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Iran’s IRGC said it launched missile and drone strikes on US bases in Jordan, targeting military infrastructure and fighter jet areas, in retaliation for a US-Israeli attack on Larak Island. Tehran warned that further aggression would trigger stronger responses

US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island after observing IRGC personnel preparing to deploy sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reported casualties and vowed retaliation, while Washington warned of a zero-tolerance policy against renewed mine placement

IGL has raised CNG prices in Delhi by Rs 3.89 per kg to Rs 86.98, citing surging international LNG prices amid renewed West Asia tensions and disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Prices also rose in Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the United States and Iran to resume meaningful negotiations and seek a diplomatic solution to their conflict. The UN also expressed concern over the devastating humanitarian and economic consequences of the ongoing war.

Six months after US-Israeli attacks on Iran, Tehran has survived military strikes and strengthened its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf states are questioning US security guarantees, while Israel faces growing international isolation and worsening prospects for Saudi normalisation

US President Donald Trump has said the war with Iran could end “fairly soon,” while claiming Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but “seriously wounded.” In an interview, Trump asserted Iran’s military has been crippled, its economy weakened, and that preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons remains the central objective.

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir held talks with Iranian leaders in Tehran on de-escalating the US-Iran conflict, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and pursuing a negotiated settlement. The visit formed part of Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts to revive stalled peace negotiations

The contest is no longer simply about freedom of navigation; it is about influence over the world’s most important maritime energy corridor

The US-Iran conflict remains trapped in a cycle of threats, negotiations and renewed military strikes, largely over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Breaking the deadlock would require either US strategic concessions or major escalation, while Iran prioritises regime survival

Iran warned vessels violating its Strait of Hormuz transit protocols could face fines, detention or confiscation, while lawmakers approved fees for maritime services. The move comes amid heightened tensions with the US, as Donald Trump claimed the strategic waterway was American territory

Iran’s top security official Mohsen Rezaei warned that countries joining US economic pressure against Tehran would be treated as enemies and face attacks on their interests. He also threatened to halt oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz unless Washington meets commitments

US President Donald Trump has described the Strait of Hormuz as American territory while warning that Iran would never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon. Trump made the remarks during a campaign rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The US military helped move more than 15 million barrels of oil and petroleum products through the Strait of Hormuz, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said. Oil flows have recovered sharply but remain below pre-conflict levels amid continuing security concerns.

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran of "very Draconian sanctions" while downplaying the Strait of Hormuz’s strategic importance, citing rising American energy output and new supply routes. He claimed a US naval blockade has been effective in restricting Iran’s access.

US President Donald Trump threatened Oman over its negotiations with Iran on managing Strait of Hormuz shipping, regional officials said. The developments came amid renewed attacks, including a projectile striking a vessel and Iranian threats to keep the crucial waterway closed

Iran and Oman have agreed on designated shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, though technical talks and a joint statement are still pending. The arrangement aims to ensure safe passage while preserving sovereignty, but reopening the strait to normal traffic depends on U.S. compliance with other conditions.

US President Donald Trump said he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory after defeating Iran. He offered no legal or practical details, while claiming major losses for Iran’s military and defending US action to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on Friday as rising oil prices and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz weighed on investor sentiment. The Sensex fell 71 points and the Nifty declined nearly 30 points amid cautious trading.

Two ADNOC vessels were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday evening, according to UAE authorities and media reports. The UAE condemned the Iranian attacks, calling them a threat to maritime security, regional stability and global energy security

Iran’s top military command declared that no vessel can safely transit the Strait of Hormuz without its permission, rejecting US claims of control. The statement came after President Donald Trump asserted America’s “total control” over the strategic waterway, describing a naval blockade as a “wall of steel.”