UAE is planning a new multipurpose port and container terminal in Fujairah to reduce reliance on Jebel Ali and the Strait of Hormuz. The move aims to safeguard UAE trade, diversify shipping routes, and strengthen logistics resilience amid prolonged regional instability.
India has strongly condemned the Iranian missile attack on two UAE-flagged oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz that killed one Indian sailor & injured several others. MEA summoned Iran's Deputy Chief of Mission, demanding an explanation, calling for an immediate end to attacks on commercial shipping
US launched fresh airstrikes on Iran after President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire "over," targeting military sites linked to threats in the Strait of Hormuz. Multiple cities reported explosions, at least eight Iranian military personnel were killed, and regional tensions continue to escalate
US President Donald Trump declared the Iran ceasefire "over" after American strikes on Iranian military targets following attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks, sharply escalating tensions and raising fears of a wider Middle East conflict
US launched strikes on Iranian targets after accusing Tehran of attacking three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran condemned the operation, warned of retaliation and claimed attacks on US military sites, raising fears of a wider Middle East conflict and disruption to global shipping.
Two commercial ships were reportedly damaged after Iranian missile strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, while a tanker near Oman caught fire following a separate projectile attack. The incidents have heightened tensions between Iran and the US and renewed concerns over security in the global shipping
Iran has claimed it closed the Strait of Hormuz over alleged violations of its ceasefire agreement with the US, while Washington insists maritime traffic continues uninterrupted. The dispute comes as US-Iran talks resume in Switzerland, raising fresh concerns over stability & global energy supplies
A US-Iran peace agreement has reopened the Strait of Hormuz after months of conflict and disruption. The move has restored maritime traffic, with India's LNG tanker Disha among the first vessels to safely transit the route, boosting hopes for stable regional trade and energy supplies.
US and Iran have signed an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease sanctions on Iranian oil exports, and begin lifting the US naval blockade within 30 days. The deal aims to restore global energy supplies, revive nuclear negotiations, and reduce tensions after months of conflict.
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed after fresh US strikes, but Washington said commercial shipping continues through the vital waterway. The latest escalation has heightened tensions across the Middle East and raised concerns over global oil supplies.
Israel launched airstrikes on Iran after Tehran fired missiles at Israeli territory for the first time since the April ceasefire. As tensions rise, US President Donald Trump has urged both sides to avoid further retaliation and return to negotiations.
The US has proposed a 12.5% tariff on Indian imports under a Section 301 probe, citing concerns over forced-labour-related trade practices. India has rejected the allegations as both countries continue negotiations on a bilateral trade deal.
A public rift appears to have emerged between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a proposed Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. While Trump claimed hostilities had been halted, continued border clashes, Israeli military operations, and Iran's suspension of US talks
US and Iran are nearing a 60-day ceasefire extension, but both sides have yet to approve the deal. The proposed agreement includes nuclear restrictions, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and temporary sanctions relief.
Israel's May 6, 2026 airstrike in Beirut killed senior Hezbollah Radwan Force commander Malek Ballout and other leaders. The strike, based on "precise intelligence," has deepened tensions despite a fragile ceasefire and comes ahead of difficult Israel-Lebanon peace talks.
