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India-bound Thai cargo ship hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz as conflict rages in Middle East

World | Mar 11, 2026, 05:08 PM IST

The 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.

Our country is facing severe shortage of LPG as supply through Strait of Hormuz stopped: Kejriwal

India | Mar 11, 2026, 12:56 PM IST

Kejriwal 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.

British military says cargo ship ablaze in Strait of Hormuz after being hit by projectile

Cargo ship set ablaze in Strait of Hormuz after being hit by projectile, says British military

World | Mar 11, 2026, 12:36 PM IST

A 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 | Mar 11, 2026, 08:51 AM IST

The 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.

'India's energy stock improving, petrol, diesel prices won't rise': Centre amid West Asia tensions

India | Mar 07, 2026, 07:14 PM IST

India 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.

India not dependent on supplies stuck in Strait of Hormuz, say government sources

Business | Mar 06, 2026, 04:27 PM IST

There are approximately 330 million LPG connections in the country, and LPG allocated for petrochemicals can be redirected to domestic consumers if necessary.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz not closed, no plans to shut it until further notice

World | Mar 06, 2026, 01:39 PM IST

The 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.

Breather for India? Iran to block only US, Israeli and European oil vessels in Strait of Hormuz

World | Mar 05, 2026, 05:52 PM IST

Tehran 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.

Moscow ready to meet India's energy needs if West Asia conflict drags on: Russian Embassy official

World | Mar 04, 2026, 12:01 AM IST

The 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.

Why the Strait of Hormuz matters: How global oil supply could be hit and how vulnerable India is

Business | Mar 03, 2026, 02:12 PM IST

European 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.

Iran's Strategy Behind Strikes on UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Beyond - Explained

Originals | Mar 01, 2026, 08:49 PM IST

The 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.

'Tehran to come back with detailed proposal': US official after second round of US-Iran nuclear talk

World | Feb 18, 2026, 06:47 AM IST

For 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.

'It will be a regional war': Khamenei's stark warning to US as Trump mulls military action in Iran

World | Feb 01, 2026, 04:23 PM 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.

Iran may shut Strait of Hormuz over US strikes: What it means for India's oil and trade?

Business | Jun 23, 2025, 05:37 PM 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 | Jun 23, 2025, 12:07 AM 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.

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

World | Apr 13, 2024, 05:55 PM 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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