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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 IST

  The 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 IST

  India 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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  Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz: Know significance and what it means for global oil prices

  World | June 23, 2025 0:07 IST

  Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran and its Gulf Arab neighbours, stands as one of the most vital energy corridors. Approximately 20% of global oil and gas shipments-originating from major exporters like Saudi Arabia, Iraq, UAE, Qatar, Iran-pass through this narrow maritime passage each day.

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  Iran's Revolutionary Guards seize Israel-linked cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz amid tensions: Report

  World | April 13, 2024 17:55 IST

  The UK Maritime Trade Operations said the vessel was seized by "regional authorities" in the Gulf of Oman. Tehran's seizure of the vessel comes at a time of high tensions as the Middle East is bracing for a possible Iranian attack on Israel in response to a strike on Iran's embassy in Syria.

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  Iran warns foreign planes near Strait of Hormuz

  World | January 01, 2013 17:34 IST

  Tehran, Jan 1: Iran's navy issued dozens of warnings to foreign planes and warships that approached its forces during a five-day sea maneuver near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a semi-official news agency reported Tuesday.Mehr

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  Iran begins naval maneuvers near Strait of Hormuz

  World | December 28, 2012 14:31 IST

  Tehran, Dec 28: Iran's state TV is reporting the country's navy has begun maneuvers in the area of the Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of the world's oil passes.It says the maneuvers began early Friday,

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  Iranian Boats Shadow US Aircraft Carrier In Gulf

  World | February 15, 2012 12:32 IST

  Aboard The USS Abraham Lincoln, Feb 15: Iranian patrol boats and aircraft have shadowed a U.S. aircraft carrier strike group as it transited the Strait of Hormuz.Tuesday's passage ended a Gulf mission that displayed Western

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  Britain Says It Could Bolster Military Presence In The Gulf

  World | January 24, 2012 19:13 IST

  London, Jan 24: Britain today said it could send more military forces including warships to the strait of Hormuz to deter any moves by Iran to block the Persian Gulf oil traffic.“An escalation of a