Strait Of Hormuz
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Iran offers USD 30,000 for killing or capturing US soldiers, double for women
World | Aug 16, 2026, 09:46 PM ISTThe number of US military personnel killed since the start of the war stands at 17, with the most recent deaths in July. They have all been killed outside of Iran, in countries including Jordan and Iraq.
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Iran strikes Hormuz deal with Oman, hits back at Trump over threat to make Strait a US territory
World | Aug 16, 2026, 06:51 AM ISTIran has struck a deal with Oman over a safe passage for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. It has also slammed US President Donald Trump, who threatened to declare Hormuz a territory of the United States.
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'Hormuz under our control': Iran rejects Trump's claim of US 'total control' over key oil route
World | Aug 13, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTIran's remark came after US President Donald Trump claimed America has control over the Strait of Hormuz and that he will "keep it".
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Iran demands $300 billion compensation, Trump rejects, says Tehran should pay for those killed
World | Aug 11, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTTrump called Iran’s compensation demand an “interesting idea” and said he would make a counter-demand in future negotiations. He said Iranian representatives were seeking compensation for damage caused during the “last five-month military conflict”.
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Former IRGC chief Mohsen Rezaee appointed head of Iran's national security body: Why does it matter?
World | Aug 10, 2026, 07:53 AM ISTIran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has appointed former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaee as his representative to the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC). His appointment is crucial, as Rezaee has declared that Iran would never allow an unauthorised control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump ready to ditch Iran nuclear deal push in return for Hormuz reopening: Report
World | Aug 10, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTAccording to a report, US President Donald Trump is ready to ditch the Iran nuclear deal push if the Middle East nation decides to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Hormuz is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman through which nearly one-fifth of the global crude transits.
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Iran sets seven conditions for Strait of Hormuz reopening, demands US to 'correct its behaviour'
World | Aug 09, 2026, 08:06 AM ISTIran has set fresh conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, demanding the US change its approach. Meanwhile, the UAE says an ADNOC vessel was targeted by an Iranian missile as tensions rise across the Middle East.
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Deal with Oman 'very close' but reopening Hormuz dependant on 'other conditions': Iran FM Araghchi
World | Aug 08, 2026, 11:57 PM ISTIran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said an understanding with Oman alone will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as additional conditions still need to be met, though talks are reportedly close to a final agreement.
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Russia floats idea of railway route to India, wants rail link to be 'explored'
World | Aug 08, 2026, 11:58 PM ISTRussia wants a railway route to India to be 'explored' to bypass uncertainties around key maritime chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Bosphorus. The proposed network could provide direct rail connectivity between Russia and India if realised.
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Iran, Oman close to deal on Hormuz shipping route. Can it lead to a peace agreement with US?
World | Aug 06, 2026, 07:15 AM ISTReopening of Strait of Hormuz remains crucial for the world, as Brent crude rates have surged repeatedly due to its closure. Thus, the deal between Iran and Oman is critical, and regional officials also believe that it could ultimately lead to an agreement between Tehran and Washington.
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Trump says US will hold off new strikes as Mideast allies reach parameters of Iran war deal
World | Aug 02, 2026, 08:16 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump said he will hold off ordering new strikes on Iran, claiming a framework for a peace deal is taking shape. The proposed agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Saudi Arabia has urged restraint.
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In call with Iran's Araghchi, Jaishankar calls for halting ship attacks: 'India condemns any party'
India | Jul 31, 2026, 09:42 PM ISTJaishankar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi amid escalating regional tensions, expressing India's concern over the ongoing hostilities. He urged that commercial shipping and seafarers not be targeted under any circumstances.
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'It is our land,' Iran asserts control over Hormuz, warns countries against assisting US
World | Jul 30, 2026, 06:06 PM ISTIn a statement, Iran's IRGC said on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20 per cent of global crude supplies transit, falls under its control, as it warned countries against assisting the US.
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India condemns attacks on vessels in Hormuz, calls West Asia escalation 'deeply concerning' at UN
World | Jul 29, 2026, 12:49 PM ISTIndia voiced strong condemnation over attacks on several vessels – GFS Galaxy, MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa among them - during their transit through the Strait of Hormuz this month during a UN Security Council open debate on the Situation in the Middle East.
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US launches 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran; Tehran vows 'eye for an eye' retaliation
World | Jul 23, 2026, 08:05 AM ISTUS Central Command said the attacks were designed to "further degrade Iran's ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
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US launches fresh airstrikes on Iran; Trump says hitting 'very hard' to honour troops killed
World | Jul 20, 2026, 07:21 AM ISTThe US military's Central Command announced another round of strikes early Monday, marking the ninth consecutive night of American military operations against targets in Iran as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate.
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Hormuz remains on edge as ship catches fire near coast of Oman amid escalating US-Iran conflict
World | Jul 20, 2026, 06:47 AM ISTA ship caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz as the US launched fresh airstrikes on Iran and Tehran retaliated with missile attacks across the Middle East. Here's everything that happened and why the conflict is escalating.
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First Hormuz, Now Bab el-Mandeb: How These Sea Routes Could Trigger a Global Crisis | US-Iran War
News | Jul 18, 2026, 05:36 PM ISTFirst Hormuz, Now Bab el-Mandeb: How These Sea Routes Could Trigger a Global Crisis | US-Iran War What happens if both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait are disrupted at the same time?
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US launches fresh attacks on Iran by hitting bridges, energy sites as battle over Hormuz intensifies
World | Jul 18, 2026, 07:18 AM ISTThe US expanded its attacks against Iran by hitting more bridges and energy sites and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port, following through on President Donald Trump's threats to pressure Tehran to ease its chokehold on the waterway vital to world energy supplies.
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Pipeline, new port and container terminal: How Gulf nations building an alternative to Hormuz
World | Jul 16, 2026, 12:29 PM ISTGulf nations are fast-tracking multi-billion-dollar pipelines and mega-port projects to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, as the US-Iran conflict continues to disrupt strait. The strategic infrastructure, backed by heavyweights like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq, aims to protect global energy lines.