Iran has reaffirmed that it has respected the terms of its ceasefire agreement with the United States, pushing back against claims by US President Donald Trump that the truce is effectively over. The latest exchange of sharp statements highlights the growing strain between Washington and Tehran, despite recent efforts to revive diplomatic negotiations and prevent […]
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Iran has accused the United States of committing a “blatant violation” of the peace agreement that was reached to end the recent conflict in the Middle East following the latest American strikes on Iranian territory. In a statement released today, Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks, describing them as “brutal” and alleging that they targeted […]
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Global concerns over maritime security have resurfaced after the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) temporarily suspended its escort operations through the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a commercial vessel near Oman. Taiwan-based shipping company Evergreen Marine confirmed that its Singapore-flagged vessel, Ever Lovely, was struck by an “unknown object” while sailing through […]
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have issued a stern warning to vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, saying any ship crossing the strategic waterway without authorisation from Iran “will be dealt with.” The statement comes as uncertainty continues over the future governance of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes and […]
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Oman has announced the launch of emergency maritime routes through the Strait of Hormuz, declaring the existing shipping lanes unsafe due to growing security concerns in the region. The Sultanate confirmed that the strategic waterway will remain open to international shipping and that no transit fees or tolls will be imposed on vessels using the […]
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French President Emmanuel Macron has clarified that France never intended to deploy warships into the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing instead a coordinated international security effort aimed at protecting maritime traffic and reducing tensions in the region. Speaking during a press conference in Nairobi yesterday, Macron stressed that France remains committed to preventing any blockade in […]
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Germany has indicated that it is willing to play a role in supporting stability if a peace agreement is reached between the United States and Iran. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius shared this message during a discussion with Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles, emphasizing Germany’s openness to help safeguard peace if diplomatic efforts succeed. Speaking […]
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The United States is signaling a stronger partnership with India as part of its new defence policy for 2026. The recently released National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) underscores America’s commitment to collaborating with India through initiatives like the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region and address rising challenges from […]
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A Russian-flagged tanker transporting sunflower oil from Russia to Georgia has reported an attack while sailing near the Turkish coast, according to Turkey’s maritime authority on Tuesday. The vessel, MIDVOLGA-2, was approximately 80 miles (130 km) off the Turkish shoreline when it issued a report of coming under attack. Despite the alarming incident, the tanker […]
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