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.
Strait of Hormuz
UAE to complete second oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz by 2027
The United Arab Emirates has announced it will complete a new oil pipeline bypassing the strait of Hormuz by 2027 to secure its future crude exports against the threat of disruption.
Xi Jinping supports opening Strait of Hormuz to ships
The US President announced the Chinese leader's interest in opening the Strait of Hormuz. According to Donald Trump, Xi Jinping conveyed this to him during talks in Beijing.
US allows 15 humanitarian ships to sail in first month of Irans naval blockade
In the first month of the naval blockade of Iran, the U.S. military allowed 15 ships to pass for humanitarian purposes, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
Iran to earn twice as much from controlling Hormuz Strait as from oil - Tehran
The economic gains that Tehran will bring in from controlling the Strait of Hormuz are expected to be double its oil export revenues, Iranian Army Spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said.
Iran retains access to majority of missile sites along Strait of Hormuz - report
Iran has succeeded in restoring access to 30 of 33 missile sites it has along the Strait of Hormuz, allowing it to threaten vessels traversing the key waterway, the New York Times reported.
Fidan warns of new Iran escalation posing threat to global economy
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said he believes both the US and Iran currently show “enough will” to stop the war and reach a lasting settlement, warning that renewed escalation would damage regional stability and the global economy.
Iran sets five conditions to resuming negotiations with US
Iran will not resume peace talks with the United States until Washington meets Tehran’s five conditions, the Fars news agency said, citing a source.
Türkiye calls for return to pre-war conditions in Strait of Hormuz
Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stressed the importance of restoring free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war conditions. “We want to see a free passage of all the ships, just like it …
Strait of Hormuz area of control expanded tenfold by Iran
The Iranian Armed Forces have expanded the Navy’s control zone in the Strait of Hormuz, Deputy Political Director of the IRGC Navy Mohammad Akbarzadeh said.
US may resume operations in Strait of Hormuz - Trump
Washington may soon resume military operations in the Strait of Hormuz or even take "much more severe" action against Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Turkish foreign minister to visit Qatar
Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Qatar on Tuesday, according to the Turkish Foreign Ministry sources.
Netanyahu says fall of Irans regime not assured
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to admit neither Israel nor the U.S. foresaw the effective use Iran would make of its control of the Hormuz Strait before the recent war began.
Qatar tells Iran not to use Strait of Hormuz as leverage
Qatar has warned Iran not to use the Strait of Hormuz as a "pressure tool" in ongoing negotiations with the United States to end the current war.
Tehran ready to phased Strait of Hormuz reopening
Iran has agreed in negotiations with Washington to a phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing people familiar with the matter.
Iran: Strait of Hormuz to remain closed to US-supporting countries
Iran has issued a warning stating that it will prohibit vessels from nations that back the USA from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. All vessels must obtain permission to navigate through the strait
Caspian Sea becomes Iran's most important trade route
The role of the sea has become more significant as an alternative amid supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran announces conditions for opening Strait of Hormuz
Iranian authorities are prepared to compromise on the Strait of Hormuz if the USA lifts the naval blockade and completely curtails military activity.
Around 1,500 ships remain stranded as they await passage through Strait of Hormuz
According to media reports, around 1,500 ships are waiting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials have stated that all vessels must receive approval from the IRGC Navy before proceeding.
Tehran and Washington agree on easing Iran naval blockade - report
Iran and the United States have reached an agreement to ease the naval blockade of Iran in exchange for a gradual resumption of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia’s Al Arabiya TV channel reported, citing Pakistani sources.
