Strait of Hormuz Archives - National Times

03 Mar

37 Indian Ships and Over 1,000 Seafarers Stranded as Strait of Hormuz Closes Amid West Asia War

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCrude Oil, Indian Seafarers, Iran Conflict, Persian Gulf, Sarbananda Sonowal, Shipping, Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A critical maritime crisis has unfolded in the Middle East as 37 Indian-flagged vessels, carrying more than 1,100 seafarers, remain stranded in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. The primary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively shut down due to intense military actions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The closure of this vital artery, which handles a significant portion of the world’s energy supplies, has triggered urgent security reviews within the Indian government as concerns mount for the safety of maritime personnel and national energy security. According to…

Global Oil Markets Shaken: Gas Prices Rise as Middle East Tensions Escalate

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, CanadaGas prices, inflation, Middle East conflict, Oil market, Strait of Hormuz

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian motorists are facing immediate pressure at the pumps this week as North American oil markets react to a significant escalation of conflict in the Middle East. Following a joint military operation by the U.S. and Israel against Iran on Saturday, concerns over the stability of global energy supply chains have sent crude prices on a volatile upward trajectory. The primary focus for market analysts is the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow yet vital waterway on Iran's southern border. Currently, approximately 20 per cent of the world's crude oil passes through this chokepoint. Over the weekend, several…

‘Economic Suicide’: Marco Rubio Warns Iran Against Closing Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsIran nuclear crisis, Marco Rubio, Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran tensions

Washington, June 22, 2025 — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a stern warning to Iran against any move to close the Strait of Hormuz, calling it an act of “economic suicide” that could spark a dangerous global crisis. The remarks came amid rising geopolitical tensions following coordinated American and Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.Speaking to media on Sunday, Rubio emphasized the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route that facilitates nearly 25% of the world’s oil supply. “If Iran attempts to shut down this vital artery, they won’t just be harming the…