International

Iran Sets Up Safe Shipping Corridor in Strait of Hormuz

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Iran has established what is being described as a de facto safe shipping corridor through its territorial waters in the Strait of Hormuz for vessels that receive approval in advance. The arrangement appears to involve case-by-case vetting by Iranian authorities and, in at least one reported case, a payment linked to transit clearance. The development […]

International

Modi, Trump Discuss Keeping Hormuz Strait Open

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, with both leaders discussing the worsening West Asia conflict and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. The conversation underlined India’s growing concern over energy security, shipping disruption and the wider economic fallout of the crisis. Modi Trump Call Focuses On […]

International

Iran Toughens Terms As Mediation Efforts Continue

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Iran has sharply hardened its negotiating position as mediation efforts continue, with Tehran now expected to demand major concessions from the United States before any serious talks can move forward. The tougher stance reflects the growing influence of hardline security thinking inside Iran as the conflict continues. Iran Hardens Negotiating Stance Iran is no longer […]

National

Government Says Fuel Stocks Are Sufficient Amid Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

The government has said India has sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel, while domestic LPG production has been stepped up to manage disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis. At a briefing in New Delhi, officials said refineries are operating at full capacity and urged the public not to believe rumours or resort to […]

International

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum Defends Trump Oil Record On Iran Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum defended President Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran crisis and said he had tremendous confidence in the engagement the president claims to have had with Tehran. His remarks came as the administration tried to reassure markets and voters that it is managing both the diplomatic track and the energy fallout […]

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PM Modi Flags India Risks From Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Lok Sabha that the West Asia conflict has become a serious concern for India, warning that disruption around the Strait of Hormuz is affecting trade, energy security and the safety of Indian nationals in the Gulf. He said India’s position remains centred on diplomacy, de-escalation and the protection of […]

International

Iran Says Hormuz Transit Requires Tehran Coordination

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Iran has said that non-belligerent states can pass through the Strait of Hormuz only by coordinating with Tehran, as it coupled restricted access with a fresh warning of immediate retaliation if its power plants or energy infrastructure are attacked. The statement signals that Iran is tightening control over movement through the strategic waterway even without […]

International

China Warns Against Hormuz Escalation

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

China has urged all sides involved in the Strait of Hormuz crisis to stop military action and return to dialogue, warning that continued escalation could trap the region in a vicious cycle driven by force. The statement highlights Beijing’s growing concern that conflict around one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints could spiral into […]

International

Trump Iran Deadline Expires As Strike Fears Grow

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

The expiry of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 48-hour deadline to Iran has intensified uncertainty over whether Washington is preparing a larger military strike, even as no confirmed new American attack had been publicly announced at the time the deadline ran out. The focus has shifted from the ultimatum itself to whether the United States will […]

International

Iran Threatens Full Hormuz Closure After US Warning

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Iran has threatened to fully close the Strait of Hormuz if the United States carries out President Donald Trump’s warning to strike Iranian energy infrastructure, sharply escalating tensions in a region central to global oil trade. The warning has raised fears of a wider confrontation in West Asia, with energy supply routes now directly tied […]