Palestine

Iran Warns of Swift Retaliation As US Seizes Vessel, Hormuz Deadlock Deepens Amid Regional Ceasefire Strains

Tehran has vowed a ‘swift response’ after the United States seized a vessel in the Gulf of Oman, escalating tensions in the already volatile region. The incident has added fresh strain to the fragile situation, with both sides trading warnings and signalling readiness for further confrontation.Iran’s declaration underscores its determination to resist what it views as hostile actions, while

April 20, 2026
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From Nixon To The Iran War: The Enduring Consequences of The US–Pakistan Marriage of Convenience

The discussion between Dr Sreeram Chaulia and Dr Tara Kartha on DD News explored the enduring strategic consequences of the United States’ friendship with Pakistan, tracing its roots back to the early 1970s and extending to the present mediation role in the Iran war of 2026.For over half a century, the United States has repeatedly turned to Pakistan as a geopolitical instrument, even as their

April 20, 2026
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USS Rushmore Joins US Blockade In The Arabian Sea As Iran Reimposes Closure of Strait of Hormuz

The United States Central Command has confirmed that the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (dock landing ship of the United States Navy) is actively engaged in blockade operations in the Arabian Sea.This announcement underscores Washington’s continued enforcement of naval restrictions in the region.Earlier on Saturday, reports circulated on social media that the guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney

April 19, 2026
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Red Flag Caution: US Intelligence Sees Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir As Risky Broker In Trump’s Iran Talks

Recent reporting indicates that senior US intelligence circles are viewing Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, as a potential “red flag” in Washington’s backchannel diplomacy with Tehran. Confidential assessments circulating within American security agencies describe him as a possible liability, despite his central role in trying to broker quiet negotiations between the United States

April 19, 2026
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Tenth Indian Tanker ‘Desh Garima’ Crosses Hormuz As Gunfire Forces Others To Turn Back

Amid firing by Iranian gunboats that forced two Indian‑flagged tankers to turn back from the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, the tenth Indian‑flagged vessel managed to cross the strait.The ship, Desh Garima, laden with crude oil, was bound for Mumbai port. Iran has been sporadically permitting Indian vessels to sail through since it imposed a blockade on the strategic waterway last month, in the

April 19, 2026
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India Lodges Strong Protest Over Iran’s Hormuz Gunfire As Strait Closure Strands Global Shipping

India has lodged a formal protest with the Iranian envoy following the gunfire incident near Indian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. On Saturday, the Ministry of External Affairs summoned Iran’s Ambassador to India, Dr Mohammad Fathali, to express its deep concern over the matter.The meeting was chaired by the Foreign Secretary, who underscored the importance India attaches to the safety of

April 19, 2026
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Iran’s Supreme Leader’s Envoy In India Downplays Tanker Attack, Stresses Strong Bilateral Ties

The representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, Dr Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, has stated that he was unaware of any attacks on Indian tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, while emphasising that the relationship between New Delhi and Tehran remains very strong.His remarks came in the aftermath of the incident involving two Indian-flagged tankers, Jag Arnav and Sanmar Herald, which were directly

April 19, 2026
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India Presses Iran for Pre-Clearance Assurances After ‘Unintentional’ Firing On Indian-Flagged Ships in Hormuz

India’s Ministry of External Affairs engaged in discussions with Iran’s Ambassador following a firing incident involving an Indian ship near the Strait of Hormuz. Officials sought firm assurances on safe passage for merchant vessels navigating the strategically vital waterway.The meeting came after an Indian vessel came under fire despite prior coordination with Iranian authorities.Sources

April 19, 2026
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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

April 18, 2026
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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

April 18, 2026
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