The escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are raising serious concerns for global energy markets, with analysts warning that the liquefied natural gas sector could be more severely affected than crude oil if the shipping route remains disrupted. While oil shipments have been partially redirected through alternative pipelines, LNG faces unique challenges due to its dependence on specialized tankers and highly centralized production, particularly in Qatar. Roughly 20 percent o

The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran continues to intensify across West Asia, with fighting that began on February 28 now spreading to several countries in the region. The escalation began after coordinated attacks by the United States and Israel on Iranian targets, which triggered retaliatory strikes and military responses that have gradually widened the scope of the conflict. Over the past several days, multiple Gulf nations have reported attacks and security incidents, ra

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday described Iran as the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism and said the ongoing American mission against the country’s ruling clerical regime is aimed at making the world safer once its objectives are achieved. Speaking at an event at the US State Department, Rubio said the goals of the mission are clearly defined and focus on dismantling Iran’s ability to threaten the region and the wider international community through its military capabilities

India granted docking permission to Iranian naval vessels following their participation in multinational maritime events earlier this year, even as regional tensions intensified after a United States submarine sank one of the ships in the Indian Ocean. The Iranian vessels IRIS Lavan, IRIS Bushehr and IRIS Dena had taken part in the Milan 2026 multilateral naval exercise and the International Fleet Review held in Visakhapatnam in February, events designed to highlight cooperation among dozens of

Low cost drones are rapidly transforming modern warfare across the world. Recent conflicts such as the Russia Ukraine war and the ongoing tensions in the Middle East have shown how inexpensive loitering drones can challenge powerful military systems. Iran’s Shahed 136 drone has become one of the most talked about examples of this new form of warfare because of its ability to strike targets at long distances while costing only a fraction of traditional military aircraft. These dron