 83rd day on Thursday, May 21. A source close…
- Middle East
US-Iran deal may be announced within hours after intense mediation
Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran intensified on Wednesday, May 20, with reports suggesting a draft agreement between Washington and Tehran could be finalised within hours. Al Arabiya, citing sources,…
- Middle East
Iran warns war will spread ‘far beyond region’ if US resumes attacks
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned on Wednesday, May 20, that any renewed military action by the United States or Israel would trigger a wider conflict extending beyond the Middle East, as tensions continued…
- Middle East
Iran says return to war will bring ‘surprises’ as Trump threatens ‘full assault’
The US-Israeli war on Iran entered its 82nd day on Wednesday, May 20, amid renewed tensions between Washington and Tehran following fresh warnings from US President Donald Trump and Iranian Foreign Minister…
- Middle East
Trump says was an hour away from deciding on Iran attacks, slaps new sanctions
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, May 19, said he was an hour away from deciding to restart attacks on Iran, but put it off after receiving a call from interlocutors, including…
