Islamic Republic of Iran

May 25, 2026 6:56 PM

Iran “not seeking” tolls on vessels passing through Hormuz, working with Oman on safe passage mechanism

Iran on Monday said that it is "not seeking" to impose tolls on vessels passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid reports suggesting the Islamic Republic is allegedly collecting a fee from ships transiting through the strategic waterway. Addressing a weekly press briefing, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei stated that Iran is instead working with Oman to establish a mechanism for the safe passage of ships through the Strait. He stated that the efforts by Iran and O...

May 4, 2026 1:23 PM

US evacuates 22 crew members on seized Iranian ship to Pakistan

The U.S. has evacuated 22 crew members held aboard an Iranian container vessel to Pakistan and will hand them over to Iranian authorities on Monday, Pakistan's foreign ministry said, calling the move a "confidence-building measure". Here are some details. Iranian-flagged Touska, part of the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) that has been hit with sanctions by Washington, was boarded and seized by the U.S. off the coast of Iran's Chabahar port in the Gulf of Oman last month. The ...

July 30, 2024 11:03 PM

Union Minister Gadkari attends swearing-in ceremony of Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, represented the Indian government at the swearing-in ceremony of Iran's new President, Masoud Pezeshkian, on Tuesday in Tehran. The event marks a significant moment in Iran's political landscape following recent snap elections. Gadkari conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's good wishes to President Pezeshkian as he assumed office. During his visit, the minister engaged in discussions that positively assessed the state of bilateral r...