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Iran

The United States is sending additional Marines and warships to the Middle East as tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian attacks on maritime traffic and regional targets.

Two Indian nationals were killed and several others injured in an attack in Sohar, Oman, the MEA said, adding the Indian mission is assisting victims and monitoring the situation.

The White House says the US Navy is prepared to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise, while India intensifies diplomatic outreach to safeguard energy supplies.

India is assisting citizens stranded in Iran while monitoring maritime safety and energy security as tensions in West Asia continue to rise.

Iran has allowed India-flagged tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after talks between EAM S Jaishankar and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Families seek updates as 43 Tamil Nadu fishermen remain stranded in Iran, with evacuation currently not possible due to port and airport closures.

The US will release 172 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve as part of a coordinated effort by IEA nations to stabilise global energy markets.

The UN Security Council adopted a resolution cosponsored by India condemning Iran’s attacks on Gulf states, with Russia and China abstaining during the vote.

Iran-linked media reportedly lists offices of major US technology firms in Israel and Gulf as potential targets.

The White House confirmed President Donald Trump approved a temporary waiver allowing India to purchase Russian oil to stabilise global energy markets.