'Not heavy firing'
Trump stops short of saying Iran violated ceasefire
Trump downplays Iranian attacks, warns Tehran to keep the ceasefire: They better hope it remains in effect.
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News and updates about Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Minister:
'There is no military solution to the conflict'
Iran’s Araghchi warns the US and UAE of a "quagmire" and rejects military solutions to the current tensions.
High alert
Israel prepares for possible collapse of ceasefire with Iran
Amid the U.S. operation in the Strait of Hormuz and recent Iranian strikes on the United Arab Emirates, Israel is preparing for the possibility of immediate escalation. Tehran has threatened a “night of rage."
Trump
'Iran shooting at unrelated nations'
US President tells Fox News Iran will be "blown off the face of the earth" if it attacks the US naval vessels escorting merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Military: Iranian blockade broken
The U.S. military announced that two American merchant ships successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz as part of an effort to break the naval blockade.
Iran claims strike on US warship near Hormuz, US denies
Tehran says missiles hit vessel and warns against US presence; American officials reject report of any damage.
Report:
US Navy may not escort ships through Strait of Hormuz
New 'Project Freedom' to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz will see US Navy guiding, but not escorting, foreign commercial ships, Axios report says.
US Treasury Secretary:
'America is suffocating Iran with naval blockade'
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells Fox News that America is suffocating Iran’s regime through financial pressure, frozen assets and a naval blockade.
In Strait of Hormuz
US military to begin effort to 'restore freedom of navigation'
CENTCOM announces its forces will begin supporting President Donald Trump’s humanitarian operation to free ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran warns US:
'Interference in Hormuz violates the ceasefire'
Senior Iranian lawmaker warns that any US interference in the Strait of Hormuz would violate the ceasefire, responding to Trump’s announcement of operation to free trapped foreign vessels.
Trump announces operation to free ships trapped in Hormuz
President Trump announces “Project Freedom" to safely escort neutral ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a humanitarian gesture amid positive discussions with Iran.
US warns:
'Paying Iranian tolls could trigger harsh sanctions'
US Treasury warns shippers they face severe sanctions for paying Iranian tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.
Mojtaba Khamenei:
Persian Gulf will have bright future without US presence
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamensi disparages US' 'disgraceful failure,' says Iran will manage Strait of Hormuz.
CENTCOM:
42 vessels redirected, 69 million barrels of oil unsellable
US Central Command announces that American forces have successfully redirected 42 commercial vessels attempting to breach the maritime blockade on Iran.
Be Careful, President Trump:
Indefinite delays are Iran’s favorite weapon
Firm deadlines must be reestablished. Pressure via blockade must remain constant until the enriched uranium is rendered unusable and the ballistic missiles neutralized. Opinion.
Trump warns advisers:
Prepare for extended blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Iranian official says ball in US' court, demands 'mutual respect,' removal of blockade.
Amid Iran blockade
US forces seize and release ship in Arabian Sea
US Central Command announces that American forces temporarily seized a vessel suspected of heading to Iran in the Arabian Sea, later releasing it after confirming it would not dock in an Iranian port.
Trump
'Iran told us it's in state of collapse'
US President says Iran is begging America to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the US blockade and war take their toll on the Islamic Republic.
Macron to press Iran on Strait of Hormuz reopening
French President says he will press Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as his Foreign Minister urges Tehran to make major concessions.
Trump skeptical of Iranian deal offer, officials say
US officials say Trump is dissatisfied with Iran’s proposal, which delays nuclear talks while focusing on maritime issues first.
Rubio:
'Iran cannot decide who uses Strait of Hormuz'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US rejects Iran’s offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under conditions, calling it an unlawful bid for control.
Sources:
US-Iran gap may be narrower than it appears
Sources tell CNN quiet diplomacy between the US and Iran continues, with mediators pressing for a phased agreement in coming days.
White House
US 'discussing' Iran's Strait of Hormuz proposal
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt refuses to say that the Trump Administration is 'considering' the latest Iranian proposal.
Israel warns US: Hormuz easing would signal weakness to Iran
Jerusalem cautions that any relief on naval pressure could embolden Tehran and undermine prospects for a real disarmament deal.
US Army says 38 ships turned back in Iran port blockade
US Central Command says 38 ships have been turned back during the two-week blockade of Iranian ports.
Report:
Iran submits new Hormuz-focused proposal to US
Iran reportedly sends the US a new proposal via Pakistan prioritizing Hormuz deal first, delaying nuclear talks.
Trump: I’m in no rush on Iran
Trump says Iran’s leadership is in turmoil and vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz shut pending a deal. "A deal with Iran must be everlasting, not temporary."
'There is to be no hesitation'
Trump orders action against mine-laying in Hormuz Strait
Trump orders US Navy to eliminate any vessel laying mines in the vital waterway while upping efforts to remove existing mines.
Pentagon warns:
Hormuz mine clearance could take six months
US lawmakers told clearing Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz could take six months, prolonging oil shocks and political fallout.
Watch:
IRGC forces board container ship in Strait of Hormuz
IRGC releases footage of commandos boarding a cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, one of three attacks within hours linked to Iran.
In mere hours: Iran attacks third ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iran fires at, stops, outbound cargo ship transversing Strait of Hormuz, in third such incident since morning.
