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The Strait of Hormuz was closed again after Indian vessels reported gunfire in the critical oil route, with Iran announcing its closure. President Trump convened the Situation Room and issued a warning against "blackmail" in response to the escalating tensions.
Iran has announced it will ease and expedite humanitarian aid passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and its foreign minister confirmed that Indian-flagged vessels and tankers, along with those from other 'friendly nations' like China, Iraq, Pakistan, and Russia, are permitted passage on a case-by-case basis.
Iran has reaffirmed its offer to permit Japanese vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz under certain conditions, with Chinese and Indian tankers already allowed passage, amidst ongoing tensions in the vital maritime route.
Twenty Thai sailors have returned home after their cargo ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving three crew members missing on the damaged vessel.
Iran has allowed some Indian ships to sail through the Strait of Hormuz, announced on Saturday the Iranian ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali, confirming
Iranian Kurdish opposition groups, with 4,000 to 5,000 fighters based in Iraqi Kurdistan, are prepared to challenge Tehran and have high hopes for the US-Israeli operation in Iran, but are holding back as the war unfolds.
Two Indian-flagged ships, including a tanker, were reportedly fired upon and hit by Iranian forces while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. India has expressed strong concern over these incidents, which occurred amid Iran's asserted control over passage in the strategic waterway.
Donald Trump has extended the deadline for pausing strikes on Iran's energy sites until April 6, stating that talks were going 'very well,' leading to a slight decline in global oil prices in early Asian trading.
An Israeli envoy stated that Israel does not seek 'perpetual war' with Iran, suggesting that diplomatic options remain open, as India's Jaishankar noted progress in talks with Iran regarding Indian ships in Hormuz.
Iran has permitted two Indian-flagged LPG carriers and other Indian vessels to cross the Strait of Hormuz, following diplomatic discussions and confirming a rare exception to the blockade.
Indian source says Iran to allow India-flagged tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Iran has begun mining the Strait of Hormuz, the critical oil shipping chokepoint, with US naval forces actively destroying the mines. President Trump demanded Iran immediately remove all mines, warning of severe consequences. Reports estimate Iran possesses 5,000-6,000 sea mines, posing a major threat to global shipping.
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin stated that Iran's agreement to grant safe passage for Philippine-bound energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz is a government 'risk management' strategy to secure the country's oil supply.
Indian Prime Minister Modi has outlined steps taken to ensure minimal disruption to oil and LPG supplies, acknowledging challenges in cargo movement through the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war, even as India-flagged LPG carriers continue their transit through the critical waterway.
Three warships escort Shivalik, Nanda Devi, and Jag Laadki; naval protection for Indian ships to continue; warships operating under Operation Sankalp, a mission aimed at safeguarding merchant shipping and protecting India’s maritime interests in the Gulf region
The United States is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information on high-ranking Iranian officials, including the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. This comes as crypto prediction markets speculate on whether Mojtaba Khamenei will be removed from his position before 2026.
The war between the US, Israel, and Iran has intensified with heavy strikes on Iranian targets and regional expansion, leading to nearly 800,000 people displaced and a serious humanitarian emergency.
Thirty-eight Indian-flagged ships, carrying crude and LNG with nearly 1,100 seafarers, are stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the West Asia conflict. Three Indian sailors died and one was injured on foreign-flagged vessels in recent attacks off Oman. Shipping authorities are prioritizing seafarer safety and maritime asset security.