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by Shaumik Samar GhoshThe contentious Durand Line which separates Afghanistan and Pakistan runs 2,640-kilometre, with the western end touching Iran and the eastern end to China.Named after British diplomat Mortimer Durand, the line was drawn with an intent to measure the limit of the countries’ respective scope of influence and make a fair demarcation to facilitate diplomatic relations and
United States Central Command has confirmed that thirty-one vessels have been compelled to turn back or return to port under the ongoing American blockade against Iran.Military officials disclosed that the majority of these intercepted ships were oil tankers, underscoring the scale of the enforcement operation. CENTCOM highlighted that compliance levels have been high, with most vessels adhering
The United States military has intercepted at least three Iranian‑flagged oil tankers in Asian waters, according to shipping and security sources.These vessels were redirected away from positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka as part of Washington’s ongoing blockade against Iranian maritime trade.The blockade has been enforced while Iran has fired on ships to prevent them from sailing
U.S. forces have boarded the oil tanker M/T Tifani, which had previously been sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia. The Pentagon confirmed on Tuesday that the operation was carried out as a “right-of-visit maritime interdiction” and took place without incident.The vessel was intercepted in the Bay of Bengal, between India and Southeast Asia, while carrying Iranian oil. A U.S.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at an Indian community event at the Indian Embassy in Berlin on Wednesday, underlined India’s consistent pursuit of a balanced diplomatic approach under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.He left open the possibility of India playing a greater role in resolving global conflicts, including the ongoing crisis in West Asia, stressing that timing and global
The United States has reiterated its solidarity with India on the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 innocent lives on 22 April 2025. In a message posted on X, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor paid tribute to the victims, honouring their memory and expressing condolences to the bereaved families.He emphasised that the United States stands firmly with the people of
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor marked his first 100 days in office by
outlining the progress achieved in the bilateral relationship between New
Delhi and Washington.
In a social media post, Gor highlighted the announcement of the bilateral
trade agreement in February as a key milestone, stressing that the partnership
was already delivering tangible results.
He emphasised
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi is currently on an official visit to the United States, where he was hosted by India’s envoy to Washington, Vinay Mohan Kwatra.His visit follows closely after those of Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, reflecting the continuation of high-level military exchanges between India and the United States.These successive
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he is indefinitely extending the ceasefire with Iran while awaiting a unified proposal from Tehran. He emphasised that the U.S. military will continue its blockade of Iranian ports despite the extension.The announcement came as the two-week truce was set to expire on Wednesday, with both sides warning they were prepared to resume fighting if no
Iran has made the lifting of the Strait of Hormuz blockade a firm precondition for any resumption of negotiations, with its UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani stating that Tehran is prepared to engage in talks only once the United States ends its naval restrictions.Speaking to Rudlaw News Network at UN headquarters, Iravani stressed that Washington must first halt what he described as “ceasefire