Iran’s Hormuz Message Was Not Fired at One Ship. It Was Fired at the World’s Oil Route

Tehran's drone attack on a commercial vessel has rattled fragile US-Iran peace talks — and reminded the world who controls the most critical oil chokepoint on Earth.

From 'She Begged Me' to 'Focus On Yours' - Story of a Diplomatic Firestorm That Shook the G7

Trump claimed Meloni begged for a G7 photo. She called it fabricated. Italy cancelled a US diplomatic trip. Then both leaders went to war on social media. Here is the full story of how it all unfolded.

US-Iran Ceasefire Explained: 14 Terms of the Deal and What It Means for Bharat?

Think of it as a first, binding step that ends the war and sets a 60-day clock for a full and final deal. Iranian state media published a 14-point draft, and US officials have confirmed the main parts

US-Iran Peace Deal Near Signing? Hormuz Blockade, Nuclear Terms Keep War Risks Alive!

The US-Iran war may be closer than ever to a diplomatic breakthrough, but the deal is not done yet. For India, the key signals to watch are crude oil prices, the rupee and shipping security in the Gulf.

Trump Calls Off Iran Strikes, Claims Peace Deal Near as Tehran Denies Final Agreement

Tensions in the Middle East have hit a dangerous new high. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched coordinated missile and drone strikes .

US-Iran War Latest Updates: US Strikes Iranian Drone Site, Iran Warns Ships Near Strait of Hormuz

The US-Iran conflict has escalated near the Strait of Hormuz after the US struck an Iranian drone control site near Bandar Abbas. Iran claimed it fired warning shots near vessels trying to cross the key oil route, while oil prices rose over 3%.

What Is Happening in US-Iran Talks? Trump’s Deal, Iran’s Response and Impact on India Explained

US President Donald Trump says a possible Iran deal is “largely negotiated,” but has asked negotiators not to rush. The proposed framework focuses on the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear stockpile, sanctions relief & a possible ceasefire.

US-Iran War: Trump Postpones Iran Strikes As Gulf Nations Push For Diplomacy

Trump postpones Tuesday's Iran strike as Gulf neighbors beg for diplomacy — but UAE's nuclear power plant was just hit by a drone, peace talks are deadlocked, and India's fuel prices are burning. Here is everything that happened till now.

Indian Cargo Vessel Haji Ali Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz, India Calls It ‘Unacceptable’

The Indian-flagged cargo vessel was reportedly attacked near the Strait of Hormuz region while carrying livestock from Somalia to the UAE. All 14 Indian crew members were rescued by Oman’s Coast Guard, while India called attacks "unacceptable".

Trump-Xi Meeting: Iran War, Trade Talks and Why Bharat Should Pay Attention?

For Indian consumers, the practical takeaway is clear: the impact may not be immediate at the petrol pump, but prolonged global tension can influence fuel, freight and inflation over time.

Rupee Opens at ₹94.40 Against Dollar. Here's Why That's Still Not Great News!

With oil prices back above a hundred dollars, a messy geopolitical standoff in West Asia showing no signs of cooling, and a central bank that can only do so much, the Indian rupee finds itself clinging to relative stability by a thread.

Trump Pauses ‘Project Freedom’ as US Pushes for Iran Deal, Port Blockade to Continue

US President Donald Trump has temporarily paused Project Freedom, the American military operation aimed at helping stranded ships move out of the Strait of Hormuz.

Stock Market Today: Markets Lose Election Cheer as Sensex, Nifty Slip and Rupee Hits Record Low

The Indian stock market today opened on a weak note as the Sensex fell nearly 500 points and the Nifty50 slipped below 24,100, weighed down by global uncertainty and a sharp fall in the rupee.

Three Indians Injured as UAE Accuses Iran of Attacks After Fujairah Refinery Fire

The UAE has accused Iran of launching missile and drone attacks that triggered a major fire at an oil refinery in Fujairah and injured three Indian nationals. Iran has denied the allegations, as tensions continue to rise at Hormuz.

From $72 to $118 in Two Months: The War That Rewrote the Energy Market

The Strait of Hormuz is still effectively closed. Peace talks have stalled. WTI crossed $106. And analysts are now debating whether $140 per barrel is a matter of when, not if.

Iran Wants Peace Without Giving Up the Nuclear Ace. Trump Wants the Ace First. Here's the Deadlock.

Tehran has put a new proposal on the table to reopen the world's most critical oil chokepoint. Trump says it's "not good enough." Here's exactly where things stand — and why the whole world is watching.

Doval in Abu Dhabi: India's NSA Meets UAE President as West Asia Stays on Edge

Two top-level Indian visits to the UAE in one month. That is not routine diplomacy — it is crisis management.

Araghchi Flew to Islamabad. Witkoff Followed. The War May Be Ending?

A city under lockdown, a war in the Middle East, and a diplomat's urgent flight to Islamabad — this is what a possible turning point looks like.

