Strait Of Hormuz Dispute
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Gulf allies, including the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, reject Iran's proposed alternative route through the Strait of Hormuz and condemn its 'Persian Gulf Strait Authority.' Meanwhile, Iran's assertion of control exacerbates the plight of stranded sailors, and diplomatic efforts for reopening the strait face challenges amid concerns from Gulf states.
US Strikes Iran Again, Hits Area Near Cancer Hospital
- The U.S. military launched a second wave of attacks on Iranian territory, including an area near a cancer hospital in Ahvaz. - U.S. Central Command stated the strikes targeted Iranian military facilities used to threaten international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. - Iran's president vowed to defend the country's territory amidst the escalating conflict.
US Military Announces Second Wave of Attacks on Iran
- The U.S. military has launched a second wave of attacks against Iran on the same day. - These strikes target Iran's military capabilities used to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz…
Trump Retains Military Options Against Iran; U.S. Officials Say Airstrikes Pave Way for Further Action
- U.S. military actions against Iran aim to weaken its military capabilities and potentially pave the way for more complex operations, according to three U.S. officials. - These strikes target Iran's …
US launches new wave of strikes on Iran, Kuwait intercepts Iranian missiles, drones
- The United States conducted a new wave of strikes on Iranian military capabilities threatening the Strait of Hormuz, marking the third such action of the day for Israel. - Kuwaiti forces intercepted…
US Launches 'Wave of Strikes' on Iran, Threatens Wider Action
- The United States launched a series of strikes against Iran, reimposing a naval blockade and escalating tensions. - Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed to target the US Fifth Fleet, while Jordan rep…
Iran must be ready for war but also use negotiation, says Parliament Speaker
- Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated the country must be ready for war but also utilize negotiation tools. - Ghalibaf emphasized that negotiation does not mean surrender and str…
US attacks aim to prevent Iran controlling Strait of Hormuz, says ex-commander
- Former U.S. military commander Joseph Votel stated that recent U.S. attacks on Iran aim to prevent Tehran from controlling the Strait of Hormuz. - Votel described the current situation as a continua…
US reimposes blockade on Iran, steps up strikes as Tehran threatens to halt regional energy exports
- The U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified airstrikes in retaliation for Tehran's attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. - Iranian officials reported that U.S. strikes hit an arm…
US-Iran war: is Trump falling into a Vietnam ‘quagmire’?
- The US reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and conducted new strikes, escalating the five-month conflict. - Oil prices rose as renewed hostilities disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.…
India orders real-time tracking of seafarers in Strait of Hormuz amid vessel attacks
- India has ordered real-time tracking of all vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman to monitor Indian seafarers. - This measure follows recent attacks on merchant vessels that killed one In…
EU Strikes Iranian Military Targets to Weaken Threat in Strait of Hormuz; Operation Lasted 90 Minutes
- The European Union launched a 90-minute military operation targeting Iranian military objectives to reduce threats in the Strait of Hormuz. - The operation aimed to disrupt Iran's ability to threate…
Iran Threatens to Block Trade Routes After U.S. Strikes
- Iran threatened to block more regional trade routes following new U.S. military strikes on its targets. - The Revolutionary Guard Corps stated the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until U.S. agg…
US launches new wave of attacks on Iranian military targets; Strait of Hormuz closure threatened
- The U.S. military launched a new wave of attacks against Iranian military targets, aiming to degrade capabilities used against merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz. - This marks the fifth consecut…
US reimposes naval blockade on Iran, escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions
- The U.S. has reinstated a naval blockade on Iranian ports after 26 days, escalating tensions and military confrontations in the Strait of Hormuz. - Iran has retaliated by threatening to block all oi…
IRGC warns of blocking more waterways after Hormuz as US renews blockade of Iranian ports
- Iran's IRGC threatened to close other export routes benefiting the US and its allies. - This warning follows Tehran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a renewed US naval blockade of Iranian ports…
Oil prices rise as Iran and US clash in Strait of Hormuz
- Oil prices increased as the U.S. reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and Iran retaliated with strikes. - Brent crude rose to its highest since June 12, and West Texas Intermediate reached it…
Middle East Tensions Flare: Trump Weighs Strikes as Iran Targets US Bases
- Trump is reportedly considering "devastating strikes" amid escalating Middle East tensions. - Iran's Revolutionary Guard stated the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the US changes its appr…
Iran says Hormuz will 'remain closed' until US attacks stop
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard stated the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until U.S. attacks cease, following a new U.S. naval blockade. - The IRGC warned that closing export routes endangers the ec…
