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.
Russia is receiving initial responses from Persian Gulf countries to its updated concept for regional peace, which emphasizes unity between Arabs and Iranians rather than opposition, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Two Indian sailors died and a chief engineer is missing after the Palau-flagged MT Settebello was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz. 21 of 24 Indian crew members were rescued, with search operations ongoing. India has formally protested the attack, citing escalating regional tensions.
Three Indian sailors are confirmed dead following a US attack on the Palau-flagged commercial vessel MT Settebello near the Strait of Hormuz. While 21 of the 24 Indian crew members were rescued, the bodies of the three deceased sailors were recovered. India has lodged a protest with the US over the incident.
Three Indian sailors are confirmed dead after a US attack on the Palau-flagged commercial vessel MT Settebello near the Strait of Hormuz. While 21 crew members were rescued, the bodies of the three deceased were recovered. India has lodged a protest with the US, questioning the necessity of the attack.
Persian Gulf nations are questioning the US's reliability as a security partner following recent military operations against Iran and an escalation of conflict, Al-Monitor reported. A drone attack on Kuwait International Airport, attributed to Iran, further fueled these concerns.
Iran launched a drone strike on Kuwait's international airport, killing one and injuring 63, amid escalating US-Iran tensions. The attack follows exchanges of missile and drone strikes between the two nations, jeopardizing ceasefire efforts.
Iran launched drone strikes on Kuwait's international airport, causing significant damage and casualties, amid escalating US-Iran military exchanges over the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing conflict in Lebanon.
The US military successfully repelled a significant Iranian attack targeting the Gulf region, intercepting multiple ballistic missiles and drones. In response, the US conducted "self-defense strikes" on an Iranian military facility on Qeshm Island. Kuwait and Bahrain also reported drone and missile attacks.
PM Narendra Modi begins a 5-nation tour (UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Italy) to strengthen India's engagement with Europe and the Gulf, focusing on energy, trade, innovation, and geopolitical ties.
Maria Zakharova stressed that Moscow consistently advocates for resolving the existing disagreements in this strategically important region of the world by political and diplomatic means
Locals say the possible closure of the Port Pirie smelter and the loss of the 900 jobs associated with it would have ongoing effects on the city and the wider Spencer Gulf region.
Locals say the potential closure of the Port Pirie smelter and the loss of the 900 jobs associated with it would have ongoing effects on the city and the wider Spencer Gulf region.
