Strait of Hormuz
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Iranian tanker hit by four projectiles in US missile attack near Kharg Island
An Iranian tanker was hit by four projectiles in a U.S. missile attack near Kharg Island on Saturday, local sources said, with no casualties reported and crew evacuating the vessel.
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US diesel prices hit record high amid aggression against Iran, Hormuz closure
Average diesel prices have hit a record high in the United States, amid the US acts of aggression against Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which around a fifth of the world's traded oil flows.
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Specter of War Returns to Strait of Hormuz; Heavy Cost of Tension for Regional, Global Markets
American airstrikes on Iran's Larak Island near the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran's missile and drone response have once again heightened concerns about the expansion of conflict in the world's most important oil waterway.
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Supertanker hit naval mines on illegal route south of Strait of Hormuz
A rogue supertanker trying to pass through an unauthorised route south of the Strait of Hormuz was struck by two naval mines and caught fire, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said.
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From Strait of Hormuz to Dinner Tables of World; Hidden Fertilizer Crisis on Way
Disruption in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has not only affected the oil and gas market, but urea exports through this route have decreased by 83 percent, according to a study.
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Iran seizes US oil cargo, sells it to compensate EB patients harmed by sanctions
The US oil cargo was seized and its oil was sold to compensate for Iranian patients suffering from Epidermolysis Bullosa (EP).
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Iranian parliament commission approves article on fees for ships transiting Strait of Hormuz
The spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, Hassan Ghashghavi, announced the approval of Article 3 of the “Strategic Action Plan for Security and Development of the Strait of Hormuz” during a Sunday session of the commission.
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Iran’s PGSA warns vessels violating protocols face fines or confiscation
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), Iran’s regulatory body for the Strait of Hormuz, has announced that vessels violating Iranian protocols for the strategic waterway will face restrictions on future passages, including fines, detention, or confiscation.
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Strait of Hormuz remains closed until US changes behavior, official says
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Major General Mohsen Rezaei whilr emphasizing that any country participating in the US-led economic blockade will face consequences, and warned that if the blockade persists, not a single drop of Persian Gulf oil will be allowed to leave via any route.
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U.S. Official: To Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Washington Compelled to Pay Heavy Price to Iran
Jake Sullivan, the former U.S. National Security Advisor, criticizing Donald Trump's warmongering policies, emphasized that Washington has found itself in a strategic deadlock with no clear exit, and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, it will be compelled to make heavy concessions to Tehran.
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Military Officials Warn Trump of Heavy Casualties in Event of Operations in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. military officials have warned Donald Trump that any military operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be lengthy, costly, and deadly.
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CNN: Iran Proved Its Defiance to Trump with 6 Conditions/ U.S. in Passive Position
CNN, referring to Iran's six conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, emphasized that Donald Trump started the war against Iran with the illusion of "unconditional surrender of Iran," but not only failed to force Iranians to surrender, but now faces the challenge of Iran's more demanding conditions in exchange for opening this waterway.
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Pakistani Analyst: Iran's Conditions for Reopening the Strait of Hormuz Are Legitimate
Abdullah Gul, the head of Pakistan's Youth Organization and a political analyst, in an interview, considered Iran's conditions for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as legitimate, and emphasized that as long as these conditions are not implemented, one cannot expect peace and stability to be established in the region.
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IRGC spokesman: Strait of Hormuz evolved into strategic instrument of power, war
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) spokesperson Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi says that the Strait of Hormuz has evolved beyond an economic passage into a strategic instrument of power and war amid changing patterns of modern conflicts.
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Global Markets Awaiting Outcome of Iran Talks; Oil, Gold, Stock Markets React to Hormuz Developments
Global markets are awaiting the results of negotiations related to Iran and the possibility of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while oil and gold prices have taken an upward trend, and stock markets have experienced varied fluctuations under the influence of geopolitical developments in the Middle East.
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Control of Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab Shifted Balance of Power in Favor of Resistance Axis
A political affairs expert, emphasizing that the operations of Yemeni forces in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab have transformed the world's energy equations, said, "The Islamic Republic of Iran will never retreat from its deterrent power in the Strait of Hormuz, and any possible agreement will not change the principle of Iran's sovereignty over this strategic waterway."
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Al-Arabiya's Account of Iran-Oman Agreement; Details, Conditions for Reopening Strait of Hormuz
The Saudi media outlet Al-Arabiya, citing informed sources, claimed that Iran and Oman have approached a framework for implementing a temporary agreement on how to manage ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Telegraph's Claim About Iran's Plan for the Strait of Hormuz
The Telegraph reported that Iran has presented a plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which instead of mandatory tolls, would establish a voluntary fund financed by Persian Gulf countries and European states to cover maritime costs; a model similar to the Strait of Malacca, which Oman also supports.
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Persian Gulf Strait Authority says Hormuz remains closed
Persian Gulf Strait Authority says that transit through the Strait of Hormuz remains suspended due to continuing “aggressive actions” by US military forces in the region.
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IRGC hit three tankers moving through unauthorized passage in Strait of Hormuz
The IRGC Navy said it hit three tankers moving through an unsafe, unauthorized passage in the strait, forcing them to stop.
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Iran warns companies receiving Trump's frozen asset payments will be barred from Hormuz
An Iranian military spokesperson has warned that any company or country receiving payments from Iran’s frozen assets under a proposal outlined by US President Donald Trump would be barred from transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
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CBS Claimed: Iran-Oman Talks on Strait of Hormuz Progressed
CBS network claimed that the talks between Iran and Oman regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the territorial waters of each in this area have progressed.
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IRGC Ground Force commander visits Hormuz Strait
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Force Brigadier General Mohammad Karami visited the units of the force based on the Persian Gulf coastline overlooking the Strait of Hormuz.
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Goldman Sachs: Oil Prices Could Reach $120 if Strait of Hormuz Disruption Continues
Goldman Sachs investment bank predicted that if the disruption in oil transfers through the Strait of Hormuz continues and production in the Persian Gulf countries remains reduced, Brent crude prices could exceed $120 per barrel in the fourth quarter of this year.
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Senior Advisor: Strategic Value, Security of Strait 'Irreplaceable' for Iranian Nation
A former Iranian vice president and senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has said that the country’s unchangeable policy is to keep cementing its position as the sole guardian of the Strait of Hormuz.
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IRGC Navy strikes two rogue super tankers misled by US into crossing mined waters of Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has confirmed that two super oil tankers, misled by American provocations, were struck and disabled after deliberately ignoring repeated warnings and attempting to navigate through a mined route in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran's PGSA: Strait of Hormuz Transit 'Not Possible' Due to US Military Movements
Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) has announced that due to the recent illegal activities of the US military forces in the region, passage through the Strait of Hormuz is currently not possible.
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Iran, Oman Agree to Continue Technical Talks on Strait of Hormuz Navigation
The two foreign ministers of Iran and Oman have agreed to continue the technical talks on the navigation in the Strait of Hormuz after their meeting in Muscat Saturday.
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Qalibaf: If U.S. Wants to Fight, We Also Know How to Fight Well
The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran's negotiating delegation, regarding the possibility of U.S. breach of commitment, said, "Is it possible that the U.S. will break its promise? Yes, this possibility exists, and we are distrustful of the U.S.; therefore, we are ready for any reciprocal action. If the U.S. wants to choose war, we also know how to fight well."
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Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Not Guaranteed Except Through Iran's Routes
The Deputy for Legal and International Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz is not guaranteed with ambiguous arrangements, parallel routes, or decision-making outside Iran's considerations.