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The war in Iran will continue, and with US President Donald Trump apparently not looking for an exit, an oil crisis is likely, foreign policy analyst Fareed Zakaria has indicated. Speaking to NDTV Editor-in-Chief and CEO Rahul Kanwal in an exclusive interview, he said it will be “very difficult to open Strait of Hormuz without…
Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 8:56 PM IST The United States has permitted some Iranian oil tankers to leave the Strait of Hormuz, as global shipping resumes despite West Asia conflicts, according to US Treasury Secretary. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. (Courtesy: Reuters) The United States has allowed some Iranian oil tankers to leave the Strait…
Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 4:45 PM IST The Foreign Minister said states not party to the war have been able to transit their vessels through the strait with coordination and permission from Iran’s armed forces. Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi (Image: AFP) Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday said the Strait of Hormuz remains…
US-Israel-Iran War News Today Latest Updates: The conflict between Iran and Israel entered its 17th day on Monday, with both sides intensifying their rhetoric and military operations. The war has continued to disrupt the region, affecting oil supplies, shipping routes and the broader security situation across several countries. Drone strikes were reported near Dubai airport,…
President Donald Trump is suggesting he may delay his much-anticipated visit to China at the end of the month as he seeks to ramp up the pressure on Beijing to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and calm oil prices that have soared during the Iran war. In an interview Sunday with the Financial Times,…
Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 09:46 IST Several US allies have declined outright, after Trump urged about seven countries to deploy warships to help secure Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route disrupted during the Iran war. US Eyes Multinational Escort Mission In Strait Of Hormuz. (Photo: Reuters) After a muted response from allies to a…
Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 08:46 IST Donald Trump on Sunday urged several countries, including close allies such as France and the United Kingdom, to help secure the strategic waterway and keep it “open and safe”. US Eyes Multinational Escort Mission In Strait Of Hormuz. (Photo: Reuters) Iran Hormuz Strait: The United States is planning to…
Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 08:11 IST As US-Iran tensions rise, Tehran may allow oil transactions through Strait of Hormuz in Chinese yuan, challenging the US dollar’s dominance According to reports, Iran may allow oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, provided they trade in the Chinese currency Yuan US–Iran war: As tensions in…
Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 05:42 IST EAM Jaishankar said that New Delhi believes it is more productive to “reason and coordinate” with Iran rather than avoid engagement. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar.(X/@DrSJaishankar) External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has hailed direct talks with Iran as the most effective way to restart shipping through the…
The US plans to announce as early as the upcoming week that multiple countries have agreed to form a coalition that will escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Sunday, citing unnamed American officials. They reportedly said discussions were still underway as to when those operations would begin,…