Trump reinstates blockade of Hormuz, imposes 20% tariff on goods passing through the strait
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the US is re-imposing a blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, effective immediately.
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US launches new attacks on Iran after Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz
The United States launched a new wave of military strikes in the early hours of July 12 against Iran, after Tehran declared that...
US carries out new attacks on Iran, Tehran retaliates with attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain
The US military announced on Wednesday that it had carried out new attacks on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to navigation,...
Rubio: Iran will not be allowed to impose tariffs on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran will not be able to impose tariffs on the Strait of Hormuz as...
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open to shipping
Iran's self-proclaimed Persian Gulf Strait Authority has declared the Strait of Hormuz open to passage under certain conditions.
"Iran must not have threatening missile capabilities," NATO chief declares
NATO Secretary General says allies are "very pleased with the Iran deal." "We congratulate President Trump on achieving this,...
Economic benefits from the deal depend on Hormuz
The Iran nuclear deal gave an immediate boost to markets, with stocks rising and oil prices falling. But if this...
EU imposes sanctions on Iran for obstructing navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
The EU has used its new freedom of navigation sanctions regime to target Iran for threats to shipping...
Trump: US has full control over Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump has declared that the United States has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important sea routes for...
NATO is considering sending military ships to Hormuz, they will ensure that the passage through the strait is safe
NATO is considering sending a military mission to the Strait of Hormuz to secure maritime transport, after the prolonged disruption of commercial shipping...
Britain sends drones, planes and a warship to the Strait of Hormuz
British Defense Minister John Healey has announced that the United Kingdom will contribute drones, fighter jets and a warship to...
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait open bases for US, resume operation in Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have lifted restrictions on the United States' use of military bases and airspace in operations around the Strait of Hormuz.
US ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz
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US President Donald Trump has announced that two US-flagged merchant ships have successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command...
Trump: "Operation Freedom" begins in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday
US President Donald Trump has promised that the US will begin guiding ships "safely" out of the Strait of Hormuz on Monday...