TEHRAN – Iran has granted special permission to two Pakistani ships to pass through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing regional tensions. Read More: Iran charges $2 million for Hormuz passage According to officials, the approval was issued as part of efforts to facilitate essential maritime movement despite heightened security concerns in the region. The Strait […]
Maritime Security
UN engages Pakistan to secure Strait of Hormuz amid tensions
The United Nations has initiated efforts with Pakistan to establish a special task force aimed at ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as regional tensions escalate amid the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. The UN announced the task force on Friday, emphasizing the urgent need to protect humanitarian and agricultural shipments in the […]
Iran sets conditions for Indian ships passage through Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN/NEW DELHI — Iran has reportedly placed conditions on the safe passage of Indian flagged ships through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing regional tensions and restrictions on international shipping. The development reflects heightened diplomatic and maritime friction linked to broader instability in the region. Read More: Iran allows two Indian LPG tankers to cross Strait of […]
Iran asks India to release seized tankers amid Hormuz tensions
New Delhi — Iran has asked India to release three tankers seized earlier this year as part of ongoing discussions aimed at ensuring the safe passage of vessels through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to sources familiar with the matter. Read More: Iran allows two Indian LPG tankers to cross Strait of Hormuz Indian authorities […]
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain open
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has clarified that Tehran has no plans to close the strategically important Strait of Hormuz despite rising regional tensions. The statement came amid global concerns that escalating conflict in the region could disrupt maritime traffic through one of the world’s busiest oil shipping routes. Iranian officials stressed that maintaining […]
Oil shipment arrives in Karachi under Pakistan Navy protection
KARACHI – A major oil shipment carrying around 120 million litres of fuel has safely reached Karachi from the Gulf of Oman under the protection of the Pakistan Navy, ensuring the secure arrival of a vital energy supply for the country. Read More: Pakistan Navy launches Muhafizul Bahr to protect trade According to reports, the oil tanker travelled […]
Pakistan Navy launches Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr to secure sea routes
The Pakistan Navy has launched Operation Muhafiz-ul-Bahr to protect national shipping and maritime trade routes amid rising regional security concerns, the military’s media wing said on Monday. Read More: PN launches operation to counter threats to shipping, maritime trade According to a statement issued by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation aims to ensure the […]
Iran waits for US escort as Strait of Hormuz tension escalates
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced on Saturday that they are waiting for US forces to provide escort for ships passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime chokepoint where commercial traffic remains severely restricted amid ongoing regional conflict. Read More: Oil surges as Hormuz disruption shakes global supply Spokesman Ali Mohammad Naini warned that any decisions […]
Maritime security exercise Sea Guard-26 culminates in Karachi
Maritime Security Exercise SEA GUARD-26 culminated at Karachi with a debrief session. Vice Admiral Raja Rab Nawaz, Chief of Staff, Pakistan Navy, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. During the debrief, representatives of participating organizations were presented with an analytical review of the conduct of the exercise, encompassing various scenarios executed to validate information-sharing […]
Maritime security exercise Sea Guard-2026 commences
Maritime Security exercise Sea Guard-2026 aimed at synergizing the efforts of all stakeholders to ensure safety and security within the maritime zones of Pakistan and beyond commenced on Monday. Commander Coast, Vice Admiral Faisal Amin graced the occasion as Chief Guest, said a news release issued by Directorate General Public Relations (Pak Navy). The third […]