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Two Indian-flagged ships attacked while crossing Strait of Hormuz, government confirms

Iran reimposed restrictions on crossing the strait on April 18. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Indian ship attacked while crossing Strait of Hormuz, Indian govt source says

Iran reimposed restrictions on crossing the strait on April 18. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Trump says US blockade of Iranian ports will ‘remain’ if no deal reached

President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he planned to maintain a US blockade of Iranian ports if a peace deal with Tehran is not reached, adding that he may not extend the ceasefire after its expiration. Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz on Friday in the wake of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon, though Tehran threatened to close the vital waterway once again if the US blockade continues. A ceasefire...

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Two Indian-flagged ships attacked while crossing Strait of Hormuz, government confirms

Iran reimposed restrictions on crossing the strait on April 18.

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Indian ship attacked while crossing Strait of Hormuz, Indian govt source says

MUMBAI, April 18 - An Indian-flagged vessel carrying crude oil was on Saturday attacked while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, according to an Indian government source.

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Trump says US blockade of Iranian ports will ‘remain’ if no deal reached

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CDF Munir concludes 3-day Iran visit, discusses sustainable regional peace: ISPR

Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi have concluded a three-day official visit to Iran, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) s...

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Iran reimposes 'strict management' of Strait of Hormuz over US blockade

Until the United States restores freedom of movement for all vessels visiting Iran, "the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will remain strictly controlled", says the Iranian military.

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Pakistan military chief, PM head home after Iran war diplomacy blitz

Field Marshall Asim Munir met Iran’s top leadership and peace negotiators during a three-day visit to Tehran.

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