Qatar has called for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that any disruption to the critical shipping route is unacceptable and poses serious global risks. Speaking on behalf of the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, spokesperson Majid al-Ansari stressed that the strait must not be used as political leverage under any circumstances. […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran recently allowed a number of oil tankers to pass through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, describing the move as a possible sign of shifting dynamics amid escalating conflict and fragile diplomatic efforts. Speaking during a Cabinet meeting, Trump said Iran permitted up to ten oil tankers […]
In WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he has ordered the U.S. military to postpone planned strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, citing “very good and productive conversations” with Iranian officials as diplomatic engagements continue amid the broader U.S.–Iran conflict. The announcement marks a temporary shift in U.S. strategy after […]
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated sharply as U.S. President Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz reaches its final hours, with Iran warning it will retaliate by striking power plants and critical infrastructure across the Gulf. The ultimatum, issued over the weekend, demanded that Iran fully reopen the strategically vital […]
A group of countries has proposed the creation of a safe maritime corridor to evacuate an estimated 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf, as escalating conflict involving Iran continues to disrupt one of the world’s most critical shipping routes. The proposal was submitted to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) during an emergency council meeting […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized NATO allies for refusing to participate in the ongoing U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran, calling their position a “very foolish mistake” as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. Speaking from the Oval Office during a meeting with Micheál Martin, Trump expressed frustration that key NATO members […]
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Tuesday that the Israeli military has killed Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani, in a series of overnight airstrikes that targeted senior leadership in Tehran and further escalated the already intense conflict between Israel, Iran and their respective allies. Katz said the strikes also eliminated Gen. Gholam Reza […]
Importers across the Gulf are scrambling to reroute shipments of food, medicines and industrial goods after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered one of the most severe supply chain disruptions in decades. The shutdown of the narrow waterway a critical passage linking the Persian Gulf to global shipping lanes has effectively halted a […]
New Delhi/Dubai, Iran is reportedly preparing to allow India-flagged oil tankers to transit the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to an Indian government source, as escalating regional conflict threatens global shipping and energy supplies. The development comes amid heightened tensions in the Gulf following attacks on commercial vessels and increasing hostilities involving Iran, the […]
Governments across Asia, Europe and Africa are rushing to shield their economies from the growing fallout of the war involving Iran, as global oil prices surge to their highest levels in years and financial markets react with sharp volatility. Energy markets were jolted Monday after escalating fighting in the Middle East raised fears of major […]