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Iran-US war latest: Tehran demands compensation from Trump to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran has warned the Strait will remain shut until the US meet six crucial conditions

The Independent UK

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Saudi Arabia, pushes defence ties amid West Asia escalation

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday for a three-day official visit, accompanied by Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir and a high-level delegation, as Islamabad seeks to reinforce its strategic partnership with Riyadh amid escalating tensions across West Asia and the Gulf…

The Times of India

Tehran on brink of deal with Oman to open Hormuz that could finally pave way for Trump peace talks

Donald Trump says that talks are progressing well - but a deal on the Strait of Hormuz is at odds with US interests

The Independent UK

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Iran warned Gulf neighbours of 'blackout' if US struck power plants: Report

Iran issued serious warnings to Gulf neighbors about regional blackouts. This threat came after the United States considered striking Iranian power plants. Iran communicated that its power plants would be met with similar strikes. The message included a list of potential targets like power and desalination facilities. These events follow…

The Economic Times

Iran Reportedly Threatens Gulf States With More Strikes If Trump Doesn't End Attacks. Oil Rises.

Oil is rising on Thursday even as discussions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz appear to be making progress.

International Business Times

Iran warns Gulf states of strikes on energy assets if US attacks resume

Iran has warned Gulf states of retaliatory strikes on their energy and water facilities. This diplomatic push aims to deter further United States military action against Tehran. Iran urged allies to influence Donald Trump towards a negotiated settlement. Saudi Arabia and Qatar conveyed these warnings to the United States. The…

The Economic Times

Iran warns Gulf allies of retaliation as Trump dials back strike threat, presses for a deal

Iran cautioned Gulf states about retaliation against energy infrastructure. This warning followed U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of striking Iran. Tehran aims to raise the cost of military action by targeting regional partners. Saudi Arabia and Qatar relayed Iran's message to Washington. Diplomatic efforts continue to avoid wider regional destruction…

The Economic Times

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Iran warns Gulf states of energy infrastructure retaliation if US launches fresh attack

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The Independent UK

Oil prices slip as Iran-Oman talks fuel hopes for US-Iran peace deal

Oil prices fell as markets reacted to ongoing discussions between Iran and Oman. The negotiations could pave the way for a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, potentially reopening the critical Strait of Hormuz. Reports suggest progress towards a deal that would allow Iran to oversee shipping operations,…

The Economic Times

Over 50 nations, 3 continents: Has World War III already begun?

The world today is so well-connected and interlinked that the petrol in your car costs more because missiles are flying over the Persian Gulf, your online order is delayed because ships are avoiding the Red Sea, and soldiers who learnt to fight Russian drones in Ukraine are now training troops…

The Times of India

How trains can transform Persian Gulf politics and global security

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, wider tensions in the Red Sea and the oil price spikes these circumstances occassion have made one thing abundantly clear: Gulf countries and global markets are dependent on vulnerable maritime routes.

The Conversation

Across America's three coasts, 84% of wetlands are slowly submerging; only 16% are rising fast enough to keep pace with the sea

As sea levels continue to rise at an alarming rate, coastal wetlands are facing unprecedented inundation. A staggering eighty-four percent of these essential ecosystems are currently experiencing loss on a national scale. The Gulf Coast wetlands are bearing the brunt of this crisis, largely due to human impact. Still, there’s…

The Times of India

In 1994, Alabama sank 100 retired M60 battle tanks in the Gulf, giving obsolete military machines a 50-year second life as fish reefs

Obsolete M60 battle tanks now rest on the Gulf of America seafloor. These decommissioned military vehicles serve as artificial reefs for marine life. The Reef-Ex program began in 1994, repurposing 100 tanks for habitat. This initiative benefits local economies by attracting anglers and divers. The tanks provide a second life,…

The Times of India

Hidden world beneath the Persian Gulf? Scientists say a lost freshwater oasis may have sheltered early humans

