Strait of Hormuz

Combat operations back on table as Trump grows increasingly frustrated with Iran talks

U.S. President Donald Trump is more seriously considering a tougher approach toward Iran, including the possible resumption of large-scale combat operations, as he grows increasingly frustrated with negotiations, CNN reported on May 12.

12 May, 10:24 AM

UK sends HMS Dragon warship toward Hormuz for possible UK-French-led mission

The United Kingdom said on May 9 that it is deploying the warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East as part of preparations for a possible multinational effort to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported.

10 May, 03:09 PM

U.S., Iran may resume nuclear talks in Pakistan despite major gaps

The United States and Iran could resume talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, as soon as next week on Tehran’s nuclear program, sanctions and easing tensions, though key disagreements remain unresolved, The Wall Street Journal reported on May 8.

10 May, 01:26 AM

Iranian state media shows tanker seizure but withholds key details

Iran seized the Barbados-flagged oil tanker Ocean Koi, which may have been carrying Iranian oil, while Iranian state media claimed the vessel had “attempted to disrupt oil exports,” Bloomberg reported on May 8.

8 May, 05:48 PM

Trump claims U.S.-Iran ceasefire 'still in effect'

The United States will strike Iran "much harder and much more fiercely" if Tehran fails to quickly sign a new agreement following an incident involving the U.S. destroyers, U.S. President Donald Trump said, ABC news reported on May 8.

8 May, 11:53 AM

U.S., Iran near short-term truce; comprehensive agreement out of reach — Reuters

The United States and Iran are close to a limited, temporary ceasefire agreement, Reuters reported on May 7, citing sources, though “deep divisions” remain between the parties over key issues.

7 May, 08:51 PM

United States and Iran near preliminary deal on nuclear program

The United States and Iran have moved closer to a preliminary memorandum that could halt the conflict and outline future agreements on Tehran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief, Axios reported, citing sources on May 6.

6 May, 05:20 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

EU faces stagflation risk as Hormuz closure drives up energy prices

The European Union faces the risk of a stagflationary shock as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushes energy prices higher, European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis said.

5 May, 03:58 PM

Ukrainian sailors among thousands trapped near Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East war

Ukrainian sailors are among about 20,000 seafarers trapped near the Strait of Hormuz because of the war in the Middle East, Suspilne reported, citing an interview with one Ukrainian sailor who spoke on condition of anonymity.

5 May, 02:44 PM

MSC launches new Europe–Red Sea–Middle East route amid Hormuz disruption

Swiss container shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Company, or MSC, has announced the launch of a new Europe–Red Sea–Middle East Express route, the company said on its website.

5 May, 02:26 PM

Oil surges after fresh attacks in Middle East fuel price spike fears

Oil prices jumped about 6% as Iran stepped up attacks on the United Arab Emirates and vessels in the Persian Gulf over the past 24 hours, according to market data and reports on May 5.

5 May, 01:29 PM

Iran calls Trump’s Hormuz operation a ‘dead-end project’

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly announced Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz as a “dead-end project,” writing on X that events in the waterway show “there is no military solution to a political crisis.”

5 May, 11:08 AM

Iran attacks UAE, damages oil infrastructure

Iran launched several missiles and a number of drones at the UAE on May 4, damaging the Fujairah oil industrial zone.

4 May, 07:41 PM

Oil prices fall as Trump announces Operation Project Freedom

Oil prices dropped after Trump announced that the U.S. will begin an effort to assist ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters wrote on May 4.

4 May, 02:20 PM

Trump announces operation to free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz

The United States is set to launch “Operation Project Freedom” on May 4 - a humanitarian effort to free ships from unaffiliated countries trapped in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on May 3.

4 May, 09:14 AM

Trump casts doubt on Iran peace plan, warning Tehran has not paid enough

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would soon review Iran’s new proposal to end the war between the two countries, but signaled he does not expect the terms to be acceptable to Washington.

3 May, 05:00 PM

Tehran seeks U.S. guarantees to reopen Hormuz and defer nuclear dispute

Tehran is offering to reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for an end to the blockade and security guarantees, while pushing the toughest part of the talks — Iran’s nuclear program — to a later stage, Reuters reported on May 2.

3 May, 03:07 PM

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

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