28 Indians Safe After LPG Tanker Attack

By BPN News Desk July 25, 2026

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All 28 Indian crew members aboard the Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker Disha are safe after the vessel came under attack in Iranian territorial waters near the Strait of Hormuz, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has confirmed. LPG Tanker Disha Attacked The tanker, identified by IMO number 8818219, was

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US Completes 11th Night of Iran Strikes

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2026

The United States military has completed an eleventh consecutive night of strikes against targets inside Iran, continuing an air campaign that Washington says is intended to protect commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. US Strikes Iranian Military Targets US Central Command said the latest operation targeted Iranian military operations centres, maritime

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Indian Sailors Deployment Restricted in Hormuz By DGMA

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2026

The Directorate General of Maritime Administration has advised shipping companies not to deploy Indian seafarers on vessels scheduled to travel through the Strait of Hormuz. The precautionary directive follows recent attacks on commercial ships amid worsening security conditions in West Asia. Indian Sailors Face Hormuz Restrictions The advisory applies to shipowners, ship

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Marco Rubio Heads To Gulf Over Iran MoU

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain from June 23 to 25 for talks with Gulf allies on the Iran memorandum of understanding, regional security and navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Marco Rubio Gulf Visit Rubio’s visit comes as Washington seeks to brief Gulf partners on […]

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Leaked US-Iran Draft Promises Sanctions Relief

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2026

A leaked draft memorandum on a proposed US-Iran agreement says Tehran would pledge not to pursue nuclear weapons, while Washington would offer phased sanctions relief and support for a major economic financing package. US Iran Deal Draft Mentions No Nuclear Bomb The reported draft says Iran would reaffirm that it will not seek or develop […]