India Summons Iran Envoy After Indian Sailor Killed in Strait of Hormuz Missile Attack

US Strikes IRGC Targets in Strait of Hormuz; 5 Killed in Wedding, Oil Prices Cross $95/Barrel

The US and Iran have exchanged significant military strikes, ending a month-long lull. US Central Command targeted IRGC air-defence and maritime sites in response to attempted attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated with missiles and drones, hitting a wedding venue in southern Iran, killing five and wounding dozens. The Strait of Hormuz remains largely disrupted, pushing Brent crude above $95/barrel and raising global energy security concerns.

US Imposes Sanctions on 60 Iran-Linked Entities; Iran Threatens Strait of Hormuz Oil Chokepoint

The US has widened economic sanctions on Iran, targeting 60 entities and vessels, while Tehran retaliates by threatening military action and blacklisting 45 tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. For India, which relies heavily on Persian Gulf oil, this escalation could raise energy costs and test diplomatic balancing. The situation directly impacts global oil supply, with the Strait carrying ~20% of world oil use.

BRICS 2026: President Xi Jinping Confirms India Visit After 7-Year Hiatus; Trade Normalisation Key Agenda

China confirms President Xi Jinping will attend the BRICS Summit in New Delhi (Sept 12-13, 2026) – his first visit to India in seven years (since Mamallapuram informal summit, Oct 2019). The visit signals a diplomatic thaw amid gradual normalisation after the Galwan clash (2020). Key focus: bilateral trade talks, border peace, and expanding BRICS/Global South coordination.

Brent Crude Falls $4.08 as Trump Halts Iran Attack for Strait of Hormuz Deal

Oil prices crashed over $4/barrel after President Trump halted a planned attack on Iran to pursue a nuclear deal. The move has de-escalated fears over Strait of Hormuz disruptions, but OPEC+ also approved a 188,000 bpd quota increase, adding downward pressure.

India Raises Concerns on US SRIA Law Allowing 100% Tariff on Russian Oil Buyers

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and conveyed India's concerns over the newly signed US 'Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act' (SRIA), which authorizes up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas, including India. India reiterated its commitment to protect its economic interests and ensure energy security.

SRIA Signed: Jaishankar Conveys India's Energy Concerns Over US Tariffs Up to 100% on Russian Oil

In the first official discussion after Trump signed the Russia Sanctions Bill (SRIA), External Affairs Minister Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Rubio in New York and reiterated India's economic and strategic concerns over potential tariffs up to 100% on Russian oil buyers. India, a major importer of Russian crude, stressed its energy security needs for its 1.4 billion people. The meeting came as both nations work on a bilateral trade deal.

EAM Jaishankar at 81st UNGA: India-Liberia Launch 'Group of Friends' for Safety of Shipping and Seafarers

EAM Jaishankar at UNGA 81 condemned attacks on commercial shipping in the Gulf and Red Sea, stressing that non-conflict countries bear the cost. India co-launched the 'Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers' with Liberia to build global support. This links India's maritime security, UN diplomacy, and safety of Indian seafarers.

US-Iran Talks on Strait of Hormuz Reopening: Oman-Backed Interim Deal Near, India's Energy Security at Stake

US President Trump claims an interim deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is imminent, with Oman and Qatar mediating. Any disruption here directly impacts India's crude oil imports and global energy prices, making this a key IR and energy security topic for exams.