IRGC vessel fires at container ship near Oman
Heavy damage reported after IRGC gun boat fires at container ship, UKMTO reports.
Trump:
'Blockade lift means no deal - unless we blow Iran up'
President Trump states that lifting the US naval blockade of Iran could only lead to a deal if America “blows up the rest of their country".
Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire after ship seizure in Gulf
Iran’s military accuses Washington of “armed piracy" and vows a swift retaliation for the US seizing of Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to breach the naval blockade.
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US forces seize Iranian cargo ship in Arabian Sea
CENTCOM releases footage showing the USS Spruance disabling an Iranian cargo ship’s engine with gunfire after it violated the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and ignored repeated warnings.
Trump:
US seized Iranian ship after blockade breach attempt
President Donald Trump says US forces seized an Iranian-flagged vessel after it defied naval warnings and attempted to breach the blockade in the Gulf of Oman.
'No more Mr. Nice Guy!'
Trump's warning to Iran
President Trump says Iran fired on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, violated a ceasefire, and faces potential US strikes as talks head to Pakistan.
Despite Hezbollah:
Why Israel should hold talks with Lebanon
Dr. Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, says Israel-Lebanon talks are symbolically important but constrained by Hezbollah’s influence and unlikely to lead to full disarmament.
IRGC calls foreign minister “idiot" in rare radio broadcast
A leaked Iranian naval transmission reveals Revolutionary Guards openly insulting Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi while threatening to attack vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz without approval.
Danon attacks France: 'How much did you pay Iran?'
Israel’s ambassador, Danny Danon, sharply criticized France and raised allegations about its conduct towards the Iranian closure.
Tensions between US and Iran move up a notch
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump insists talks are going 'very well.'
Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump announces Strait of Hormuz reopened for passage, says naval blockade will continue until 'transaction with Iran' is complete.
'Choose wisely'
Hegseth's message to the Iranian regime
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine hold a critical Pentagon briefing as the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz reaches its fourth day.
The Illusion of Collapse:
Time, expectations, and the limits of a blockade
A naval blockade can create leverage against Iran, but only over time, while unrealistic expectations risk undermining the strategy itself. Analysis.
US Navy turns back Iranian ship as Hormuz blockade holds firm
CENTCOM reports that an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel attempting to evade the new US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz was successfully redirected. Ten vessels have now been turned back.
Trump: China won't send arms to Iran
US President Donald Trump says China 'happy' that US is reopening Strait of Hormuz, won't send weapons to Iran.
IRGC threatens: We haven't used our real power yet
IRGC spokesman warns the enemy has "no idea" about undisclosed capabilities as the US begins a blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz.
Official
US Naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz begins
Starting at 5:00 p.m. today (Monday), U.S. Central Command has begun implementing a full maritime blockade on all sea traffic entering and leaving Iran’s ports.
After criticizing Donald Trump, Zvika Foghel apologizes
MK Zvika Foghel hinted that the US President fears the continuation of the war, and later issued an apology tweet stating, 'I had no intention to offend or show any disrespect.'
Trump:
'I don’t care if Iran comes back to the negotiating table'
President Trump vows Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon. “I don't care if they come back to the negotiations. If they don't come back, I'm fine."
'If you fight, we fight'
Iran responds to Trump’s Hormuz blockade
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf dismisses Trump’s threat of a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, declaring Iran will respond with force if attacked - or logic if negotiated with.
CENTCOM announces:
Total blockade of Iranian ports starting Monday morning
US Central Command will enforce a complete naval blockade on all maritime traffic entering or exiting Iranian ports starting Monday at 10:00 a.m. ET, following President Trump’s order after failed US-Iran talks in Pakistan.
Trump announces a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. president ordered the American Navy to block all vessels in the strait and seize ships that paid “protection money" to Iran. “The Iranians are carrying out global extortion."
US Navy ships transit Hormuz Strait
CENTCOM says two US Navy guided-missile destroyers conducted operations to remove mines laid by Iran in the vital sea passage.
Trump warns Iran:
'No tolls on tankers through Strait of Hormuz'
President Trump demands Iran immediately stop charging fees to tankers in the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, warning that oil will flow with or without Tehran's help.
Declaration of victory
Mojtaba doubles down on reparation demands, Hormuz control
Khamenei marks 40 days since his father’s death, declares Iran victorious, warns aggressors, and urges regional states to reject Western influence
Giulio Meotti
I don’t know who'll win the war. But I know that Europe lost it
Resistance to Islamic totalitarianism is not supported by Western public opinion, especially not by apathetic France. The protesting Iranians remain forgotten. Opinion.
Report:
US fears Iran will not reopen Straits of Hormuz
Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remain high as uncertainty grows over whether Iran will fully reopen the vital shipping lane.
From the splitting of Yam Suf to opening the Straits of Hormuz
Then, the waters became the undoing of a mighty empire. Today, the waters have become a channel through which a dangerous power is being weakened and held back.
Just hours in:
Ceasefire showing signs of collapse
Iranian parliament speaker accused the US of violating key ceasefire terms before negotiations, raising doubts about further talks. Israel believes Iran may strike, as Tehran blocks Strait of Hormuz.