Strait of Hormuz
Trump Rejects Iran's Strait of Hormuz Proposal
US President Donald Trump said he rejected an Iranian plan to resume shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
IRGC Says Fighting Continues in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says battles between US and Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz are ongoing and the strait remains closed.
Qatar Calls US Forecast on Strait of Hormuz Losing Importance 'Wrong'
Qatar's Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi disagreed with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's claim that the Strait of Hormuz will lose its significance in two years. Qatar does not plan to build bypass pipelines.
Iran and Oman Reach Agreement on Strait of Hormuz
Tehran and Muscat have agreed on a text concerning safe routes in the Strait of Hormuz and plan to hold a meeting with regional countries.
Iran Sets Seven Conditions for Opening the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has conveyed seven conditions to the United States through intermediaries that must be met for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen. Until they are fulfilled, the strait will remain closed.
Saudi Oil Deliveries to Asia Could Take 2.5 Times Longer
If the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait closes, tanker routes to Asia could take about 100 days round trip instead of 40, leading to higher transport costs.
Iran and Oman Prepare to Register Safe Route in Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman are finalizing negotiations on a safe temporary route in the Strait of Hormuz, with an agreement expected to be registered with the IMO in the coming days.
Iran Announces Full Closure of Strait of Hormuz
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei announced the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping and the shelling of American vessels.
IRGC Claims Strikes on US Vessels and Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported attacks on three American vessels and three oil tankers in response to US strikes on Iranian tankers.
Trump Says Oil Supplies Through Strait of Hormuz Restored
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have recovered to 18 million barrels per day, noting that the previous level has been reached.
Trump Proposes Renaming Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait'
US President Donald Trump has proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait', claiming it is under US control.
Supertanker Hits Mines in Strait of Hormuz
A supertanker carrying oil struck two naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire and loss of propulsion.
Iran Seeks Alternative Trade Routes via Caspian Sea
Amid uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is exploring trade development through northern ports and the Caspian Sea, potentially reducing dependence on southern routes.
CIA Director Visits Moscow to Warn Russia Against Attacks on NATO
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow this week to warn Russia against attacks on NATO countries and discuss Iran-related issues, CBS News reports.
Iran Stops Indian Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian authorities prevented an Indian tanker from passing through the Strait of Hormuz via the southern route off Oman's coast, Fars news agency reports.
Iran Conveys Terms for Resolving Conflict with US via Pakistan
Iran has communicated its position and conditions for resolving the conflict with the US through Pakistani mediation, with the main condition being a return to the Islamabad Memorandum, including the clause on the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Threatens Strikes on Gulf Oil Routes
Tehran warns neighboring states of consequences for joining US anti-Iran sanctions, including strikes on oil tankers and other export routes.
Trump: Hormuz Strait to Lose Significance Due to Pipelines
US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will become less important thanks to pipeline construction and alternative oil supply routes.
Trump Threatens Strikes on Oman Over Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington would strike Oman if the country obstructs U.S. actions in the conflict with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iraq's Oil Pipeline Through Syria: $15 Billion and Four Years to Build
Iraq plans to build a new oil pipeline through Syria to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz. The project is estimated at $15 billion and will take about four years.
Iran and Oman Agree on Vessel Passage Map Through Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on a vessel passage map through the Strait of Hormuz, but negotiations on some issues continue.
Iran Rejects Trump's Claims on Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the Strait of Hormuz cannot be conquered and will remain Iranian.
Iran Responds to Trump's Statement on Intention to Declare Strait of Hormuz US Territory
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the Strait of Hormuz cannot be seized by social media posts or aircraft carriers, and that the strait belongs to Iran.
Trump Promises to Declare Strait of Hormuz US Territory
US President Donald Trump said he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory after Iran's defeat.