Strait of Hormuz
US strikes Iranian targets in response to attack on cargo ship
Middle East
June 27, 2026
US strikes Iranian targets in response to attack on cargo ship
The US military conducted strikes on Friday against Iranian military targets around the Strait of Hormuz in response to Tehran’s…
Mediators say Iran and US form communications line for Hormuz
Middle East
June 22, 2026
Mediators say Iran and US form communications line for Hormuz
Iran and the US have formed a “line of communication” aimed at ensuring “safe passage” in the Strait of Hormuz,…
Strait of Hormuz crisis makes Suez Canal safe alternative for Gulf states and Europe
Egypt
June 22, 2026
Strait of Hormuz crisis makes Suez Canal safe alternative for Gulf states and Europe
The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exacerbated economic repercussions in the region, even after the end of…
Trump warns of Hormuz tolls if Iran peace deal fails
Middle East
June 21, 2026
Trump warns of Hormuz tolls if Iran peace deal fails
US President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that no tolls or fees will be imposed on transit through the Strait…
Iran and US sign agreement to end the war
Middle East
June 18, 2026
Iran and US sign agreement to end the war
The US and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday to end the war. The American news website…
Trump announces Strait of Hormuz to fully reopen Friday after mine clearance
Middle East
June 16, 2026
Trump announces Strait of Hormuz to fully reopen Friday after mine clearance
US President Donald Trump announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Iran, confirming that the Strait of Hormuz…
US blockade in Strait of Hormuz expected to lifted Friday when agreement is signed
Middle East
June 15, 2026
US blockade in Strait of Hormuz expected to lifted Friday when agreement is signed
The US military has received a directive to lift the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday pending…
Hormuz “closed until further notice,” Iran’s strait authority says
Middle East
June 11, 2026
Hormuz “closed until further notice,” Iran’s strait authority says
Due to the exchange of fire with the United States, the Strait of Hormuz “will be closed until further notice,”…
US strikes on Iran a “violation” of Iranian sovereignty, says Iran foreign ministry
Middle East
June 10, 2026
US strikes on Iran a “violation” of Iranian sovereignty, says Iran foreign ministry
Iran’s foreign ministry has called the most recent US strikes on Iran a “clear violation” of the country’s national sovereignty…
Iran says it’s looking to impose service fees, not tolls, in Strait of Hormuz
Middle East
June 5, 2026
Iran says it’s looking to impose service fees, not tolls, in Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it will seek to impose service fees for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for ensuring…