Strait Of Hormuz
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PM Modi calls for energy saving steps amid crisis, but countries have enforced even stricter curbs
World | Jun 26, 2026, 04:56 PM ISTAround 40 countries moving beyond appeals to restrictions According to international energy data trackers, nearly 40 countries have gone beyond simple awareness campaigns and introduced restrictions to manage fuel and power usage.
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Did Iran shift sensitive military assets to Pakistan to avoid US strikes? Here's what Islamabad said
World | May 12, 2026, 03:37 PM ISTA report stated that multiple Iranian aircraft arrived at Pakistan’s Nur Khan Air Base shortly after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire in early April. The officials reportedly claimed that the aircraft included military and intelligence assets.
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Iran tells US to 'drop one-sided approach' after Trump calls its peace proposal 'unacceptable'
World | May 11, 2026, 04:38 PM ISTIran’s state media on Sunday reported that Tehran has formally conveyed its official response to the United States through Pakistani mediation. Officials emphasised that the communication followed a thorough internal review process before being dispatched.
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Gulf crisis: Rajnath Singh convenes meet to review energy security after PM Modi's 'save oil' appeal
India | May 11, 2026, 03:52 PM ISTAddressing a large gathering in Hyderabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the global supply chain remains under pressure and warned that the situation could create further economic challenges for countries dependent on imports.
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US-Iran mutually agree to reopen Strait of Hormuz, ease naval blockade: Report
World | May 07, 2026, 01:38 PM ISTThe agreement was reportedly reached on Thursday after tensions between the two nations disrupted global energy supplies following Iran’s move to block the Strait of Hormuz at the onset of the US Iran conflict.
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Iran likely to respond to US's proposal today to end Middle East conflict amid deadlock
World | May 07, 2026, 10:05 AM ISTUnder the reported terms, Iran would agree to temporarily pause uranium enrichment activities. In return, the United States would begin easing sanctions and release frozen Iranian funds worth billions of dollars.
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Trump says Iran 'desperate' for deal with US, draws red line on Tehran's nuclear ambitions
World | May 07, 2026, 06:40 AM ISTThe US president also hailed the Navy blockade, which is causing significant financial losses to Iran.
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China asks Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz 'as soon as possible' as Beijing faces energy strain
World | May 06, 2026, 04:54 PM ISTChina has called on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while appreciating Tehran's pledge not to pursue nuclear weapons. During talks in Beijing, both sides discussed the ongoing US-Iran war, the need for a ceasefire and restoring maritime traffic.
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US KC-135 flying gas station goes missing over Qatar, called 'emergency' moments ago
World | May 06, 2026, 07:40 AM ISTReports suggest the aircraft was carrying out refuelling operations in the air when the emergency alert was sent. It then changed direction and began descending, possibly heading towards a military base.
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Trump pauses 'Project Freedom' for a 'short period' amid Iran talks
World | May 06, 2026, 06:22 AM IST“Project Freedom” is a plan introduced by Trump to help guide ships safely through the Strait of Hormuz. The move was meant to address rising tensions between the US and Iran over control of this key shipping route.
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'Unacceptable': PM Modi condemns drone attack on UAE's Fujairah oil hub
India | May 05, 2026, 12:21 PM ISTPM Modi underlined that India supports peaceful resolution of conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy, and reiterated that civilian lives and critical infrastructure must never be targeted under any circumstances.
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3 Indians injured in suspected Iranian strike in UAE's Fujairah; MEA calls incident 'unacceptable'
India | May 05, 2026, 10:37 AM ISTIn a statement posted on X, the Indian Embassy in the UAE confirmed the injuries and said it is in touch with local authorities to ensure the affected individuals receive appropriate medical treatment and assistance.
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Trump launches 'project freedom' to escort stranded ships of Hormuz, warns Iran of forceful response
World | May 04, 2026, 05:57 AM ISTTrump issued a stern warning to Iran. He made it clear that any attempt to obstruct the evacuation of ships would be met with force.
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India-bound LPG tanker 'Sarv Shakti' clears Hormuz amid US blockade, heads to Visakhapatnam
World | May 03, 2026, 07:27 PM ISTSarv Shakti is the first India-linked tanker to cross the war zone since a weeks-old US blockade of ships tied to Iran began, pushing transits through Hormuz back down to almost zero.
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Nuclear flexibility, economic relief: Inside Iran's new offer to US amid deadlock
World | May 03, 2026, 05:49 PM ISTThe ongoing war, which began on February 28 with military action by the US and Israel, has remained paused since April 8. Only one round of talks has taken place so far, held in Islamabad, but it failed to produce a breakthrough.
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'Armed forces prepared': Iran says war with US may resume, cites Washington's lack of commitment
World | May 02, 2026, 02:04 PM ISTIranian military commander Mohammad Jafar Asadi said evidence has shown that the United States does not adhere to any commitments which may results in resumption of the conflict, currently on halt.
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Iran sends new peace proposal to US via Pakistan to end conflict, Trump says he is 'not satisfied'
World | May 01, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTIran has submitted a fresh proposal for talks with the US through Pakistan to ease the West Asia conflict, focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The Islamabad round of peace talks collapsed after the Iranian delegation walked out last month.
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Trump floats new plan to reopen Hormuz, coordinates with allies to impose higher costs on Iran
World | Apr 30, 2026, 08:16 PM ISTTrump is weighing multiple diplomatic and policy options to push Iran to end its chokehold on the waterway, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to comment publicly.
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Mojtaba targets Trump, says new management of Hormuz will bring calm, eliminate enemy's abuses
World | Apr 30, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTAyatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, said the only place Americans belong in the Persian Gulf is "at the bottom of its waters," as the Strait of Hormuz remains in Tehran's chokehold.
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Pakistan double crosses America, announces 6 new land routes to Iran amid Hormuz blockade
World | Apr 30, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTBy providing this strategic lifeline, Islamabad risks a severe diplomatic rift with the US, signalling a tactical shift towards regional alliances and Iranian energy dependence.