Strait Of Hormuz
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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.
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Trump threatens to 'hit and obliterate' Iran's power plants if Strait of Hormuz not opened in 48 hrs
World | Mar 22, 2026, 06:38 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump, who is facing increasing pressure at home to secure the Strait as oil prices soar, issued the ultimatum in a social media post.
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Strait of Hormuz closure: Over 20 nations vow safe passage of ships, condemn Iran's attacks
World | Mar 21, 2026, 08:10 PM ISTIn a joint statement, 22 nations, mostly from Europe but also including the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, criticised Iran’s actions in the Persian Gulf in strong terms.
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Indian refiners plan to resume purchases of Iranian oil after US lifts sanctions: Report
India | Mar 21, 2026, 01:23 PM ISTThe Indian refiners who want buy Iranian oil are awaiting government directions and clarity from Washington on details such as payment terms.
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US grants 30-day waiver for sale of Iranian oil to ease global supply pressure triggered by Iran war
World | Mar 21, 2026, 07:27 AM ISTHe said the Trump administration will lift sanctions on Iranian oil stranded at sea under a one-month license as the White House tries to bring down soaring oil prices. The pause applies to Iranian oil loaded on ships as of Friday and is set to end April 19.
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Trump sending military to open Strait of Hormuz? USS Tripoli with 2,000 marines heads to Middle East
World | Mar 20, 2026, 06:26 PM ISTLatest satellite images show the USS Tripoli, an amphibious-class ship, is heading towards the Middle East with more than 2,000 marine soldiers onboard.
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EU demands reopening of Strait of Hormuz, suspension of strikes on energy sector in Middle East
World | Mar 20, 2026, 07:28 AM ISTThe European leaders were deeply critical of the Iranian government, but none have offered immediate help to the US Britain is flat-out refusing to be drawn into the war. France says the fighting would have to die down first.
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'Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor': Trump's reply to reporter on Iran makes Japan PM uneasy
World | Mar 20, 2026, 12:18 PM ISTNotably, Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, was a surprise military strike against the US Pacific Fleet. Its goal was to cripple American naval power, enabling Japan to expand in Southeast Asia, ultimately drawing the US into World War II.
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European nations, Japan vow support to ensure safe passage of ships in Strait of Hormuz
World | Mar 19, 2026, 09:45 PM ISTBritain, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan have offered assistance to ensure safe passage of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz while vowing to stabilise the global energy supply chain in the wake of the conlfict in Middle East.
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Iran mulls charging levies from ships crossing Strait of Hormuz in bid to tackle US, West sanctions
World | Mar 19, 2026, 05:21 PM ISTSince the start of the US-Israel conflict with Iran, Tehran has disrupted maritime traffic through the strait for ships it claims are linked to its adversaries and their allies.
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Gulf tensions spike as Israel hits Iran's South Pars; Know about world's largest gas reserve
World | Mar 18, 2026, 10:48 PM ISTThe South Pars/North Dome field is located on the Persian Gulf continental shelf and is shared between Iran and Qatar. The field is divided into two sections: South Pars, under Iranian territory, and North Dome, under Qatari control.
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All 22 Indian ships with crew members in Strait of Hormuz safe, LPG cargo unloaded at ports: Centre
India | Mar 18, 2026, 05:54 PM ISTIndia-linked LPG carriers have continued to pass through the Strait of Hormuz despite the conflict, with vessels such as Shivalik and Nanda Devi transiting the route around March 13 or 14.
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Jag Laadki tanker reaches Gujarat's Mundra port with 80,800 metric tonnes of crude oil
India | Mar 18, 2026, 02:49 PM ISTThese oill vessels reached India amid heightened tensions in West Asia, with reports indicating that Iran has assured safe passage for Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, even as it warned of potential strikes targeting port areas in the UAE.
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US strikes Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz using 5,000-pound bunker buster bombs
World | Mar 18, 2026, 07:54 AM ISTUS Central Command said it had hit Iranian missile sites with "multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions," some of the most powerful bombs in the US arsenal, near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz would soon be secured: 'It won't be too long'
World | Mar 18, 2026, 06:38 AM ISTDonald Trump, however, he did not provide a specific timeline or outline how the US plans to secure the strategic waterway but praised regional partners, stating, "The Middle Eastern states, including Israel, have been helping us a lot."
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 17, 2026
India | Mar 17, 2026, 07:49 PM ISTAfghanistan's deputy government spokesman said early Tuesday the death toll from an airstrike by Pakistan that hit a hospital treating drug users in the Afghan capital Kabul has increased to 400.
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Sri Lanka introduces four-day work week amid fuel shortages; declares every Wednesday public holiday
World | Mar 17, 2026, 07:37 PM ISTOfficials said that discussions with India and Russia are ongoing to secure a steady fuel supply. The move comes in the wake of escalating tensions in the Gulf, where the US and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on February 28.
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Iran-Israel war: Trump seeks help to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid Iran's stranglehold on shipping
World | Mar 17, 2026, 07:22 AM ISTDonald Trump the US is negotiating with countries heavily reliant on Middle East crude to join a coalition to police the waterway where about one-fifth the world's traded oil normally flows