Tag: Strait of Hormuz

Gulf Conflicts and Their Impact on Pakistan’s Economy

Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal

The Gulf’s Conflicts and Their Cost to Pakistan by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal: Throughout the long and often turbulent history of the Gulf, the states of that vital region have repeatedly been plunged into the furnace of war, with consequences that have reverberated far beyond their shores and touched the lives of distant peoples dependent upon the free passage of oil. The Iran-Iraq conflict that erupted in nineteen-eighty, Iraq’s brazen invasion of Kuwait a decade later, the subsequent American-led campaign to liberate that small sheikhdom, the invasion of Iraq itself in…

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From Code 100 to Doomsday? Iran, America, and Israel Face to Face

Mian Iftikhar Ahmad

By Mian Iftikhar Ahmad From Code 100 to Doomsday? Iran, America, and Israel Face to Face: Shadows of Danger over the Strait of Hormuz, a New Alignment in the Gulf, and a Stern Test for Pakistan. The Middle East once again appears to be standing at such a delicate juncture where a minor military step could push the entire region toward a wider war. Reports of Iran’s armed forces adopting an extremely sensitive state of readiness called “Code 100,” U.S. President Donald Trump’s sudden return from Camp David, Israeli Prime…

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Iran Launches Missile and Drone Attacks on US Targets Across Middle East

Nadeem Ali
Iran missile and drone attacks against US targets in the Middle East

TEHRAN: Iran has launched missile and drone attacks on US targets in Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq and Bahrain after American forces resumed strikes against Iran, escalating tensions across the Middle East. The Iranian missile and drone attacks came after US forces carried out fresh strikes against Iranian targets on Tuesday. Tehran has warned that Washington will face consequences for its military action, while the US military said its operations were conducted against Iranian military threats and did not target civilians. The Iranian Red Crescent said five people, including a child, were…

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Trump says US Navy has cleared mines from Strait of Hormuz

Nadeem Ali
US Navy clears mines from Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions

Strait of Hormuz tensions remain high as Donald Trump says the US Navy has removed or detonated mines from the vital waterway and warns Iran against laying new mines. WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has said the US Navy has removed or detonated all mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important waterway that Iran has largely closed since the start of the ongoing Middle East conflict. Trump said on his Truth Social platform that Iran had been warned against placing new mines in the waterway. He added that…

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Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Deal With Oman Nears Final Stage

Nadeem Ali

CAIRO: Iran has said an agreement with Oman to establish new shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz is nearing completion, but Tehran insists the strategic waterway will not reopen until the United States fulfils additional conditions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Sunday that discussions over the proposed shipping arrangements had reached the “final stages.” However, he stressed that the agreement would only take effect once Washington meets Iran’s demands and conditions for restoring commercial traffic. The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial global energy route, carrying a significant…

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Iran Launches Attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan as Regional Conflict Escalates

Nadeem Ali

Missile and drone strikes target Gulf states as Iran broadens military operations, raising fears of a wider Middle East conflict. Iran has launched coordinated missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions and raising concerns that the conflict could spread across the Middle East. The attacks come amid an intensifying military confrontation involving Iran and the United States, with hostilities now entering a new phase that threatens regional security and global energy markets. Iran Expands Military Operations According to initial reports, Iranian…

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Iran says women, children among 35 civilians killed in recent US strikes

Nadeem Ali

TEHRAN: Iran has claimed that at least 35 civilians, including women and children, were killed in the latest wave of US airstrikes, as military tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to Iranian officials, the strikes targeted multiple locations across the country, causing extensive damage to residential areas and civilian infrastructure. Authorities said emergency teams continued search and rescue operations, with fears that the death toll could rise as more victims remain trapped under debris. Iranian state media reported that…

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Strait of Hormuz Live: Latest News, Map Status and Whether It Is Open or Closed Today

Kainat R
Cargo ships and oil tankers anchored near the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing US-Iran conflict

The Strait of Hormuz remains at the center of global attention as fighting between the United States and Iran continues for a third straight day. Oil prices have jumped to a one-month high, and shipping companies are once again rerouting vessels away from this narrow but vital waterway. This live update brings you the newest developments, the current Strait of Hormuz status, and what it all means for global energy markets. Anyone following the Strait of Hormuz map right now will notice a sharp drop in vessel activity. Tanker traffic…

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US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate

Nadeem Ali
Smoke rises following reported US strikes on targets in Iran amid escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions.

The United States has carried out a new round of strikes on Iran, targeting what Washington says are military capabilities threatening commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, further intensifying tensions in the Gulf. The United States has launched another wave of military strikes against Iran, targeting facilities that U.S. officials say are linked to Tehran’s ability to threaten maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The latest operation comes amid rising tensions over the strategically vital waterway, a key route for global oil shipments. US President Donald Trump declared…

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US Eyes Iran’s Shipping Pledge Before High-Stakes Oman Talks

Nadeem Ali
US and Iran flags with commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz ahead of Oman negotiations on maritime security.

The United States wants Iran to publicly guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and halt attacks on commercial vessels as both sides prepare for fresh negotiations in Oman. The United States is seeking a public commitment from Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and stop firing on commercial ships during negotiations scheduled to take place in Oman on Saturday. According to US media reports citing unnamed officials, Iranian authorities have privately acknowledged to advisers of Donald Trump that recent gunfire targeting commercial vessels was a mistake.…

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