JUL 24, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump said any future damage to ships, cargo, or related assets would be compensated using Iranian funds held under U.S. control, calling the move "fair and equitable."
JUL 23, 2026
President Donald Trump warned that the United States would hold Iran directly responsible if the Houthis continue attacking ships in the Middle East, saying the group acts as a proxy for Tehran and warning of severe military consequences.
JUL 23, 2026
Speaking at the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting in Manila, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India's commitment to Indo-Pacific security, maritime cooperation, disaster resilience, counter-terrorism and a rules-based international order.
JUL 22, 2026
US President Donald Trump warned that any Iranian attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz would prompt American strikes on key infrastructure, signaling a tough stance amid regional tensions.
JUL 22, 2026
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo in Manila to discuss trade, investment, defence, maritime cooperation, education and recent developments in the Indo-Pacific.
JUL 13, 2026
Donald Trump announced that the US will act as the "Guardian of the Hormuz Strait," keep the waterway open, reinstate the Iranian blockade, and seek a 20% reimbursement on cargo shipments.
JUL 12, 2026
U.S. Central Command says the Strait of Hormuz remains open for lawful transit, with commercial shipping continuing and more than 140 vessels crossing in the last week.
JUL 9, 2026
Australian PM Anthony Albanese hailed PM Narendra Modi as a true friend of Australia as both nations signed landmark agreements on defence, technology, maritime security and critical minerals.
JUL 9, 2026
India and Australia strengthened their strategic partnership by announcing a Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation and a Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap at the third Annual Summit.
JUL 7, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held productive talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta, discussing trade, defence, maritime cooperation, healthcare, agriculture and strengthening the India-Indonesia strategic partnership.
JUL 7, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the India-Indonesia relationship as entering a "golden chapter" after announcing landmark agreements covering defence, healthcare, AI, UPI integration, education, space, critical minerals and maritime cooperation.
JUL 7, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held wide-ranging talks in Jakarta, signing multiple agreements to strengthen cooperation across defence, trade, maritime security, healthcare, space, and other strategic sectors.