Strait of hormuz
US urges allies to label Iran’s IRGC, Hezbollah as terrorist groups amid Middle East tensions
The Trump administration is attempting to rally reluctant allies - many of whom were not briefed ahead of the US-Israeli air war that started two weeks ago - to support its military operation.
Sa'ar calls Mojtaba Khamenei's absence 'embarassing', says Iran is close to 'modern piracy'
US allies rebuff Trump's request for support in Strait of Hormuz
Tehran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz: A new phase in its maritime strategy - analysis
Neutralizing Iran threat could end decades of ‘terror premium’ on oil, Trump advisor says
One Trump adviser says tensions with Iran have historically added $5–$15 per barrel via risks to the Strait of Hormuz.
EU's Kallas explores UN-backed plan to unblock Hormuz oil route amid Iran war
Arriving at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, Kallas said she had spoken to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres about the idea to unblock the strait.
Baghdad-Erbil oil feud threatens Iraq economy as Hormuz route remains cut off - analysis
Iraq has been cut off from trade via the Strait of Hormuz as the war with Iran has developed over the last two weeks.
Allies hold back on Hormuz mission as Trump urges coalition amid Iran war turmoil
"I’m demanding that these countries come in and protect their own territory because it is their territory," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on the way from Florida to Washington.
Trump warns NATO faces ‘very bad future’ if allies fail to help US in Iran, may delay China summit
Trump told the Financial Times he could also delay his summit with China’s President Xi Jinping later this month as he presses Beijing to help unblock the crucial waterway.
EU ministers to discuss bolstering naval mission in Middle East, extend to Strait of Hormuz
The EU’s Aspides mission was established in 2024 to protect ships from attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebel group in the Red Sea. It currently has an Italian and a Greek ship under its direct command.
US administration to announce coalition to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz - WSJ
The coalition, US officials told the Journal, was still deliberating whether to begin its operations before or after the end of the ongoing Iranian hostilities.
'Only the MEU can conduct this operation’: Expert explains importance of Marine Expeditionary Unit
The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s unique capabilities could play a crucial role in the conflict with Iran. But will it mark the start of a larger operation? Military experts weigh in.
University of Oregon analysis maps US, Israeli strikes in Iran
"There’s really no frontline at the moment — it’s simultaneous damage across different corners of Iran in a very short period of time,” research lead Van Den Hoek told The Washington Post.
US may hit Iran's Kharg Island again, Trump tells NBC News
Trump suggests more strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub, calls Khamenei’s survival uncertain, and dismisses current deal terms as insufficient.
