Strait of Hormuz

Trump in “no hurry” to make peace deal with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he’s in “no hurry” to make a peace deal with Iran, adding that he will not consider making a “limited deal” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ABC News reported on May 20.

21 May, 10:13 AM

Iran demands reparations, U.S. force withdrawal

Iran’s latest peace offer to the United States calls for an immediate end to fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon; the withdrawal of U.S. forces from “areas close to Iran;” and war reparations, Reuters reported on May 19, citing Iranian state media.

19 May, 10:37 PM

Iran allows some Chinese ships to transit Strait of Hormuz — report

Tehran has begun allowing some Chinese vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz after reaching “an understanding” on Iranian protocols for managing the waterway, Reuters reported on May 14, citing Iranian Fars news agency.

14 May, 10:19 PM

UAE’s largest gas plant will not return to full operation in 2026

The UAE’s largest gas plant in Habshan was damaged in Iranian attacks and will operate below capacity until 2027, Bloomberg reported on May 12.

13 May, 03:00 PM

Britain to send drones, Typhoon jets and destroyer to Hormuz Strait

The United Kingdom will deploy autonomous mine-hunting systems, Eurofighter Typhoon jets and the warship HMS Dragon to a multinational mission aimed at securing shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, British Defense Secretary John Healey said, according to Reuters on May 13.

13 May, 10:15 AM

Iran still retains missile capabilities despite Trump’s claims - NYT

U.S. intelligence assesses that Iran has retained easy access to a significant part of their missile sites, suggesting that Tehran’s military potential remains significant despite U.S President Donald Trump’s assertions, The New York Times reported on May 12.

13 May, 08:21 AM

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

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