UN sounds alarm over "humanitarian crisis" as 20,000 seafarers stranded in Persian Gulf stalemate

May 06, 2026

A humanitarian crisis has left 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf due to a naval blockade. Caught between military threats and shipowner pressure,...

Iran says existing laws protect Tehran's "sovereign rights" over Persian Gulf, Hormuz amid strait control crisis

Aug 17, 2026

Iran on Monday said it already has laws governing its "sovereign rights" over the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Sea of...

11 India-bound ships transit Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran MoU; 10 vessels remain in Gulf: MEA

Jun 23, 2026

"We have ten Indian-flagged vessels still in the Persian Gulf region. In addition, we have two Indian ships which have crossed from this side...

Iran defines boundaries of Strait of Hormuz, mandates coordination and permit for vessels

May 21, 2026

The newly-launched Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) defined the boundaries of the Strait of Hormuz management supervision area.

"Middle East, Persian Gulf "a crisis knot that will be very difficult to untie," says Russian FM Lavrov

Apr 15, 2026

Lavrov, while delivering remarks to the media, said that hotbeds of tension are emerging in Europe.

Persian Gulf leaders to meet in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday

Jan 05, 2021

AlUla [Saudi Arabia], January 5 (ANI/Sputnik): Leaders of Persian Gulf monarchies will meet in the northwestern Saudi city of AlUla on Tuesday for annual...