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Qatar condemns strike on vessel Al-Rekayyat, holds Iran legally responsible

Qatar has strongly condemned the targeting of its vessel "Al-Rekayyat" while it was transiting near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, describing the incident as an "unacceptable attack" on international maritime navigation and global energy security.In a post on X on Tuesday, Majed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and official spokesperson for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said, "The targeting of the Qatari vessel 'Al-Rekayyat' while transiting near the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an unacceptable attack on the security and safety of international maritime navigation, the security of global energy supplies, and a grave and explicit violation of international law, particularly the rules guaranteeing freedom of navigation & safe passage through international waterways."Alleging and calling on Iran to halt actions that threaten regional stability, Al Ansari said, "We demand that the Islamic Republic of Iran immediately cease all practices that undermine regional .

Qatar condemns strike on vessel Al-Rekayyat, holds Iran legally responsible
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 11:17 AM IST

Qatar condemns strike on vessel Al-Rekayyat, holds Iran legally responsible

Qatar has strongly condemned the targeting of its vessel "Al-Rekayyat" while it was transiting near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, describing the incident as an "unacceptable attack" on international maritime navigation and global energy security.In a post on X on Tuesday, Majed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and official spokesperson for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said, "The targeting of the Qatari vessel 'Al-Rekayyat' while transiting near the Strait of Hormuz constitutes an unacceptable attack on the security and safety of international maritime navigation, the security of global energy supplies, and a grave and explicit violation of international law, particularly the rules guaranteeing freedom of navigation & safe passage through international waterways."Alleging and calling on Iran to halt actions that threaten regional stability, Al Ansari said, "We demand that the Islamic Republic of Iran immediately cease all practices that undermine regional .

Qatar condemns strike on vessel Al-Rekayyat, holds Iran legally responsible
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 11:17 AM IST

Iran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes Tehran, revokes oil waiver

Kuwait said Wednesday its air defences are engaged to intercept incoming fire after the United States launched airstrikes targeting Iran. Kuwait's announcement via its military came after Bahrain also said it faced incoming missiles Wednesday morning. There was no word on what, if anything, had been struck in either country. Bahrain and Kuwait previously have been targeted by Iranian attacks in other violence shaking the interim deal struck between Iran and the US to end the war.

Iran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes Tehran, revokes oil waiver
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

Iran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes Tehran, revokes oil waiver

Kuwait said Wednesday its air defences are engaged to intercept incoming fire after the United States launched airstrikes targeting Iran. Kuwait's announcement via its military came after Bahrain also said it faced incoming missiles Wednesday morning. There was no word on what, if anything, had been struck in either country. Bahrain and Kuwait previously have been targeted by Iranian attacks in other violence shaking the interim deal struck between Iran and the US to end the war.

Iran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes Tehran, revokes oil waiver
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

US revokes Iran oil sanctions waiver: What it means for global oil trade

The US cancelled a temporary waiver allowing Iranian oil sales after attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over global oil supplies

US revokes Iran oil sanctions waiver: What it means for global oil trade
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 10:35 AM IST

US revokes Iran oil sanctions waiver: What it means for global oil trade

The US cancelled a temporary waiver allowing Iranian oil sales after attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over global oil supplies

US revokes Iran oil sanctions waiver: What it means for global oil trade
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 10:35 AM IST

Gold eases as fresh US-Iran tensions lift oil prices, rate-hike bets

Spot gold fell 0.1% to $4,100.32 per ounce ‌by 0107 GMT, after dropping to its lowest since July 2 earlier in the day

Gold eases as fresh US-Iran tensions lift oil prices, rate-hike bets
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 9:16 AM IST

Gold eases as fresh US-Iran tensions lift oil prices, rate-hike bets

Spot gold fell 0.1% to $4,100.32 per ounce ‌by 0107 GMT, after dropping to its lowest since July 2 earlier in the day

Gold eases as fresh US-Iran tensions lift oil prices, rate-hike bets
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 9:16 AM IST

