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News and updates about Strait of Hormuz

President Trump:

International support on Strait of Hormuz

'We strongly encourage other nations whose economies depend on the strait, far more than ours ... we want them to come and help us with the strait,' says President Trump on the Strait of Hormuz.

International support on Strait of Hormuz

'Not Our War'

Europe rejects Trump’s demand for help defending Strait of Hormuz

Several NATO member states have rejected a demand by U.S. President Donald Trump to participate in protecting ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Europe rejects Trump’s demand for help defending Strait of Hormuz

Iran insists: Strait of Hormuz not closed to naval traffic

Spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry insists his country has not closed the Straits of Hormuz, uninvolved countries able to move ships through.

Iran insists: Strait of Hormuz not closed to naval traffic

Report:

Trump weighs seizure of Iran’s Kharg Island

Axios reports President Donald Trump is working to assemble a multinational coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran’s blockade, but also weighing the possible seizure of Kharg Island.

Trump weighs seizure of Iran’s Kharg Island

Trump:

'Israel working with US to secure Strait of Hormuz'

President Donald Trump says Israel is working with the US to secure the Strait of Hormuz and confirms talks with other countries about joining a coalition, while stating Iran “badly" wants negotiations.

'Israel working with US to secure Strait of Hormuz'

Report:

US to announce coalition to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz

Wall Street Journal reports that the Trump administration is expected to announce a multinational coalition to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz as Iran threatens commercial vessels.

US to announce coalition to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz

How to keep the Strait of Hormuz open after the War

A unilateral arrangement is required to ensure that Iran can never close this vital waterway again. Opinion.

How to keep the Strait of Hormuz open after the War

How America can turn the Hormuz Crisis into victory

Epic Fury is going well, but we must plan for the future and take the oil supply out of Iran's control.

How America can turn the Hormuz Crisis into victory

US to Iranian civilians:

Avoid ports along the Strait of Hormuz

CENTCOM warns that the Iranian regime is using civilian ports along the Strait of Hormuz to conduct military operations, forfeiting their protected status and making them valid targets.

Avoid ports along the Strait of Hormuz

US Army destroys Iranian vessels near Strait of Hormuz

US Army destroys 16 Iranian minelaying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump warns Tehran against deploying mines in the vital shipping route.

US Army destroys Iranian vessels near Strait of Hormuz

Report:

Iran may be preparing to deploy mines in Strait of Hormuz

US officials say Iran may be preparing naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a warning from President Trump and heightened military monitoring.

Iran may be preparing to deploy mines in Strait of Hormuz

As tensions surge

US shoots down Iranian drone near USS Lincoln

US jet shoots down an Iranian drone near the USS Lincoln as Iran harasses a US-flagged tanker, escalating tensions while Washington and Tehran prepare for possible negotiations.

US shoots down Iranian drone near USS Lincoln

Iran denies Guards planned live-fire drills in Strait of Hormuz

Iran denies reports that the Revolutionary Guards planned live-fire drills in the Strait of Hormuz, saying media claims were incorrect.

Iran denies Guards planned live-fire drills in Strait of Hormuz

Iran releases seized tanker after five-day standoff

Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Talara, intercepted by Iran's Revolutionary Guard near UAE waters, released without charges after days in Iranian custody

Iran releases seized tanker after five-day standoff

Crew of tanker seized by Iran reported safe

Technical manager of the tanker which was seized by Iran on the weekend says the crew of 21 is safe, and the ship is anchored off Bandar Abbas.

Crew of tanker seized by Iran reported safe

Iran confirms it seized tanker

IRGC confirms it seized Talara tanker in the Straits of Hormuz, claiming it carried 'unauthorized cargo.'

Iran confirms it seized tanker

Iran threatens Gulf security if Europe moves on sanctions

Iranian lawmaker warns that the Islamic Republic could end regional security cooperation if European states trigger the UN snapback mechanism to reimpose sanctions.

