International

Vladimir Putin Warns of Hormuz Oil Supply Risk

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday warned that oil production dependent on the Strait of Hormuz could face a complete halt within a month, saying the disruption has already started to affect supply flows amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict and wider instability in West Asia. Putin Warns of Strait of Hormuz Disruption Speaking at a […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India Must Prepare for $200 Oil if the Strait of Hormuz Becomes a War Zone

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2026

The escalating conflict involving Iran has once again placed the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of global attention. Oil markets are already reacting to geopolitical uncertainty, and analysts across the world are warning that a serious disruption in Gulf shipping routes could send crude prices sharply higher. If the conflict spreads into the waters […]

National

37 Indian Ships Stranded Near Strait Of Hormuz

By BPN News Desk March 5, 2026

Title: 37 Indian Ships Stranded Near Strait Of Hormuz Thirty-seven Indian-flagged merchant vessels carrying more than 1,100 seafarers are currently positioned near the Strait of Hormuz as tensions continue to rise in West Asia. The situation has drawn attention from maritime authorities as the region experiences heightened security concerns linked to the ongoing conflict

Op-Eds Opinion

India’s Oil Will Not Run Out in 75 Days. With Partial Imports Continuing, Reserves Could Last Nearly 180 Days. Why Is the Media Pushing Panic Headlines?

By BPN News Desk March 4, 2026

In the past few days, several newspapers and television panels have loudly declared that India has “only 75 days of oil left” if the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The headline is dramatic, alarming and perfectly designed to trigger panic. The only problem is that it is […]

International

Iran Threatens US Fleet Strike, Closure of Strait of Hormuz

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

Tensions in the Gulf have escalated dramatically as Iran has called for a direct missile strike on U.S. naval forces and threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil artery. The response follows recent U.S. airstrikes that targeted Iranian nuclear facilities including those at Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz. Missile Strike Advocated by […]