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Iran threatens to halt Gulf trade if US naval blockade continues

Iran has issued a warning that it may escalate tensions with the United States by blocking major international shipping routes if a US naval blockade targeting its vessels continues. The statement, broadcast on state television, came from Ali Abdollahi, commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters,

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15 Apr 2026 09:12 AM 171 views

Iran threatens to halt Gulf trade if US naval blockade continues

Iran has issued a warning that it may escalate tensions with the United States by blocking major international shipping routes if a US naval blockade targeting its vessels continues. The statement, broadcast on state television, came from Ali Abdollahi, commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters,

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US Navy MQ-4C Triton drone disappears over Strait of Hormuz after emergency

A U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone disappeared over the Strait of Hormuz after declaring an in-flight emergency on Thursday, April 9, raising uncertainty about its fate amid ongoing regional tensions involving Iran and key maritime routes. Flight tracking data from Flightradar24 indicates the unmanned aircraft had been conducting surveillance operations over the Persian Gulf for nearly three hours before beginning its return to Naval Air Station Sigonella in Italy. During its

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10 Apr 2026 15:29 PM 174 views

US Navy MQ-4C Triton drone disappears over Strait of Hormuz after emergency

A U.S. Navy MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone disappeared over the Strait of Hormuz after declaring an in-flight emergency on Thursday, April 9, raising uncertainty about its fate amid ongoing regional tensions involving Iran and key maritime routes. Flight tracking data from Flightradar24 indicates the unmanned aircraft had been conducting surveillance operations over the Persian Gulf for nearly three hours before beginning its return to Naval Air Station Sigonella in Italy. During its

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India confirms seafarers safe amid Strait of Hormuz tensions and oil surge

At an inter-ministerial press conference held on Monday, April 6, 2026, in India (IST), Mukesh Mangal, Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, confirmed that Indian seafarers operating in the conflict-affected West Asia region remain safe, even as escalating geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt global energy markets. Mangal stated that no incidents involving Indian-flagged vessels had been reported in the preceding 24 hours, underscoring the government’s ong

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06 Apr 2026 09:22 AM 190 views

India confirms seafarers safe amid Strait of Hormuz tensions and oil surge

At an inter-ministerial press conference held on Monday, April 6, 2026, in India (IST), Mukesh Mangal, Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, confirmed that Indian seafarers operating in the conflict-affected West Asia region remain safe, even as escalating geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt global energy markets. Mangal stated that no incidents involving Indian-flagged vessels had been reported in the preceding 24 hours, underscoring the government’s ong

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US–Israel–Iran War | Iran denies talks with US as Gulf tensions escalate and Strait deadline expires

As the conflict in the Middle East enters its fourth week, Iran has firmly denied engaging in any negotiations or discussions with the United States since the hostilities began, contradicting recent remarks by US President Donald Trump. The Iranian government’s statement comes after Trump publicly claimed that Washington and Tehran had held “very good and productive conversations” aimed at achieving a comprehensive resolution to the ongoing crisis. Iranian officials dismissed the assertion

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24 Mar 2026 17:27 PM 236 views

US–Israel–Iran War | Iran denies talks with US as Gulf tensions escalate and Strait deadline expires

As the conflict in the Middle East enters its fourth week, Iran has firmly denied engaging in any negotiations or discussions with the United States since the hostilities began, contradicting recent remarks by US President Donald Trump. The Iranian government’s statement comes after Trump publicly claimed that Washington and Tehran had held “very good and productive conversations” aimed at achieving a comprehensive resolution to the ongoing crisis. Iranian officials dismissed the assertion

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US–Israel–Iran War | Mojtaba Khamenei warns of more attacks on US bases after becoming Iran’s Supreme Leader

Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei delivered a strong and defiant message in his first public statement since assuming the country’s highest leadership position, warning that Iran will continue responding to what it describes as hostile actions by the United States and its allies. In the message broadcast on state television on Thursday, March 12, Khamenei vowed revenge for what he called crimes committed against Iran and signaled that attacks linked to ongoing regional t

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12 Mar 2026 14:56 PM 330 views

US–Israel–Iran War | Mojtaba Khamenei warns of more attacks on US bases after becoming Iran’s Supreme Leader

Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei delivered a strong and defiant message in his first public statement since assuming the country’s highest leadership position, warning that Iran will continue responding to what it describes as hostile actions by the United States and its allies. In the message broadcast on state television on Thursday, March 12, Khamenei vowed revenge for what he called crimes committed against Iran and signaled that attacks linked to ongoing regional t

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Iran Outlines 3 Conditions to End War With US and Israel Amid Ongoing Conflict

In a bold move to end the ongoing war with the United

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12 Mar 2026 03:51 AM 392 views

Iran Outlines 3 Conditions to End War With US and Israel Amid Ongoing Conflict

In a bold move to end the ongoing war with the United

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Indian Sailor Killed in Iranian Drone Attack on US-Owned Oil Tanker, 15 Crew Evacuated

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12 Mar 2026 03:51 AM 247 views

Indian Sailor Killed in Iranian Drone Attack on US-Owned Oil Tanker, 15 Crew Evacuated

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Trump considers US Navy escorts for oil tankers amid rising Iran tensions

Rising tensions between the United States and Iran are creating new uncertainty in global energy markets as the administration of President Donald Trump considers deploying the US Navy to escort commercial oil tankers through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The move is being discussed as shipping traffic through the narrow waterway has slowed dramatically following recent attacks on tankers, raising concerns about the stability of global oil supply. The Strait of Hormuz is one of t

