Abu Dhabi: More than 20 countries on Saturday have strongly condemned what they described as the “de facto closure” of the Strait of Hormuz, expressing readiness to take appropriate steps to ensure safe passage through the critical maritime route amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. In a joint statement issued by leaders of over.
Tensions in the Middle East have sharply escalated as the United States carried out major airstrikes near the Strait of Hormuz. Using powerful 5,000-pound bunker-buster bombs, US forces targeted underground Iranian missile sites that were threatening global shipping. But how deadly are these bombs, and why are they so important in modern warfare? Let’s break.
The United States has carried out a series of airstrikes on Iranian missile installations near the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz. The operation marks a significant escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran. Focus on Strategic Military Targets According to defence officials, the strikes were aimed at missile systems believed to threaten international shipping routes..
KANDLA, GUJARAT — In a major boost to India’s energy security, the Indian-flagged LPG tanker Nanda Devi is scheduled to dock at the Kandla Port (Deendayal Port) today, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The vessel’s arrival marks a successful diplomatic and maritime feat, as it is one of the first few Indian ships to navigate the.
New Delhi: The Indian Navy has deployed two task forces of warships to help in the safe transit of merchant vessels and tankers bringing gas and crude oil to India after crossing the Strait of Hormuz near Iran. All possible assistance and support are being provided to the vessels that are being escorted by the.
Washington DC: US President Donald Trump said that he was not happy with French President Emmanuel Macron’s stance on not joining the coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump, while in a Lunch with the Trump Kennedy Center Board Members, said that the US military is the “strongest in the world, and do not.
The vessel, an Indian-flagged Very Large Gas Carrier operated by the Shipping Corporation of India and chartered to carry LPG for India’s domestic supply network, had earlier crossed the strategic maritime corridor connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea.
Donald Trump has called for global cooperation to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes. Trump urged international partners to work together to ensure security in the region amid rising geopolitical tensions. The appeal comes as concerns grow about potential disruptions in maritime traffic through the strategic waterway..
New Delhi: The image of a ship carrying cooking gas safely heading home may not ordinarily evoke strong emotions. But in a world shaken by conflict and uncertainty, the sight of two Indian-flagged LPG carriers cutting through the tense waters of the Strait of Hormuz felt like something more than routine maritime movement. It felt.
Tehran: As the West Asia conflict entered the thirteenth day, Iran’s new Supreme Leader struck a tone of defiance in his first address to the Iranian people. Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called for the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a move that will raise tensions. “Dear fighter brothers! The desire of the masses of.
