Iran has warned of strong retaliation against the United States if Iranian ships face further attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh fears of escalation in an already volatile maritime region. The warning comes as US forces continue enforcing restrictions on Iranian vessels in response to Tehran’s asserted control over the strategic waterway. Moreover, […]
Shipping security
US issues new guidance for ships transiting Strait of Hormuz
The United States (US) on Monday issued fresh guidance for commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint for global oil supplies, amid simmering tensions between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear programme. Read More: ‘Maritime sector posts record Rs 100 billion profit’ The advisory, issued by the US Department of Transportation’s […]