Blockade
What are Trump's options as he seeks to pile more economic pressure on Iran? - explainer
The US, the UN, and the EU have applied sanctions, implemented trade embargoes, and frozen assets for decades over Iran's nuclear program and human rights violations.
Iranian oil exports come to a halt amid renewed US blockade - report
Yemen's Houthis say they hit Saudi target at Najran airport
Saudi Arabia prepares military operations as Houthis resume strikes on territory, shipping
Iran less likely to compromise in US talks as its isolation grows, analyst warns
The collapse of US-Iran talks is casting doubt on the ceasefire, suggesting it may be a fragile pause rather than a path to diplomacy.
Chinese tanker sanctioned by US crosses Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
A US-sanctioned Chinese tanker, Rich Starry, crosses the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first to exit the Gulf since the US blockade began, carrying methanol from the UAE.
What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows? - explainer
After weekend peace talks in Islamabad between negotiators from the US and Iran ended without a deal, US President Donald Trump ordered a full blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
Gaza flotilla backed by Greenpeace falters on departure date due to storm
The 39 vessels departing from Moll de la Fusta Port on Sunday would not be sailing directly to Gaza due to weather conditions and would instead travel to another port.
US allows Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, reversing course on blockade
The US cut off Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba after toppling Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3.
UAE willing to join international force to reopen Strait of Hormuz - report
The UAE plans to deploy its navy in a multinational task force to secure the Strait of Hormuz and protect global shipping from Iranian attacks.
Middle Israel: Iran's multilevel blockade of the Straight of Hormuz is destined to fail - opinion
Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has three levels: the political, the military, and the economic. The political part is the strongest, and the economic part is the weakest.
IDF rescues Israeli trapped inside Hizma following military blockade of Palestinian village - Ynet
IDF forces rescued an Israeli civilian from the Palestinian village of Hizma after he became trapped there during a military blockade imposed following stone throwing on Highway 60.
US intercepts another vessel in international waters near Venezuela, officials say
The move comes days after US President Donald Trump announced a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
Prosecution moves to seize 50 foreign vessels linked to Gaza flotilla after blockade breach attempt
The flotilla, widely reported as the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), set sail in late August and included dozens of vessels and hundreds of activists from multiple countries.
