Three Indian sailors lost their lives after a US military strike targeted an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, marking the first confirmed fatalities involving Indian crew since the blockade on Iran-linked shipping began. The incident occurred when the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello came under attack after reportedly failing to comply with US military […]
Strait of Hormuz
Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz shipping after renewed clashes with US
Iran has announced the closure of all shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz following fresh US military strikes and escalating confrontations between Iranian and American forces in the region. According to Iran’s Joint Military Command, any vessel attempting to pass through the strategic waterway would be considered a target. The warning applies to both […]
US, Iran exchanged fresh military strikes for a 2nd day, undermining ceasefire deal
The United States (US) and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes for a second consecutive day on Thursday, further undermining a fragile ceasefire agreement and raising concerns about a wider regional conflict. The latest escalation follows the downing of a US Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, triggering a series of retaliatory […]
Russia warns against escalating Iran conflict
Russia expressed deep concern over rising Middle East tensions and urged all sides to halt military strikes immediately. Moscow warned that further escalation could destabilise the region and threaten civilian safety. The appeal affects countries involved in the conflict and regional powers monitoring developments. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Moscow was extremely concerned […]
IRGC says it targeted US Fifth Fleet after strikes
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday that it launched drone attacks targeting the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain in response to American military strikes on locations in southern Iran, marking a further escalation in tensions between the two countries. Read More: Iran US tensions rise after Gulf attacks In a statement carried by […]
US launches strikes on Iran after helicopter incident
The United States launched new military strikes against Iran on Tuesday after a US Apache attack helicopter was brought down near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran and raising concerns about the stability of a fragile ceasefire in the region. Read More: Trump threatens consequences after Iran shoots down US helicopter US President Donald […]
Trump Confirms Apache Helicopter Crash Near Strait of Hormuz
The US Apache helicopter incident has drawn significant international attention after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Iran brought down one of the American military’s most advanced Apache helicopters during a patrol mission over the Strait of Hormuz. The incident has added to tensions in an already sensitive region. In a post on his social […]
Trump says US helicopter crew safe after Strait of Hormuz incident
US President Donald Trump has said that two American pilots are safe after their helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz, amid heightened tensions in the region involving Iran and Israel. Read More: Middle East peace breakthrough nears, Trump Speaking to reporters at John F. Kennedy International Airport, Trump confirmed that the crew of an […]
Middle East peace breakthrough nears, Trump
US President Donald Trump said a Middle East peace deal could be reached within days. He described negotiations as being in their final stages. The potential agreement matters for regional stability and could affect countries involved in ongoing conflicts. Speaking to reporters on his return from an NBA Finals game, Trump said a deal was […]
Iran proposes new Hormuz shipping fees
Iran has indicated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open but may operate under new transit conditions. Iranian officials said vessels could face service-related fees set jointly with Oman. The proposal matters because the vital waterway handles a significant share of global energy shipments. Iran’s ambassador to Moscow, Kazem Jalali, said Iran and Oman […]