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Strait Of Hormuz

Iran says negotiations with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz have entered the final stage, signalling progress towards a new maritime agreement.

PM Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review the West Asia situation and its impact on India's energy security and economy.

MEA said 166 Indian seafarers are in and around the Strait of Hormuz, with their safety under close monitoring.

Brent and WTI crude oil prices fell more than 7% after the US and Iran paused military strikes, easing supply concerns.

A vessel carrying 30 crew members reportedly came under attack near the Strait of Hormuz, Xinhua News Agency reported.

Iran claimed it intercepted three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions with the US escalated following fresh military strikes.

The US launched a seven-hour military operation targeting Iranian military sites near the Strait of Hormuz after reimposing a naval blockade.

India condemned the Strait of Hormuz attacks, lodged a diplomatic protest with Iran and called for the restoration of safe navigation.

Crude oil prices surged as US-Iran tensions pushed Brent above $85 a barrel, lifting MCX crude oil futures by more than 4 per cent.

President Donald Trump announced a proposed 20 per cent cargo fee to cover US security operations in the Strait of Hormuz.