The incident involving Indian tankers caught in Iranian gunfire has introduced a new layer of complexity to maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.According to senior government sources in New Delhi, the episode involved general small arms fire as the vessels navigated a narrow segment of the strait.While the tankers were struck by stray bullets, officials emphasised that the ships were not
Indian And Greek Tankers Reverse Course As Hormuz Reopening Remains Unclear
Several oil tankers in the Persian Gulf have turned back after attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting the uncertainty surrounding Iran’s mixed signals on whether the strategic chokepoint remains open, ET Online reported.Shipowners and oil traders were left in disarray early Saturday as five Greek and Indian tankers halted their journeys, with warnings reportedly broadcast over
India Monitors West Asia Turmoil, Affirms Sovereignty, Amid Regional Ceasefire Efforts
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday emphasised that New Delhi is closely monitoring the evolving security situation in West Asia. During the weekly media briefing, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was asked about Pakistan’s perceived role in facilitating a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. He responded by noting that India is “closely following developments in the West Asian region
IAF Chief-Air Chief Marshal AP Singh Flies USAF F-15EX At Nellis Air Base, Strengthens Indo-US Air Power Cooperation
Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, undertook a familiarisation flight in the Boeing F-15EX Eagle-II fighter aircraft during his visit to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada on 9 April. He flew alongside US Air Force Major Matthew Benson of the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron.The sortie provided the Indian Air Chief with a close look at one of the most advanced fighter
US Naval Blockade Forces 21 Ships Back To Iran Amid Rising West Asia Tensions
The United States Central Command has confirmed that twenty-one vessels have been forced to turn back toward Iran since the commencement of the American naval blockade.The blockade, aimed at restricting access to Iranian ports, is being enforced as part of Washington’s wider diplomatic and military strategy to secure a comprehensive resolution to the ongoing hostilities in the region.CENTCOM
US Issues New Waiver Allowing Sale of Sanctioned Russian Oil Amid West Asia Turmoil
The United States Treasury Department has issued a fresh temporary waiver permitting the sale and transport of sanctioned Russian oil stranded at sea. The move is intended to stabilise global energy markets that have been unsettled by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The licence, announced on Friday, authorises countries to purchase Russian crude and petroleum products loaded onto vessels as of
Kashmiris Urged To Reject Extremism As Pahalgam Attack Anniversary Marks Renewed Call For Crackdown
The anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack has reignited calls for stronger measures against terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. Junaid Qureshi, Director of the European Foundation for South Asian Studies, emphasised that one year after the tragedy, grief and concern remain widespread, accompanied by demands for decisive action against the terror ecosystem.He described the incident as a deliberate
India’s ISSAR 2025 Charts Record Launches, Lunar Milestones, And Sustainability Drive In Crowded Skies
The Indian Space Situational Awareness Report for 2025, released by the Indian Space Research Organisation, provides a comprehensive annual assessment of the prevailing space environment.The year 2025 was marked by record-breaking activity, with 315 successful launches out of 328 attempts worldwide, resulting in the placement of 4,198 known operational satellites. This surge in launches
Mission Mitra In Ladakh Concludes, Enhances ISRO Ground Crew Preparedness For Gaganyaan
ISRO has successfully concluded Mission Mitra, a four-day training exercise in Ladakh, undertaken as part of preparations for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme.The exercise was staged in Ladakh’s harsh environment, where freezing cold and low oxygen levels replicate some of the extreme conditions astronauts may face. By simulating such challenges, ISRO sought to evaluate the adaptability
Iran Imposes Strict Navigation Rules In Strait of Hormuz Control Amid US Blockade
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has imposed strict new navigation rules in the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying the already fraught maritime situation amid the United States’ continued blockade of Iranian ports.Despite Tehran’s announcement of reopening the strategic waterway, the IRGC has declared that only civilian vessels using routes officially designated by Iran will be