Iran threatens Gulf security if Europe moves on sanctions

US intelligence: Iran prepped mines for Strait of Hormuz

US intelligence detected Iran loading naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf last month following Israeli strikes, according to Reuters. This heightened Washington's concerns about a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

US intelligence: Iran prepped mines for Strait of Hormuz

Iran deploys new missile systems on strategic Gulf islands

Revolutionary Guards station advanced missile systems on three key islands in the Gulf, claim they can strike “enemy bases, vessels, and assets” in the region.

Iran deploys new missile systems on strategic Gulf islands

Crew members of tanker seized by Iran are safe

Empire Navigation company says crew of tanker seized by Iran's navy in the Persian Gulf this week is safe.

Crew members of tanker seized by Iran are safe

Iran seizes oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Iran claims the seizure was in retaliation to retaliation for the confiscation last year of the same ship and its oil by the United States.

Iran seizes oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Shippers warned to stay away from Strait of Hormuz

The warning comes as tensions between the US and Iran in the Persian Gulf remain high.

Shippers warned to stay away from Strait of Hormuz

US mulling armed personnel on ships in Gulf

The move would be aimed at stopping Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels.

US mulling armed personnel on ships in Gulf

Iran launches air force drill as US sends forces to region

11 Iranian air force bases take part in the drill, dubbed Fadaeian Velyat-11.

Iran launches air force drill as US sends forces to region

US sending more warships, Marines to the Middle East

The move is intended to increase security following Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships.

US sending more warships, Marines to the Middle East

To protect ships:

US sends F-16s to Strait of Hormuz

The US move comes after Iran tried to seize two oil tankers near the strait last week, opening fire on one of them.

US sends F-16s to Strait of Hormuz

Iran claims:

'We intercepted oil tanker after it was involved in a collision'

The comments come a day after the US military said it blocked attempts by Iran to seize commercial tankers in international waters.

'We intercepted oil tanker after it was involved in a collision'

Iran tries to seize tankers near Strait of Hormuz, shots fired

The Iranian naval vessels backed off after the US Navy responded, and both commercial ships continued their voyages.

Iran tries to seize tankers near Strait of Hormuz, shots fired

Iran:

'We are capable of ensuring the safety of the Gulf waters'

The statement comes after US, British and French navies transited the Strait of Hormuz.

'We are capable of ensuring the safety of the Gulf waters'

US, British and French navies transit Strait of Hormuz

The move follows Iran’s recent seizure of two foreign vessels in the Persian Gulf.

US, British and French navies transit Strait of Hormuz

Iran justifies seizure of foreign vessels in the Persian Gulf

Iran claims its moves in the Gulf are "aimed at countering behaviors in violation of international maritime law".

Iran justifies seizure of foreign vessels in the Persian Gulf

After Iran's ship seizures:

US military to bolster its defensive posture in the Gulf

US military will work to bolster the defensive posture in the Gulf region following Iran's seizure and harassment of vessels.

US military to bolster its defensive posture in the Gulf

Satellite photos show:

Oil tankers seized by Iran anchored off Strait of Hormuz

Two oil tankers seized by Iran within six days anchored off the coast of one of its key port cities on the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Oil tankers seized by Iran anchored off Strait of Hormuz

Iran claims it forced US submarine to surface in Gulf

US Navy says Iran's claim is "absolutely false" and "represents more Iranian disinformation".

Iran claims it forced US submarine to surface in Gulf

US Navy sails drone through the Strait of Hormuz

The narrow waterway has often been a site of tense encounters between Americans and Iranian forces.

US Navy sails drone through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran warns spy plane near Iranian war games in the Gulf

Iran's military launches drone to warn off reconnaissance plane trying to approach Iranian war games on the Gulf coast.

Iran warns spy plane near Iranian war games in the Gulf

Iran holds military show of force near Strait of Hormuz

Iranian military conducts drills with airborne infantry, commandos, jets, drones and submarines in area important for global oil shipping.

Iran holds military show of force near Strait of Hormuz

Iranian newspaper:

'Close Strait of Hormuz over foreign support for protests'

Newspaper close to Khamenei suggests authorities close Strait of Hormuz in response to alleged foreign support for nationwide protests.