Lawsuit accuses Trump admin of giving secret data to Iran on asylum seekers

The lawsuit claims that an Iranian official requested a list of its citizens subject to deportation, and the administration of President Donald Trump provided about 150 names

Lawsuit accuses Trump admin of giving secret data to Iran on asylum seekers
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 8:53 AM IST

Lawsuit accuses Trump admin of giving secret data to Iran on asylum seekers

The lawsuit claims that an Iranian official requested a list of its citizens subject to deportation, and the administration of President Donald Trump provided about 150 names

Lawsuit accuses Trump admin of giving secret data to Iran on asylum seekers
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 8:53 AM IST

Nifty reverts from 200-DEMA; focus on key supports amid US strikes on Iran

Indian market are likely to trade on a cautious note after fresh US strikes on Iran; key support for Nifty seen at 24,300 and 24,200, says Ponmudi R of Enrich Money.

Nifty reverts from 200-DEMA; focus on key supports amid US strikes on Iran
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 8:01 AM IST

Iran military command vows 'crushing response' after fresh US strikes

The US military ‌unleashed a new wave of ​strikes against Iran on Tuesday and revoked a license ​allowing the country to sell oil after three tankers ‌were hit by projectiles in ‌the Strait of Hormuz

Iran military command vows 'crushing response' after fresh US strikes
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 7:58 AM IST

Iran military command vows 'crushing response' after fresh US strikes

The US military ‌unleashed a new wave of ​strikes against Iran on Tuesday and revoked a license ​allowing the country to sell oil after three tankers ‌were hit by projectiles in ‌the Strait of Hormuz

Iran military command vows 'crushing response' after fresh US strikes
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 7:58 AM IST

Clear violation of MoU: Iran condemns US revocation of oil sanctions waiver

The ministry said the decision, announced less than 20 days after the signing of the agreement, reflected what it described as Washington's 'malicious intentions, instability, and unreliability'

Clear violation of MoU: Iran condemns US revocation of oil sanctions waiver
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 7:27 AM IST

Clear violation of MoU: Iran condemns US revocation of oil sanctions waiver

The ministry said the decision, announced less than 20 days after the signing of the agreement, reflected what it described as Washington's 'malicious intentions, instability, and unreliability'

Clear violation of MoU: Iran condemns US revocation of oil sanctions waiver
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 7:27 AM IST

US strikes Iran after revoking oil sanctions relief over Hormuz attacks

Iranian media reported explosions early Wednesday local time in the southern port city of Sirik, on Qeshm Island, and in Bandar Abbas. No civilian deaths were reported, but several people were injured

US strikes Iran after revoking oil sanctions relief over Hormuz attacks
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 6:52 AM IST

Strengthening India's energy security beyond the Strait of Hormuz crisis

We can hope for peace opening the Strait of Hormuz, but must prepare for war closing it

Strengthening India's energy security beyond the Strait of Hormuz crisis
Updated On : 07 Jul 2026 | 9:39 PM IST

Qatari LNG ship struck in Strait of Hormuz, testing US-Iran agreement

The vessel, owned by Qatar's state-owned shipping company Nakilat, appeared to be traveling without its transponders on, ship-tracking data show

Qatari LNG ship struck in Strait of Hormuz, testing US-Iran agreement
Updated On : 07 Jul 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

Qatari LNG ship struck in Strait of Hormuz, testing US-Iran agreement

The vessel, owned by Qatar's state-owned shipping company Nakilat, appeared to be traveling without its transponders on, ship-tracking data show

Qatari LNG ship struck in Strait of Hormuz, testing US-Iran agreement
Updated On : 07 Jul 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

There will either be a deal with Iran or US will 'finish the job': Trump

Secretary of Iran's Supreme ‌National Security Council Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr called Trump's threat 'delusional'

There will either be a deal with Iran or US will 'finish the job': Trump
Updated On : 07 Jul 2026 | 8:14 AM IST