The United States has taken control of an Iranian-flagged vessel after intercepting it in regional waters, according to the US Central Command (Centcom), which also released footage of the operation. Read More: Ships exit Gulf from Iran despite US blockade: tracker In an official statement, Centcom confirmed that US Marines boarded and seized the ship, bringing it under American control. […]
Maritime Security
UK and France plan mission to secure Hormuz navigation
The United Kingdom (UK) and France have announced plans to lead a multinational mission aimed at protecting maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as global powers push to stabilize a key energy route disrupted by recent conflict. Read More: UK rejects support for Hormuz blockade British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the proposed force would be “strictly […]
Ebrahim Azizi calls for new maritime rules in Hormuz
Ebrahim Azizi has called for the implementation of a new maritime system in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a potential shift in how one of the world’s most critical energy routes is managed. Read More: Iran opens Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping Speaking in Tehran, Azizi, who heads Iran’s national security committee, said the time had come to […]
Iran outlines alternate routes amid Strait of Hormuz truce
Iran has announced alternative maritime routes for vessels transiting the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, citing safety concerns over possible sea mines in the main channel. Read More: Strait of Hormuz: key oil route in middle of US-Iran crisis The move comes as part of a temporary two-week ceasefire agreement aimed at easing tensions and restoring limited shipping […]
Iran allows two Pakistani ships through Hormuz
TEHRAN – Iran has granted special permission to two Pakistani ships to pass through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing regional tensions. Read More: Iran charges $2 million for Hormuz passage According to officials, the approval was issued as part of efforts to facilitate essential maritime movement despite heightened security concerns in the region. The Strait […]
UN engages Pakistan to secure Strait of Hormuz amid tensions
The United Nations has initiated efforts with Pakistan to establish a special task force aimed at ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as regional tensions escalate amid the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. The UN announced the task force on Friday, emphasizing the urgent need to protect humanitarian and agricultural shipments in the […]
Iran sets conditions for Indian ships passage through Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN/NEW DELHI — Iran has reportedly placed conditions on the safe passage of Indian flagged ships through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing regional tensions and restrictions on international shipping. The development reflects heightened diplomatic and maritime friction linked to broader instability in the region. Read More: Iran allows two Indian LPG tankers to cross Strait of […]
Iran asks India to release seized tankers amid Hormuz tensions
New Delhi — Iran has asked India to release three tankers seized earlier this year as part of ongoing discussions aimed at ensuring the safe passage of vessels through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to sources familiar with the matter. Read More: Iran allows two Indian LPG tankers to cross Strait of Hormuz Indian authorities […]
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain open
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has clarified that Tehran has no plans to close the strategically important Strait of Hormuz despite rising regional tensions. The statement came amid global concerns that escalating conflict in the region could disrupt maritime traffic through one of the world’s busiest oil shipping routes. Iranian officials stressed that maintaining […]
Oil shipment arrives in Karachi under Pakistan Navy protection
KARACHI – A major oil shipment carrying around 120 million litres of fuel has safely reached Karachi from the Gulf of Oman under the protection of the Pakistan Navy, ensuring the secure arrival of a vital energy supply for the country. Read More: Pakistan Navy launches Muhafizul Bahr to protect trade According to reports, the oil tanker travelled […]