Iranian authorities officially launched Persian Gulf Strait Authority
Tehran is expanding its control over the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz through the creation of administrative and economic structures.
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Oil companies shipping fuel bypassing Strait of Hormuz
Freight rates on the Shanghai to Gulf and Red Sea route hit record highs this week, surpassing even the peaks reached during the Covid-19 pandemic, Financial Times reported, citing sources.
Saudi Arabia proposes non-aggression pact between Iran and regional countries
Many EU countries have supported a Saudi initiative to conclude a non-aggression pact between Iran and other Middle Eastern nations, viewing the proposal as the best way to prevent future conflicts in the region.
Tehran warns navigation in Strait of Hormuz under threat due to US actions
Safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is under threat due to the US’ and its allies’ violation of the ceasefire and the introduction of a maritime blockade of Iran, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said.
Oil prices to go down after Iran war - Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump has declared he believes oil prices will drop “very rapidly” once the conflict with Iran is over.
US redirects 50 commercial vessels since beginning of Iran blockade
The U.S. military has redirected 50 merchant ships since the establishment of the naval blockade of Iran on April 13, the Central Command of the US Armed Forces (CENTCOM) said.
Russian and Egyptian FMs discuss Iran talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed the situation in the Middle East in a telephone conversation on Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Iran to enforce new rules for Persian Gulf's management
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced “new rules” over the country’s coastline in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
Gulf states advocate for stronger military integration
Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said that GCC states have rejected Iran's illegal measures to close the Strait of Hormuz and obstruct navigation through the waterway.
First in two months LNG tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz
A tanker carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) has traversed the Strait of Hormuz to exit the Persian Gulf for the first time since the start of the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, Bloomberg reported.
Iran may cause digital catastrophe in Middle East - report
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is prepared to damage undersea internet cables lying on the seabed of the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could trigger severe economic consequences for the countries of the Middle East.
US may strike Iranian military facilities in Strait of Hormuz
The Pentagon is considering an operation in the Strait of Hormuz. The US intends to destroy Iranian military vessels and eliminate the threat from the shore.
Gulf countries interested in Middle Corridor - ADY
The integration of the Persian Gulf region with the Middle Corridor may become one of the defining trade routes of the future, according to Azerbaijan Railways (ADY), Deputy Head of the Marketing Department at ADY Ziya Mammadov said.
Arab States urge UN to address Strait of Hormuz crisis
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has called on the UN Security Council to facilitate a resolution of the situation around the Strait of Hormuz. Arab countries emphasize that the priority is to guarantee the safety of ships transiting the strait.
Persian Gulf states are Russia's friends - Kremlin
Russia sees Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations as good friends and would like to boost cooperation with them, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Iran ready to close Bab al-Mandeb Strait?
Iran may create a real threat to the Bab al-Mandeb Strait if the enemy resorts to military actions on the Iranian islands or further escalates the ongoing conflict, Tasnim reported, citing its military source.
Iran allows Indian LNG tanker to leave Persian Gulf
Iranian military personnel established contact with the tanker
Iran war will last until mid-April, Hakan Fidan says
The region believes the Iranian war has reached its midpoint
Iran has no intention to fight with neighbors, Masoud Pezeshkian says
He also called on BRICS to act independently regarding US and Israeli military actions against Iran
Сonsequences of the Strait of Hormuz blockade could last for years
Even if the Strait of Hormuz is completely unblocked in the coming days, the three-week gap in oil and LNG supplies will need to be compensated for over several months, if not years
