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Last Updated:May 11, 2026, 11:29 IST Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB said vessels would have to use the new transit “mechanism” to “obtain authorisation for passage” through Hormuz. (Representational image/Reuters) Iran has created a new government body, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), to regulate ship movements through the Strait of Hormuz and collect tolls from…
Last Updated:April 18, 2026, 02:43 IST US keeps naval blockade at Strait of Hormuz despite Iran saying it is open, CENTCOM cites ongoing threats to shipping and vows to maintain operations until a deal is reached. Image used for representation (Reuters) The United States has said its naval blockade targeting Iran will remain in place…
Last Updated:April 12, 2026, 11:59 PM IST The UK’s response came just hours after US President Donald Trump announced America will start blockading any ship trying to enter or leave Homruz. Left: US President Donald Trump; Right: UK PM Kier Starmer The United Kingdom has said it will not participate in the United States’ proposed…
Last Updated:April 02, 2026, 11:46 PM IST India joins UK led talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz, stresses de escalation, maritime freedom and energy security after losing sailors, says outreach helped 6 ships cross safely Foreign secretary Vikram Misri | PTI Image The Foreign Secretary on Thursday joined UK-led talks on the reopening of the…
Last Updated:March 20, 2026, 9:06 PM IST Prime Minister Modi spoke to King Hamad of Bahrain, condemning attacks on energy and civilian infrastructure in West Asia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain. (File image via X/@narendramodi) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended warm greetings on the occasion…
The Sri Lankan Navy carried out a daring rescue operation to save 32 Iranian sailors who survived a US torpedo attack on the Iranian warship IRIA Dena on 4th March. The attack occurred approximately 19 nautical miles off Galle, resulting in 87 deaths. Footage shows the Sri Lankan Navy rescuing survivors and rushing them to…