Trump’s Hormuz blockade puts China, India in crosshairs as U.S. pressure on Iran spills over
WASINGTON/BEIJING/NEW DELHI: The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is not only squeezing Iran but also ratcheting up pressure on two of its most consequential relationships in Asia — India and China. With
Six ships ‘turn back’ after US blockade of Iranian ports
WASHINGTON : No ships made it past the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with six turning back on orders of the US military, officials claimed Tuesday. US Central Command said that more than
Two ships from Iran ports pass Hormuz despite US blockade
At least two vessels linked to Iranian ports transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday despite a US military blockade, according to data from maritime tracking firm Kpler, reported by AFP on Tuesday. The
Global seaborne crude oil shipments down 16% since start of the Iran war: BIMCO
LONDON: Since the beginning of the Iran war, global seaborne crude oil shipments have fallen 16% compared to the first nine weeks of 2026, according to Signal Ocean data. This represents a reduction of
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. will blockade the Strait of Hormuz after talks held in Pakistan to end the Iran war hit the skids. “Effective immediately, the United States Navy,
US says it will blockade Iranian ports
WASHINGTON: The US military says it will blockade Iranian ports from Monday, less than a day after peace talks with Iran in Pakistan broke down. The blockade will begin from 10:00 ET (14:00 GMT)
Iran, US agree to 2‑week ceasefire with temporary passage through Hormuz
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON : US-Iran-Israel War Live Updates: Iran’s Supreme National Security Council officially acknowledged that a two‑week ceasefire, reportedly negotiated through Pakistan, has been agreed. The council added that the ceasefire deal was concluded with
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says Iran can be taken out in one night
Iran rejected the latest ceasefire proposal and instead said it wanted a permanent end to the war, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s ultimatum loomed within hours. Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency said Tehran had