London, August 22: The commercial traffic in the strategically vital Hormuz Strait has not seen significant growth, according to a report from the UK’s Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The daily movement of vessels through the Strait remains in single digits, primarily due to Iranian military activities and serious maritime security risks. Several ships have been … Read more
London, August 4: A sailor is reported missing following an attack on the Liberian-flagged commercial vessel ‘Minoan Pioneer’ near the coast of Oman while transiting through the Hormuz Strait on Tuesday. All crew members were forced to abandon the ship after it was struck by a projectile, which caused a fire in the engine room. … Read more
Tehran, July 3: Iran’s main military command, Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters, issued a warning on Thursday that if the United States interferes in the Hormuz Strait, Iranian armed forces will respond with “swift and decisive” action. According to a report by Xinhua News Agency, the statement emphasized that the Hormuz Strait is not a place … Read more
Evian, June 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Donald Trump during the G7 summit held in Evian, France. The two leaders reviewed the ongoing progress in trade, energy, defense, technology, and people-to-people relations between India and the United States. PM Modi welcomed the advancements made towards establishing peace and stability in West Asia. He … Read more
Washington, May 5: The United States has initiated a military mission aimed at breaking the alleged blockade of commercial ships by Iran in the Hormuz Strait. This operation involves the deployment of warships and aircraft to ensure the safe passage of vessels through one of the world’s most critical oil routes. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth … Read more
Tokyo, May 1: Japan has purchased a shipment of oil from Russia for the first time since February 2022. The move comes as Japan seeks to stabilize its domestic oil supply, which relies heavily on imports from West Asia, with over 90% of its crude oil coming through the Hormuz Strait. The oil is being … Read more
Washington, April 6: Rising tensions between Iran and the Hormuz Strait are putting pressure on global energy markets and supply chains. Oil prices have surged, raising concerns about disruptions in one of the world’s most critical shipping routes. According to CNN, oil prices spiked on Sunday following President Donald Trump’s threat to attack Iranian energy … Read more