Strait of Hormuz

Nine crew members were rescued, while all 11 Indians aboard MT Valthera are safe.

The Panama-flagged MT On Peace was carrying 17 Indian nationals when it was struck off Oman; India condemned the attack and called for an end to attacks on commercial shipping.

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran will reject unilateral US demands as tensions rise after the June agreement collapsed.

Tehran says Washington must halt interference with Iranian merchant vessels and sanctions as Iran reviews a US proposal through Qatar.

Five Indian nationals aboard MT Kazimah III were safely shifted ashore after the tanker was struck by a projectile in Hormuz.

Vessels transmitting the Strait have been urged to exercise caution and report any incident to the UK Maritime Trade Organisation.

Iran says it received a US proposal responding to its seven-day plan to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned of a swift response to aggression amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.

IRGC Navy identified the vehicle as a Remus 600 and said it was captured using intelligence and electronic warfare capabilities.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that Tehran is awaiting a formal reply after US President Donald Trump rejected a proposal to reopen Hormuz.

Speaking at the General Debate at UNGA, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said ‘safety and security of shipping and seafarers must never be compromised’.

Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani says indirect US-Iran talks have shown ‘some positive progress’ as Tehran seeks a seven-day ceasefire plan, according to reports.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reportedly proposes reopening the key waterway and resuming nuclear talks if Washington lifts its naval blockade.