'Close Strait of Hormuz over foreign support for protests'

US Army:

'Iranian patrol boat tried to blind US Navy ships in the Gulf'

The incident is the latest in a series of incidents involving US and Iranian ships in the Gulf.

'Iranian patrol boat tried to blind US Navy ships in the Gulf'

Strait of Hormuz:

US ships fire warning flares at hostile Iranian naval vessels

US ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz encounter Iranian naval vessels acting in aggressive manner and respond with warning shots.

US ships fire warning flares at hostile Iranian naval vessels

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard constructing 'mobile naval city'

Massive ship will patrol the Strait of Hormuz and launch smaller ships designed to go up against American naval vessels.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard constructing 'mobile naval city'

Iran: Military drill a 'serious warning to our enemies'

Iranian army launches drills near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Iran: Military drill a 'serious warning to our enemies'

ANALYSIS:

Tensions in Middle East escalate after Iranian terror at sea

Iran has changed tactics in the shadow-war with Israel and the US to terrorizing commercial ships in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.

Tensions in Middle East escalate after Iranian terror at sea

US vessel fires warning shots at Iranian boats

13 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy boats approach seven US vessels in Strait of Hormuz.

US vessel fires warning shots at Iranian boats

Iran: Glad the US 'got the message'

Iran responds to US Navy official who said that "uneasy deterrence" had been reached in the Gulf.

Iran: Glad the US 'got the message'

China investment strategy in Iran is bad for regional stability

With Chinese money, Iran will again have the opportunity to fund Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, and other proxies. And that's not all. Op-ed.

China investment strategy in Iran is bad for regional stability

Iran to start military drills in Strait of Hormuz

Iran regularly holds military drills in the Strait of Hormuz, which it has threatened to close more than once.

Iran to start military drills in Strait of Hormuz

US: Iran briefly seized oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz

US military says the Iranian navy boarded and briefly seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

US: Iran briefly seized oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz

Iran launches underground ballistic missiles during drill

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launches underground ballistic missiles as part of exercise in Strait of Hormuz.

Iran launches underground ballistic missiles during drill

IRGC fires missiles at mock aircraft carrier

During drill in Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Revolutionary Guard launches missiles targeting a mock aircraft carrier.

IRGC fires missiles at mock aircraft carrier

Iran: US forces provoked us in the Persian Gulf

Revolutionary Guard acknowledges tense encounter with US warships in Persian Gulf, but claims American forces sparked the incident.

Iran: US forces provoked us in the Persian Gulf

ANALYSIS: Iran and Hezbollah continue 'Israel project'

Despite its ongoing high corona fatality rate, there is ample evidence that Iran is actively testing Israel, just short of confrontation.

ANALYSIS: Iran and Hezbollah continue 'Israel project'

US accuses Iran of ‘dangerous’ harassment of US warships

US Navy 5th Fleet says Revolutionary Guard vessels repeatedly crossed bows and sterns of several US ships at close range and high speed.

US accuses Iran of ‘dangerous’ harassment of US warships

US coalition launches operation to protect Persian Gulf

US-led naval coalition officially launches operations meant to protect shipping in waters of Persian Gulf.

US coalition launches operation to protect Persian Gulf

Iran seizes boat near Strait of Hormuz

Iran seizes boat suspected of being used to smuggle fuel, arrests its 11 crew members.

Iran seizes boat near Strait of Hormuz

Report: Iran to release seized British oil tanker

Sweden officials say Stena Impero, captured by Revolutionary Guards in July, will be released soon.

Report: Iran to release seized British oil tanker

Report: Iran interfering with GPS in the Gulf

US defense official says Iran has placed GPS jammers close to the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz as US warns commercial ships.

Report: Iran interfering with GPS in the Gulf

Iran seizes two British oil tankers

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps seizes British oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz. Britain: This is unacceptable.

Iran seizes two British oil tankers

Trump: We destroyed an Iranian drone

Trump says a US ship "destroyed" an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump: We destroyed an Iranian drone

Zarif: We can shut down Strait of Hormuz, but won't do it

Iranian Foreign Minister says US "shot itself in the foot" by leaving nuclear deal.

Zarif: We can shut down Strait of Hormuz, but won't do it