Strait of Hormuz: News
India lifts emergency natural gas supply controls
The Indian government has lifted the emergency natural gas supply controls it had imposed earlier this year.
India to auction vast unexplored areas for offshore oil drilling
In a bid to tackle the biggest energy supply shock in decades, India is ramping up its domestic crude exploration efforts.
'Because we're nice': Trump jabs Iran amid Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral
United States President Donald Trump has taken a jibe at Iran as the country holds a state funeral for its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
US warns of assassination attempts on Iranian leaders: Report
The United States has reportedly warned Middle Eastern countries to inform Iran about possible assassination attempts by Israel.
No negotiations with US planned in coming days: Iran
Iran has denied any plans for negotiation meetings with the United States "in the coming days" over speculation that its delegation's visit to Qatar is linked to discussions with US officials.
US-Iran tensions escalate over single clause in MoU
A dispute over a single clause in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran has escalated tensions between the two countries.
US, Iran agree to halt hostilities, resume talks
The United States and Iran have agreed to halt hostilities in the Gulf and resume talks on Tuesday in Qatar over their dispute concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
DGS lifts advisory on Indian ships' movement in Gulf region
The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) has revoked its earlier advisory that restricted the movement of Indian ships in the Gulf Region, including the Strait of Hormuz.
US CENTCOM releases footage of strike on Iran
The United States launched airstrikes on Iranian missile and drone storage sites, as well as coastal radar positions.
US strikes Iranian sites after attack on commercial ship
The United States has launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran in retaliation for a drone attack on a commercial vessel.
Crude oil prices fall nearly 2% on easing supply concerns
Crude oil prices witnessed a nearly 2% decline on Friday, heading for a sharp weekly loss.
Strait of Hormuz evacuation paused after ship hit in Oman
The United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO) has suspended its evacuation initiative in the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel was reportedly attacked in the Gulf of Oman.
India could grow over 7% this year: RBI MPC member
Nagesh Kumar, an external member of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)'s monetary policy committee, has hinted that India could grow by over 7% this year.
'Hormuz will never return to pre-war conditions': Iran
Iran's chief negotiator and parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be under Tehran's administration.
'Won't make it back to country': Trump warns Iran
United States President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran over the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Qatar: 54 injured, 18 missing in gas terminal blast
An explosion rocked Qatar's key natural gas export terminal in the Ras Laffan industrial area on Sunday night.
US-Iran talks progress toward broader Middle East ceasefire: Vance
United States Vice President JD Vance has announced significant progress in peace negotiations with Iranian officials.
US, Iran to begin talks in Switzerland amid nuclear tensions
United States Vice President JD Vance is headed to Switzerland for the first round of peace talks with Iran.
Iran negotiators, Vance head for Switzerland; Lebanon fighting continues
A high-level Iranian delegation has arrived in Switzerland for peace talks with the United States.
Iran announces closing Hormuz again days after signing deal
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to vessels, citing violations of a ceasefire memorandum by the United States and Israel.
Pakistan lacks 'press freedom': Vance on delayed Iran deal text
United States Vice President JD Vance has said that the delay in releasing the full text of the Memorandum of Understanding with Iran was partly due to the lack of press freedom in Pakistan and Qatar.
80 mines block Hormuz; normal shipping still unlikely
The Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime chokepoint, is currently blocked by around 80 mines.
War with Iran shows no limits to US power: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has rejected suggestions that the conflict with Iran exposed any limits to American power.
Passage of LNG carrier through Hormuz raises hope for India
The successful transit of the Indian liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier Disha through the Strait of Hormuz has raised hopes for 34 vessels waiting to sail toward India.
G7 dedicating sessions to discuss long-term reopening of Hormuz: Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that the Group of Seven (G7) leaders will dedicate their Monday sessions to discussing the long-term reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Will US-Iran deal bring peace to Lebanon?
After numerous delays, the United States and Iran have reached a deal, with both sides declaring victory.
US-Iran peace deal: What it's all about
The United States and Iran have reached a peace deal to end military actions on all fronts. The agreement was first announced by Pakistan, the mediator in the talks. It has been confirmed by both Washington and Tehran.
Trump announces US-Iran peace deal, opening of Strait of Hormuz
United States President Donald Trump has announced a peace deal with Iran.
'Obedient servant, complies with US orders': Rahul Gandhi slams PM
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence on the United States's recent actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Wall Street turns to war-risk models as conflicts shake economies
As wars continue to disrupt the financial industry, Wall Street is turning to new catastrophe models for predicting military conflicts.
'Violations will not be tolerated': Rubio responds to India's protest
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, following a protest from Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
'Totally unacceptable': Trump blames Iran for attack on Indian ships
United States President Donald Trump has accused Iran of a failed drone attack on Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
India may widen fiscal deficit as US-Iran war strains finances
India is likely to allow a larger budget deficit this year, according to Bloomberg.
Trump says Khamenei approved peace deal, Tehran disputes claim
United States President Donald Trump has claimed that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has approved a draft peace agreement.
US crew rescued after helicopter goes down near Hormuz
A United States Army Apache helicopter gunship crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. The two crew members onboard were safely rescued, The New York Times reported.
India to drive nearly half of global oil demand growth
Igor Sechin, the CEO of Russian oil giant Rosneft, has predicted that India will account for nearly half of the global increase in oil demand over the next decade.
No meeting between Trump, Mojtaba Khamenei: Iranian official
Mohsen Rezaei, a close aide to Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has ruled out a meeting between US President Donald Trump and the Iranian leader.
US shoots down Iranian drones; Iran retaliates with missiles
The United States military has shot down four Iranian drones that were headed toward the Strait of Hormuz.
Why India may cut tax on foreign bond investors
The Indian government is considering removing or slashing the 20% withholding tax on interest income from government bonds for foreign investors.
Why Iran blocking Bab el-Mandeb could be disastrous for world
Iran has threatened to block the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key global trade route.