UN’s Guterres says Strait of Hormuz opening is good step, move welcomed by UK and France
NEW YORK(RAHNUMA): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday welcomed the opening of Strait of Hormuz by Iran and said it was “a step in the right direction.” The Secretary-General welcomed the announcement that the strait is now completely open for all commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire, according to Stephane Dujarric, spokesman […]
Iran announces Hormuz open during ceasefire; Trump confirms
New York, April 17 (IANS) Iran has announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz will be open during the ceasefire and US President Donald confirmed it with a “thank you” post, while maintaining the US blockade of Iran’s ports would continue. Iran Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on X, “The passage for all […]
In call with Trump, PM Modi stresses on keeping Strait of Hormuz ‘open and secure’
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a call from US President Donald Trump with both leaders discussing the current situation in West Asia as well as ways to further strengthen the bilateral partnership. “Received a call from my friend President Donald Trump. We reviewed the substantial progress achieved in […]
Another Turkish-owned ship has crossed Hormuz strait: minister
ISTANBUL(RAHNUMA): A third Turkish-owned ship has crossed the war-torn Strait of Hormuz, Turkiye’s Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said on Monday. Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key global waterway, since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran started on February 28 set off the Middle East conflict and sent global oil and gas prices soaring. […]
Trump issues warning to Iran over Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions
Washington, April 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening severe consequences in a social media post that underscored rising tensions in the region. “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!!” […]
France, South Korea agree to cooperate on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
Seoul, April 3 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Friday he and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to work together to secure the safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and mitigate the broad impact from the war in the Middle East. Lee addressed concerns over uncertainties in global energy supply chains following […]
Saudi Arabia condemns disruption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
GENEVA(RAHNUMA): Saudi Arabia’s representative to the Human Rights Council condemned the disruption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. Speaking at the United Nations in Geneva, Saudi Arabia said Iranian aggressions are a clear violation of international law, and are unjustifiable. “Iran’s continued approach will not yield any results, we reiterate our condemnation […]
PM Modi and US President Trump discuss West Asia situation, Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump spoke over phone on Tuesday, discussing the ongoing situation in West Asia and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. “President Donald Trump just spoke with Prime Minister Modi. They discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East, including […]
Trump warns of more strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, pressures allies on Strait of Hormuz
PALM BEACH, Florida/DUBAI/JERUSALEM(RAHNUMA): US President Donald Trump threatened further strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub and urged allies to deploy warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, an artery for global energy supplies, as Tehran vowed to intensify its response. With the US-Israeli war on Iran in its third week, Trump said US […]
Iran’s IRGC hits ‘violating’ oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Tehran, March 7 (IANS) Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) hit an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, the official news agency IRNA reported. The report said the “violating” oil tanker, sailing under the commercial name ‘Prima’, was struck by a drone after it failed to pay attention to frequent warnings issued […]
