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Iran Warns Gulf Oil Supply Could Halt Amid Escalating US Economic Pressure

Tehran, August 24, 2026; Iran has issued a stark warning that oil shipments from the Persian Gulf could be brought to a complete halt if Washington intensifies its economic campaign against the country. The warning comes as the United States prepares additional sanctions aimed at Iran and entities involved in its international trade. US President […]

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Trump Labels Strait of Hormuz ‘New US Territory’ as Iran Rejects American Claims

Washington, DC, August 23, 2026; Tensions between the United States and Iran intensified on Sunday after US President Donald Trump reposted a graphic portraying the strategically important Strait of Hormuz as “NEW US Territory”, amid a widening dispute over the waterway and fresh sanctions planned against Tehran. Trump’s latest post on Truth Social has revived […]

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US Continues 11th Night of Airstrikes on Iran as West Asia Conflict Deepens

Washington DC, July 22, 2026; The United States has carried out another round of military strikes on Iran, marking the 11th consecutive night of operations amid escalating tensions between the two countries. The latest offensive targeted multiple military installations and logistical facilities that Washington says were linked to Iran’s ability to threaten maritime security in […]

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CENTCOM Rejects Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Tanker Explosion Allegations Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

Florida (US), July 18, 2026; CENTCOM Iran claims took center stage after the United States Central Command rejected Tehran‘s allegations that two oil tankers exploded after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The denial comes as military tensions between the US and Iran continue to intensify across the Gulf region. In a statement shared […]

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US Intensifies Military Action Against Iran, Launches New Strikes to Secure Strait of Hormuz Shipping Route

  Washington, D.C., July 13: The United States has carried out another wave of military operations against Iran, escalating the confrontation in the Gulf as Washington says it is acting to safeguard international shipping passing through the Strait of Hormuz. US military officials stated that the strikes were aimed at reducing Iran’s capacity to threaten […]

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Trump-Xi Talks Focus on Strait of Hormuz as Iran Conflict Raises Global Energy Concerns

Amid rising tensions linked to the Iran conflict, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held high-level discussions in Beijing on Thursday, with the Strait of Hormuz emerging as one of the central issues during the meeting. According to a statement released by the White House after the bilateral talks, Washington and Beijing […]

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Ship Seized Near UAE Coast, Vessel Moves Toward Iranian Waters Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

A major maritime security scare unfolded near the eastern coastline of the UAE after a commercial vessel was reportedly boarded and taken control of by unidentified individuals. According to maritime monitoring authorities, the ship later altered its course and began moving in the direction of Iranian territorial waters. The incident took place close to the […]

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PM Modi Slashes Convoy Size Amid Fuel Concerns, Pushes EVs, Carpooling And Work From Home

In the backdrop of the growing fuel supply concerns linked to the Hormuz crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a significant step aimed at promoting fuel conservation across the country. According to sources, the Prime Minister has instructed officials to reduce the size of his official convoy by nearly half while encouraging increased use […]

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Tehran defends Hormuz blockade amid rising global criticism

Tehran, May 12, 2026: Iran has strongly defended its controversial restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that its actions were a necessary response to military aggression by the United States and Israel, while also acknowledging concern over the resulting economic strain on nations such as India. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran […]

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US-Iran Tensions Escalate Again as Trump Signals Tougher Stand, Pakistan Rejects Airbase Claims

The already fragile situation between the United States and Iran has intensified once again after US President Donald Trump expressed strong dissatisfaction over Tehran’s response during ongoing diplomatic discussions. According to international reports, Trump is now weighing the possibility of restarting major military action if negotiations fail to move forward. Sources familiar with the developments […]

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