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LPG demand is softening, with bookings dropping to 46-50 lakh, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Despite this decline, domestic supply remains stable with no reports of shortages at distributors.

President Trump also said that ‘at some point’ an agreement on free passage will be reached, but Iran has not allowed that to happen by merely saying, 'there may be a mine out there somewhere,' that nobody knows about but them'.

US forces would not impede freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports, and additional information would be provided to commercial mariners through a formal notice prior to the start of the blockade, CENTCOM said in the announcement.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urges Saudi Arabia to remove US forces, emphasizing that Iran's military actions target only enemy aggressors.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Iran is considering a US proposal to end the Gulf war but firmly rejects direct negotiations. With escalating tensions and military actions, Iran seeks a resolution on its own terms while emphasising the inclusion of Lebanon in any ceasefire agreement.

Iran has appointed Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new head of the Supreme National Security Council, following the assassination of his predecessor, Ali Larijani. Zolghadr, a former Revolutionary Guards commander, is set to influence Iran's defence and foreign policy strategies in war times.

In the wake of Ali Larijani's assassination by Israel, Iran's foreign minister asserts that the country's leadership remains resilient, stating that the Islamic Republic's structure is robust enough to withstand the loss of any single individual.

Iran has issued a sharp warning to U.S. President Donald Trump amid reports of plans to deploy troops to seize Kharg Island — the heart of Iran’s oil exports. Tehran says any foreign military presence on its soil would be “illegal” and a violation of international law. Iranian officials also slammed the U.S. and Israel, calling the ongoing war “brutal, illegitimate and unjustified.” Kharg Island handles nearly 90% of Iran’s crude exports, making it a critical flashpoint in the conflict. As tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz, fears of a global oil shock are rising.

Amid rising tensions in West Asia, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised the importance of direct talks with Iran to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. He says his ongoing discussions yield promising results for shipping and global energy stability.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief's remarks came hours after Prime Minister Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over the phone and discussed the ‘serious situation’ in West Asia.