Strait Of Hormuz
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Trump extends ceasefire as second round of talks with Iran hang in limbo
World | Apr 22, 2026, 06:49 AM ISTHowever, Trump said that the blockade of Iranian ports will remain in place and instructed the US military to stay on high alert.
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Trump rules out ceasefire extension, says the US will end up with a great deal with Iran
World | Apr 21, 2026, 11:51 PM IST“I do not want to extend the ceasefire. I think we are going to end up with a great deal. They have no choice,” Donald Trump said.
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Iranian ship returns home evading US naval blockade after delivering crude oil to Indonesia: Report
World | Apr 21, 2026, 01:01 PM ISTTensions remain high between the United States and Iran as doubts grow over the second round of peace talks, which was expected to take place in Islamabad. Disagreements over Iran’s nuclear programme and concerns surrounding the security of the Strait of Hormuz continue to fuel uncertainty.
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How does US blockade in Hormuz look like? Video shows military chopper pointing machine gun at ship
World | Apr 21, 2026, 07:33 AM ISTA video released by the US Central Command shows a soldier pointing a machine gun from a chopper to a ship, warning it over the radio to turn back to the Iranian port it came from amid US blocking the waterway amid the conflict with Iran.
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'Winning Iran war by a lot': Trump claims big edge as ceasefire deadline looms
World | Apr 21, 2026, 07:27 AM ISTTrump claimed that Iran’s naval forces had been “completely wiped out” and that its air capabilities were badly weakened.
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Second round of US-Iran talks in limbo as Tehran stands defiant; Trump issues fresh warning
World | Apr 21, 2026, 08:06 AM ISTA 14-day ceasefire between the two sides is set to expire on Wednesday. Despite the approaching deadline, Trump said he still plans to send a delegation led by JD Vance to Pakistan for further discussions.
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UAE mulls shifting to Chinese Yuan from US Dollar for oil payments as Iran conflict deepens: Report
World | Apr 20, 2026, 11:47 AM ISTThe United Arab Emirates has discussed a possible financial safety net with the United States amid rising concerns over the conflict with Iran. Officials raised the idea of a currency swap line to protect against economic shocks caused by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Video footage reveals how US destroyer crippled and seized Iranian vessel in Gulf of Oman | WATCH
World | Apr 20, 2026, 02:46 PM ISTThe footage shows shots being fired after the crew was instructed to evacuate the engine room. Moments later, the vessel’s propulsion system is seen disabled, leaving it adrift.
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US attacks Iranian vessel in Gulf of Oman for 'defying' naval blockade; Tehran vows retaliation
World | Apr 20, 2026, 06:31 AM ISTNotably, the US had imposed the blockade on Iranian ports following Tehran’s move to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz.
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Indian tanker 'Desh Garima' clears Strait of Hormuz as two vessels turn back after firing
World | Apr 19, 2026, 11:37 PM ISTThe Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) tanker is the 10th India-flagged vessel to have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since early March.
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Viral distress call from Indian ship after Iranian attack: 'You gave clearance, you are firing now'
India | Apr 19, 2026, 11:38 PM ISTAs many as four Indian ships were compelled to reverse course on Saturday after two of them allegedly came under fire in the Persian Gulf region. One Indian oil tanker, however, managed to cross the Hormuz.
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'India-Iran share strong relationship': Tehran representative after firing on Indian ships at Hormuz
World | Apr 19, 2026, 07:16 AM ISTIndia on Saturday summoned Iran’s ambassador, Mohammad Fathali, following the attack on Indian vessels, and formally lodged a protest over the incident. Fathali was seen leaving the Ministry of External Affairs after the meeting.
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India summons Iranian ambassador after firing on two Indian-flagged ships in Strait of Hormuz
India | Apr 18, 2026, 11:42 PM ISTIndia summoned Iran’s envoy Dr Mohammad Fathali after firing by Iranian forces forced two Indian vessels to change course in the Strait of Hormuz. A protest was lodged over the incident, raising concerns about shipping safety in a key global oil route.
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Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran reimposes restrictions
World | Apr 18, 2026, 06:07 PM ISTEarlier in the day, Iran announced that it was reimposing restrictions on the strait in response to a US blockade on Iranian shipping and ports. Iran has prevented vessels from crossing throughout the seven-week-long war, except for ones it authorises.
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Iran imposes restrictions in Strait of Hormuz again, accuses US of violating ceasefire
World | Apr 18, 2026, 02:50 PM ISTIn a strong statement, it said movement through the strait would remain under tight control until the US allows full freedom for vessels heading to and from Iran.
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Trump threatens to bomb Iran again if peace deal not sealed by Wednesday
World | Apr 18, 2026, 10:33 AM ISTTrump said the US naval blockade in the region would remain in place for the time being. However, he hinted that even this could change depending on how the situation evolves.
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'I look forward to being with him': Trump says China's Xi 'very happy' with Hormuz reopening
World | Apr 18, 2026, 09:14 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump will visit China next month where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. This will be the first time in 10 years when a sitting US president will visit China.
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'Subject to approval': Iran lays down condition for passage of ships through Strait of Hormuz
World | Apr 18, 2026, 10:30 AM ISTIran’s Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, came down heavily on the recent remarks by US President Donald Trump, accusing Washington of spreading misinformation.
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In big relief to major nations, Iran opens Hormuz for commercial vessels after Lebanon ceasefire
World | Apr 17, 2026, 11:25 PM ISTIran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi on Friday explained that the passage of vessels through the strait will be on the coordinated route as already announced by the Ports and Maritime Organisation of Iran.
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PM Modi receives call from Macron; discusses West Asia situation, Strait of Hormuz security
India | Apr 16, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTIn a post on X, the Prime Minister said both leaders agreed on the importance of ensuring stability in the region and maintaining secure maritime routes amid rising tensions.