Daily oil volume transported through Strait of Hormuz revealed
The US Department of Energy has released data on how much oil is currently transported through the Strait of Hormuz each day.
Strait of Hormuz
US redirects 59 vessels in Iran blockade
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Wednesday that it had redirected 59 commercial vessels as part of its “blockade against Iran.”
Strait of Hormuz traffic drops five times - report
The number of vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz every day in July was five times less than what it was at the start of the conflict, The Wall Street Journal reported citing maritime digital tracking data.
There is no alternative to diplomacy in Middle East - Guterres
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for dialogue and negotiations to find a comprehensive and durable settlement of the conflict in the Gulf and the Red Sea.
Iran announces measures to combat oil spill in Hormuz
Iran is battling an oil spill off Qeshm Island, underscoring the environmental risks posed by attacks on tankers in the Persian Gulf, Bloomberg reported.
Turkish Foreign Minister to visit Egypt
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Egypt and hold talks with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
Washington and Tehran reach ceasefire deal - report
The United States and Iran have "agreed" to extend a 60-day ceasefire under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding as the agreement is set to expire on Aug. 17, Anadolu reported, citing Pakistani government sources.
Strait of Hormuz more important than nuclear weapons - Iran
The strategic value of the Strait of Hormuz is now more important to Iran than nuclear weapons, a senior Iranian parliamentarian said, while also cautioning against overplaying the country's hand in using the vital waterway.
IEA downgrades 2026 global oil demand forecast
The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts a 1.6 million barrels per day (bpd) decline in global oil demand in 2026 amid the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz and high oil prices, which are curbing consumption, the agency said.
Trump expresses his distrust of Iran amid Strait of Hormuz crisis
U.S. President Donald Trump, answering questions from journalists at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington, stated that he does not trust Iranian representatives.
US announces oil supplies volume through Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said that oil flows from the Gulf have risen to approximately 15 million barrels per day, citing coordinated efforts by the U.S. military and its Gulf allies.
Oman-Iran talks on Strait of Hormuz at critical juncture - Qatar
Consultations between Oman and Iran on de-escalation in the region are at a crucial stage, Qatari Foreign Ministry official representative Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari said.
Iran to consider new law on Strait of Hormuz
A new bill on the management of the Strait of Hormuz will be submitted to the Iranian Majlis in less than two weeks, member of the parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Abolfazl Zohrevand said.
Iran and Oman to create new mechanisms to monitor Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman have agreed to establish new mechanisms to ensure security in the Strait of Hormuz as part of talks on an agreement to manage the waterway, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said.
US to unblock Iran after transit through Strait of Hormuz restored - report
The United States plans to lift the blockade on Iranian ports immediately after an agreement is reached on the resumption of unimpeded shipping in the …
US redirects 55 vessels since resuming Iran blockade
U.S. forces have redirected 55 commercial vessels since the maritime blockade of Iran resumed on July 14, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday.
Tehran and Muscat agree on Hormuz deal - media
Iranian media reports that negotiators from Iran and Oman have finally reached an agreement on the basis of a deal to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran not to allow opening of second corridor in Hormuz
Iran will not allow the creation of an alternative route or a second corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, senior military advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Major General Mohsen Rezaei said.
Transit through Strait of Hormuz falls by third - report
The number of commercial vessels that passed through the Strait of Hormuz between Monday and Thursday fell by a third compared to the same period last week from 50 to 33, Reuters reported, citing Kpler data.
US redirects 49 ships after resumption of naval blockade of Iran
Since the resumption of the blockade of Iran’s seaports on July 14, the U.S. military has rerouted 49 merchant ships, and two more vessels have been put out of action, according to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).
