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Renewed US-Iran conflict: What do fresh West Asia tensions mean for India?

The attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz brought maritime traffic to a standstill and reignited concerns over global oil supplies and trade

Shipping through Hormuz grinds to near standstill after fresh US strikes

Ship-tracking data showed minimal movement through the world's most important oil chokepoint after Washington launched a second day of strikes on Iran and President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire

Shipping through Hormuz grinds to near standstill after fresh US strikes

Ship-tracking data showed minimal movement through the world's most important oil chokepoint after Washington launched a second day of strikes on Iran and President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire

US military presence in Europe will depend on Greenland, Iran: Trump

The US President said any decision on military deployments would depend on allies' response to his concerns over Greenland and support for Washington's Iran campaign, adding to unease within Nato

Trump warns of more attacks on Iran but says it does not mean return to war

President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to unleash more military strikes against Iran after saying that Iranian attacks signalled the end of the ceasefire. But he later said the most recent exchange of fire with the Islamic Republic did not herald a return to full-scale war. Trump, who is known for sending mixed messages about his intentions, has repeatedly threatened to escalate strikes against Iran, only to pull back after claiming diplomatic progress. He said Wednesday that the US would "probably hit them hard again tonight," and later added that the latest back-and-forth fighting would not result in "long-term" military action. "Anything that happens is going to happen very fast," Trump said, though he also suggested the US military might "just finish the job." A day after assaults on commercial shipping escalated into an exchange of strikes on Iranian and US military targets, Trump also renewed his past threats to hit Iran's civilian infrastructure, including electric plan

Trump warns of more attacks on Iran but says it does not mean return to war

President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to unleash more military strikes against Iran after saying that Iranian attacks signalled the end of the ceasefire. But he later said the most recent exchange of fire with the Islamic Republic did not herald a return to full-scale war. Trump, who is known for sending mixed messages about his intentions, has repeatedly threatened to escalate strikes against Iran, only to pull back after claiming diplomatic progress. He said Wednesday that the US would "probably hit them hard again tonight," and later added that the latest back-and-forth fighting would not result in "long-term" military action. "Anything that happens is going to happen very fast," Trump said, though he also suggested the US military might "just finish the job." A day after assaults on commercial shipping escalated into an exchange of strikes on Iranian and US military targets, Trump also renewed his past threats to hit Iran's civilian infrastructure, including electric plan

Oil prices climb after fresh US strikes on Iran raise supply concerns

Brent crude futures rose 78 cents, or 1 per cent to $78.8 a barrel by 0054 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 74 cents, or 1.01 per cent, at $74.26 a barrel

As Iran ceasefire frays, Trump faces a muddled war and limited options

US President Donald Trump appears to be confronting the consequences of a cease-fire deal cobbled together in haste, with little movement toward resolving the key issues driving the conflict

Missile alerts ring in Bahrain, Qatar as Iran responds to fresh US strikes

Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar sounded missile alert sirens early Thursday morning warning of an Iranian attack after the United States launched a new round of airstrikes targeting Iran. There was no immediate word of damage in the three Gulf Arab countries. Kuwait's military said it was actively intercepting incoming drones and missiles. On Wednesday, Iran launched attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait over an earlier round of U.S. airstrikes against Iran. The latest US strikes began Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz signalled the end of the fragile ceasefire. The action raised fears that the war in Iran could reignite, coming just a day after the US military hit a variety of military sites and port facilities following Iran's targeting of several merchant vessels off the coast of Oman. Military officials said in a social media post Wednesday that the latest strikes were intended to "further degrade" Iran's ability

Missile alerts ring in Bahrain, Qatar as Iran responds to fresh US strikes

Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar sounded missile alert sirens early Thursday morning warning of an Iranian attack after the United States launched a new round of airstrikes targeting Iran. There was no immediate word of damage in the three Gulf Arab countries. Kuwait's military said it was actively intercepting incoming drones and missiles. On Wednesday, Iran launched attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait over an earlier round of U.S. airstrikes against Iran. The latest US strikes began Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz signalled the end of the fragile ceasefire. The action raised fears that the war in Iran could reignite, coming just a day after the US military hit a variety of military sites and port facilities following Iran's targeting of several merchant vessels off the coast of Oman. Military officials said in a social media post Wednesday that the latest strikes were intended to "further degrade" Iran's ability

War insurers advise shipowners to pause Hormuz voyages after attacks

Renewed tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have driven up war risk insurance costs, raising concerns over shipping, oil supplies, and maritime security

Trump ratchets up naval blockade threats, fresh US Strikes on Iran

Trump threatened more strikes and a renewed blockade on Iran as Tehran vowed an immediate response, raising fears of renewed conflict and oil market disruption

Trump ratchets up naval blockade threats, fresh US Strikes on Iran

Trump threatened more strikes and a renewed blockade on Iran as Tehran vowed an immediate response, raising fears of renewed conflict and oil market disruption

Jaishankar visits Gulf nations, New Delhi stays in touch with Tehran

India has stepped up diplomatic engagement with Gulf nations and remains in touch with Iran as escalating regional tensions threaten energy supplies, shipping and the Indian diaspora

Jaishankar visits Gulf nations, New Delhi stays in touch with Tehran

India has stepped up diplomatic engagement with Gulf nations and remains in touch with Iran as escalating regional tensions threaten energy supplies, shipping and the Indian diaspora

Trump threatens to strike Iran's civilian infra, take over Kharg island

US-Iran tensions escalate as Trump threatens strikes on civilian infrastructure and seizure of strategic Kharg Island

From Qatar to Bahrain: Where are the US' military bases in West Asia?

The US has maintained military bases and facilities across West Asia for decades, ranging from major air and naval bases to smaller logistics and intelligence outposts

Stock Market Crash: Sensex tanks 1,677 pts, Nifty ends at 23,882 on renewed US-Iran tension

Stock Market Crash Today: The Nifty50 and the Sensex posted worst session since late March. The Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 1.55 per cent and 2.24 per cent lower, respectively

Crude Oil: The 'Risk Premium' was compressed, not extinguished

Recent pullback in crude oil prices from the channel support suggests short-covering, but the prevailing structure continues to reflect lower highs and lower lows, keeping the broader downtrend intact

Ceasefire with Iran 'over', but negotiations can continue: Trump

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is "over" but he will allow talks to continue. "For me, I think it's over," Trump responded when asked about the status of ceasefire. "It's just a waste of time dealing with them." He made the comment on the sidelines of the two-day NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, and hours after striking Iran in what the US described as retaliation for strikes on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.