Traders said that the move has prompted not only India but also refiners across Asia to reassess access to Iranian barrels at a time of heightened uncertainty in global energy markets.

Indian refiners eye Iranian oil after US waives sanctions: Why the main hurdles remain

Recent analysis by the Indian Maritime Centre shows a significant drop in traceable vessel movements, with more ships engaging in “dark transits”, turning off their Automatic Identification System (AIS), or manipulating signals to obscure their positions.

Strait of Hormuz shipping risks ‘volatile’ as GPS spoofing surges, Indian Navy’s Maritime Centre warns

An Iranian politician was reported as saying by the state-affiliated Iranian Student News Agency (ISNA) that the government was considering a bill under which countries using the key trade route will have to pay tolls and taxes to Tehran for shipping, energy transit, and food supplies.

Iran may impose toll and taxes on ships passing through Strait of Hormuz

Did US intelligence omit key facts to support Donald Trump’s Iran war narrative? During a tense hearing, Tulsi Gabbard was accused of skipping intel that contradicted Donald Trump’s claims of an imminent threat. Did officials downplay evidence? Scroll down to find out.

‘No imminent threat’: Tulsi Gabbard caught ‘trimming’ key intel to fit Trump’s Iran war narrative after Joe Kent resignation

Amid the Iran–US–Israel conflict, theres' a growing view that the Strait of Hormuz must be treated separately. Military action cannot eliminate Iran’s disruption capacity, nor can constant Navy escorts be used to ensure safe global oil transit 

Trade zone, not war zone: Decouple Strait of Hormuz from Iran-US-Israel conflict if the global economy is to stay afloat

Japan faces a dilemma balancing US alliance pressure with Article 9 constraints. To secure the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Takaichi may offer logistical support or minesweeping over direct combat.

Strait of Hormuz crisis: Japan's US-made constitution bars it from sending warship to help Trump. All about 1947 'pacifist constitution'

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer denied any rift with US President Donald Trump but signalled caution about joining a military operation in the Strait of Hormuz, emphasising de-escalation and protection of British citizens.

Keir Starmer denies rift with Donald Trump, says UK won’t be drawn into wider war

Amid mounting pressure from rising oil prices, Trump on Friday ordered massive strikes on Kharag Island, Iran's critical oil export hub, to push Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump urges China, France, Japan, and UK to send warships to open Strait of Hormuz

India most certainly is not an enemy of Iran, nor is the US. But either country, indirectly or directly affecting the well-being of its citizens, is not something Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government should accept without demur.

Gas diplomacy ahoy! Hormuz crisis offers opportunity for India to play mediator and help its homes

The development comes as renewed nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran begin in Geneva, heightening concerns over maritime security and global energy stability.

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Indian refiners eye Iranian oil after US waives sanctions: Why the main hurdles remain

Strait of Hormuz shipping risks ‘volatile’, warns Indian Navy’s Maritime Centre

Iran may impose toll and taxes on ships passing through Strait of Hormuz

Tulsi Gabbard caught ‘trimming’ key intel to fit Trump’s Iran war narrative

Trade zone, not war zone: Decouple Strait of Hormuz from Iran war, now

Japan's US-made constitution bars it from sending warship to help Trump

Keir Starmer denies rift with Trump, says UK won’t be drawn into wider war

Trump urges China, France, Japan, UK to send warships to open Strait of Hormuz

Hormuz crisis offers opportunity for India to play mediator and help its homes

How often has Iran threatened the Hormuz strait & why 20% oil supply is at risk