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Two Pakistan-flagged tankers, SHALAMAR and KHAIRPUR, which had been charting a course towards Iran’s so-called “safe route” in the Strait of Hormuz, have abruptly reversed direction.Their manoeuvre suggests a deliberate decision to abort entry into the Persian Gulf at the very last moment, raising questions about the pressures and risks currently shaping maritime navigation in this contested
United States President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Beijing, threatening to impose a "staggering" 50% tariff on Chinese goods if the nation is found to be providing military aid to Iran. This development comes amid an intensifying Middle East conflict that has already lasted six weeks. Speaking on the program Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo, the President confirmed
Pakistan is currently working tirelessly to mend the diplomatic rift between the United States and Iran following a marathon 21-hour negotiation session in Islamabad that concluded without a formal agreement.Despite the lack of an immediate breakthrough in this historic direct engagement, Pakistani officials have urged both Washington and Tehran to maintain a constructive outlook.Islamabad
The Iranian government has issued a stern condemnation of United States plans to enforce a blockade on its maritime gateways, asserting that the stability of the entire Persian Gulf region will be at risk if its own security is compromised.This response follows an announcement from the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) indicating that, under the direction of President Donald Trump, a
High-stakes diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran, hosted in Islamabad, have collapsed after hours of intense deliberation. United States President Donald Trump announced the breakdown of the summit on Sunday, attributing the failure to Tehran’s absolute refusal to abandon its nuclear program.Despite what was described as significant progress on various other fronts, the
Global energy giant Shell plc has significantly increased its natural gas deliveries to India following major supply disruptions caused by the escalating conflict in West Asia.By utilising its extensive international liquefied natural gas portfolio, the company has captured a substantial portion of both spot and term demand.This strategic move has been particularly vital for the fertiliser sector
The Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas tanker, Jag Vikram, successfully
completed its transit through the strategic Strait of Hormuz between April 10
and 11, 2026.
This passage represents a significant milestone, as it is the first vessel
from India to navigate the waterway since the announcement of a temporary
two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
United States President Donald Trump has announced a dramatic escalation in regional tensions by ordering the US Navy to begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.In a series of statements, the President confirmed that the American military will now prevent any and all vessels from entering or leaving the waterway, which serves as a vital chokepoint for global energy supplies.The move is framed as
India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, held a significant meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on the evening of 11th April 2026.The high-level talks took place in Abu Dhabi, marking a critical juncture in the diplomatic engagement between the two nations.The primary focus of their
This blog is now closed – our live coverage continues hereCircling back to Donald Trump’s coming naval blockade, the US military said it would block all Iranian Gulf ports on Monday at 10am ET on Monday (5.30pm in Iran and 1400 GMT), effectively seizin…