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China-Linked Tankers Cross Hormuz
According to several reports, multiple cargo ships and oil tankers connected to Chinese companies have made safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz during the past 48 hours using an Iranian-controlled maritime corridor. The development comes at the time when the US President Donald Trump has been reportedly visiting China for high-level discussions.Shipping data from…
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Iraq, Pakistan Secure Oil Transit Deals with Iran
According to various reports, both Iraq and Pakistan have concluded separate arrangements with Iran to allow the movement of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. The developments indicate Iran’s growing influence in one of the most strategically important energy corridors.The ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel…
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The BrahMos Bubble
India completed delivery of USD 375 million worth BrahMos shore-based anti-ship missiles to the Philippines in 2025. As of March 2026, Indonesia also signed a deal with India for importing USD 200 million worth of BrahMos, which again are the shore-based anti-ship version. Following India’s BrahMos cruise missile precision strikes in Pakistan during Operation ‘Sindoor’,…
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