The M/V Touska, the USS George H.W. Bush, and the Route to Another Gulf War

Three Ships Hit, Two Seized, One Ceasefire Hanging by a Thread — The Hormuz Crisis Just Got Worse

The TOUSKA Seizure: One Ship That Blew Up an Entire Round of Peace Talks

Peace on Paper, War at Sea: Why Trump's Ceasefire Extension Changes Nothing at the Hormuz

20% of the World's Oil Was Blocked This Week — the Biggest Energy Shock Since 1973

The World's Most Dangerous Waterway Is on Fire — and the Ceasefire Clock Is Ticking

Trump Announces Fresh US-Iran Talks in Pakistan, Warns Tehran Over Strait of Hormuz Crisis

Ceasefire deadline nears as Trump confirms US delegation to Pakistan, while Iran links any participation to an end to the naval blockade.

Iran Attacks Indian Ships at Strait of Hormuz; Closes it Again - Check Video

India's Merchant Fleet Caught in the Crossfire of a US-Iran Standoff That Turned Violent Within Hours. One of the ships attacked was the VLCC Sanmar Herald — a Very Large Crude Carrier — which was fired upon by two Iranian gunboats.

Lebanon-Israel 10-Day Ceasefire: Guns Pause, But the War is Not Over

Trump brokered a truce, Hezbollah said it would comply, Israel kept its troops in place — and the world watches to see if 10 days leads to peace or just a longer war

“Trump’s ‘War Is Over’ Claim Meets a Region Still on Edge”

The United States and Iran are engaged in a shooting war that has killed nearly 6,000 people in six weeks, reshaped global energy markets, and now appears to be crawling toward a negotiated end — or at least a pause.

Iran-US War Day 47: Trump Says War Is "Close to Over," Second Peace Round May Happen in Pakistan This Week

With Hormuz blockade entering Day 2, a ceasefire expiry on April 21 looming, and oil at $95 a barrel — the world is watching one narrow maritime strait decide its economic fate.

The Strait Nobody Owns: Trump's Blockade Begins, Netanyahu Backs It, Iran Calls It Piracy

As US Navy mine-sweeping operations start in the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical oil corridor becomes a live theatre of confrontation

Trump Threatens Hormuz Blockade After Iran Talks Fail; Check Details

In one post, Trump said Iran's refusal to give up nuclear ambitions caused the breakdown: "There is only one thing that matters — IRAN IS UNWILLING TO GIVE UP ITS NUCLEAR AMBITIONS!"

India Quietly Doubles Down on Diesel: Govt Hikes Export Duty to Rs 55.5/Litre as Iran War Upends Energy Math

On April 11, quietly and without a press conference, the Department of Revenue issued a series of notifications that sharply raised export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel — taking the diesel export levy from Rs 21.5 per litre.

21 Hours, No Deal: JD Vance Flies Home Empty-Handed as Iran Refuses to Surrender Nuclear Path

India is one of the world's largest importers of crude oil, and a significant portion of that oil — or the tankers carrying it — moves through or near the Strait of Hormuz.

Strait of Hormuz Toll: Iran's $2M Per Ship Charge, Suez Canal Fees & World Sea Trade Routes Explained

Around 80 percent of global merchandise trade travels by sea. That translates to roughly 11 billion tonnes of goods every year. Most of that volume passes through a handful of narrow corridors — places where geography forces everything to funnel

Iran’s 10-Point Plan Explained: Sanctions, Hormuz, Compensation & Ceasefire Demands

The latest tensions grew after a series of military exchanges involving Iran-backed groups and regional actors, along with increased US presence in the Gulf. Check Tehran’s “10-point plan,” in detail.

Iran-Israel War Ceasefire: Trump Pauses Strikes, Hormuz Talks Set for Islamabad — April 8, 2026

Trump announces a two-week ceasefire with Iran hours before threatening to wipe out its civilisation. Strait of Hormuz to reopen. Peace talks scheduled in Islamabad on April 10. Full breakdown of Day 40 of the Iran-Israel war.

Iran War Live: UN Veto, Trump's Deadline & Strikes — April 7, 2026

It began 39 days ago with a single, catastrophic decision. On February 28, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran under an operation called "Epic Fury," killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several others.

Iran US Ceasefire: Proposal for Immediate Ceasefire Amid Escalating Conflict

According to sources cited by international agencies, the proposal—reportedly facilitated by Pakistan along with regional mediators—calls for an immediate ceasefire as the first step, followed by negotiations toward a broader and permanent peace

Trump Says US Could Wind Down Iran War in 2-3 Weeks; Global Markets Watch Strait of Hormuz Closely

Behind Trump’s confidence lies a region still on edge, an oil market still nervous, and a world still watching the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow but enormously important sea route that carries a massive share of global energy supplies.

Israel Kills 254 in Lebanon After Iran-US Ceasefire: What Happened on April 8? Check Video

By the time the bombs stopped falling that night, 254 people were dead and over 1,165 wounded across Lebanon — and those numbers were still climbing as of early Thursday morning.

Trump’s ‘One Night’ Warning to Iran: Strait of Hormuz Crisis Pushes World to Brink

With global oil supply, regional stability, and international law all at risk, the Strait of Hormuz crisis could become one of the most defining conflicts of the decade.