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New Delhi, March 25: In the tense waters of the Strait of Hormuz, where global energy flows have been disrupted, the Indian Navy is quietly but determinedly working to ensure that the country's energy supply remains uninterrupted.As Iran's restrictions ripple across international energy...

New Delhi, March 23 – Congress MP Manish Tewari raised concerns on Monday about supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia and stressed the need to give diplomacy a chance. He said the war has entered a very critical and dangerous phase, urging all sides to de-escalate...

New Delhi, March 23 The Congress on Monday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi inform the citizens about the outcome of a high-level meeting he chaired a day earlier on the West Asia conflict, and outline the steps taken to address the LPG shortage and rising inflation in the country...

South Korea has stated that it is ready to participate in efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which is responsible for 20% of global oil and gas supply. The South Korean foreign ministry announced that it will join 7 countries, including European nations and Japan, in...

Seoul, March 21 – South Korea will join seven other countries, including European nations and Japan, in a joint statement condemning Iran's attacks in the Gulf and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the foreign ministry said.The joint statement, issued by Britain, France, Germany...

Tehran, March 19 – Iran warned on Thursday that it would carry out more severe retaliatory strikes if the US and Israel attack its energy facilities again.Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said in a statement published by the Islamic Revolutionary...

New Delhi, March 18 – The Indian Navy has increased the deployment of its warships near the Gulf of Oman and is escorting Indian-flagged ships coming from the Strait of Hormuz region amid heightened tensions in West Asia that have raised concerns over global energy security.According to...

New Delhi, March 14 Amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, Iranian ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, on Saturday said Iran has "allowed some ships" to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic trade route.However, he did not specify the number of vessels that have been allowed to...

New Delhi, March 12 India is in contact with Iran to ensure safe passage for around 28 Indian-flagged merchant vessels through the strategic shipping route of the Strait of Hormuz, which has been partially blocked by Tehran following its escalating conflict with the US and Israel, according to...

New Delhi, March 5 – The maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman has deteriorated sharply as of Thursday. According to the latest update from the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region, the region has witnessed a surge in attacks on...

New Delhi/London, March 5 – The maritime threat landscape across the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, and the Strait of Hormuz has become highly volatile in the past 24-48 hours, driven by escalating military confrontations involving Iran, the US, and Israel.Multiple incidents involving...

Mumbai, March 5 The Solanki family in north Mumbai is coming to terms with the loss of two family members within a few months, following the death of their youngest member when a drone-operated boat carrying a bomb struck an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman.Amritlal Solanki, a 33-year-old...

New Delhi, March 5 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a telephone conversation with his Omani counterpart, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, on Thursday, discussing the ongoing conflict in West Asia.Following the conversation, EAM Jaishankar posted on X: "Spoke with FM...

Washington, March 5 – The United States has said its military campaign against Iran had struck more than 2,000 targets and severely degraded Tehran’s missile and naval capabilities, as the White House defended President Donald Trump’s decision to launch Operation Epic Fury.White House Press...

New Delhi, March 3 – The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is closely monitoring the evolving maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf and has strengthened precautionary measures to safeguard Indian-flagged vessels and Indian seafarers operating in the region.Union Minister for...

New Delhi, March 3 As many as 37 Indian-flagged ships with over 1,000 seafarers are stranded in the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, and the adjoining sea areas due to the closure of the key shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, caused by the ongoing military actions involving the United...

New Delhi, March 3 At least three Indian seafarers on board foreign-flagged vessels were killed and one was injured in the Middle East region, the Directorate General of Shipping said on Tuesday as it issued an advisory for maritime operators to assess voyage-specific risks, amid escalated...

March 03, New Delhi - The Directorate General of Shipping has issued advisories to Indian vessels regarding the situation in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman.The advisory stated that the Directorate is closely monitoring the evolving maritime security situation...

Closely monitoring the evolving security situation in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman, and surrounding sea areas: Director-General of Shipping.

Washington, March 3 – Six American service members have been killed in action as US forces continue major combat operations against Iran, the US Central Command said.“As of 4 pm ET, March 2, six US service members have been killed in action,” CENTCOM said, adding that US forces had “recently...