Tag: Strait
Iran confirms it seized tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed it seized a tanker on Friday morning in the Strait of Hormuz.The Talara tanker, sailing...
Wildfires force Turkey to shut Dardanelles Strait to shipping
The Dardanelles Strait has been temporarily shut to maritime traffic due to forest fires raging in north-western Turkey, the country's transport ministry has...
US asks China to stop Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on China to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's...
Is Iran Closing the Strait of Hormuz? What It Means for...
Iran has taken a bold step in its escalating conflict with the West, with lawmakers voting to close the Strait of Hormuz following...
China criticises UK warship HMS Spey sailing in Taiwan Strait
China's military has called a British warship's recent passage through the Taiwan Strait a disruptive act of "intentional provocation" that "undermines peace and...
West Asia tensions may disrupt oil supplies if attacks reach Hormuz...
6 min read Last Updated : Oct 03 2024 | 11:33 PM IST
There is a 160-year history entwining wars and oil prices....
Japan sails warship through Taiwan Strait for first time
A Japanese warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait between Taiwan and the Chinese mainland for the first time, Japanese media have reported.The Sazanami,...
