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Strait of Hormuz

Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad for ceasefire talks, with a sombre tribute to the murdered schoolchildren of Minab school

OpIndia Staff - 11 April, 2026

“Two of the measures mutually agreed upon between the parties have yet to be implemented: a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran’s blocked assets prior to the commencement of negotiations. These two matters must be fulfilled before negotiations begin”, Ghalibaf had posted just before arriving in Islamabad.

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“Countries cannot hijack international transit routes”: EU and UK reject the idea of toll on Strait of Hormuz, movement of ships remains stalled over...

OpIndia Staff - 9 April, 2026

The European Union has firmly rejected any proposal to impose toll or transit fees on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, emphasising that international...

Government and Policy

Inter-ministerial briefing on West Asia crisis: 1,800 Indian seafarers repatriated so far, drug prices stable despite supply chain disruptions, domestic users prioritised for LPG

OpIndia Staff - 9 April, 2026

Amidst the prevailing tensions in West Asia due to the Iran war, the Central government held the daily Inter-Ministerial briefing on 9th April. Though...

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Russia offers sanctioned LNG at 40% discount to South Asian buyers, intermediaries offer paperwork showing non-Russian origin

OpIndia Staff - 9 April, 2026

Moscow is turning a global energy crisis into an opportunity, offering shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its U.S.-sanctioned facilities to energy-hungry buyers...

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“America is back”: Donald Trump issues fresh threat to Iran, warns of stronger military action if Strait of Hormuz and nuclear demands aren’t met

OpIndia Staff - 9 April, 2026

President Trump warned Iran that military action will resume if it fails to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and abandon nuclear weapons.

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From “regime change” to retreat: How Iran outmanoeuvred the US in the West Asia war as ceasefire hands strategic edge to Tehran

Rukma Rathore - 8 April, 2026

President Trump has shown a greater sense of urgency in seeking a ceasefire with Iran, despite all the boasting.

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Ten-point explainer why this ceasefire is not a US victory as Trump desperately wants everyone to believe

Anurag - 8 April, 2026

Agreed barely before Trump’s deadline, the ceasefire leaves nuclear ambiguity, intact command structures, and continued Hormuz leverage. Both sides claim success, but lack of clarity on concessions and enforcement complicates claims of decisive outcome.

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US rescues injured soldier from deep inside Iran: How the sophisticated operation unfolded and why the ‘ground war impossible’ narrative is now busted

Sanghamitra - 6 April, 2026

The daring, action-movie style rescue operation seems to have reinforced the ‘leave no man behind’ policy of the US military, where they risk anything and go to unbelievable lengths to rescue their personnel. It is already being hailed as one of the most sophisticated and challenging CSAR operations in the history of modern warfare.

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