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Since the outbreak of the U.S.–Israeli war with Iran on 28 February, the
Strait of Hormuz has remained a focal point of global energy tensions.The
United States has enforced a blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran itself has
alternated between lifting and re-imposing restrictions on marine traffic
through the strait, which is responsible for handling nearly one-fifth of the
world’s
India is demonstrating remarkable resilience in the face of global turbulence, with SBI Research projecting GDP growth in the range of 6.8% to 7.1% for FY27 despite the oil shock and ongoing conflict in West Asia.The report emphasises that India is entering this phase from a position of strength, having recorded 7.6% growth in FY26, echoing its robust performance during the Russia–Ukraine crisis
A United States warship transited the Strait of Malacca over the weekend, according to the Indonesian Navy, which confirmed the passage was conducted in line with international law. The transit took place on Saturday, 18 April, and was reported on Monday by Indonesian Navy spokesperson First Admiral Tunggul in remarks to Reuters.The vessel was identified as the USS Miguel Keith, a Japan-based
Iran has firmly rejected reports of its participation in a second round of talks with the United States, dismissing claims of negotiations in Islamabad as false. State media emphasised that Tehran has no plans to engage in further discussions, even as US President Donald Trump ordered his negotiators to travel to Pakistan just days before the ceasefire in the Middle East expires on 22 April.The
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
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
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
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
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
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