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With Chabahar Port in limbo, can India still reach Central Asia and Russia?

India's crucial trade route to Russia and Central Asia is at a critical juncture. US sanctions on Iran's Chabahar port create uncertainty for India's role. India is exploring options to maintain its presence. This development impacts the International North-South Transport Corridor. Analysts believe the corridor can survive but India's influence…

The Economic Times

‘Man who ran Strait of Hormuz’: Iran navy commander Alireza Tangsiri killed in Israeli strike

Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri head of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, has been killed in an Israeli strike in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, according to Israeli media reports citing an unnamed official.

The Times of India

US-Israel strikes: Satellite images show extensive damage at Iran’s Konarak base and Bandar Abbas

Recently released satellite images offer an aerial view of heavy damage at the strategic Konarak base in southern Iran, as well as significant destruction at Tehran’s naval headquarters in Bandar Abbas on the Persian Gulf.

The Times of India

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Girl, 4, dies in Iran explosion a day before Strait of Hormuz naval drill

At least 14 other people were injured in the blast

The Independent UK

Explosions reported at two locations in Iran; Israel denies involvement

A powerful explosion ripped through an eight-storey building in Iran's Bandar Abbas port city, causing significant damage to its structure, vehicles, and shops. While the cause remains under investigation, authorities have dismissed claims of a targeted attack. The incident occurs amidst escalating regional tensions and ongoing domestic unrest.

The Times of India

Iran’s President Pezeshkian visits injured, site of deadly port explosion

The fiery blast at the Shahid Rajaee port in southern Iran has killed at least 40 people and wounded some 1,000 others.

Al Jazeera

Fires continue to burn as Iran probes deadly explosion at key port

Officials suspect chemical materials exploded at Bandar Abbas port – Iran’s biggest container hub – killing 25 people.

Al Jazeera

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Huge explosion in Iranian port kills at least 18 and injures more than 700

Official suggests blast in southern port of Shahid Rajaee in Bandar Abbas due to explosion of chemicals in containers

The Guardian - UK

At least 40 dead and thousand others injured following massive explosion at Iranian port

A large blast shook the Shahid Rajaee port near Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, causing extensive material damage and injuring roughly 1,000 people. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown.

Euronews

Death toll in suspected chemical blast at key Iran port rises to 25

The huge explosion and subsequent blaze at Bandar Abbas port has also left more than 750 people wounded.

Al Jazeera

Iranian Warship Capsizes During Repairs In Port

Iran's frigate Sahand capsized during repairs in Bandar Abbas port, facing potential six-month repair process due to water leakage.

Top News

Satellite images show tankers Iran seized off Bandar Abbas

Satellite images analyzed by The Associated Press show two oil tankers recently seized by Iran off the coast of one of its key port cities on the strategic Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Advantage Tankers Accuse Iran of Seizing its Oil Tanker

The Iranian navy escorted Advantage Sweet to a port based on an "international dispute," announced Advantage Tankers. On Thursday, Iran's navy seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker heading to the US in the Gulf of Oman. Advantage Tankers, which owns Advantage Sweet, said the Iranian navy had transferred it to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

TankerTrackers.com Locates Seized Greek Tankers in Iranian Waters

Two Greek oil tankers seized by Iran last week are located in Iranian waters, monitoring service TankerTrackers.com said in a Twitter post on Thursday. "We now have a visual confirmation that the hijacked Greek Suezmax tanker Prudent Warrior is in the anchorage of Bandar Abbas, Iran," the online service which…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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