Strait of Hormuz
- Middle East
Iran’s Pezeshkian backs dialogue with US but rejects surrender
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to pursuing dialogue to safeguard its rights, while emphasising that Tehran will not be forced to surrender. Pezeshkian made the remarks in…
- India
India weathered Hormuz disruption with no fuel shortages: Puri
New Delhi: India successfully shielded consumers from supply disruptions triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz earlier this year through diversified sourcing, expanded refining capacity and higher domestic production, Oil…
- Middle East
Iran deal may force Trump to compromise on Hormuz
To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump may need to do something out of character — compromise. Any concession would be tough…
- Middle East
Explosions heard in Iran after confrontation with ‘enemy targets’
Tehran: Two explosions were heard on Iran’s southern Qeshm Island in Hormozgan province Thursday, August 6, as a result of the Iranian armed forces’ confrontation with “hostile enemy targets” at the entrance…
- Middle East
Iran’s President says contact with Mojtaba Khamenei ‘very difficult’
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said communication with Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is very “difficult at the moment,” but his presence is a “great strength” for the country to continue…
- Middle East
Iran agrees with Oman on Hormuz commercial shipping route
Tehran: Iran and Oman have made progress in talks on establishing a safe commercial shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has said. He also mentioned…
- Middle East
Iran, Oman working on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Cairo: Iran and Oman are inching toward a deal to reopen the disputed Strait of Hormuz and potentially help bring an end to the war. The emerging agreement calls for ships to…
- India
Govt to keep fuel prices under control amid Middle East tensions
New Delhi: The government will continue to adopt appropriate fiscal and administrative measures to keep fuel prices under control amid the Middle East conflict, which has triggered a surge in prices of…
- World
Millions join Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq amid regional tensions
Baghdad: Millions of Shiite Muslims observed the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage Tuesday, August 4, in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala, under the shadow of ongoing regional tensions and fears of another round…
- World
Does Iran still need nuclear weapon after Hormuz leverage?
Sydney: As the US war against Iran drags on with no end in sight, an important question has faded into the background. Does Iran want a nuclear weapon, and if so, can…
- Middle East
Trump says Iran ‘begged’ for talks, warns of ‘total surrender’
US President Donald Trump on Monday, August 3, claimed Iran had privately sought negotiations with Washington while publicly denying any contact, warning that US pressure would continue until Tehran agreed to a…
- Middle East
Iran rejects Trump claim of talks, Hormuz focus remains
Iran on Monday, August 3, denied US President Donald Trump’s claim that negotiations between Washington and Tehran were set to begin, while confirming that discussions with Oman on a temporary shipping arrangement…
- Middle East
UAE urged Trump to take decisive action on Iran: Report
Washington: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) urged US President Donald Trump to take more decisive action against Iran, while Saudi Arabia pressed for diplomacy to ease regional tensions, The Wall Street Journal…
- Middle East
Trump announces fresh Iran talks amid Gulf mediation efforts
Washington: US President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday, August 3, noting that Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar had asked the United States…
- Middle East
Iran war deal taking shape, US to stop new strikes: Trump
Washington: President Donald Trump, in a Saturday, August 1, evening social media post, claimed that Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war and said that…
