Strait of hormuz
Iran to unveil new mechanism to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic
The head of the Iranian parliament's national security committee stated that the mechanism was created in an effort to ensure “the guarantee of international trade security.”
Trump says Xi agrees Iran must open Hormuz, China calls war unjustified
Iran a victim of 'illegal expansionism and war mongering', Araghchi says
Trump-Xi Beijing summit tests leverage on trade, Taiwan, Iran - analysis
US Navy strikes Iranian-flagged ship trying to break Strait of Hormuz blockade from Gulf of Oman
The Iranian-flagged oil tanker was struck by 20 mm cannon fire from a jet launched by the US Navy, US CENTCOM said on Wednesday.
South Korea suspends review of Trump's call to participate in 'Project Freedom'
The decision to suspend the review was made after US President Donald Trump put Operation Project Freedom on hold.
US awaits Iran response to proposed ceasefire and nuclear deal
The US expects a response from Iran as soon as today, according to a regional source cited by CNN.
French shipping giant says vessel hit in Strait of Hormuz attack, several crewmembers wounded
The injured crew members from the attack, which took place on Tuesday, have been evacuated and are being provided with medical care, the company said.
Will Trump pausing effort to open Strait bring an Iran deal? - analysis
The pause in the US plan to enable the movement of ships through the Strait illustrates just how complex a task this has become.
Tehran expected to respond to US proposal Thursday, IDF strikes Hezbollah in Beirut
Four IDF soldiers injured in Lebanon explosive drone attack • Iran reportedly reviewing US proposal to end war • Iran will surrender uranium to US, Trump claims
Trump says ‘great progress’ made on US-Iran deal, pauses Project Freedom in Hormuz
Requests from Pakistan and other countries also played a role in the decision to halt Project Freedom, the US operation to guide ships through the strait.
CS Anthem chemical tanker was second US-flagged vessel to exit Strait of Hormuz
US forces are helping to restore commercial shipping through the strait, using US Navy guided-missile destroyers that are operating in the Gulf under a directive called "Project Freedom."
US, Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz as Rubio urges against vetoes
Diplomats said Washington hopes to close negotiations quickly, with the aim of circulating a final draft by May 8 and holding a vote early next week.
Rubio announces end of Operation Epic Fury, says US has concluded offensive stage of Iran war
Rubio also announced that Operation Epic Fury has ended, and the United States has transitioned to taking defensive action in enforcing its blockade of Iranian ports.
