'You gave clearance': Distress call from Indian tanker after Iran firing in Hormuz

'You gave clearance': Distress call from Indian tanker after Iran firing in Hormuz

Two Indian-flagged oil tankers were forced to turn back in the Strait of Hormuz after coming under fire from Iranian gunboats, amid escalating tensions in the ongoing US–Israel–Iran conflict.

by Trans World Features April 19, 2026

US military will remain in and around Iran: Trump amid fragile ceasefire

US military will remain in and around Iran: Trump amid fragile ceasefire

Washington DC : Geopolitical tensions in West Asia continued to escalate as US President Donald Trump announced that American forces will remain stationed in and around Iran amid growing uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire deal.

by Trans World Features April 09, 2026

Gates of hell will open: Iran mocks Trumps 48-hour ultimatum, warns of devastating retaliation

Gates of hell will open: Iran mocks Trumps 48-hour ultimatum, warns of devastating retaliation

Iran on Saturday brushed aside an ultimatum from President Donald Trump, who had warned of severe consequences if Tehran failed to reach a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.

by Trans World Features April 05, 2026

'Open Strait of Hormuz or face devastation': Donald Trump issues stark warning

'Open Strait of Hormuz or face devastation': Donald Trump issues stark warning

US President Donald Trump on Monday issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening to destroy key infrastructure, including power plants and oil facilities, if a deal between Washington and Tehran is not reached soon.

by Trans World Features March 31, 2026