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Indian oil companies to avoid Iran-blacklisted vessels amid security risks

The named vessels could be fined, detained and have their cargoes confiscated, according to a post on X from the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, a new body set up by Iran to manage Hormuz

Indian oil companies to avoid Iran-blacklisted vessels amid security risks
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 10:58 AM IST

Indian oil companies to avoid Iran-blacklisted vessels amid security risks

The named vessels could be fined, detained and have their cargoes confiscated, according to a post on X from the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, a new body set up by Iran to manage Hormuz

Indian oil companies to avoid Iran-blacklisted vessels amid security risks
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 10:58 AM IST

Indian rice exporters see Iranian demand defying US sanctions risk

Rice dominates trade between the two countries, accounting for nearly two-thirds of India's $1.25 billion in exports to Iran in the fiscal year-ended March

Indian rice exporters see Iranian demand defying US sanctions risk
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 9:05 AM IST

Indian rice exporters see Iranian demand defying US sanctions risk

Rice dominates trade between the two countries, accounting for nearly two-thirds of India's $1.25 billion in exports to Iran in the fiscal year-ended March

Indian rice exporters see Iranian demand defying US sanctions risk
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 9:05 AM IST

Trump says Strait of Hormuz has been demined, warns Iran not to plant more

In ​a post on Truth Social, Trump said the United States, through its Space Force, was watching "every square inch" of the Strait, a ​key waterway in the global energy ‌supply chain.

Trump says Strait of Hormuz has been demined, warns Iran not to plant more
Updated On : 25 Aug 2026 | 10:50 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex gains 287 pts, Nifty settles at 24,335; healthcare, pharma shares rise

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Tuesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap was up 0.54 per cent and the Nifty SmallCap fell 0.1 per cent

Stock Market Close: Sensex gains 287 pts, Nifty settles at 24,335; healthcare, pharma shares rise
Updated On : 25 Aug 2026 | 3:58 PM IST

4 India-based companies in US sanctions dragnet over Iran oil imports

The US has sanctioned four India-based companies for importing petroleum and petrochemical products from Iran, according to a press release by the US State Department. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced 'Operation Economic Outcast', which essentially involved new sanctions that aim to block all potential sources of revenue for Iran. The US has also told countries to cut economic ties with Tehran or face retaliation. Bessent described it as an unprecedented campaign to sever Iran's financial lifelines. It broadens the risk of secondary sanctions for entities - which can be countries, businesses or organisations - continuing to do business with Tehran. Among the four "India-based companies" facing action is a customs broker identified as Portease Partners LLP and its partners Indrismiya Ashrafmiya Sheikh and Harish Ramachandra Rangi. They facilitated the import of multiple shipments of Iranian petrochemical products, the State Department said in the release on ...

4 India-based companies in US sanctions dragnet over Iran oil imports
Updated On : 25 Aug 2026 | 3:07 PM IST

4 India-based companies in US sanctions dragnet over Iran oil imports

The US has sanctioned four India-based companies for importing petroleum and petrochemical products from Iran, according to a press release by the US State Department. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced 'Operation Economic Outcast', which essentially involved new sanctions that aim to block all potential sources of revenue for Iran. The US has also told countries to cut economic ties with Tehran or face retaliation. Bessent described it as an unprecedented campaign to sever Iran's financial lifelines. It broadens the risk of secondary sanctions for entities - which can be countries, businesses or organisations - continuing to do business with Tehran. Among the four "India-based companies" facing action is a customs broker identified as Portease Partners LLP and its partners Indrismiya Ashrafmiya Sheikh and Harish Ramachandra Rangi. They facilitated the import of multiple shipments of Iranian petrochemical products, the State Department said in the release on ...

