maritime security

March 20, New Delhi – Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament that the country has maintained a neutral stance in responding to recent requests from Iran and the United States, rejecting allegations of bias.Speaking a day after meeting US envoy Sergio Gor, President...

New Delhi, March 20 – The government said on Friday that there has been no price increase for regular petrol for consumers, and the increase is limited to the premium fuel category, which accounts for only 3-4 per cent of total petrol sales.Addressing the daily briefing, Joint Secretary...

Brussels, March 20 – Leaders of the European Union (EU) pledged to remain vigilant against any spillover from the Middle East conflicts that could trigger migratory pressure on the bloc, as the conflicts pose growing risks to Europe.Although the conflict "has not translated into immediate...

New Delhi, March 19 – In a strong display of diplomatic support, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on Thursday to convey warm Eid greetings and firmly reiterate India’s condemnation of the recent attacks on energy...

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...

Tensions across West Asia have further escalated in the past few hours, with Iran issuing evacuation warnings related to key oil and gas infrastructure throughout the Gulf. Iranian state media has described facilities in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE as potential legitimate targets following...

Washington, March 18 – The United States is intensifying coordination with allies in Europe and the Gulf as it moves to secure maritime routes and reopen key shipping lanes, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday.Responding to questions on maritime security and efforts...

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 18 The second edition of Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, a mission aimed at reaffirming India's commitment to building stronger ties with its maritime neighbors, has begun, according to officials.The initiative builds on India's long-standing efforts in maritime cooperation and...

The second edition of Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR began on the 16th of this month to reaffirm India's commitment to collaborative maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region. The Ministry of Defence stated that the initiative is based on India's long-standing efforts in maritime cooperation...

Washington, March 18 – US forces have carried out fresh strikes on Iranian missile positions along the Strait of Hormuz, targeting what military officials described as a direct threat to international shipping, as Operation Epic Fury intensifies.US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes...

New Delhi, March 17 A parliamentary panel has expressed concern over the "strengthening of the China-Pakistan naval nexus," and recommended that India remain "proactive" in countering the combined threat by bolstering its own deterrence capabilities and deepening its strategic alliances with...

New Delhi, March 17 The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday dismissed reports suggesting that Iran is seeking the release of three oil tankers seized by India in return for ensuring safe passage for Indian-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, saying there has been "no discussion" of...

Washington, March 16, President Donald Trump on Monday criticised some US allies for hesitating to assist Washington in securing the Strait of Hormuz, saying that several nations whose economies heavily depend on the waterway had been reluctant to contribute ships or equipment.Speaking at the...

New Delhi, March 16 The government on Monday dismissed reports that Tehran is seeking the release of three oil tankers seized by India in exchange for ensuring safe passage for Indian-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.Top sources in the government said the report was baseless...

Washington, March 16 – US forces are continuing operations to weaken Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, said on Monday."We will continue to rapidly degrade Iran's ability to threaten the freedom of navigation in and...

March 16, New Delhi — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday called on NATO allies and China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying Washington is in talks with several nations about policing the critical shipping lane for oil and gas.The U.S. President on Saturday called on countries...

Washington, March 16 – US President Donald Trump said that Washington is speaking with several countries about helping to police the Strait of Hormuz, while asserting that Iran’s military capabilities have been sharply degraded in the ongoing conflict.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force...

March 15, New Delhi: Amid rising tensions in the Gulf region, Donald Trump has called on major global powers to deploy naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the United States will ensure the crucial shipping route remains open “one way or the other.”In a post on Truth Social...

Cairo, March 15 – The Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route, remains open and under Iranian control, a senior Iranian commander said, amid rising tensions with the United States and its allies.Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, said in...