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Tag: Strait of Hormuz
Iran says seized two ships seeking to cross Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday their naval forces had seized two container ships seeking to…
Shipping through Strait of Hormuz remains largely suspended
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained broadly halted on Tuesday, with only three ships…
Iran accuses US of breaching ceasefire with strike on commercial ship
TEHRAN: The Iranian military on Monday accused the United States of carrying out what it described…
Vessel attack casts shadow over second round of US-Iran talks
ISLAMABAD: Tight security arrangements have been enforced across Islamabad and Rawalpindi as Pakistan prepares to host…
Ghalibaf lashes out at US over ‘foolish’ blockade of Iranian ports
TEHRAN: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that Tehran remains deeply sceptical of the United States despite…
India summons Iranian envoy over reported firing at Indian-flagged tankers near Strait of Hormuz
NEW DELHI: New Delhi on Saturday summoned Iran’s ambassador to express India’s “deep concern” after two…
Oil prices fall sharply after Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz
LONDON: Oil prices declined sharply on Friday after Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of…
Iran announces reopening of Strait of Hormuz; Trump thanks Tehran
TEHRAN: Iran has declared the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after more than a month…
France, UK to host Hormuz talks on Friday
PARIS: France and Britain will co-host a video conference Friday of countries ready to contribute to…
UK will not support the blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Starmer says
LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not…
US Announces Blockade of Iranian Gulf Ports as Tensions Escalate and Oil Prices Surge
WASHINGTON: In the countdown to the Gulf blockade, the United States military announced that it will…
Iran issues alternative transit paths through Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran on Thursday announced alternative routes for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, citing…
The Narrow Window Before Escalation
By: Sada Cumber There are moments in regional conflict when escalation is not incremental, but structural.…
FO Says Pakistan Working Closely with US to Promote Dialogue
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reaffirmed that it remains in close coordination with the United States while intensifying…
Govt mulls shipping options as Iran allows limited Hormuz passage
Islamabad: Pakistan is weighing options such as allowing other ships to carry essential cargo under its…
US Deploys 82nd Airborne Troops to Middle East Amid Iran War
WASHINGTON: Thousands of soldiers from the US Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division have begun arriving in…
Trump Open to Ending Iran War Despite Hormuz Closure: Report
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has told aides he is willing to end the war with…
Iran Allows 20 More Pakistani Ships Through Strait of Hormuz: Dar
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Sunday announced that Iran has…
Iran Plans Maritime Security Fees for Hormuz Vessels
TEHRAN: Iran’s parliament is preparing legislation to impose transit tolls on ships passing through the Strait…
Trump Seeks Swift End to Iran Conflict Within 4–6 Weeks
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has directed his aides to prioritize a swift end to the…
Pakistan Emerges Key Player in Iran-US Mediation Efforts, Analysis
HOUSTON: Pakistan is playing a key behind-the-scenes role in facilitating potential negotiations between Iran and the…
Iran Allows Conditional Passage Through Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN: Iran has announced that “non-hostile” vessels will be allowed safe passage through the strategically vital…
Iran-US War: Global Impact & Implications for Pakistan
By: Syed Feroz Ahmed Tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified in recent months…