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Islamic regime launches Persian Gulf Strait Authority, ships reportedly start paying tolls
Ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz now face tolls and strict Iranian oversight as Tehran launches the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, with JPMorgan forecasting 11‑figure annual revenue from tolls.
Shippers Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM suspend Cuba bookings after US executive order
Pentagon considering renaming Iran war 'Operation Sledgehammer' if ceasefire fails - report
Tanker struck by drone off coast of Doha after Qatari ship breaks Hormuz blockade
US imposes sanctions on Chinese 'teapot' refinery for buying Iranian oil
Last year, the US imposed sanctions on teapots Hebei Xinhai Chemical Group, Shandong Shouguang Luqing Petrochemical, and Shandong Shengxing Chemical.
US will not renew Iranian, Russian oil waivers, Treasury Secretary tells Associated Press
According to the Associated Press, the waivers were originally issued to ease the strain on global energy markets caused by the Russia-Ukraine war and the US-Iran war.
US blockade of Hormuz successful despite media reports suggesting otherwise, maritime expert says
The seven large container ships detected near the Chabahar Port are not a sign that Iran is considering shifting activity to the east of Hormuz, as had initially been theorized.
Ships seized by Iran taken to Bandar Abbas as countries check on sailors' wellbeing
The IRGC seized the ships on Wednesday, with both crews reported as safe, as their home countries actively seek their return.
Iran, Hezbollah ceasefires need enforcement, not just declarations, to sustain calm - editorial
Trump’s strategy mixes ceasefire and economic pressure on Iran, as Israel confronts rising threats from Hezbollah on the northern border.
Senator Lindsey Graham speaks to Trump, Hegseth on 'way forward' in Iran conflict
The South Carolina Republican described the discussion's focus as "the way forward regarding the Iran conflict," while also warning countries against assisting Iran's oil distribution efforts.
Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to single digits as security fears keep ships stuck
As a ceasefire lowers the risk of direct escalation, movement through Hormuz remains weak, with experts warning that the immediate problem is maritime security, not the lack of pipeline plans.
US planning to seize Iran-linked ships in coming days, WSJ says - report
The potential US military action comes as Iran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, including attacking several ships earlier on Saturday.
Trump announces he will have updates on Iran ‘by the end of today'
Trump said on Friday that he may end the ceasefire with Iran unless a long-term deal to end the war is agreed upon by Wednesday.
US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks
The Treasury Department's waiver lets countries purchase Russian oil and petroleum products loaded on vessels as of Friday through May 16.
