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Iranian forces fired on India-bound vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, halting 13 of 14 ships carrying crude, LPG and fertilisers, triggering returns and delays, as India coordinates for safe passage amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States

Iran has reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, insisting it will block transit until the US lifts its blockade of Iranian ports. The move comes after President Donald Trump reaffirmed the blockade’s continuation. With one-fifth of global oil passing through the strait, the closure threatens to drive prices higher.

Tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and the US clashed over shipping access amid a blockade. Iran fired on a tanker and reimposed restrictions, raising fears of renewed conflict and worsening global energy instability

Iranian semiofficial agencies ISNA news agency and Tasnim reported Revolutionary Guard sea mine placement in the Strait of Hormuz, marking danger zones and alternate routes during war, raising tensions amid a fragile ceasefire and potential negotiations

US President Donald Trump announced what he termed a “productive regime change” in Iran, vowing to eliminate uranium enrichment while signalling possible sanctions relief and threatening steep tariffs on countries supplying weapons to Tehran.

Donald Trump hailed the ceasefire as a “big day for world peace,” pledging US support to ease congestion in the Strait of Hormuz while expressing confidence in stability and reconstruction efforts in Iran

US President Donald Trump intensified threats against Iran, warning of strikes on key infrastructure amid escalating conflict. Airstrikes and missile attacks caused casualties across Iran and Israel, while rising tensions disrupted oil markets

US President Donald Trump warned Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening consequences amid rising tensions. Political and religious leaders expressed concern about a prolonged conflict, citing risks to lives, economic impact, and lack of clarity on US military objectives

Iranian drone strikes targeting commercial data centres in the UAE and Bahrain mark a new phase in warfare, highlighting the strategic importance of cloud infrastructure. The attacks disrupted services and raised concerns over the vulnerability of AI-driven systems and global technology networks

Global crude oil prices surged after US President Donald Trump warned of potential strikes on Iran, heightening supply concerns. Ongoing West Asia conflict disrupted Strait of Hormuz flows, pressured markets, impacted currencies, and kept investors cautious despite slight declines in gold prices

Tensions escalated in West Asia as Iran launched attacks on Israel and Gulf nations, while US strikes hit Iranian infrastructure. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz slashed oil traffic, raised global prices, and prompted international talks on restoring maritime security

Iran’s army chief warned US forces would face total annihilation if they land in Iran. Irish PM criticized Trump’s threats to civilians. Tehran insists on secret arms stockpiles. Former foreign minister Kamal Kharazi wounded in airstrike amid ongoing US-Israel strikes

Iran-backed Houthi rebels have entered the Middle East conflict, launching missiles at Israel as 2,500 US Marines arrive in the region. The escalation threatens global oil shipping via the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, with casualties reported on both sides

Amid rising tensions, Iran allowed ships from friendly nations, including India, to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, while restricting adversaries, asserting control over the crucial global oil transit route

An Iranian military spokesperson, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, ridiculed United States ceasefire efforts, saying Washington is “negotiating with itself.” Iran rejected the proposal, signalling continued defiance and dim prospects for de-escalation amid escalating regional tensions

The Donald Trump administration proposed a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran via intermediaries as the US boosts troop deployment in the Middle East. Ongoing strikes, denials of talks, and Strait of Hormuz tensions continue to escalate regional instability

Turmeric prices have dropped by around Rs 2,000 per quintal as exports to West Asia slow due to the ongoing Iran-Israel-US conflict. Farmers allege traders are exploiting the situation, while production remains high in Telangana.

Bitcoin and the broader crypto market fell sharply after US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. Rising geopolitical tensions triggered over $1 billion in crypto liquidations and heightened market volatility.

South Korea is in talks with Iran and other countries to restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran signalled readiness to allow Japan-bound vessels. The vital oil route remains strained following US-Israel strikes and Iran’s blockade.

Global oil and gas prices surged after Iran attacked key Gulf energy facilities, raising fears of prolonged supply disruptions and inflation, while stock markets across the world declined amid heightened geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over economic impact.