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Iran Allows Indian-Bound Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz After Diplomatic TalksBreaking
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Iran Allows Indian-Bound Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz After Diplomatic Talks

Iran signaled that India-linked oil tankers could transit the Strait of Hormuz after diplomatic discussions between Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, offering a limited opening in one of the world’s most critical shipping routes during the ongoing regional conflict. The move came as the strait remained largely closed following the US-Israeli war with Iran, which has disrupted global energy supplies. While Tehran denied any formal safe-passage agreement, at least two India-bound tankers successfully crossed the waterway, highlighting India’s urgent efforts to protect its energy imports that depend heavily on Gulf oil shipments.

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US–Iran War Reaches Two-Week Mark as Strikes Continue and Oil Markets ReelBreaking
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US–Iran War Reaches Two-Week Mark as Strikes Continue and Oil Markets Reel

The US–Iran war reached its two-week mark on March 13, 2026, with large-scale strikes continuing across Iran and retaliatory missile and drone attacks hitting Israel, US bases, and Gulf states hosting American forces. The conflict began on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury, targeting Iran’s military infrastructure, nuclear programme, and senior leadership. Since the start of the campaign, US Central Command says roughly 6,000 targets have been struck inside Iran, while dozens of Iranian naval vessels have been destroyed. The fighting has also triggered major global economic consequences, with Iran effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz, causing the largest disruption to global oil supplies in modern history and sending energy markets into turmoil.

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