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Trump rejected Iran’s response to a US peace proposal over Gulf tensions, calling it “totally unacceptable.” Tehran sought sanctions relief, reopened Hormuz shipping and extended talks, while clashes involving naval forces, drones and missiles intensified. Qatar and Pakistan mediation efforts

Donald Trump is set to visit China for talks with Xi Jinping amid tensions over trade, tariffs and Iran. Despite Trump’s admiration for Xi, analysts expect cautious diplomacy and limited breakthroughs during the high-profile summit in Beijing

United States Central Command said American forces disabled two Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman after they allegedly attempted to breach a US blockade. A Navy fighter jet reportedly targeted the vessels’ smokestacks as they tried reaching an Iranian port

US President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause in “Project Freedom” naval operations in the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress in Iran negotiations and international requests, while maintaining the blockade amid ongoing tensions, military pressure, and the waterway’s critical role in global energy security

The United States has proposed a UN Security Council resolution accusing Iran of threatening global shipping and destabilising the Strait of Hormuz.

The Donald Trump launched “Project Freedom” to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran-linked disruptions. The US deployed naval and air assets as tensions with Iran escalate over maritime control and sanctions

Iran said it is reviewing a US response to its 14-point peace plan, focused on ending regional war. Foreign ministry officials confirmed no nuclear talks are underway amid ongoing tensions following the Israel–US strikes and fragile ceasefire

Donald Trump announced “Project Freedom” to guide stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions. Iran rejected the move, as attacks on vessels heighten risks despite fragile ceasefire efforts

An Indian seafarer aboard the Iranian-held vessel Epaminondas is safe, officials confirmed, amid escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions involving ship seizures by Iran, with multiple Indian crew members across vessels being monitored by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways

  Analysts examine whether the Strait of Hormuz could again see US naval escorts like the 1980s “Tanker War.” Rising Iran-linked attacks and modern asymmetric warfare complicate security efforts despite potential US intervention to protect global oil shipping 

The Strait of Hormuz blockade highlights Iran’s strategic leverage in global energy trade, doubling oil prices and impacting economies worldwide. Analysts using game theory argue nations must control critical resources or systems to strengthen negotiating power in an increasingly interdependent geopolitical world

US President Donald Trump warned of bombing Iran if no deal is reached before a ceasefire ends, saying negotiations are the only path forward amid ongoing tensions and uncertain peace talks between the two nations

India is closely monitoring tensions in West Asia and engaging Iran and Gulf nations to ensure safety of nationals and secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. MEA highlighted high-level diplomatic outreach and concerns over recent firing incidents

The rupee fell 25 paise to 93.16 against the United States dollar amid West Asia tensions and rising crude concerns. Disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz increased dollar demand, keeping the local currency under pressure despite earlier gains

Xi Jinping called for keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for global shipping, stressing it as an international waterway amid Iran–US tensions, energy concerns, and rising regional conflict affecting trade and navigation security

Donald Trump said US negotiators will travel to Pakistan for talks with Iran amid rising tensions over a ceasefire. He accused Iran of violations in the Strait of Hormuz and warned of strikes on infrastructure if US terms are rejected

Iran reversed reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, firing on a tanker and enforcing closure amid tensions with the US. Escalation threatens global oil supply, while fragile ceasefire efforts and ongoing regional violence complicate diplomatic progress toward a potential agreement

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