maritime security

Washington, March 14 Amid rising tensions with Iran and concerns over the safety of maritime traffic, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that multiple countries could join the United States in deploying warships to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route.In a statement...

Washington, March 14 – The White House accused CNN of publishing false claims about US plans to close the Strait of Hormuz in the event of an Iranian move, strongly pushing back against a report questioning whether American officials had prepared for the scenario during the ongoing military...

Washington, March 14 – The Pentagon is sending additional Marines and warships to the Middle East as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian attacks on maritime traffic and regional targets, according to media reports citing unnamed US officials.Fox News reported that the...

New Delhi, March 13 – Iranian Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, on Friday indicated that Indian ships could soon get safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, which has brought transit through the crucial waterway to a standstill.Pointing out...

Bhubaneswar, March 13 – Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Friday said that the state would achieve its ambitious vision of a "Developed Odisha" by 2036 by harnessing its huge potential in the blue economy.Addressing the gathering during the inauguration of a Global Summit on Blue Economy 2026 at the...

Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, stated today that India could soon secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to the media in New Delhi, Ambassador Fathali said that India is a friend to Iran. Regarding whether Iran would allow Indian ships to pass, Mr. Fathali...

Kochi (Kerala), March 13 A two-day coastal security exercise, "Sagar Kavach," was conducted in Kerala and Mahe, an enclave of Puducherry in the state, to assess the preparedness of various agencies against asymmetric threats originating from the sea, a defence spokesperson said on Friday.The...

Washington, March 13 – The Pentagon stated on Friday that Iran, not the United States or its allies, was responsible for disruptions to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.At a Pentagon news conference, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete...

Karachi, March 13 Pakistani naval ships safely escorted two of its merchant vessels carrying millions of litres of oil from Fujirah in the UAE to the Karachi Port amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia, officials said on Friday.The development comes as Pakistan, which heavily relies on Gulf...

March 13, New Delhi – Iran has allowed ships from certain countries to transit the Strait of Hormuz.Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi denied that the Islamic Republic is laying mines in the waterway, which remains effectively closed due to the ongoing conflict with the US and...

The attack on the US-owned crude oil tanker Safesea Vishnu, which resulted in the death of an Indian crew member, appears to have been deliberate and carefully planned, according to the company's chief.Safesea Group Chairman SV Anchan emphasized that the incident should serve as a warning to...

Washington, March 13 – The United States is “fully prepared” to deploy naval escorts for commercial vessels through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz as tensions in the Middle East escalate, with major implications for the flow of global energy supplies.“President Trump is fully...

Washington, March 12 – Russia has emerged as an unexpected economic beneficiary of the war involving Iran, earning billions of dollars from rising global oil prices triggered by the conflict, a US Senator said during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Thursday.Senator Angus King of...

An Indian crew member lost his life after a US-owned crude oil tanker was attacked near Basra, Iraq. In a social media post, the Indian Embassy in Iraq stated that the tanker, Safesea Vishnu, was sailing under the flag of the Marshall Islands. It also added that the remaining 15 Indian crew...

March 12, New Delhi: India has condemned the attack on the Thai-flagged cargo ship, Mayuree Naree, in the Strait of Hormuz, while confirming that the vessel was bound for Kandla port in Gujarat.In a statement on the attack, the Ministry of External Affairs said that India deplores the fact...

The United Nations, March 12 India co-sponsored a resolution in the UN Security Council that condemned the "egregious" attacks by Iran against the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Jordan, and demanded an immediate cessation of all attacks by Tehran while denouncing its threats to close the...

New Delhi, March 11 India on Wednesday condemned the escalating attacks on commercial shipping in West Asia after a Thai-flagged bulk carrier bound for Gujarat's Kandla Port was targeted by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).Three vessels were struck by projectiles in the Strait...

New Delhi, March 11 As India rises, Prime Minister Narendra Modi must create a regional and security doctrine that is commensurate with India’s economic infrastructure and its role in the world. PM Modi – already India's third longest-serving Prime Minister – has likely contributed more to...

Washington, March 11 – US President Donald Trump warned Iran of severe military consequences if it attempted to mine the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as American forces struck and destroyed 10 suspected mine-laying boats in the vital shipping lane, escalating tensions in one of the world’s most...

Washington, March 10 – US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iran on Tuesday against disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, stating that President Donald Trump was prepared to respond with overwhelming force if Tehran attempted to block one of the world’s most sensitive energy...