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Iran refuses to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid US naval blockade

Iran has officially vowed not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for as long as a United States naval blockade remains active. This defiance persisted into Thursday despite an extension of the ceasefire, with the Gulf nation announcing it had seized two ships attempting to navigate the strategic waterway. United States Central Command reported late […]

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Trump extends Iran ceasefire amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations

United States President Donald Trump has announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran beyond its initial two-week timeline, stating that the truce will remain in place until negotiations are concluded and a formal proposal is submitted by the Iranian government. Trump disclosed this in a post on Truth Social on Tuesday, explaining that the […]

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Iran seizes two vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Wednesday announced that its naval forces intercepted two vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz and redirected them to Iranian territorial waters, heightening tensions around one of the world’s most critical maritime routes. In a statement, AFP reported that the Guards disclosed that the operation took place earlier […]

Oil and Gas

China denies US claim over seized Iran-bound vessel

China on Wednesday firmly denied claims that a vessel intercepted by the United States was carrying a “gift” from Beijing to Iran, pushing back against allegations made by United States President Donald Trump a day earlier. Trump had alleged that an Iranian-flagged ship seized by US forces in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday contained […]

Business

Condom prices may rise amid Iran supply disruptions — Karex

The chief executive of Karex, the world’s largest condom manufacturer, has warned that prices could increase by as much as 30 per cent or more if ongoing tensions involving Iran continue to disrupt access to critical raw materials. Goh Miah Kiat disclosed that production costs have surged significantly since the escalation of the conflict, putting […]

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Hormuz vessel traffic slumps after brief weekend surge

Observed commercial transits through the Strait of Hormuz have come to a near standstill, marking a sharp reversal after a brief surge in traffic on Saturday, as escalating regional tensions disrupt one of the world’s most critical maritime trade routes. No new vessel crossings were recorded on Sunday, according to tracking data, after Iranian forces […]

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Oil prices drop as Iran declares Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’

Oil prices plunged Friday after Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the vital Strait of Hormuz was “completely open” for commercial tankers and cargo ships during the US-Iran ceasefire. International benchmark Brent North Sea crude plunged 10 per cent to $89.11 a barrel, after earlier falling five percent on US-Iran peace deal hopes. The main […]

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Iran accuses US of breaching ceasefire deal

Iran has accused the United States of violating a fragile ceasefire agreement, even as Donald Trump maintains that the truce remains intact amid rising tensions across the Middle East. Fresh explosions were reported across key Gulf states, while conflicting claims emerged over the status of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran declaring it […]

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Trump threatens to seize Iran’s oil fields amid tensions

United States President Donald Trump has said the US could move to seize Iran’s oil resources, including the key export terminal at Kharg Island, as tensions between the US, Iran and Israel continue to escalate. In an interview with the Financial Times on Sunday, Trump compared the possible move to Washington’s stance in Venezuela, where […]

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No negotiations yet amid US-Iran war, says Tehran envoy

Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan on Wednesday said there had been no talks between Washington or Tehran, after United States President Donald Trump signalled tentative progress in diplomatic efforts to end the war. “We have also heard such details through the media, but according to my information — and contrary to Trump’s claims — so far […]