For India, the Return of Iranian Oil Cannot Come Soon Enough
After months of shortages and uncertainty, India sees an opportunity to restore a once-crucial energy relationship.
After months of shortages and uncertainty, India sees an opportunity to restore a once-crucial energy relationship.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Russia have moved to deepen economic and banking cooperation through new financial arrangements aimed at facilitating bilateral trade, lowering transaction costs, and creating independent payment and banking channels, the governor the Central Bank of Iran said.
The tanker docked at Dahej Port in Gujarat, as transits resumed through the strait after the US blockade of Iran was lifted An energy vessel that crossed the Strait of Hormuz has docked in an Indian port for the first time since the announcement of an initial peace agreement between the US and Iran on Sunday, as shipping traffic began to trickle back through the chokepoint.
Iran to waive Strait of Hormuz fees during 60-day negotiations Iran 's Strait of Hormuz authority said on Friday it would waive planned fees to use the waterway during the 60-day negotiation period under the memorandum of understanding signed with the United States this week. Ships seeking passage through the strait while the interim agreement is in force must submit transit requests at least 48 hours before arrival, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) said in a notice. Iran will waive fees for security, safety, environmental services and related insurance during the 60-day window, while requiring vessels to coordinate routes and transit times in advance to avoid mine-affected areas, according to PGSA.
Iran's plan to connect its electricity grid to Qatar highlights a growing paradox at the heart of the country's energy strategy: even as Tehran seeks a larger regional role through cross-border energy diplomacy, it faces one of the worst domestic power shortages in decades.
Oil remains on track for a second straight weekly decline, but signs of cracks in the agreement to end the war have given traders pause.
France warns UN sanctions on Iran won't lift without its sign-off France wants to play a role in talks dealing with Iran 's nuclear programme and will not approve the lifting of UN sanctions unless it is satisfied by the terms of a final accord, its foreign minister said. Jean-Noel Barrot said on Friday there would be no stability in the region unless US talks with Iran also dealt with Iran's ballistic missile programme and support for proxies. "The return for major concessions that will be asked of Iran is the lifting of sanctions, sanctions that were taken at the United Nations," he said.
The country has long faced some of the world’s heaviest sanctions. The lifting of restrictions could open new vistas on trade and financial access.
Washington DC [US], June 19 (ANI): The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday (local time) announced that the United States has lifted its maritime blockade on all traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas, marking a major implementation step under the newly signed US-Iran agreement as the two sides begin a 60-day negotiation process toward a comprehensive deal.
US says it lifted blockade on Iranian ports US Vice President JD Vance has announced that Washington has lifted its blockade on Iranian ports as the Strait of Hormuz reopens to commercial shipping. "Centcom has allowed north of a dozen ships to go through our naval blockade. And so we're also honouring our end of the early part of the agreement," he said.
Iran's Strait Authority to facilitate ships' passage through Hormuz Iran's Supreme National Security Council said in a statement on Thursday that the country's Persian Gulf Strait Authority will take measures to issue fast authorisations to ships wanting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Tehran and Washington. Measures on mine clearance will be carried out under the Islamabad MoU, though ships are advised to stick to the path and timing allocated by the authority, the statement published by state media added. Meanwhile, the maritime security threat level in the Strait of Hormuz has been reduced to moderate, said the US-led Combined Maritime Forces' Joint Maritime Information Centre.
Tehran says fees to cover cost of managing waterway will come into effect at end of 60-day negotiation period Middle East crisis – live updates Iran has announced plans to introduce a system of maritime fees in the strait of Hormuz in two months after the 60-day period of negotiation that has been triggered by the signing of the memorandum of understanding. Tehran, claiming a historic victory over the US, added that the strait was under its control and the European plan for a naval mission to escort ships though the strait would not be welcome. Continue reading...
Vance: US let at least 12 ships pass blockade after Iran deal The US military has allowed at least 12 ships to pass through its naval blockade of Iran's ports following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday. "On the blockade, Centcom has allowed north of a dozen ships to go through our naval blockade, and so we're also honouring our end of the early part of the agreement," Vance told journalists, referring to the US military command responsible for the Middle East.
TheIran framework agreementgave an immediate boost to markets, with shares rising and oil prices dipping. But whether this translates into durable economic gains will largely depend on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington DC [US], June 18 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that stock markets have hit a record high, and oil prices have come down following his Iran deal. In a post on Truth Social, he said, 'These fools, who think I haven't been tough enough on Iran, when the Stock Market Just Hit A RECORD HIGH, and Oil prices are 'tumbling' down, are either jealous, bad people, or stupid.
Oil inventories across OECD member states fell in May to their lowest level since 1990, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), as governments drew down strategic reserves to offset supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Persian Gulf during the Middle East conflict. The IEA reported that since the beginning of the crisis, stocks in OECD countries have dropped by around 163 million barrels.
The US Justice Department is investigating how Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei built a global investment portfolio with exposure to Wall Street banks, Bloomberg reported, citing four officials with direct knowledge of the matter.
Hegseth: US can reimpose blockade if Iran doesn't fulfil commitments The United States will restart military action and reimpose a blockade if Iran does not fulfill its commitments under its agreement with the US, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters on Thursday. “The president has pointed out that we will be prepared to recommence if underneath the timeline of these talks, Iran does not do what it says it's going to do,” Hegseth said in Brussels after meeting Nato defence ministers. Hegseth said the deal came from a position of US strength.
The agreement delays the most difficult steps for Iran for later talks, while granting it a crucial economic lifeline.
Jet fuel may stay expensive for months, and airlines know travelers are willing to pay more for tickets.