US rejects Irans claim of control over Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has rejected Iran’s claim that it has full control over entry and exit to the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has rejected Iran’s claim that it has full control over entry and exit to the Strait of Hormuz.
The UAE's DP World will develop two new container terminals in Fujairah on the United Arab Emirates' eastern coast, the global ports operator said as the Gulf state works to reduce its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war.
Beijing and Washington discussed the US-Iran war, as well as diplomacy. The upcoming visit of Xi Jinping to the USA was also touched upon.
Tehran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping or issue permits for vessel passage as long as the United States continues strikes against Iran, the Fars news agency reported, citing a source.
Mediators have presented the United States and Iran with a proposal for a 10-day ceasefire, Axios reported, citing sources.
The United States military has disabled one vessel and redirected seven more since the renewal of the blockade of Iran's seaports, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has stated.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States was still willing to pursue diplomacy and that Iran had sent signals directly and through mediators that it wanted to negotiate.
Two oil tankers attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz along a mined route, struck mines, and caught fire, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said.
According to US media reports, Iran sold approximately 70 million barrels of oil, worth between $5 billion and $6 billion, during the month-long ceasefire with the USA.
The United States has redirected four commercial vessels since July 14, when it resumed its naval blockade against Iran, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
The commander of the Aerospace Force in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards vows that Tehran will not halt its attacks in the region until the United States stops striking Iran’s southern coastline and the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. military has completed another series of strikes on Iran, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced.
US forces launched another wave of attacks on Iran on Tuesday afternoon, with the operation lasting 90 minutes.
Restoring normal oil supply volumes from the Middle East will take two to three months even if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is fully restored, according to a new analytical note published on the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) blog.
The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed “until the United States ends its acts of aggression”, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said.
Other vessels are free to navigate the waters
The United States protects all Arab countries of the Persian Gulf and expects to be reimbursed for ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) struck two tankers attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the Fars news agency reported.
The U.S. military has completed another round of strikes on Iranian territory, with the attack lasting about five hours, according to the United States Central Command (CENTCOM).
The U.S. military has resumed its maritime blockade of Iran on July 14, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said.