The United States has declared the Strait of Hormuz open for navigation, with President Donald Trump saying American forces have cleared the strategic waterway of sea mines and are facilitating the movement of commercial vessels. Trump said on Thursday that the strait was open and that millions of barrels of oil were continuing to move […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has insisted that the Strait of Hormuz is open and operating, but new shipping data indicates that traffic through the strategic waterway remains severely restricted amid the ongoing confrontation between Washington and Tehran. Trump said earlier this week that the U.S. naval blockade remained in force and that mines in the […]
Washington signals tougher sanctions while Gulf shipping risks deepen The United States has warned Iran that it is preparing to significantly increase economic pressure after two additional oil tankers were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, escalating fears of a wider regional confrontation and renewed disruption to global energy supplies. The latest incidents involved […]
Commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply to just six vessels on Monday, well below the recent 10-day average of around 11 ships and far below the pre-conflict norm of 130–140 daily transits, according to ship-tracking data reported by media outlet. The decline highlights growing disruption in one of the world’s most […]
The United States could announce an agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as early as “today or tomorrow,” according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent said negotiations are progressing and expressed optimism that a breakthrough could be reached soon. He noted that financial markets have responded positively to the prospect of […]
Leaders from across the Indo-Pacific have begun a week-long series of high-level meetings aimed at strengthening regional security, expanding economic cooperation, and addressing growing geopolitical challenges, as governments seek to reinforce stability in one of the world’s most strategically important regions. The discussions bring together heads of government, foreign ministers, defence officials, and senior diplomats […]
IRGC Warns Additional Export Corridors Could Be Closed Threat Follows Strait of Hormuz Closure and Renewed U.S. Blockade Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to close additional strategic export corridors that it says benefit the United States and its allies, according to Iranian media reports. The warning comes after Iran’s reported closure of the […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has abandoned his proposal to impose a 20% transit fee on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, announcing instead that the United States will pursue trade and investment agreements with Gulf nations as compensation for Washington’s role in securing one of the world’s most strategically important maritime routes. The policy […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will become the “guardian” of the Strait of Hormuz, saying Washington should take control of the strategic waterway and be compensated by allied nations for ensuring its security as tensions with Iran continue to escalate. Speaking during a television interview on Monday, Trump argued that […]
Washington Signals Return to Diplomacy Despite Renewed Tensions U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Washington has agreed to Iran’s request to continue diplomatic talks, even as he declared that the ceasefire between the two countries is officially over following a fresh wave of military confrontations across the Middle East. The announcement marks a significant […]