The Hindu Businessline

On March 28,India delivered 38,000 MTof petroleum to Sri Lanka, including 20,000 MT of diesel and 18,000 MT of petrol

Trump has threatened to bomb all of Irans power plants and bridges if Iran does not meet his Tuesday 8 pm EDT deadline to allow shipping traffic to fully resume through the strategic waterway, through which a fifth of the worlds oil transits in peacetime.

The world has never experienced a disruption to energy supply of such magnitude, said Fatih Birol, head of the IEA

The people of Venezuela, they say, if I ran for president of Venezuela, Im polling higher than anybody has ever polled in Venezuela, so after Im finished with this, I can go to Venezuela, Trump said

He also claimed that American armed forces have conducted an extensive air campaign over Iran in recent weeks, carrying out more than 10,000 combat flights and striking over 13,000 targets over the past 37 days

Oil prices have surged since the US and Israel struck Iran at the end of February, unleashing a conflict that has run for more than five weeks and seen Tehran largely close the Strait, a vital energy artery

The ministry said work was underway to assess any damage but did not specify who launched the missiles

The development comes amid escalating US-Iran tensions, with President Donald Trump issuing a sharp ultimatum for a deal, warning of massive infrastructure strikes if Tehran fails to comply

The US President made it clear that the differences with NATO began when it spurned his move to take Greenland

Defence officials praised the operation while avoiding confirming troop presence on Iranian soil

Iran rejected a ceasefire, while both sides exchanged attacks, raising fears of wider conflict

He claimed Iran could be taken out in one night, while Iran rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal, calling instead for a permanent end to the conflict

Israel has carried out a second strike on Irans South Pars gas field and its associated petrochemical complex, a critical energy and export hub.

Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, he reiterated deadlines, threatened strikes on Irans infrastructure, and extended diplomatic timelines as talks continue

He indicated ongoing negotiations with Iran, called its proposal insufficient but significant, and reiterated his firm stance against Irans nuclear programme while suggesting progress in diplomatic talks

He also detailed a large-scale US rescue operation involving over 150 aircraft, using diversion tactics to locate and extract the injured airman from hostile territory.

Seeks guarantee that it wont be attacked again

The conversation acknowledged by Jaishankar in a post on Sunday, comes amid growing regional anxiety

Iran will announce details in due time, says foreign ministry spokesperson

Iranian Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali said, Indias call for dialogue and restraint is a commendable and responsible position. We believe that the role of countries like India can be highly effective under these circumstances.

Defence Minister Israel Katz made the announcement

The deal, tentatively dubbed the Islamabad Accord, would include a regional framework for the strait, with final in-person talks in Islamabad

The WHOs condemnation follows a deadly strike near Lebanons Rafik Hariri University Hospital, highlighting a troubling pattern of attacks on healthcare facilities that have resulted in numerous casualties

Tehran's mission to the UN called the open threats to target civilian infrastructure a direct and public incitement to terrorise civilians and clear evidence of intent to commit war crime

Since Saturday morning, 16 ships have crossed the strait11 exiting the Gulf and five entering from the open seas

Mediators are discussing a two-phased deal, which includes a potential 45-day ceasefire for negotiating a permanent end to the war, followed by an agreement to end the conflict

The attack comes amid heightened tensions following US President Donald Trumps warning that Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face potential military action, further escalating fears of a broader regional conflict

Iranian Culture Minister Sayed Reza Salihi-Amiri described Trump as unstable and delusional, accusing him of inconsistent and contradictory behaviour

A CIA-led deception campaign helped locate one crew member hiding in mountainous terrain, enabling a complex extraction despite heavy challenges, including enemy fire and aircraft malfunctions

The warning comes amid escalating tensions following the rescue of a downed US pilot and Irans retaliatory strikes on Gulf infrastructure.

Earlier on Sunday, Iran's army also said they had downed an Israeli drone in the same province

Over the past few hours, the US Military conducted one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in history, Trump stated via White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on X

Two power generation units were also taken out of service after Iranian drones targeted two power and water desalination plants, causing significant damage

Ministers from Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria send letter; say companies must help ease burden on the general public

Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter were detained following concerns over alleged support for the Iranian regime.

The plane, identified by Iran as a F-15E Strike Eagle, was one of two attacked Friday, with one service member rescued

Despite claims that negotiations are progressing, the situation remains tense, with the Strait of Hormuza key global oil transit routeat the centre of escalating geopolitical risks

The letter states that ships en route to Iranian ports, including those in the Gulf of Oman, must coordinate with authorities and follow established protocols to transit the strait, Tasnim said

The issue sowed chaos on Friday for some shoppers, forcing the Moscow metro to allow entry without payment through its turnstiles, while a regional zoo had to ask visitors to use cash

The 31-year-old government contractor from the Democratic Party has based her election campaign on the theme Fix the Basics and the promise of A new DC

The scheduled talks come at a critical juncture, as Trump has openly questioned the utility of the 77-year-old military pact

The diplomats, speaking on condition of anonymity because council consultations have been private, said the vote will now be held sometime next week

The reports also provide the latest indication that the war, intended to eradicate Irans military strength, may actually increase its regional sway by showing Tehran's ability to threaten the key waterway

The external affairs minister will visit Abbaye des-Vaux-de-Cernay in France on March 26 and 27 to participate in the G7 foreign ministers meeting with partner countries