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Iran's foreign ministry on Monday attributed pollution in Gulf waters to US military operations in the region. This statement followed reports of several oil spills in the area.
A cargo ship was struck by a projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman, amidst ongoing uncertainty surrounding US-Iran talks. Iran's president stated that Tehran does not intend to expand the war, while Qatar continues efforts to find a solution between the US and Iran.
Reports indicate that the United States and Iran have reached a framework agreement for a 60-day ceasefire, potentially involving the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but the deal is awaiting final approval from President Trump. While some sources confirm a memorandum of understanding, Tehran has denied the reports, and traders remain skeptical about a broader nuclear deal this year.
A Maersk cargo vessel successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, accompanied by US military forces, amid heightened tensions in the region. Multiple sources confirmed the safe passage of the ship and its crew.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed General Randy George, the Chief of Staff of the Army, as part of a significant leadership shake-up in the Pentagon, reportedly targeting specific demographics. This high-profile removal occurs amidst the ongoing Iran war and a broader purge of military leadership under Hegseth.
President Donald Trump has reiterated his 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to 'obliterate' its power plants and energy infrastructure. Tehran has warned it will respond with attacks on U.S. and Israeli energy targets if its facilities are targeted and stated the strait is open to all except "enemy" ships.
Iran has rejected US President Trump's warnings about the safety of its team at the World Cup, with the team labeling the US as unfit to host the tournament. This follows Iran's shock announcement of its refusal to participate in the 2026 World Cup, escalating the geopolitical dispute into the realm of global athletics.
A Bahamas-flagged crude oil tanker was targeted by an Iranian remote-controlled boat laden with explosives while anchored near Iraq’s Khor al Zubair port.
A Houthi attack on a cargo ship in the Red Sea's Bab al-Mandeb strait has resulted in the deaths of six people, including three Pakistani nationals, marking the first fatalities in the region in over a year and drawing condemnation from Pakistan and international bodies.
The Thai-flagged Mayuree Naree was hit on Mar 11 while travelling through the Gulf waterway early in the US-Israeli war with Iran, leaving three Thai crewmen dead and requiring 20 others to be…
US forces launched overnight strikes on missile sites in southern Iran and boats they accused of trying to lay mines in Gulf waters, raising oil prices and fueling tensions, while China urged both sides to respect the truce and continue talks to end the conflict.
The Strait of Hormuz became a flashpoint for escalating military confrontations as the US struck Iranian fast boats and reported attacks on UAE facilities, while a South Korean-run vessel also caught fire. These incidents prompted Washington and Tehran to trade threats and the US to urge allies to join a mission to secure the vital waterway.
The UK is hosting military talks with dozens of countries to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route, as President Trump demands greater international participation in the Iran conflict. India has joined these UK-led talks, emphasizing the importance of unimpeded transit through the strategic waterway. This comes amidst broader diplomatic discussions, including Macron's criticism of Trump regarding NATO and the Strait of Hormuz, and Italy's proposal for a humanitarian corridor.
A commentary piece discusses the escalating crisis, comparing potential attacks on water infrastructure in Gulf countries like Dubai to missile strikes in freezing Kyiv.
Iran's strike on Bahrain desalination plant brings Gulf water security into focus thenationalnews.com
At least 150 tankers, including crude and LNG vessels, dropped anchor in open Gulf waters beyond the Strait of Hormuz and dozens more were stationary on the other side of the chokepoint, shipping data showed on Sunday, after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran plunged the region into turmoil. The tankers were clustered in open […]
Asia stocks edged higher and oil prices increased, with Brent crude adding 0.9 per cent, as shipping through a vital Gulf waterway remained at a trickle.
An autonomous drone boat, co-founded by an Indian-American, successfully rescued two US Apache helicopter pilots stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. This marks the first time an unmanned surface vessel has performed such a rescue operation.
Three Iraqi sailors have gone missing in the Gulf waters while traveling on a route between Iran and the UAE, prompting concerns for their safety.
Experts suggest that clearing mines from the critical Gulf waterway, the Strait of Hormuz, would take weeks, even with assistance from reluctant European allies to the US Navy.
Iran threatened to strike water facilities in the Persian Gulf, which are vital for tens of millions of civilians, but President Trump subsequently backed down from his earlier threats.
A Qatari military helicopter experienced a technical malfunction during routine duty and crashed in the Gulf state's waters. Rescuers are currently searching for the crew and passengers.
The threat of prolonged attacks on oil tankers and other vessels is giving Iran an advantage, analysts say.
Hundreds of ships drop anchor in Gulf water as Iran war escalates The Straits Times