New research suggests the Persian Gulf was once a green landscape. Underground aquifers may have fed freshwater springs, creating a habitable refuge. This hidden landscape could have supported early human communities for millennia. As the Ice Age ended, rising sea levels submerged this fertile region. The findings offer a new…

The Economic Times

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The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could lead to an unprecedented global invasion of alien marine species

The increasing number of inactive ships in the Persian Gulf raises serious concerns about environmental hazards for oceans worldwide. The accumulation of marine life on ship hulls threatens to introduce invasive species once shipping routes reopen. This biofouling could potentially trigger an unprecedented marine crisis, particularly impacting ports in India…

Fortune

Could a UN-backed plan to reopen Hormuz break the deadlock?

In this week’s Fortune Gulf Brief.

The Economic Times

Global Market: Goldman Sachs sees Brent crude trading at $80-$90 until Iran conflict outlook clears

Goldman Sachs forecasts Brent crude prices between $80 and $90 per barrel. This range persists until clarity emerges on US-Iran nuclear talks. Physical oil markets are tightening significantly due to reduced flows from key regions. Gulf oil exports have dropped substantially from pre-war levels. Russian crude supplies also show a…

The Economic Times

India's next billion dollars from abroad may depend on easier visas

India's record remittance boom faces a new long-term challenge as tighter immigration policies in developed economies threaten the pipeline of future migrants. While experts see no immediate risk to inflows, they warn that future growth could become increasingly dependent on visa regimes and skilled migration trends.

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Bangkok Post

Ships passing through key Gulf waterways amid uncertain peace talks

SINGAPORE - Shipping ⁠traffic ⁠at the key Gulf waterways of Bab el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz held largely unchanged at the ‌start of the week, shipping data showed, as the progress of talks between the United States and Iran remained ambiguous.

The Economic Times

US-Iran war: Shipping traffic at key Gulf waterways little changed on uncertain peace talks

Gulf waterway traffic held steady as United States and Iran talks progressed ambiguously. Bab el-Mandeb strait saw unchanged vessel crossings, with most transponders active. Strait of Hormuz traffic slowed slightly, with entries exceeding exits via Iran. Houthi threats prompted Saudi supertankers to divert from the Gulf of Aden.

Bangkok Post

Chevron launches high-speed boat to transport oil workers

Chevron Thailand Exploration and Production is enhancing its offshore petroleum operations by deploying the world's first trimaran crew vessel to transport workers to drilling platforms in the Gulf of Thailand.

The Economic Times

Iran deja vu: Trump once again threatens massive escalation against Tehran only to walk back

President Trump repeatedly threatened Iran with military action during the ongoing conflict. He then withdrew these threats, citing diplomatic progress and allied requests. Gulf allies like Saudi Arabia and the UAE influenced his decisions to avoid escalation.

The Conversation

A new Houthi front and expanded Iranian attacks risk sinking Gulf nations’ choke-point workaround and widening shipping risks

After a nine-month pause, Houthi militants in Yemen allied to Iran resumed attacks on vessels in the Red Sea on July 22, 2026, directly targeting the group’s longtime foe Saudi Arabia. A week later, a floating liquefied natural gas storage facility in Egypt’s Mediterranean port of Damietta was struck by…

The Economic Times

How Iran is widening its pressure campaign to force US concessions

Iran is pursuing a strategy of calibrated escalation to raise the economic and strategic costs for the US and its allies by threatening the Strait of Hormuz, key shipping lanes and energy infrastructure. Analysts say Tehran aims to strengthen its negotiating position, expand regional influence and force concessions without triggering…

The Economic Times

China's WeRide enters Denmark, extending European footprint

Europe has emerged as a key growth market for ‌China's autonomous driving ⁠companies, ⁠following an earlier push into the Gulf region, as they seek to commercialise their technology beyond their home market amid intensifying competition and regulatory scrutiny.

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