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One Indian crew member missing after Iran attacked container ship GFS Galaxy near Oman, 10 others rescued, US launches retaliatory strikes

OpIndia Staff - 12 July, 2026

Amid the latest rounds of attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, the Cyprus-flagged container ship M/V GFS Galaxy was hit...

Israel shares fresh intel of Iran plotting to assassinate US President Donald Trump as tensions escalate in West Asia

OpIndia Staff - 10 July, 2026

"They want to take out the US leader - me. I'm on whatever list. I saw this morning I'm on every single one of their lists," Trump stated.

Saudi Arabia slashes oil prices for Asia customers in biggest reduction in 20 years: OPEC+ increase production quota as peace returns to West Asia

OpIndia Staff - 7 July, 2026

Middle Eastern crude prices have fallen as an impending wave of supply from the region threatens to take over Asian markets.

US warned Iran about Israel’s plan to assassinate its foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf: Report

OpIndia Staff - 3 July, 2026

The US even requested other Middle East nations to notify Iran of the potential of an Israeli attack on the two leaders.

Opinions

The economic doom that never came: Despite fear-mongering by Congress and their ecosystem, India sailed through the West Asia crisis and maintained growth

Sanghamitra - 30 June, 2026

On June 3, Rahul Gandhi predicted an imminent doom and gloom for India. Speaking at an event, he proclaimed, "A severe economic Tsunami is going to hit the country, one that will cripple our economy, and it will be worse than any economic crisis you have seen in your lives. The entire system is collapsing, and the Modi government is not capable of stopping it.”

News Reports

Iran says only routes designated by it are permitted for passing the Strait of Hormuz, ships must take IRGC’s permission before entering the strait,...

opindia2020 - 25 June, 2026

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has issued a sharp warning against a newly announced alternative shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz,...

Government and Policy

Centre lifts restrictions on commercial LPG supply following reopening of Strait of Hormuz, efforts to transition to piped gas to continue

OpIndia Staff - 25 June, 2026

In a welcome development for commercial establishments across India, the Government of India has announced the full restoration of commercial LPG supplies to pre-crisis...

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US lifts sanctions on Iranian crude: How Tehran’s oil exports are rebounding after years of restrictions and why prices could ease

Rukma Rathore - 23 June, 2026

"Strait of Hormuz crossings rebounded sharply over 19th-21st June, with 71 confirmed transits," pointed out Kepler.

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Iranian negotiators refuse ceremonial handshake and joint photograph with US team ahead of talks in Geneva

OpIndia Staff - 21 June, 2026

In a clear diplomatic signal, Iranian negotiators on Sunday boycotted the planned ceremonial handshake and joint photograph with the United States delegation ahead of...

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