4 India-based companies in US sanctions dragnet over Iran oil imports
Updated On : 25 Aug 2026 | 3:07 PM IST

Dozens of Chinese, Hong Kong firms hit by Trump admin's Iran sanctions

US Treasury Dept unveiled a package targeting dozens of individuals and entities as part of what Treasury Secy Scott Bessent described as Operation Economic Outcast

Dozens of Chinese, Hong Kong firms hit by Trump admin's Iran sanctions
Updated On : 25 Aug 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

Dozens of Chinese, Hong Kong firms hit by Trump admin's Iran sanctions

US Treasury Dept unveiled a package targeting dozens of individuals and entities as part of what Treasury Secy Scott Bessent described as Operation Economic Outcast

Dozens of Chinese, Hong Kong firms hit by Trump admin's Iran sanctions
Updated On : 25 Aug 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

Operation Economic Outcast explained: How the US plans to isolate Iran

The US has launched Operation Economic Outcast to isolate Iran by targeting its oil, shipping, technology and financial networks, while warning countries and firms trading with Tehran of sanctions

Operation Economic Outcast explained: How the US plans to isolate Iran
Updated On : 25 Aug 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

US attempt to strangle Iran's economy depends on China's cooperation

The US has spent 20 years promising 'crippling sanctions' on Iran. But the latest effort comes with a reverse twist, after military action failed to accomplish President Trump's goals

US attempt to strangle Iran's economy depends on China's cooperation
Updated On : 25 Aug 2026 | 8:08 AM IST

US attempt to strangle Iran's economy depends on China's cooperation

The US has spent 20 years promising 'crippling sanctions' on Iran. But the latest effort comes with a reverse twist, after military action failed to accomplish President Trump's goals

US attempt to strangle Iran's economy depends on China's cooperation
Updated On : 25 Aug 2026 | 8:08 AM IST

Iran vows retaliation as US expands sanctions, threatens economic lifeline

US Treasury Secy Scott Bessent unveiled measures but stopped short of the most punishing sanctions, saying countries that continued trading with Iran risked being forced out of dollar system

Iran vows retaliation as US expands sanctions, threatens economic lifeline
Updated On : 25 Aug 2026 | 7:51 AM IST

Iran vows retaliation as US expands sanctions, threatens economic lifeline

US Treasury Secy Scott Bessent unveiled measures but stopped short of the most punishing sanctions, saying countries that continued trading with Iran risked being forced out of dollar system

Iran vows retaliation as US expands sanctions, threatens economic lifeline
Updated On : 25 Aug 2026 | 7:51 AM IST

Bessent's economic D-Day threat to Iran hinges on willingness to hit China

But that's only if Bessent actually follows through on a threat the Trump administration has made before

Bessent's economic D-Day threat to Iran hinges on willingness to hit China
Updated On : 25 Aug 2026 | 7:49 AM IST

Bessent's economic D-Day threat to Iran hinges on willingness to hit China

But that's only if Bessent actually follows through on a threat the Trump administration has made before

Bessent's economic D-Day threat to Iran hinges on willingness to hit China
Updated On : 25 Aug 2026 | 7:49 AM IST

US unveils 'economic D-Day' against Iran, warns trade partners of sanctions

The statement marked the latest bid to force capitulation from Iran, which has refused to bow to US demands despite months of US bombing that began in February as well as decades of economic sanctions

US unveils 'economic D-Day' against Iran, warns trade partners of sanctions
Updated On : 25 Aug 2026 | 7:38 AM IST

US unveils 'economic D-Day' against Iran, warns trade partners of sanctions

The statement marked the latest bid to force capitulation from Iran, which has refused to bow to US demands despite months of US bombing that began in February as well as decades of economic sanctions

US unveils 'economic D-Day' against Iran, warns trade partners of sanctions
Updated On : 25 Aug 2026 | 7:38 AM IST

Iran threatens response as US expands sanctions, warns other nations

The new head of Iran's top security body warned Sunday that Tehran will see any country's support for the sanctions as an "act of war".

Iran threatens response as US expands sanctions, warns other nations
Updated On : 24 Aug 2026 | 10:39 PM IST