Strait Of Hormuz
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Iran turns back Karachi-bound vessel as it fails to secure approval to pass through Strait of Hormuz
World | Mar 25, 2026, 02:19 PM ISTThe Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy also confirmed it had intervened as the ship had failed to comply with ‘legal protocols’.
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Iran allows 'non-hostile' ships to pass through Strait Of Hormuz: 'Prior coordination needed'
World | Mar 25, 2026, 07:30 AM ISTThe Iranian Defence Council has announced that the transit of "non-hostile vessels" through the strategic Strait of Hormuz is now strictly dependent on prior "coordination with Iranian officials".
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Centre issues order to bolster natural gas pipeline infrastructure amid disruptions by Hormuz issue
India | Mar 24, 2026, 11:15 PM ISTThe Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has issued a new order to fast-track gas pipeline expansion across the country amid supply concerns linked to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 24, 2026
India | Mar 24, 2026, 08:07 PM ISTTrump claimed that the Iranian side contacted him to broker a truce in the Middle East, claiming they wanted to make a deal with the US. Tehran, however, refuted his claim.
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'Ensuring Hormuz Strait remains open is essential': PM Modi after Trump's call on Iran war
India | Mar 24, 2026, 07:45 PM ISTThe talks between Donald Trump and PM Modi following the US' push to seek a deal with Iran to halt the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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LPG ships head to India after safe transit through Strait of Hormuz | WATCH
India | Mar 24, 2026, 06:15 PM ISTThe two ships are carrying a total of over 92,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which is widely used as cooking fuel in Indian homes. Both vessels are currently on their way to Indian ports and are expected to arrive between March 26 and March 28.
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Government calls all-party meeting on March 25 amid rising concerns over Middle East conflict
India | Mar 24, 2026, 04:11 PM ISTEarlier in the day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the evolving situation and evaluate India’s defence preparedness. The meeting was attended by senior military and defence officials.
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Gulf shifts stance as US allies Saudi Arabia, UAE weigh joining Iran war amid Hormuz crisis: Report
World | Mar 24, 2026, 10:44 AM ISTSaudi Arabia and the UAE are nearing a critical decision to join the US-Israel confrontation with Iran as missile and drone attacks intensify across the Gulf. With Tehran restricting movement through the Strait of Hormuz and targeting key energy hubs, Gulf governments are shifting away from caution.
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S Jaishankar, Marco Rubio discuss economic fallout, energy security amid Middle East tensions
India | Mar 23, 2026, 11:37 PM ISTThis came hours after Donald Trump announced that the US had been holding a meaningful dialogue with Iran to materialise a deal in order to establish peace in the region.
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Trump claims Iran sought deal fearing US attacks on its energy infra: 'One shot and it's gone'
World | Mar 23, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTAmid Tehran’s rebuttal, Trump said he was not the one who made the call, adding that Iran had reached out to them for a deal and had also agreed not to proceed with its plan to develop nuclear weapons.
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Two more Indian LPG ships, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas, set to cross Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia war
India | Mar 23, 2026, 01:26 PM ISTTwo Indian LPG tankers, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas, are set to pass through the volatile Strait of Hormuz amid the intensifying West Asia conflict. India has stepped up diplomatic efforts to secure safe maritime passage and protect energy supplies.
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Pakistan raises high-octane fuel price by 200 pc as economy buckles amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
World | Mar 23, 2026, 12:02 PM ISTFacing an intense financial crisis, Pakistan has increased the levy on high-octane fuel to PKR 300 per litre after approval from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. This follows earlier hikes in petrol and diesel prices triggered by global instability.
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Middle East conflict: 'Our position on Hormuz has neither changed now will change,' says Iran
World | Mar 23, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTIran War LIVE: Tensions continue to rise with no signs of easing. Iran has warned it could shut the Strait of Hormuz if the United States carries out strikes, after Donald Trump gave a 48-hour deadline. Iran has also threatened to target US and Israeli infrastructure in response to any attack.
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Iran threatens to 'completely' shut Strait of Hormuz after Trump's ultimatum as war rages
World | Mar 23, 2026, 06:46 AM ISTIran's warning to shut the Strait of Hormuz after Trump's threat to hit its power plants has intensified the Middle East crisis. With missile strikes hitting Israel and fears over nuclear facilities rising, regional infrastructure is increasingly at risk.
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'Capacity to reach deep into Europe': Netanyahu sounds alarm on Iran's missile capabilities
World | Mar 22, 2026, 11:42 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran. Posting on social media, he said the United States would take severe action if Iran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. He stated that failure to comply would lead to attacks targeting Iranian power plants.
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PM Modi holds key meeting to review country's energy situation as conflict rages in Middle East
India | Mar 22, 2026, 05:09 PM ISTThe conflict, which began on February 28, involves military action between the United States and Israel against Iran, followed by retaliatory strikes by Iran targeting Israel and some Gulf nations. The situation has intensified concerns over energy transport routes.
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Iran says it shot down 'enemy' F-15 fighter jet near Hormuz island after Trump's warning | WATCH
World | Mar 22, 2026, 11:42 PM ISTIranian media has claimed that the country armed forces have shot down an F-15 fighter jet of the 'enemy' of the Hormuz island. The development comes hours after US President Donald Trump's warning to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.
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Strait of Hormuz remains closed 'only for enemies', says Iran after Trump's 48-hour ultimatum
World | Mar 22, 2026, 04:06 PM ISTA top Iranian official has said that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed only for Tehran's enemies. The statement comes after US President Donald Trump said he will 'obliterate' Iran's energy infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz is not open in the next 48 hours.
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Iran warns of wide retaliation as US mulls attacks on Tehran's energy infrastructure
World | Mar 22, 2026, 03:30 PM ISTMeanwhile, reports suggest that the Pentagon is preparing for multiple scenarios, including the possible deployment of ground forces. As per sources, military planners are developing detailed strategies to support potential decisions by Donald Trump.
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Pyxis Pioneer, cargo ship carrying LPG from US, arrives at Mangalore Port amid West Asia tensions
India | Mar 22, 2026, 10:22 AM ISTThe war in the Middle East, triggered by the US and Israel attacks on Iran, has led to the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz -- the critical shipping lane through which India gets 60 per cent of its imports.