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US sanctions Iran's 35 'shadow banking' architecture under Op Economic Fury
The move aims to choke off a financial lifeline that has moved tens of billions of dollars to fund the Iranian regime's armed forces, missile programs, and regional terrorist proxies
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Trump claims Iran has just 'informed the US it's in a State of Collapse'
Trump claimed Iran has just' informed the US it's in a State of Collapse. "They want us to "Open the Hormuz Strait," as soon as possible, as they try to figure out their leadership situation," Trump posted on social media. He added that he believes they will be able to sort out reported divisions within the Islamic Republic government about negotiations with the US. The White House did not immediately respond to questions about who on the Iranian side delivered the message, who in the Republican administration received it and whether the communications were conducted directly with the US or through an intermediary.
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India at UNSC urges early restoration of Hormuz maritime passage route
Amid the West Asia crisis, India has urged restoration of safe and unimpeded maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz at the earliest while expressing concern about safety of its seafarers, stressing that any "purported closure" of vital waterways has direct consequences for the global economy. Addressing the UN Security Council open debate on 'The Safety and Protection of Waterways in the Maritime Domain' on Monday, Charge d'affaires at the Permanent Mission of India to the UN, Ambassador Yojna Patel, stressed that India sees maritime security and the protection of waterways as essential to global security and economic prosperity. "As a major trading nation, India strongly deplores the recent targeting of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the endangerment of innocent civilian crew members. Such actions have resulted in the tragic loss of precious lives of Indian seafarers and are unacceptable," Patel said during the debate held under the Council Presidency of
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The small UK agency that's a 911 for ships in the Strait of Hormuz
At a military base outside Portsmouth, England, a 24-hour service monitors the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea and part of the Indian Ocean, responding to distress calls
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Conflict in West Asia intensifies electronics industry cost pressures
The West Asia conflict has disrupted critical PCB materials, adding a new layer of cost pressure on electronics makers already dealing with rising memory prices and supply constraints
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First LNG shipment exits Hormuz since war began, easing supply concerns
While the potential passage may raise hopes of increased LNG exports from the region, other vessels in the Gulf appear to be remaining in place
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First LNG shipment exits Hormuz since war began, easing supply concerns
While the potential passage may raise hopes of increased LNG exports from the region, other vessels in the Gulf appear to be remaining in place
Oil prices up 2% as stalled US-Iran talks keep Hormuz supply risks high
Brent crude futures for June climbed $2.32, or 2.1 per cent, to $110.55 a barrel as of 0638 GMT, after gaining 2.8 per cent in the previous session to its highest close since April 7
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Preventing Iranian nuclear weapon remains 'core issue', says Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was asked in a Fox News interview about Iran's latest proposal, which would postpone discussions on its nuclear programme but end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade and ends the war. "There's no doubt in my mind that at some point in the future, if this radical clerical regime remains in charge in Iran, they will decide they want a nuclear weapon," Rubio said. "That fundamental issue still has to be confronted," he said. "That still remains the core issue here." Asked if he thinks the Iranians are serious about a deal, Rubio said they are skilled negotiators looking to buy time. "We can't let them get away with it," Rubio said. "We have to ensure that any deal that is made, any agreement that is made, is one that definitively prevents them from sprinting towards a nuclear weapon at any point.
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Preventing Iranian nuclear weapon remains 'core issue', says Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was asked in a Fox News interview about Iran's latest proposal, which would postpone discussions on its nuclear programme but end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade and ends the war. "There's no doubt in my mind that at some point in the future, if this radical clerical regime remains in charge in Iran, they will decide they want a nuclear weapon," Rubio said. "That fundamental issue still has to be confronted," he said. "That still remains the core issue here." Asked if he thinks the Iranians are serious about a deal, Rubio said they are skilled negotiators looking to buy time. "We can't let them get away with it," Rubio said. "We have to ensure that any deal that is made, any agreement that is made, is one that definitively prevents them from sprinting towards a nuclear weapon at any point.
US guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta intercepts Iranian tanker
The interception of the M/T Stream comes as American forces maintain a strict maritime restrictive operation in the region
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US guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta intercepts Iranian tanker
The interception of the M/T Stream comes as American forces maintain a strict maritime restrictive operation in the region
'No tolls, no discrimination': UN chief appeals to parties to open Hormuz
United Nations General Secretary Antonio Guterres on Monday called for the immediate restoration of free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that uninterrupted maritime movement is critical for global trade and economic stability amid rising tensions in the Gulf region.In a statement, Guterres said, "Navigational rights & freedoms through the Strait of Hormuz must be respected. I appeal to the parties: Open the Strait. Let ships pass. No tolls. No discrimination. Let trade resume. Let the global economy breathe. Safe, unimpeded passage is an economic & humanitarian imperative."Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio strongly criticised Iran's reported attempts to regulate or monetise vessel movement through the strategic waterway. In an interview with Fox News, Rubio warned that such measures would not be accepted by the United States and would amount to asserting control over an international passage."If what they mean by opening the Straits is 'Yes, ..
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'No tolls, no discrimination': UN chief appeals to parties to open Hormuz
United Nations General Secretary Antonio Guterres on Monday called for the immediate restoration of free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that uninterrupted maritime movement is critical for global trade and economic stability amid rising tensions in the Gulf region.In a statement, Guterres said, "Navigational rights & freedoms through the Strait of Hormuz must be respected. I appeal to the parties: Open the Strait. Let ships pass. No tolls. No discrimination. Let trade resume. Let the global economy breathe. Safe, unimpeded passage is an economic & humanitarian imperative."Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio strongly criticised Iran's reported attempts to regulate or monetise vessel movement through the strategic waterway. In an interview with Fox News, Rubio warned that such measures would not be accepted by the United States and would amount to asserting control over an international passage."If what they mean by opening the Straits is 'Yes, ..
Trump not happy with Iran's latest proposal to end war: US official
White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales said Washington "will not negotiate through the press" and reiterated that its red lines remain unchanged as it pursues an end to the conflict
Trump not happy with Iran's latest proposal to end war: US official
White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales said Washington "will not negotiate through the press" and reiterated that its red lines remain unchanged as it pursues an end to the conflict
Asian stocks near record highs ahead of tech earnings, BOJ awaits
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.12 per cent, hovering near the record high it touched on Monday
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Iran's unused oil storage shrinks to 22 days or less amid US blockade
The Islamic Republic has enough unused storage capacity to last another 12 to 22 days
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Iran's unused oil storage shrinks to 22 days or less amid US blockade
The Islamic Republic has enough unused storage capacity to last another 12 to 22 days
No Brics joint statement on West Asia war due to lack of consensus: MEA
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said a joint statement was not possible because a general consensus could not be reached among the members
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