Iran has announced alternative routes for ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz, signalling an effort to manage maritime traffic through one of the world’s most sensitive energy chokepoints amid continuing regional tensions. The move comes as commercial shipping remains under pressure
The 40-day conflict involving Donald Trump and Iran has left behind a reality far more consequential than battlefield narratives. The Strait of Hormuz, which carries nearly 20% of the world’s oil, is no longer just a sensitive corridor. It is now structurally risky. At the same time, Venezuela’s oil sector is reopening under growing U.S. […]
India has welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire and said it expects the Strait of Hormuz to return to normal commercial use, underlining New Delhi’s concern over the impact of the conflict on energy supplies and trade. The statement reflects India’s broader position that de-escalation and diplomacy are essential to restoring stability in West Asia. India Welcomes […]
Iran has agreed to a two-week ceasefire after President Donald Trump said the United States would suspend attacks if Tehran reopened the Strait of Hormuz and entered negotiations. The development marks a temporary pause in a rapidly escalating crisis that had raised fears of wider regional conflict and fresh disruption to global energy flows. Iran […]
A United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at improving protection for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has failed after Russia and China used their veto power. The setback came at a critical moment as tensions over the strategic waterway continued to disrupt global energy flows and deepen diplomatic divisions. UN Resolution On Hormuz […]
Trump sharply escalated his warning to Iran by saying that “a whole civilisation” could die if his ultimatum expired without a deal. The remarks came as tensions remained high over the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington continuing to pressure Tehran to meet its demands before the latest deadline. Trump Iran Ultimatum Escalates President Donald Trump […]
The latest flashpoint around the Strait of Hormuz should have been the moment when the world acted with clarity. A vital artery of global trade was under pressure, oil flows were at risk, and Arab states pushed for decisive action at the United Nations. Yet, when the moment came, the world stepped back. Not because […]
Two Qatar LNG tankers that had earlier received clearance to cross the Strait of Hormuz were later halted by Iran, highlighting the continued fragility of energy transit through one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints. The development has added fresh uncertainty to global gas supplies at a time when Gulf shipping remains under intense […]
Iran has called on young people to form symbolic human chains around key power plants as a fresh US deadline linked to the Strait of Hormuz approached, adding a dramatic public mobilisation element to an already tense standoff. The move came after President Donald Trump sharply escalated his threats, warning of strikes on Iranian infrastructure […]
Trump escalated his rhetoric on Iran by warning that the United States could “take out” the entire country in a single night if Tehran failed to agree to a deal before his latest deadline. The remarks came as ceasefire talks remained uncertain and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continued to fuel fears of a […]














