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Tehran: Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday said that vessels from all countries, except its "enemies"--- the United States and Israel---would be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. The statement came less than a day after the US carried out strikes on military targets on Iran’s oil-critical Kharg Island. The West Asia conflict began after the US and Israel launched a major military attack on Iran on February 28, killing 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran, in…

Tehran: Several warships of the Indian Navy have been deployed near the Persian Gulf and are on standby to assist merchant vessels heading towards India due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, sources confirmed on Sunday. According to sources, the naval ships have been positioned in the region to provide any necessary support or assistance to merchant vessels if required. Indian vessels granted transit through Strait of Hormuz Earlier on Saturday, two India-flagged vessels carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) were granted transit through the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian authorities. One of the ships, Shivalik, was last reported by vessel…

Abu Dhabi: Dark smoke was seen rising on Saturday from the direction of a major energy installation in the United Arab Emirates, hours after the United States carried out strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub. Videos circulating online showed thick black smoke coming from Fujairah, a coastal city that hosts a key port and oil export terminal, playing a major role in regional oil trade. Local authorities said the fire was triggered by debris that fell after a drone was intercepted. In a statement posted online, officials said the falling fragments caused the blaze but did not specify the…

New Delhi: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed speculation about the health of the country’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, saying there are no problems with his condition, reports say. The clarification came after reports and comments from a senior US official earlier this week suggested the Iranian leader might have been injured or in poor health. Iranian officials have now rejected those claims, insisting the Supreme Leader is fine.