Strait Of Hormuz
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India says no bilateral talks with US on deployment of naval vessels in Gulf of Hormuz
India | Mar 16, 2026, 07:55 PM ISTThe Indian ship, Shivalik, has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz and reached Mundra Port without any issues. Another vessel, Jag Laadki, which departed from the United Arab Emirates with a crude oil cargo, is on a safe course towards India and is expect to arrive at Mundra Port tomorrow.
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Middle East unrest: Shivalik reaches India; crude oil tanker Jag Laadki from UAE to arrive tomorrow
India | Mar 16, 2026, 06:38 PM ISTThe ministry said the Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JLN Port) in Navi Mumbai is providing temporary storage facilities for cargo in view of the situation. To support cargo movement, the port has announced a 100 per cent waiver on storage charges for 15 days for cargo originating from the port.
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How did Iran allow Indian ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing war? Jaishankar responds
India | Mar 16, 2026, 01:13 PM ISTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has clarified that India does not have a "blanket agreement" with Iran for the passage of Indian ships through the Strait of Hormuz. He stressed that India's approach focuses on dialogue, coordination and maintaining stability during the regional conflict.
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'Strait of Hormuz closed only to US and Israeli ships': Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi on key oil route
World | Mar 15, 2026, 07:55 AM ISTIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi remarks cams as hundreds of ships remain stranded in the narrow maritime corridor of the Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.
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Indian Navy warships deployed near Persian Gulf to assist merchant vessels amid West Asia conflict
World | Mar 15, 2026, 07:09 AM ISTIran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, confirmed that Tehran will provide safe passage to vessels bound for India through the Strait of Hormuz, citing the longstanding friendship between the two countries.
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Two vessels with 92,700 metric tonnes LPG from Iran to dock in India by March 17: Centre
India | Mar 14, 2026, 05:16 PM ISTAt a media briefing, central government officials said LPG supply remains a matter of concern, but no dry outs have been reported at any stock centres across the country. A sharp rise is also being seen in panic buying, with bookings now going up 80 lakh per day.
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Aaj Ki Baat: India's oil tankers get green signal from Iran!
Aaj Ki Baat | Mar 14, 2026, 02:41 AM ISTAn Indian tanker, the Shivalik, has crossed the Strait of Hormuz and headed towards India. The tanker passed very close to Iran's Bandar Abbas port. After discussions with the Iranian government, India sent its naval warships to escort the tanker.
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Iran clears passage to Indian ships, vessel with 40,000 metric tonnes LPG crosses Strait of Hormuz
India | Mar 13, 2026, 11:32 PM ISTThe key development comes after Iran's envoy to India confirmed safe passage to Indian ships from the Strait of Hormuz, citing that New Delhi and Tehran are "friends".
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'Iran has not closed Strait of Hormuz, some ships passing': Supreme Leader's India representative
India | Mar 13, 2026, 08:04 PM ISTIran Supreme Leader's Representative in India said Tehran has not closed the Strait. It remains open; however, due to current conditions and circumstances, ships are unable to pass through the Hormuz.
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US claims Iran's new Supreme Leader severely injured, vows unprecedented strikes
World | Mar 13, 2026, 07:16 PM ISTSecretary Hegseth addressed the ongoing US military campaign in Iran, declaring that the United States is executing strikes at a pace “the world has never seen before” to defeat, destroy and disable Iran’s military capabilities.
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Is Khamenei's wife alive? Iranian media debunks Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh’s death reports
World | Mar 12, 2026, 11:42 PM ISTIn his first message, the new Supreme Leader also did not mention his mother as being killed.
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'Doing everything possible to safeguard India's energy security': PM Modi on Middle East conflict
India | Mar 12, 2026, 09:56 PM ISTAmid reports of fuel and LPG shortage, PM Modi urged state governments to enhance monitoring to curb black-marketing and hoarding, underscoring the importance of protecting citizens from global shocks.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 12, 2026
India | Mar 12, 2026, 08:34 PM ISTThe conflict that began at the end of February 2026 after Joint US‑Israeli strikes on Iran has escalated into a broader war.
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A dare in the dark: How India-bound Shenlong oil tanker escaped Strait of Hormuz amid Iran war
India | Mar 12, 2026, 08:19 PM ISTA tanker carrying Saudi crude successfully reached Mumbai after passing through the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz, where shipping traffic has slowed due to tensions between Iran, Israel and the United States. The vessel briefly disappeared from tracking systems while crossing the sensitive waterway.
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From opening new fronts to revenge: Key points from Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's message
World | Mar 12, 2026, 07:41 PM 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 | Mar 12, 2026, 04:00 PM 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 | Mar 12, 2026, 11:08 AM 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 | Mar 11, 2026, 09:15 PM 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 | Mar 11, 2026, 09:42 PM 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 | Mar 11, 2026, 06:32 PM 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.