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06 Mar 2026 15:02 PM 307 views

Trump considers US Navy escorts for oil tankers amid rising Iran tensions

Rising tensions between the United States and Iran are creating new uncertainty in global energy markets as the administration of President Donald Trump considers deploying the US Navy to escort commercial oil tankers through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The move is being discussed as shipping traffic through the narrow waterway has slowed dramatically following recent attacks on tankers, raising concerns about the stability of global oil supply. The Strait of Hormuz is one of t

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Iran Strikes US Tanker Hours After US Torpedo Attack on Its Warship

In a rapid escalation of tensions, Iran struck a US tanker in the northern Persian Gulf hours after a US submarine torpedoed the Iranian warship IRIS Dena, killing 87 Iranian sailors. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for the attack on the American tanker, which was reported to be on fire by Iranian state media. This move comes as Iran's foreign minister warned the US would "bitterly regret" its attack on the Iranian vessel, located off the coast of Sri Lanka

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05 Mar 2026 04:39 AM 312 views

Iran Strikes US Tanker Hours After US Torpedo Attack on Its Warship

In a rapid escalation of tensions, Iran struck a US tanker in the northern Persian Gulf hours after a US submarine torpedoed the Iranian warship IRIS Dena, killing 87 Iranian sailors. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for the attack on the American tanker, which was reported to be on fire by Iranian state media. This move comes as Iran's foreign minister warned the US would "bitterly regret" its attack on the Iranian vessel, located off the coast of Sri Lanka

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US–Israel–Iran War | US reveals Task Force Scorpion drone unit targeting ISIS in Operation Epic Fury

The United States military has deployed a new drone strike capability in the Middle East as part of its ongoing operations against the Islamic State. Speaking during a briefing on Operation Epic Fury, the commander of United States Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, confirmed that the US has begun using drones designed on the model of Iran’s Shahed-136 unmanned aerial vehicle. The system is intended to strengthen Washington’s ability to conduct precision strikes while countering milita

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04 Mar 2026 03:38 AM 330 views

US–Israel–Iran War | US reveals Task Force Scorpion drone unit targeting ISIS in Operation Epic Fury

The United States military has deployed a new drone strike capability in the Middle East as part of its ongoing operations against the Islamic State. Speaking during a briefing on Operation Epic Fury, the commander of United States Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, confirmed that the US has begun using drones designed on the model of Iran’s Shahed-136 unmanned aerial vehicle. The system is intended to strengthen Washington’s ability to conduct precision strikes while countering milita

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US downs Iranian drone near carrier as nuclear talks hang in balance

Tensions between Iran and the United States intensified this week after the US military shot down an Iranian drone that it said approached the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in an aggressive manner in the Arabian Sea. The incident came as both sides exchanged sharp warnings and cautious signals about a possible return to nuclear diplomacy, underscoring the fragile balance between confrontation and negotiation in the region. According to US officials, the drone was intercepted

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04 Feb 2026 07:25 AM 319 views

US downs Iranian drone near carrier as nuclear talks hang in balance

Tensions between Iran and the United States intensified this week after the US military shot down an Iranian drone that it said approached the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in an aggressive manner in the Arabian Sea. The incident came as both sides exchanged sharp warnings and cautious signals about a possible return to nuclear diplomacy, underscoring the fragile balance between confrontation and negotiation in the region. According to US officials, the drone was intercepted

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Iran threatens to halt Gulf trade if US naval blockade continues

Iran threatens to halt Gulf trade if US naval blockade continues

US Navy MQ-4C Triton drone disappears over Strait of Hormuz after emergency

US Navy MQ-4C Triton drone disappears over Strait of Hormuz after emergency

India confirms seafarers safe amid Strait of Hormuz tensions and oil surge

India confirms seafarers safe amid Strait of Hormuz tensions and oil surge

US–Israel–Iran War | Iran denies talks with US as Gulf tensions escalate and Strait deadline expires

US–Israel–Iran War | Iran denies talks with US as Gulf tensions escalate and Strait deadline expires

US–Israel–Iran War | Mojtaba Khamenei warns of more attacks on US bases after becoming Iran’s Supreme Leader

US–Israel–Iran War | Mojtaba Khamenei warns of more attacks on US bases after becoming Iran’s Supreme Leader

Iran Outlines 3 Conditions to End War With US and Israel Amid Ongoing Conflict

Iran Outlines 3 Conditions to End War With US and Israel Amid Ongoing Conflict

Indian Sailor Killed in Iranian Drone Attack on US-Owned Oil Tanker, 15 Crew Evacuated

Indian Sailor Killed in Iranian Drone Attack on US-Owned Oil Tanker, 15 Crew Evacuated

Trump considers US Navy escorts for oil tankers amid rising Iran tensions

Trump considers US Navy escorts for oil tankers amid rising Iran tensions

Iran Strikes US Tanker Hours After US Torpedo Attack on Its Warship

Iran Strikes US Tanker Hours After US Torpedo Attack on Its Warship

US–Israel–Iran War | US reveals Task Force Scorpion drone unit targeting ISIS in Operation Epic Fury

US–Israel–Iran War | US reveals Task Force Scorpion drone unit targeting ISIS in Operation Epic Fury

US downs Iranian drone near carrier as nuclear talks hang in balance

US downs Iranian drone near carrier as nuclear talks hang in balance

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