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Iran condemns U.S. attacks on oil tankers, calls for UN action over “grave violation” of security Esmail

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Iran condemns U.S. attacks on oil tankers, calls for UN action over “grave violation” of security

September 10, 2026

Tehran, September 10 (ANI): Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday strongly condemned recent U.S. military strikes...

“Strait of Hormuz is effectively blocked”: Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on US-Iran “tit-for-tat” phase

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“Strait of Hormuz is effectively blocked”: Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on US-Iran “tit-for-tat” phase

September 6, 2026

New Delhi, India, September 6, 2026 — Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev said Sunday that the situation...

CENTCOM Claims to Strike 3 Iranian Oil Tankers After IRGC Targets 2 U.S. Warships; Hegseth Warns of Further Action US strikes

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CENTCOM Claims to Strike 3 Iranian Oil Tankers After IRGC Targets 2 U.S. Warships; Hegseth Warns of Further Action

September 5, 2026

WASHINGTON, September 5 — U.S. forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers on Friday after the Islamic...

IRGC Warns Countries Aiding U.S. of ‘Harsh Response,’ Says Strait of Hormuz Is Under Its Control

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IRGC Warns Countries Aiding U.S. of ‘Harsh Response,’ Says Strait of Hormuz Is Under Its Control

July 30, 2026

Tehran [Iran], July 30 (ANI): Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said two oil tankers attempting to...

Houthis Claim Attack on Two Saudi Oil Tankers in Red Sea Days After Riyadh Forces Targeted Sanaa Airport Riyadh oil tankers

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Houthis Claim Attack on Two Saudi Oil Tankers in Red Sea Days After Riyadh Forces Targeted Sanaa Airport

July 28, 2026

Sanaa, Yemen, July 23 (ANI): Yemen’s Houthi group on Wednesday (local time) claimed responsibility for an attack...

Iran Navy Says 32 Vessels Crossed Strait of Hormuz Under IRGC Clearance

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Iran Navy Says 32 Vessels Crossed Strait of Hormuz Under IRGC Clearance

May 25, 2026

TEHRAN, May 25 (ANI) — The Iranian navy announced that a fleet of 32 vessels successfully crossed...

Iran Asks India to Release 3 Seized Tankers in Exchange for Passage of Indian Ships: Report LPG Carrier vessel

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Iran Asks India to Release 3 Seized Tankers in Exchange for Passage of Indian Ships: Report

March 17, 2026

Tehran [Iran], March 16 (ANI): Iran has asked India to release three seized tankers in exchange for...

Iraq Shuts Down Oil Ports After Attack on Marine Vessels in Its Waters iranian ship bombed

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Iraq Shuts Down Oil Ports After Attack on Marine Vessels in Its Waters

March 12, 2026

Baghdad [Iraq], March 12 (ANI): As the West Asia crisis entered its 13th day, oil terminals at...

UK Maritime Organisation Says Three Merchant Vessels Struck by Projectiles in Gulf Waters, Advises Caution Merchant vessels hit

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UK Maritime Organisation Says Three Merchant Vessels Struck by Projectiles in Gulf Waters, Advises Caution

March 12, 2026

London [UK], March 12 (ANI): The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has issued an urgent “attack”...

India Seizes Three U.S.-Sanctioned Tankers Linked to Iran, Reuters Reports iranian oil tanker

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India Seizes Three U.S.-Sanctioned Tankers Linked to Iran, Reuters Reports

February 17, 2026

NEW DELHI, February 17 — India has seized three U.S.-sanctioned oil tankers linked to Iran this month...