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Iran has seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. One vessel was heading to Mundra port in Gujarat. This action escalates tensions in the vital oil chokepoint. The seizures follow recent incidents involving Indian-bound ships. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has taken custody of the vessels. Tensions remain high despite a ceasefire.

Dubai and Oman have launched a new green corridor for sea-air cargo. This initiative promises faster and more efficient trade between Asia and the Middle East. Goods will move seamlessly between sea ports and air cargo facilities. This collaboration aims to reduce transit times and streamline customs. It positions the UAE as a key hub for next-generation global trade routes.

Tensions surge as Iran warns residents to evacuate UAE ports, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, claiming they are used by US forces. This unprecedented threat follows US strikes on Iran's oil hub, escalating fears of a wider regional conflict. The warning highlights the vulnerability of vital economic centers and global energy markets.

Jebel Ali is the largest port in the Middle East and one of the world’s busiest container terminals. It serves as a major transshipment and re-export hub linking Asia, Europe and Africa.

Lara Dutta and her daughter safely returned to Mumbai after being stranded in Dubai due to Middle East tensions. The actress described their perilous two-hour drive to Fujairah, a journey fraught with the sounds of explosions, likening it to a movie. She revealed a personal reason for sharing her anxiety online, fearing it might be her last communication. Read on to know more in detail.

The escalating Middle East war is severely impacting Gujarat's businesses, particularly ceramics and engineering goods, due to an energy crisis and a $2,000 per container conflict surcharge. Disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz and port closures in the Gulf are causing significant delays and increased costs for Indian exports.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is coordinating with the Centre for the safe return of Odias stranded in conflict-hit West Asia. The Union government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are prioritizing the evacuation of all Indians, including those from Odisha, amidst escalating tensions following US-Israel strikes in Iran.

From AI-powered freight solutions to world-class port infrastructure, Dubai is giving Indian logistics firms the perfect platform to optimise supply chains and expand globally.

Desalination plants in the Middle East are becoming targets in the escalating conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel. Recent incidents in Bahrain and Iran, with conflicting claims of responsibility, highlight the strategic importance of these facilities. Attacks on water infrastructure pose a significant threat to civilian survival and regional stability.

Following the killing of its Supreme Leader, Iran launched retaliatory strikes across the Middle East, targeting American military bases and Israel. Dubai, a symbol of modern opulence, was also hit, with iconic landmarks like the Burj Al Arab and vital infrastructure such as Dubai International Airport sustaining damage amidst widespread attacks.

An ad-hoc scheduled call by main line vessel Kota Anggerik on New Mangalore Port sometime during middle of this month has made authorities there excited.