118 commercial vessels redirected, five disabled under Iran blockade: US military
FLORIDA: The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that American forces have redirected 118 commercial vessels and disabled five others as part of Washington’s active naval blockade aimed at Iranian ports. American forces
Iranian media reports exchange of fire between Iranian, US forces amidst ceasefire
TEHRAN: Iranian media on Thursday reported an exchange of fire between Iranian and US forces near the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran saying its naval forces confronted vessels attempting to cross the strategic waterway
US sanctions Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority over Hormuz traffic control
WASHINGTON DC: The United States on Wednesday (local time) imposed sanctions on Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), accusing Tehran of using the body to “extort” commercial vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz
US military “redirected” 109 commercial vessels during Strait of Hormuz blockade
FLORIDA: In a significant escalation of maritime tensions in West Asia, the United States armed forces have intensified enforcement operations to choke off maritime traffic bound for or originating from Iranian territories. Detailing the
Iran says conclusions reached on many topics in potential U.S. memorandum but no deal imminent
TEHRAN : Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday that conclusions have been reached on many topics discussed in a potential memorandum of understanding with the U.S., but this does not mean Tehran is
US conducts ‘self-defence strikes’ on Iranian boats, missile sites amid ceasefire negotiations
WASHINGTON D.C.: The US military carried out “self-defence strikes” targeting Iranian missile launch sites and boats near the Strait of Hormuz amid an ongoing ceasefire between the two countries, CNN reported, citing US Central
“Don’t look at it as Zero-Sum game”: Jaishankar on West Asia conflict, reiterates call for stability, unimpeded maritime commerce
NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister Shri S Jaishankar on Sunday highlighted that India is among the few countries in the world with strong relations and real interests in the Gulf and that it wants
US, Iran are in intense indirect talks for drafting final agreement: Report
TEHRAN: The United States and Iran are engaged in indirect talks aimed at developing a framework for a possible agreement, Iran’s ISNA News Agency reported. According to the report, the two sides are currently