Strait of Hormuz shipping

Iran claims to control Strait of Hormuz, does not need talks with U.S. after ceasefire

Iran claims it still controls the Strait of Hormuz and does not seek to resume peace talks with the United States after President Donald Trump halted a two-week bombing campaign, Reuters reported on July 27.

27 July, 07:35 PM

Oil prices tumble 4% as U.S.-Iran pause revives hopes for Hormuz shipping

Global oil prices tumbled about 4% on July 27 after the United States and Iran paused attacks against each other following two weeks of escalation.

27 July, 11:05 AM

Oil tanker explodes after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz

Pro-government Iranian media reported on July 26 that an oil tanker struck a mine and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz.

27 July, 12:29 AM

U.S. resumes strikes on Iran after renewed attacks near Hormuz

The United States resumed strikes on Iran overnight on July 14, including on Iranian facilities around the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported.

14 July, 11:45 AM

Shipments through Strait of Hormuz drop as oil prices rise amid US-Iran escalation

Oil prices jumped more than 4% on July 13, as energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained under threat and the United States and Iran announced renewed military strikes, Reuters reported.

13 July, 03:11 PM

Fragile U.S.-Iran maritime agreement collapses as Hormuz shipping traffic plummets — Bloomberg

Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz ground to a near-total halt after the U.S. launched military strikes against Iran for the second consecutive day, Bloomberg wrote on on July 9.

9 July, 03:49 PM

Oil prices climb ahead of Trump-Xi meeting as markets bet on Iran conflict progress

Oil prices rose on May 14 as markets looked ahead to a planned meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, with traders hoping the talks could yield positive developments on the Iran conflict that has caused significant disruptions to global oil supply, Reuters reported.

14 May, 02:30 PM

Container ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz, crew members injured

French shipping group CMA CGM said that one of its vessels had been attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in injuries among crew members and damage to the vessel, Reuters reported on May 6.

6 May, 02:09 PM

Commercial vessel hit by unidentified munitions near Oman

A tanker was struck by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving the crew unharmed and causing no environmental damage, CNN reported on May 4, citing the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

4 May, 08:46 AM

Iran moves to restrict Hormuz ship traffic as nuclear talks stall

Iran’s parliament is preparing to approve a law that would restrict ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and fully bar Israeli vessels from transiting the waterway, CNN reported on May 2, citing Iranian state broadcaster Press TV.

3 May, 02:04 PM

Trump says U.S. acts ‘like pirates’ when seizing tankers carrying Iranian oil

U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. naval forces are acting “like pirates” while enforcing a naval blockade of Iranian ports, Reuters reported on May 2.

2 May, 05:11 PM

LNG tanker crosses Hormuz for first time since Iran choked off route

A fully loaded liquefied natural gas tanker has crossed the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since Iran effectively closed the route in early March, AFP reported.

28 April, 05:51 PM

Ukrainian minesweepers may join UK-French mission to clear Strait of Hormuz — The Times

Four Ukrainian minesweepers, stationed in Portsmouth, England, could join a UK-French mission to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz after the war in the Middle East ends, The Times reported on April 22.

22 April, 01:20 PM

Iran and Oman will begin charging transit fees for ships passing through Hormuz Strait — AP

A two-week ceasefire in the Middle East will allow Iran and Oman to collect tolls from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the Associated Press (AP) reported on April 7, citing an unnamed regional official.

8 April, 12:00 PM

Trump ready to end Iran war even without full opening of Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has told his aides he is prepared to conclude the war against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened, The Wall Street Journal reported on March 30.

31 March, 12:29 PM

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt discuss Hormuz shipping consortium amid Iran tensions

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt are discussing the creation of a consortium to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with the United States and Iran informed of the proposal.

30 March, 01:55 PM

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