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Iran‑US ceasefire: Did Trump’s 'Madman Theory' trick Tehran into a pause?
In a dramatic turn, President Trump declared a two-week ceasefire with Iran, averting a major escalation. Following days of intense threats and missile exchanges, the move reopened the Strait of Horm
4 hours agoStrait of Hormuz toll? Iran to demand crypto payment from shipping firms
Under the proposed system, tankers would be required to share cargo details via email before being assigned a transit fee, reportedly set at $1 per barrel. Payments would be made in digital currencies
22 hours agoIran-US ceasefire: Can Tehran charge toll fee in Strait of Hormuz? What international law says
Iran's proposal to levy transit fees on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route, is emerging as a new flashpoint. This move, aimed at generating revenue and exerting geopolitical leve
22 hours agoRussia, China veto UN resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Russia, China veto UN resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz
1 days agoKuwait revenues slip, Iraq exports hit, Saudi gains windfall: How Hormuz blockade is reshaping Gulf oil fortunes
The Middle East conflict's sixth week sees global energy markets reeling. Soaring crude prices offer windfalls to some Gulf producers like Iran and Saudi Arabia, despite export drops. Others, heavily
1 days agoEaster Sunday, Bloody Monday: Trump's unholy hellfire warning to Iran
US President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening severe retaliation if the Strait of Hormuz remained closed. His unvarnished social media posts, including profanity, signaled potential
3 days ago'Not our war': UK PM to host multi-nation meeting on Hormuz crisis; backs Nato after Trump's 'paper tiger' jibe
Prime Minister Keir Starmer affirmed Britain will not join the Middle East conflict, deeming it "not our war" and not in the UK's national interest. He announced a meeting of 35 countries to discuss
1 Apr 2026Pakistan deputy PM Ishaq Dhar falls while welcoming Egyptian FM to Middle East peace talks, video goes viral
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar stumbled on the red carpet while receiving Egypt's foreign minister in Islamabad. This occurred ahead of crucial de-escalation talks with Turkey and Saudi A
29 Mar 2026Watch: Pak dy PM falls on red carpet while welcoming Egyptian FM
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar stumbled on the red carpet while receiving Egypt's foreign minister in Islamabad. This occurred ahead of crucial de-escalation talks with Turkey and Saudi Ar
29 Mar 2026
India5 India-bound LPG ships stay anchored near Hormuz Strait
Appearing to bunch together so they can troop out of the strait, these ships carry more than 1.7 lakh tonnes of LPG
28 Mar 2026After Trump's warning, Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has threatened to completely shut the Strait of Hormuz if the US strikes its energy facilities, warning that regional energy infrastructure hosting US bases would become targets. This escalation
23 Mar 2026Has oil crisis Trumped US? Inside the war-time paradox of fighting Iran and funding its crude
The US faces a paradox in its conflict with Iran, relying on the nation's oil to stabilize global markets while simultaneously trying to weaken it. Disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz and attac
21 Mar 2026UK agrees to let US use British bases to strike Iranian missile sites targeting Hormuz
Britain has authorized the US to use military bases in the UK for strikes against Iranian missile positions threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This decision follows a review of the escalati
20 Mar 2026'White House now begging India': Iran FM Araghchi mocks US U-turn on Russian oil
Iran's foreign minister Araghchi slammed the US for pressuring India to stop Russian oil imports, only to now "beg" for such purchases. He also criticized Europe's stance on the Ukraine conflict. Mean
14 Mar 2026Middle East crisis: Jaishankar holds fourth call with Iranian FM; bilateral ties in focus
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held his fourth phone call with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi, discussing bilateral ties and BRICS issues amidst Middle East tensions. The conversation follo
13 Mar 2026Watch: US destroys multiple Iranian minelayers in Strait of Hormuz
US forces have destroyed multiple Iranian vessels suspected of laying naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route. President Trump issued a stern warning to Tehran, dem
11 Mar 2026Middle East crisis: Jaishankar holds 'detailed conversation' with Iranian FM Araghchi
External affairs minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar spoke with Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. They discussed regional developments and shipping security. Concerns were raised about mariti
11 Mar 2026