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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.”
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US President Donald Trump declared that America has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz, describing the naval blockade as a “Wall of Steel” against Iran. He claimed Iran’s military and economy are collapsing, though he offered no evidence or operational details.
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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said maritime service fees should be charged in the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran and Oman negotiate a temporary shipping route. He said discussions were progressing smoothly, with technical issues and safe navigation still being addressed
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Iran’s parliament security committee approved a strategic action plan aimed at ensuring security and sustainable progress in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf. Tehran said US violations must end before negotiations resume, while Iran and Oman continue discussions on safe maritime routes
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Israel rejected a Gaza deal announced by US President Donald Trump, insisting no withdrawal until Hamas is disarmed. Meanwhile, Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked Mokha port and a Saudi Aramco refinery, raising fears of renewed civil war. Separately, Iran and Oman discussed managing the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran signalling restrictions on “hostile” nations’ vessels.
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Crude oil prices, West Asia tensions and upcoming inflation data are expected to influence Indian stock markets this week. Investors will also track Strait of Hormuz developments, foreign investor flows and quarterly earnings, while CPI and WPI data are due
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Crude oil prices may remain volatile next week as markets monitor developments around the Strait of Hormuz. Experts said the Indian rupee could strengthen further against the US dollar if geopolitical risks remain contained and crude prices stay under pressure
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The rupee ended nearly flat on Friday, gaining 2 paise to 95.20 against the US dollar, as risk aversion over uncertain Iran-Oman negotiations and higher crude prices weighed on sentiment. Markets remained cautious ahead of the weekend and US jobs data
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Iran and Oman are nearing a deal on a temporary single shipping route through Iran's territorial waters in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran said the arrangement does not fully reopen the strait, with broader access still dependent on US implementation of commitments
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US President Donald Trump signalled that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be announced within days, as Iran and Oman finalized a draft agreement. The closure of the vital waterway has disrupted global oil supplies and intensified economic pressures.
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US President Donald Trump said a Strait of Hormuz agreement could be reached within days as Iran and Oman negotiate reopening vital shipping lanes. Progress has eased oil prices, though key issues over control, security, tolls, and broader regional tensions remain unresolved
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US President Donald Trump warned Iran of severe consequences if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened soon, claiming negotiations are underway. Tehran denied holding talks with Washington, leaving uncertainty over the strategically vital shipping route and regional tensions.
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US President Donald Trump accused Iran of being "duplicitous", claiming nothing would reach the country without a deal or total surrender. He asserted that the US controls the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran said its talks with Oman concern temporary shipping arrangements.
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Nissan returned to profit in the first quarter, supported by cost-cutting measures and stronger sales in key markets. The Japanese automaker maintained its annual profit forecast despite challenges in China, higher material costs, US tariffs and disruptions caused by the recent Japan earthquake
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Crude oil futures on the MCX dropped sharply to a nearly three-week low after renewed hopes of US-Iran negotiations eased concerns over supply disruptions from West Asia. Analysts said domestic and global crude prices will remain driven by geopolitical developments and shipping activity
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US President Donald Trump said he cancelled planned strikes on Iran after appeals from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE, opting to give diplomacy more time. Mediation efforts continue, though no agreement has been reached and tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz
