The IRGC Navy insists on coordination for all vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, despite the US lifting its blockade. This comes as an agreement between the US and Iran is set to be signed, including a 60-day ceasefire and discussions on Iran's nuclear program.
UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer pledged the UK's full involvement in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping channel closed by Iran. He called a US-Iran deal to end the war a "breakthrough" and stated G7 unity against Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.
Turkish authorities will raise transit fees for vessels passing through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles by 15% starting July 1, bringing the rate to $6.7 per ton. This annual revision follows a previous increase and aims to fund maritime services.
An agreement between the US and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is expected to allow 24 South Korean-linked vessels and 137 sailors to depart. However, uncertainty remains regarding the exact terms of the deal and potential obstacles like naval mines and internal Iranian instability.
Oil prices dropped sharply Sunday after President Trump announced a "complete" deal with Iran and the "immediate toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz." Brent crude fell 3.9% to $84/barrel, US crude 4.8% to $81. The waterway had been effectively closed since February.
Following a US military strike that killed three Indian seafarers off Oman, India's Directorate General of Shipping advised restricting seafarer deployment to conflict areas and urged heightened security for vessels in the Gulf region.
Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration reported mainland Chinese law enforcement vessels entered restricted waters near Taiping Island on Thursday, a first for government vessels. The ships were driven away by Taiwan's coastguard. Experts suggest this is Beijing's attempt to assert sovereignty.
Head of a Taiwanese sea search-and-rescue group urges joint maritime emergency drills with China. The Taiwan Strait is a high-risk zone, and cooperation stopped in 2016.
The head of a Taiwanese sea search-and-rescue group urged Beijing and Taipei to resume cooperation on maritime emergencies. Joint drills ceased in 2016, impacting safety in the busy Taiwan Strait.
The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating search and rescue operations for the Indian-flagged vessel Virat 1, which reportedly has 14 Indian crew members. The nature of the incident and the crew's condition are currently unknown, amid broader concerns for Indian seafarers in the region.
The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating search and rescue operations for the Indian-flagged vessel Virat 1, which reportedly has 14 Indian crew members. The nature of the incident and the crew's condition are currently unknown, amid broader concerns for Indian seafarers in the region.
The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating search and rescue operations for the Indian-flagged vessel Virat 1, which reportedly has 14 Indian crew members aboard. The nature of the incident and the crew's condition are currently unknown, amid broader concerns for Indian seafarers in the region.
Three tankers, including one with an Indian crew, were struck by US forces in the Strait of Hormuz this week. Three Indian sailors died on MT Settebello, which the US claims violated its blockade of Iranian ports. India has condemned the attacks and summoned the US Charge d'affaires.
Iran's embassy in India rejected US President Trump's claim that Iran was behind a drone attack on Indian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it "baseless." The embassy accused the US of diverting attention from its own attacks on three Indian vessels, which resulted in the deaths of three Indian sailors. The US Central Command confirmed targeting the MT Jalveer tanker, stating it was in response to the crew's failure to comply with directions.
US military operations in the eastern Pacific, aimed at combating drug trafficking, are under scrutiny following allegations of attacks on Ecuadorian fishing vessels. Survivors recount being targeted by drones and patrol boats, leading to injuries, disappearances, and detention. US officials deny involvement, but lawmakers are demanding answers.
Two Chinese Coast Guard vessels, "2304" and "2502", entered Taiwan's exclusive economic zone east of Green Island, broadcasting provocative messages including "The Republic of China does not exist." Taiwan's patrol vessel "Patrol Nine" responded assertively, stating the mutual non-subordination of the ROC and PRC and demanding their departure.
A potential meeting between Indian PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit offers a chance to mend strained relations following a year of disputes over tariffs, Pakistan, and the Iran war. The meeting comes after US forces attacked three Indian vessels, killing three sailors, an incident analysts believe will not escalate.
Three Indian sailors were killed in US strikes on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions between the US, Iran, and India, with India demanding explanations and condemning the attacks.
Pakistan inducts first Hangor-class submarine, a Chinese Type-39A derivative with AIP, as part of an 8-submarine deal by 2028, while India faces delays in its submarine modernization, maintaining numerical superiority despite challenges.
Three Indian crew members were killed when the US Navy attacked merchant ships off the Oman coast; India lodges strong protest with the US.
Aydın Özçelik, whose aorta ruptured 9 months ago, underwent a successful 10-hour hybrid surgery at Gaziantep Şehir Hastanesi. The procedure involved replacing his aorta and vessels with a 90cm artificial graft using a new-generation technique, restoring his health.
India's Ministry of External Affairs protested repeated attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz following the deaths of three Indian nationals in an assault on the Palau-flagged MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. MEA summoned the US Charge d'Affaires to register a strong protest, calling for an end to attacks and for dialogue to restore regional peace.
India's Ministry of External Affairs protested repeated attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz following the death of three Indian nationals in an assault on the Palau-flagged MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. MEA summoned the US Charge d'Affaires to register a strong protest, calling for an end to attacks and for dialogue to restore regional peace.
India's Ministry of External Affairs protested repeated strikes on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz after a Palau-flagged ship was attacked in the Gulf of Oman, resulting in the deaths of three Indian nationals. MEA summoned the US Charge d'Affaires to register a strong protest.
