STRAIT OF HORMUZ

An Iranian naval destroyer, Sahand, sank during repairs near the Strait of Hormuz due to water infiltration, with potential for recovery due to shallow waters, according to state media. The vessel, launched in 2018, was equipped with advanced weapon...

Iran said Saturday it would release the crew members of a Portuguese-flagged ship that its forces seized this month in the Gulf. "The humanitarian issue of the release of the ship's crew is of great concern to us," Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Am...

India-Israel war: Oil and LNG prices could see a notable rise if Iran opts to block the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for importing crude oil from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and UAE. Analysts have pointed out that this could lead to increased inflation. Th...

Israel Iran war: As tensions rise, India faces a precarious position due to its friendly ties with both nations and its heavy reliance on energy imports from the region, particularly through the vulnerable Strait of Hormuz. The potential disruption ...

Indian deck cadet Ann Tessa Joseph, the only woman crew member on an Israeli cargo ship seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guards near the Strait of Hormuz, has safely arrived at Cochin International Airport. The Indian mission in Tehran is in contact w...

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar vows to ensure the supply of Cauvery river water to Bengaluru residents "by hook or by crook," sparking controversy over alleged promises made during election campaigning. Shivakumar's remarks come after...

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on April 15 held a press conference in Bengaluru where he spoke over the latest escalation in the Middle East. While addressing a query of a presser over the seizure of a container ship carrying 17 Indi...

Notably, the Israeli-linked cargo ship ‘MSC Aries' with 17 Indians on board was seized by the Iranian military near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday amid increasing tensions between Iran and Israel.

The ship's seizure has raised concerns about the welfare and safety of the Indian crew members, prompting Jaishankar to take proactive measures to address the issue.

Iran has agreed to allow Indian officials to meet the 17 Indian crew members of a cargo ship seized by Iranian forces near the Strait of Hormuz. Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar expressed concern and sought assistance from Iran. The ship,...

Iran launched a drone attack on Israel in retaliation for the killing of a senior Revolutionary Guards commander in Damascus, blaming Israel for the airstrike. The attack heightened concerns of wider conflict in the region. Iran has been accused by ...

The external affairs ministry said: "We are seriously concerned at the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran which threatens the peace and security in the region. We call for immediate de-escalation, exercise of restraint, stepping back ...

Irrespective of the volatility in global oil prices, domestic retail prices of petrol, diesel and cooking gas are unlikely to rise for the next two months due to elections, industry executives said.

Iran has vowed retaliation after a presumed Israeli strike on April 1 leveled an Iranian diplomatic building in Damascus, killing seven members of the elite Revolutionary Guards including two generals.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized an Israel-linked container ship near the Strait of Hormuz between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman on April 13. The seizure comes as Israel braces for a response to the suspected Israeli attack on...

Iran's Revolutionary Guard commandos seized a container ship near the Strait of Hormuz, a move attributed to Iran amid growing tensions between Tehran and the West. The incident occurred in the Gulf of Oman off Fujairah.

A video by The Associated Press shows Iranian commandos raiding a ship near the Strait of Hormuz by helicopter, a move attributed to Iran amid growing tensions between Tehran and the West. The incident occurred in the Gulf of Oman off the Emirati po...

Around USD 6 billion of Iranian assets that were previously frozen in South Korea have now been transferred to Qatar, according to an Iranian official. This transfer is a significant development for a planned prisoner swap between Iran and the Unite...

The TV report said commandos and airborne infantry would participate in the wargames, dubbed "Zolfaghar-1401," along with drones, fighter jets, helicopters, military transport aircraft and submarines. Iran's military is to fire missiles and air defe...