Trump resumes Iran port blockade, threatens energy targets
- U.S. President Donald Trump reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and threatened further strikes on energy infrastructure if Iran does not resume negotiations. - The U.S. military conducted ne…
US resumes Iran port blockade, Trump threatens attacks on power plants
- The U.S. military conducted a seven-hour strike on dozens of military targets in Iran, near the Strait of Hormuz, in response to Iran's alleged attacks on seven civilian ships. - The U.S. has also r…
Iran Strikes US Fifth Fleet Facilities in Bahrain, Warns of Wider Impact
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it targeted US Fifth Fleet facilities in Bahrain, including command, logistics, and fuel sites. - The IRGC stated the strikes were retaliati…
CENTCOM: U.S. Completes New Wave of Strikes on Iranian Military Targets Near Strait of Hormuz
- U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted a new series of strikes against Iranian military targets. - The strikes targeted sites near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transp…
Iran Warns US Against Interference in Strait of Hormuz Management
- Iran has warned that it will not permit the United States to interfere in the management of the Strait of Hormuz. - The statement comes after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated potential U.S. in…
Trump threatens Iran with 'devastating strikes' on civilian infrastructure
- U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Iranian civilian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, if Iran does not negotiate. - Trump accuses Iran of sabotaging agreements and …
US strikes on Iran strengthen Trump's options for new escalation, officials say
- The US military's recent strikes on Iran target air defense systems, radar, missile sites, and maritime assets, aiming to degrade Iranian capabilities before potential larger operations. - These "sh…
Iran Guards say Hormuz to remain closed till US ends ‘acts of aggression’
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. ends its "acts of aggression." - The Guards warned that other regional oil export routes could also become t…
Iran Issues Ultimatum on Energy Exports Amid U.S. Blockade
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a threat regarding regional energy shipments, stating that "oil and gas exports from the region will be for everyone or for no one." - This statement follows …
US strikes Iran for fourth night; Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, claims attacks on US bases
- U.S. forces conducted a seven-hour strike against Iranian targets, including missile and drone facilities, for the fourth consecutive night. - Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced the Strait of Horm…
Trump warns U.S. strikes will target Iran's power plants, bridges if negotiations remain stalled
- President Trump threatened to strike Iran's power plants and bridges if negotiations do not resume. - The threat came after Trump rescinded a plan to charge fees on cargo ships in the Strait of Horm…
Trump's ‘knock out’ warning to Iran, US bases targeted in the Gulf as war escalates: Top points
- The US launched a fourth round of strikes near the Strait of Hormuz and imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports. - Iran responded by claiming to have attacked multiple US military facilities in Ba…
US Completes New Offensive Against Iran, Strikes Dozens of Military Targets
- The U.S. military conducted a seven-hour offensive against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz and along the coast. - The operation, involving fighter jets, drones, and warships, aimed to deg…
Trump Warns of Expanded Strikes on Iran's Infrastructure Unless Talks Begin
- US forces conducted strikes against Iran for a fourth consecutive day, targeting capabilities used to attack commercial shipping. - President Trump threatened to expand strikes to power plants and b…
USA blockades Iranian ports • Spain storms into World Cup final • Border between Gibraltar and Spain falls
- The U.S. military has imposed a naval blockade on Iran, preventing ships from entering or leaving its ports and coastal areas. - President Trump announced further attacks on Iranian infrastructure a…
US strikes degrading Iran’s threat to Hormuz shipping, CENTCOM tells 'Post'
- U.S. Central Command conducted daytime strikes against Iran, demonstrating readiness to counter threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. - CENTCOM stated the strikes degrade Iran's capability to…
Oil price jumps 14% to $84 per barrel as US-Iran ceasefire collapses
- Global oil prices surged 14% to nearly $85 per barrel amid escalating US-Iran conflict fears. - Brent crude reached $84.37, driven by renewed hostilities and concerns over Middle East crude supply s…
Blockades and fees: Why are the US’s actions in Hormuz legal while Iran’s are not? - interview
- The US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz can be legal under the San Remo Manual, even if it impedes passage, provided certain conditions are met. - Iran's blockade of the strait is considered illegal…
US launches new wave of strikes against Iranian targets, CENTCOM announces
- The United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, targeting missile and drone sites, naval assets, and coastal defenses. - The strikes aim to reduce Iran's military capabil…
Iran-linked vessels transit Hormuz as US blockade takes effect
- Nine of 11 vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday were linked to Iranian trade, ahead of a US blockade taking effect Wednesday. - The US reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports, esca…