"Completely open": Iran restores Strait of Hormuz access for commercial vessels during Lebanon ceasefire

Apr 17, 2026

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz "completely open" for commercial shipping, aligning with the 10-day Lebanon ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump....

Shipping Ministry identifies new routes for RO-RO, RO-PAX, ferry services

Dec 21, 2020

New Delhi [India], December 21 : The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) on Monday said that it has identified domestic locations...

IRGC says transit through Hormuz only possible via routes approved by Tehran

Jun 26, 2026

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy on Friday said that transit through the strategic Strait of Hormuz would only be permitted through routes...

"21 of our ships...protecting international shipping": EAM Jaishankar on India's growing stature in world amid tensions in Red Sea

Apr 29, 2024

Referring to the significant deployment of Indian Navy ships to secure the shipping routes amid Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, External Affairs Minister...

Taiwan slams China's military drills, says it undermines regional stability

Aug 17, 2022

Taipei [Taiwan], August 17 : Taiwan on Tuesday condemned China's renewed military drills saying that it undermined regional stability and interfere with important shipping...

"Whether Strait of Hormuz or any other water passage, India supports safe, free navigation": MEA

Mar 20, 2026

Addressing the inter-ministerial briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India has consistently maintained that shipping routes across the world must remain open and secure...