Suspected Somali pirates seize tanker near Yemen amid wave of hijackings
The seizure of the Asana is the latest in a rapidly growing wave of piracy sweeping the Gulf of Aden.
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With US-Iran trust broken again, can Pakistan bring them back to talks?
Islamabad is still urging dialogue, but analysts say it has few tools to halt the latest round of US-Iran escalation.
From: NewsFeed
US keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is ‘a massive force problem’
Former NATO analyst says Trump’s push for a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz would mean a huge military operation.
Published On 13 Jul 2026
From: Inside Story
Can the agreement between Iran and the US be rescued?
Latest attacks jeopardise ceasefire and memorandum of understanding.
Published On 10 Jul 2026
Strait of Hormuz traffic plunges as US, Iran resume fighting
Brent crude holds steady despite a plunge in traffic in the critical waterway.
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Strait of Hormuz: What has happened since the US-Iran MoU on June 17?
More than 500 ships have passed through the strait since June 17, but many remain stuck.
US, Iran launch more attacks as mediators urge both sides to uphold MoU
Iran says it attacked sites linked to the US military in Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar after US bombed targets in Iran.
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Ships attacked in the Strait of Hormuz: What that means for ongoing talks
While marine traffic in Hormuz has steadily risen, vague provisions on the strait remain contentious in peace talks.
After Iran war upheaval, global shipping eyes return to status quo
Industry known for its resilience is likely to emerge from war relatively unchanged, analysts say.
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Iran warns ships against using unapproved routes in Strait of Hormuz
Military command issues threat a day after Qatari mediators hailed ‘positive progress’ in indirect US-Iranian talks.
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Who is Iranian oil tycoon Shamkhani whose ship is stranded in Hormuz?
Iranian oil shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani has been sanctioned by the West over his shadow fleet.
