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Indian seafarer missing after Oman vessel attack dead, family says

An Indian national is confirmed dead after an attack on a commercial vessel near Oman. Ten other Indian sailors aboard the ship were rescued following the incident. India lodged a strong protest with Iran over recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. These attacks have heightened concerns for merchant vessels…

The Economic Times

Keeping watch on West Asia developments, will support exporters if needed: Official

With a vigilant eye on West Asia's evolving situation, India emphasizes its support for exporters amidst rising challenges. An Inter-Ministerial Group is actively monitoring the trade and energy implications resulting from the ongoing crisis. While exports to the UAE have thrived, Saudi Arabia has witnessed a drop. Notably, Indian exporters…

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FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz

A focal point of the Iran war is increasingly about who controls the Strait of Hormuz — a waterway that for decades was a relatively safe transit route for Middle East oil and natural gas supplies

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Trump reimposes US blockade and demands 20% Hormuz shipping fee

Trump declared the US would collect a 20% fee on all Hormuz cargo as "Guardian of the Strait," flipping the script on Iran's own toll demands, while US forces struck dozens of targets in Iran and the IRGC hit Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman in the biggest exchange since the…

Euronews

Trump is a toxic ally. His war with Iran is once again spreading across the Gulf

ANALYSIS: As the war in Iran spreads again to Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait and Donald Trump announces a 20 per cent toll on all ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, it’s time the Gulf states realised the US president is a dangerous ally, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

Donald Trump says US to reinstate Hormuz blockade and impose 20 per cent cargo charge

DONALD Trump has said that the US will reinstate the Strait of Hormuz blockade and impose a 20 per cent charge on cargo ...

The National (Scotland)

India's exports to West Asia region evened out in June: Commerce Secretary

India's exports to West Asia grew 7.29 percent to USD 5 billion in June. Shipments to the UAE increased while those to Saudi Arabia saw a decline. Imports from the UAE and Oman registered positive growth during this period. Indian exporters are utilizing Omani ports to facilitate regional trade. The…

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The U.S. Is Seeking To Prevent Iran From Charging Tolls In The Hormuz Strait. Now Trump Says The U.S. Will Do it

President Donald Trump said that the U.S. will collect revenue from protecting ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times

U.S. And Iran Are Continuing To Escalate. Traffic Through The Strait Of Hormuz Fell To Its Lowest In More Than a Month

The U.S. and Iran escalated strikes over the past days, leading to a decline in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times

Refreshed US-Iran strikes enter second day

DUBAI - US military strikes on Iran entered a second day on Monday in a new surge of fighting over the status of the Strait of Hormuz that endangered a fragile interim agreement and sent oil prices spiking.

Bangkok Post

Traffic Through The Hormuz Strait Is Decreasing Again. Oil Prices Are Climbing As a Result

Oil keeps rising on Monday as tensions continue to flare up between the U.S. and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times

The U.S. And Iran Further Escalated Strikes In The Hormuz Strait. Now a Top Tehran Official Says The MOU Is In 'Crisis'

A top Iranian official said the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran is in "crisis" after the nations escalated attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times

India condemns attack on vessel off coast of Oman as sailor remains missing

Centcom says Iran ‘blatantly attacked M/V GFS Galaxy’ that forced evacuation of 23 sailors

The Independent UK

US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks

The United States and Iran both claim control over the Strait of Hormuz. Escalating attacks across the Middle East threaten ongoing diplomacy to end the war. US forces struck dozens of Iranian sites, including air defense systems and radar. Iran rejected the US statement, asserting its territorial claim over the…

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The Guardian - UK

Trump renews Iran blockade and again threatens to take control of strait of Hormuz

US president declares waterway open and demands tariff as both sides engage in heavy drone and missile exchanges

The Economic Times

Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after US strikes, says Strait of Hormuz closed

U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults across the Gulf region. Iran stated it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz, impacting global shipping. The United States military launched retaliatory strikes against Iranian facilities on Sunday. This renewed violence casts further doubt on an interim U.S.-Iranian…

The Economic Times

US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Arab states

The United States attacked Iran after an Iranian strike damaged a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by targeting several Middle Eastern countries hosting US forces. This exchange of fire has endangered ongoing ceasefire negotiations between the two nations. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical transit…

The Economic Times

Strait of Hormuz remains open despite Iran's closure declaration, maritime group says

The vital shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz remained operational, defying Iran's earlier announcements of a closure. While commercial vessels navigated the Omani shores, the atmosphere was charged with threats of military action. Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned that no ships would be permitted to pass until foreign interference ended.

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The Guardian - UK

Trump claims strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic despite Iran earlier announcing closure – as it happened

Tehran reportedly attacks Gulf countries following fresh US strikes

The Times of India

Middle East ceasefire dead as US bombs Iran again, Hormuz shuts and missiles fly over Gulf countries — top developments

The United States carried out a third round of strikes on Iran after accusing Tehran of attacking a commercial container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran announced that it had once again closed the strategic waterway, stepped up attacks on US military facilities across the Gulf and…

The Economic Times

India condemns attack on commercial vessel off Oman coast; 10 Indians rescued, one missing

India condemned an attack on the GFS Galaxy vessel near Oman. Ten of eleven Indian nationals aboard were rescued, while one remains missing. The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating with local authorities for ongoing search operations. Repeated attacks on commercial shipping in the region are deeply concerning to India.…

The Economic Times

Iran-US tensions flare again: UAE air defences engage missiles, sirens sound in Bahrain, Kuwait on alert

Gulf nations activated air defence systems and issued emergency alerts on Saturday. Iran launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks, escalating regional conflict. The IRGC claimed strikes on logistics centres in Oman and a US base in Qatar. US Central Command completed a third round of strikes against…

The Times of India

Container ship catches fire off Oman coast hours after US strike; British crew escapes on lifeboat

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the damaged vessel was located east of Oman and confirmed that the crew had safely evacuated. "UKMTO has been informed by military authorities and the CSO of the vessel that the crew have abandoned the vessel and are currently embarked in a…

The Economic Times

Iran declares Hormuz closed after 'unauthorised' vessel hit, warns of 'severe response'

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel incident and warned of severe retaliation. The United States demands Iran cease attacks and ensure free passage through the waterway. Mediators are attempting to arrange talks between Iran and the United States regarding regional stability. Iran's new supreme leader vowed vengeance…

The Independent UK

US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Iran says it again considers the Strait of Hormuz closed after a vessel using an ‘unauthorized route’ was struck by a warning shot in the critical waterway — potentially further menacing the already tenuous ceasefire agreement with the United States

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