India has directed shipping firms not to deploy Indian seafarers on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz until further orders amid escalating US-Iran tensions and rising security risks in the region.

'Do not deploy Indian sailors': India warns shipping firms over Hormuz amid US-Iran tensions

The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered its fifth consecutive day of military escalation, with fresh U.S. strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure linked to threats against shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported explosions across multiple cities, while Tehran retaliated by launching attacks on U.S. military positions in Bahrain and Kuwait, further raising fears of a wider regional conflict. President Donald Trump has vowed to continue military operations unless Iran returns to negotiations, while Vice President JD Vance has publicly argued that diplomacy—not prolonged military intervention or ground troops—offers the only sustainable path to ending the crisis. Meanwhile, Iranian officials have questioned the future of previous diplomatic understandings, signaling that the prospects for renewed negotiations remain uncertain.

U.S.-Iran war: Trump threatens more strikes while Iran targets U.S. bases across the Gulf region

The United States launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran after four consecutive nights of attacks and the reinstatement of a naval blockade, escalating the battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz.

US launches fresh strikes after reinstating naval blockade of Iran as battle for Hormuz intensifies

The Strait of Hormuz is once again at the centre of a global energy crisis, but not every oil producer is losing. While Saudi Arabia, the US and Russia are reaping billions, others are seeing exports fall despite soaring crude prices. Scroll down to see who the biggest winners and losers are.

Hormuz crisis has clear winners and losers: Here's who's cashing in from the oil crisis

Ukraine has launched one of its deepest attacks yet, striking Russia's largest refinery in Siberia, nearly 2,500 km from the border, dealing a major blow to Moscow's fuel infrastructure. The attack comes as Russia intensifies missile and drone strikes against Ukraine, with President Vladimir Putin warning of even stronger retaliation.

At the same time, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate as the United States and Iran exchange strikes for a third consecutive night. Rising attacks on energy infrastructure and commercial shipping have pushed global oil prices sharply higher, raising fears of inflation, supply disruptions, and a possible global economic slowdown.

Ukraine destroys Russia’s largest refinery as Hormuz crisis explodes| Putin threatens bigger strikes

India expressed deep concern over the targeted strikes on the commercial vessels MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa in the Strait of Hormuz, which killed one Indian sailor and injured several others.

'Acts of violence': India lodges strong protest over Hormuz strikes, calls for end to attacks on commercial vessels

Oil prices are climbing again after fresh US strikes on Iran reignited tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. With attacks on commercial ships and fears of supply disruptions returning, markets are once again on edge. Scroll down to find out why crude is rising, and what happened in the Gulf.

Oil prices jump by 2.63% as fresh US strikes on Iran shake up Strait of Hormuz again

A disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger far more than an oil shock. In this Alpha Tab report, we examine how rising tensions in West Asia could disrupt LNG supplies, create helium shortages, and put global semiconductor manufacturing under severe pressure. From chipmakers to technology supply chains, the consequences of prolonged energy disruptions could ripple across the global economy and the future of the tech industry.

Hormuz Shock Threatens Semiconductor Supply Chains 

Trump set to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday for his first China visit since 2017 amid talks overshadowed by the Strait of Hormuz blockade and the global energy crisis.

Iran to feature prominently during Xi-Trump summit: Where do US and China stand on Hormuz issue?

US President Donald Trump signalled a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to pressure Iran on its nuclear programme amid rising tensions. According to him, Iran is in a “state of collapse”. 

Trump plans for extended Strait of Hormuz blockade to pressure Iran on nuclear deal

Sanctioned Russian businessman Alexey Mordashov is under scrutiny after his superyacht Nord passed through the tense Strait of Hormuz. Despite Western sanctions, the rare transit highlights ongoing geopolitical risks and Mordashov’s global business influence

Meet Alexey Mordashov, Russian man linked to superyacht that sailed through Hormuz: What's his net-worth

One of the most prominent tactics involves disabling the Automatic Identification System (AIS), which typically broadcasts a vessel’s location and identity.

Ships going ‘dark’, using ‘zombie’ IDs: What tactics are vessels using to cross Strait of Hormuz amid blockade?

Marine tracking data, on Monday, showed the tanker appearing off India’s west coast after weeks without signal, suggesting it had navigated the strategically critical waterway amid heightened tensions.

'132,890 cubic metres of LNG’: ADNOC tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz for first time since Iran war, appears near India

The journey places the vessel among a limited number of ships currently navigating the route, which typically handles about one-fifth of global oil trade under normal conditions.

465-foot superyacht with helipad, submarine: Sanctioned Russian billionaire-linked $500m Nord sails through blockaded Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz may soon see new transit rules as Alaeddin Boroujerdi confirms a binding law is coming. Amid tensions, Donald Trump reviews Iran’s proposal to end conflict and reopen key shipping routes.

Iran to introduce new navigation law amid Strait of Hormuz blockade: What is it?

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres while making the appeal to the Security Council said that navigational rights through the Strait of Hormuz must be respected under the Resolution 2817.

'Everyone is paying the price': UN Secretary-General appeals to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Merz said Germany and Europe were not consulted before the US and Israel began strikes on Iran, and noted that he later raised his concerns directly with Trump.

‘An entire nation is humiliated by....’: German Chancellor questions US exit strategy in Iran war

Shipping firms pay up to $4M to cross the Panama Canal as the Strait of Hormuz crisis forces global trade reroutes.

Panama Canal bids surge to $4mn as Hormuz crisis disrupts trade

Tensions between Iran and the United States are escalating once again as Tehran issues a strong warning over the ongoing US naval blockade of its ports.

Iran’s military has declared that Washington will face a “powerful response” if the blockade continues, calling the move illegal and tantamount to piracy. The US, meanwhile, is enforcing strict restrictions on ships entering and leaving Iranian ports as part of its pressure campaign.

The standoff is raising fears of wider conflict, with Iran warning that security across Gulf shipping routes could be at risk if the blockade is not lifted.

Iran Warns US Over Naval Blockade: 'Powerful Response’ Threat Escalates 

Trump says US-Iran talks show progress but admits differences remain over nuclear deal and Strait of Hormuz access, as Tehran rejects uranium transfer claims.

Trump acknowledges possible remaining gaps after claiming Tehran 'agreed to everything'

Earlier today, Trump threatened blocking ships entering or exiting Iranian Ports on April 13. Taking to Truth Social he wrote, The United States to Blockade Ships Entering or Exiting Iranian Ports on April 13 at 10:00 AM ET.

'Blockade of Strait of Hormuz has started, other countries will help': Trump

An IRGC video shows Iran threatening a US warship as Washington initiates a naval blockade following failed Islamabad talks. President Trump warned of military retaliation against “illegal tolls” and mines.

‘Go back to Indian Ocean immediately’: Iran issues stark warning to US warship in Strait of Hormuz

A blockade means the US Navy will stop and inspect certain ships. But it is not a total shutdown of the entire strait. Ships carrying oil or goods to or from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait and other friendly Gulf countries can still pass freely. 

Strait of Hormuz on Edge: Inside America’s high-stakes naval blockade

The US president accused Iran of blocking shipping through the vital waterway and extorting tolls, stating that America will never be extorted.

US to ‘shortly’ begin naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz, announces Trump