Strait of Hormuz

IRGC strikes Thai vessel attempting Hormuz transit

Iranian media report that the IRGC targeted a Thai-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz after it allegedly ignored warnings and transited without authorization.

US forces destroy IRGC surveillance tower near Strait of Hormuz

US forces destroyed a maritime surveillance tower at Iran’s Chah Bahar Shahid Kalantari Port, saying it was part of an IRGC network used to monitor commercial vessels and coordinate attacks on civilian crews.

Herzog

'Not surprised at collapse of Iran MOU'

Israeli President speaks with Al Arabiya, says President Trump is in control of the situation with Iran and has his trust.

Iran strikes continue

Report: US expands strike campaign into northern Iran

CENTCOM concludes another wave of precision strikes on Iranian command sites, with attacks reportedly expanding northward to reach Semnan Province and areas surrounding Tehran.

CENTCOM enforces blockade

Missiles strike tanker headed to Kharg Island

CENTCOM disables unladen oil tanker headed for Iran with Hellfire missiles after it ignores warnings, enforcing its reinstated naval blockade.

Vows heavy retaliation

Iran warns US naval blockade has shattered deal

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister warns that a renewed US naval blockade has dismantled their peace accord, vowing a non-proportional response that will make Washington regret its actions.

Iranian FM mocks Trump:

'We have always been the guardian of the Strait of Hormuz'

Iran's foreign minister sarcastically responded to President Donald Trump's remarks on the Strait of Hormuz, saying Iran has always been its guardian and will be fair in the fee that they will charge for a safe passage.

Trump announces:

US is reinstating the Iranian blockade

US President Donald Trump says Iran systematically violates every agreement it reaches, and therefore the US is taking control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Fourth time this week

US deploys attack drones, hits dozens of targets in Iran

CENTCOM completes a new wave of precision strikes on Iranian military sites to protect the Strait of Hormuz: “Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz."

It doesn't add up:

Iran wants Trump dead - and answered his deadline with a missile

The US President is trading assassination threats with the very men he’s simultaneously asking to please reopen a shipping lane. Is this for real? Opinion.

Ghalibaf warns: No more unilateral deals

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns US following nighttime strikes on Iran. 'We warned you.'

Oman's proposal for the Strait of Hormuz

Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi proposes two-corridor solution for Strait of Hormuz; Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi unable to approve it.

New ultimatum:

US demands Iran pledge to halt shipping attacks by Saturday

The Trump administration has demanded that Tehran publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open and pledge to cease firing on commercial ships by Saturday.

90 targets struck

US strikes in Iran following attacks on shipping

US forces strike 90 Iranian military and infrastructure targets, prompting Iranian threats of immediate retaliation. Trump: "This is in retribution for yesterday’s bombing of ships by Iran."

More than 80 targets

US launches powerful strikes in Iran

US military strikes targets in Iran in response to attacks on three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran fires on Bahrain and Kuwait in response.

US reinstates sanctions on Iranian oil

US revokes the general license authorizing the sale of Iranian oil following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

UAE unveils bold plan to bypass Strait of Hormuz

The UAE is planning major new ports, pipelines and transport links to eliminate its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz for trade.

Iran: Hormuz attack due to violations of agreement

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Strait of Hormuz attack linked to the ceasefire framework, insists negotiations on final agreement stalled 'as long as threats continue.'

IRGC missiles strike commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz

IRGC fires at least two missiles at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, severely damaging two vessels and sparking a fire on an oil tanker, according to a US official.

Breaks to 'friendly' states

Tehran asserts Hormuz transit fees

Iranian ambassador announces new shipping fees for the Strait of Hormuz, defying US pushback while promising discounts for nations that supported Tehran.

The Strait of Hormuz and the Straits of Tammuz

A straight-ahead look on navigating an exit from exile.

Ghalibaf threatens: Response to every violation of agreement

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf claims Iranian aggression in Strait of Hormuz due to destruction of terror infrastructure in Lebanon.

Report:

US and Iran agree to pause strikes, hold peace summit in Qatar

The US and Iran have paused military strikes ahead of an emergency Tuesday summit in Doha to resolve collapsing ceasefire over the Strait of Hormuz.

US strikes Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz

US Army says it attacked Iranian targets in the area of the Strait of Hormuz, in response to an attack on a merchant vessel attributed to Iran.

Report: Iran fumes at Oman over Hormuz passage

Oman trapped between Iranian, US, demands over Strait of Hormuz, New York Times reports.

Strait of Hormuz:

IRGC attacks vessel, Iran tightens transit rules

Iran's Revolutionary Guard attacks a Singaporean vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The UN announces a halt to its Persian Gulf ship evacuation program.

Trump

'Iran assured us there will be no Hormuz tolls'

US President says Iran has agreed not to impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz and to allow American nuclear inspectors.

Oman unveils temporary Hormuz Strait shipping lane

Oman pairs with the International Maritime Organization to deploy a temporary, fee-free shipping corridor through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Iran and Oman reaffirm sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz

Iran and Oman announced plans to discuss the future administration of the Strait of Hormuz while reaffirming their sovereignty over the key waterway.

