Strait Of Hormuz Update
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From opening new fronts to revenge: Key points from Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's message
World | March 12, 2026 19:41 ISTAli Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader since 1989, died on February 28 in Tehran after a targeted airstrike during a military operation involving the United States and Israel. Iranian state media confirmed his death on March 1.
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EAM held talks with Iran three times, flagged India's energy security and safety of vessels: MEA
India | March 12, 2026 16:00 ISTOn evacuation of Indian nationals from the strife-hit region, Jaiswal said the Foreign Ministry was helping people who wish to return home. Sharing the details further, he said over several people from Iran have been either been evacuated or shifted to safer locations.
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Indian oil to get safe passage through Strait of Hormuz after Jaishankar's call with Iran's Araghchi
World | March 12, 2026 11:08 ISTThe Strait of Hormuz is a narrow but vital maritime corridor linking the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman, and serves as one of the world's most crucial energy chokepoints.
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IEA announces release of 400 million oil barrels from reserves amid Iran war | What it means
World | March 11, 2026 21:15 ISTThe International Energy Agency has agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves to stabilise markets amid tensions in the Middle East linked to the conflict involving Iran. The decision, backed by all 32 member countries, marks the largest release in the agency’s history.
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India deplores attack on Thai ship bound for Gujarat as conflict rages in Middle East
India | March 11, 2026 21:42 ISTThai officials said the bulk carrier Mayuree Naree was struck by Iranian projectiles while sailing close to the coast of Oman. The attack occurred about 11 nautical miles (around 18 kilometres) north of the Omani shoreline.
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Two Indians killed, one missing after merchant ships attacked amid Middle East conflict
India | March 11, 2026 18:32 ISTIn addition to the fatalities and the missing person, several other Indians have been injured in separate incidents across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. One Indian national was reportedly wounded in Dubai and is currently undergoing treatment in a hospital.
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India-bound Thai cargo ship hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz as conflict rages in Middle East
World | March 11, 2026 17:08 ISTThe Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important maritime passages, carrying a large portion of international oil and cargo shipments. Officials are continuing to monitor the situation as further details emerge.
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Our country is facing severe shortage of LPG as supply through Strait of Hormuz stopped: Kejriwal
India | March 11, 2026 12:56 ISTKejriwal said that the daily production has reduced by about 50 per cent and 90 per cent of that import comes through the Strait of Hormuz. He said the supply that used to come to India through the Strait of Hormuz has stopped.
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Cargo ship set ablaze in Strait of Hormuz after being hit by projectile, says British military
World | March 11, 2026 12:36 ISTA cargo ship was hit by a projectile and set ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering crew evacuation as authorities investigate. The attack comes amid rising US-Iran tensions, with Washington warning Tehran over mines and Israel reporting frequent Iranian cluster munition strikes.
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US-Iran clash soars in Strait of Hormuz as video shows strikes on Iranian mine-laying boats | Watch
World | March 11, 2026 8:51 ISTThe US-Iran conflict intensified sharply in the Strait of Hormuz as the US destroyed more than ten Iranian mine-laying boats and released video evidence. Iran responded by asserting it has deployed thousands of mines and warned enemy ships against entering the strait.
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'India's energy stock improving, petrol, diesel prices won't rise': Centre amid West Asia tensions
India | March 07, 2026 19:14 ISTIndia has ramped up 10 per cent of its crude imports from sources other than Straight of Hormuz. 60 per cent of crude oil import, which were sourced from other than the Straits of Hormuz has now increased from 60 per cent to 70 per cent, government sources said.
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India not dependent on supplies stuck in Strait of Hormuz, say government sources
Business | March 06, 2026 16:27 ISTThere are approximately 330 million LPG connections in the country, and LPG allocated for petrochemicals can be redirected to domestic consumers if necessary.
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz not closed, no plans to shut it until further notice
World | March 06, 2026 13:39 ISTThe Strait of Hormuz is a 55-kilometre-wide narrows between Iran and Oman, separating the Persian Gulf from the Arabian Sea. It is a particularly important piece of global real estate in terms of the energy sector and one of the most strategically significant shipping routes in the world.
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Breather for India? Iran to block only US, Israeli and European oil vessels in Strait of Hormuz
World | March 05, 2026 17:52 ISTTehran on Wednesday indicated that it would permit passage only to Chinese-flagged vessels, a move officials described as a gesture of gratitude toward Beijing for its stance on the ongoing Middle East conflict.
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Moscow ready to meet India's energy needs if West Asia conflict drags on: Russian Embassy official
World | March 04, 2026 0:01 ISTThe assurance comes at a time of rising uncertainty in the global energy market. Concerns have grown after QatarEnergy halted liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and related operations on March 2 after strike by Iranian drones.
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Why the Strait of Hormuz matters: How global oil supply could be hit and how vulnerable India is
Business | March 03, 2026 14:12 ISTEuropean gas prices have also jumped more than 40 per cent after attacks hit Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery and a Qatari LNG plant, intensifying fears of supply disruptions.
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Iran's Strategy Behind Strikes on UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Beyond - Explained
Originals | March 01, 2026 20:49 ISTThe Gulf crisis is no longer contained. From Dubai’s financial hubs to Qatar's US air bases, Bahrain's Fifth Fleet, and Cyprus' UK bases, nine countries are now part of a carefully structured escalation strategy. This analysis explains the economic, military, and strategic pressures at play.
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'Tehran to come back with detailed proposal': US official after second round of US-Iran nuclear talk
World | February 18, 2026 6:47 ISTFor the first time since the United States began issuing military threats against Tehran, Iran has shut down sections of the Strait, which is one of the world’s most strategically vital shipping corridors.
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'It will be a regional war': Khamenei's stark warning to US as Trump mulls military action in Iran
World | February 01, 2026 16:23 ISTThe 86-year-old leader issued his strongest warning so far amid the presence of US naval forces in the region. The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and other American warships are currently deployed in the Arabian Sea.
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Iran may shut Strait of Hormuz over US strikes: What it means for India's oil and trade?
Business | June 23, 2025 17:37 ISTIndia imports more than 85 per cent of its crude oil needs and roughly half of its natural gas requirement. On gas, India's principal supplier Qatar does not use the Strait of Hormuz for supplies to India.
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