Dubai: At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. Tensions Rise Amid Iran Restrictions Iran has imposed restrictions on ships using the strait, first in retaliation for the U.S.-Israeli bombardment of the country, and then.
Washington DC: Hours after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in less than 24 hours of opening it, US President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to Tehran, asserting that the Islamic Republic has been significantly weakened and is no longer in a position to “blackmail” the America by shutting the waterway. “They (Iran).
The summit will also deliberate on supporting the work of the International Maritime Organization to enhance the safety of vessels and crew navigating the region, CNN reported.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a telephonic call from French President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders discussed the situation in West Asia and agreed on the need to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. PM Modi underlined that Delhi and Paris would continue to advance their close cooperation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a call from US President Donald Trump with both leaders discussing the current situation in West Asia as well as ways to further strengthen the bilateral partnership.