Data shows:

Maritime traffic plunge after IRGC re-imposes Hormuz blockade

Maritime traffic plummets through the Strait of Hormuz as Iran re-imposed a strict blockade.

Trump threatens Iran:

"I’ll blow them to pieces"

US President Donald Trump told Fox News that Washington could become the “guardian angel" of the Strait of Hormuz and take 20% of the oil.

Trump insists: Strait of Hormuz will be toll-free

US President Donald Trump reiterates promise that Strait of Hormuz will remain toll-free zone - unless the US decides to impose 'Guardian Angel' tax.

Pakistani PM:

Hormuz to immediately reopen under new US-Iran pact

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif endorses the "Islamabad MoU," confirming a Friday ceremony in Switzerland to initiate technical talks and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran commits to reopening Strait of Hormuz for just 60 days

The US will lift the naval blockade, remove sanctions, and provide economic assistance to Iran. Tehran declared that it will not develop nuclear weapons.

Despite MOU:

IRGC launching nightly drone strikes on ships in Hormuz

A US official reveals that the IRGC has launched multiple attack drones toward commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz every night since Sunday's signed memorandum.

US-Iran deal

European powers welcome deal, demand swift reopening of Hormuz

The leaders of France, the UK, Germany, and Italy praise the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, offering a defensive naval mission to safely reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump blasts Iran over leaked terms

Pres. Donald Trump sharply criticizes Iran, insisting terms reported in media not part of written agreement, says Tehran cannot be trusted and issues stern warning following an alleged drone attack against Indian vessels leaving the Strait of Hormuz.

Report: Iran memorandum includes framework for enriched uranium

Agreement between US and Iran includes free passage through Strait of Hormuz; Iranian nuclear program to be discussed later, report says.

3 Indians killed in US strike

India confirmed three sailors were killed after a US strike disabled an oil tanker accused of violating the blockade on Iran.

'It wasn't a big deal'

Trump downplays downing of Apache helicopter

Trump downplays Iran's downing of a US helicopter in Strait of Hormuz, despite earlier vow that the US would respond.

Trump

'Iran shot down Apache helicopter, US will respond'

US Pres. reveals that the helicopter which went down in the Strait of Hormuz earlier today was shot down by Iranian forces, necessitating a US response.

'Pilots are fine'

US Apache helicopter crashed in the Strait of Hormuz

An advanced US Army Apache attack helicopter crashed in the Strait of Hormuz. Both pilots were rescued safely. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

EU sanctions IRGC over maritime blockades

The EU sanctions Iranian officials and an IRGC unit for disrupting the Strait of Hormuz.

CENTCOM shoots down two Iranian drones over Strait of Hormuz

CENTCOM announces that US forces shot down two Iranian attack drones in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran demands billions of dollars for agreement with USA

Mohsen Rezaei, the senior military adviser to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, told CNN that the release of frozen Iranian assets is a condition for an agreement with the United States.

Watch:

US Army disables ship defying Iran naval blockade

US aircraft disables an oil tanker with a Hellfire missile for violating the Iran blockade.

Macron demands:

Quick US-Iran deal, unconditional reopening of Strait of Hormuz

French President Macron urges a swift US-Iran pact and a joint European naval mission in the Gulf.

The Litani is no longer the frontier

Why Israel's security now starts at the Strait of Hormuz. Opinion.

IRGC says it fired missiles at US ships in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's IRGC claims it fired missiles at four US merchant ships who tried crossing the Strait of Hormuz without permission.

US sanctions Iranian body accused of Strait of Hormuz extortion

US Treasury Department sanctions Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority, accusing IRGC-linked body of trying to extort vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, funneling funds to Iran’s terror network.

Iran declares: We won't give up on uranium enrichment

Iranian official Ebrahim Azizi warns IRGC won't give up on core demands to reach ceasefire deal with US.

Second time this week

US military strikes targets in Strait of Hormuz

The US launches its second strike this week in Iran, hitting military sites near Bandar Abbas. Iranian media report explosions.

After US strikes

Iran accuses US of truce violations

Iran claims the US violated the ceasefire after CENTCOM launched self-defense strikes in the Gulf.

'Adios'

Trump's puzzling post

Amid reports of the US and Iran reaching a peaceful solution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump posts an image portraying a more violent one.

Trump: Final details of Iran deal to be announced shortly

US President Donald Trump says Strait of Hormuz to be reopened after 'very good' calls with Arab leaders, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Senior Iranian official:

'Gaps narrowed but still no deal with US'

Iranian official says that while gaps have narrowed with the US, no deal has been reached.

Iran draws 'controlled zone' maps in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's newly formed Persian Gulf Strait Authority releases a map claiming authority over the critical Strait of Hormuz.

US intelligence finds 10 new mines in Strait of Hormuz

US intel has detected at least 10 Iranian mines in Hormuz, according to CBS News.

Danon

'Iran needs reality check, Trump knows something must be done'

Israeli Amb. to the UN tells Arutz Sheva the New York Times should apologize for its "outrageous" claims against Israel, stresses importance of Israel Day Parade while Mamdani is mayor.

Report: Iran unable to export crude oil by sea

Iran not managing to export crude oil by sea due to US blockade, though some products succeeded in escaping due to lack of sanctions, report says.