First Qatari LNG Tanker Crosses Strait of Hormuz Since February Strikes
A Qatari LNG tanker has successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since February, signaling a potential shift in regional tensions.
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Ceasefire Under Pressure: Drone Attacks and Maritime Strikes Shake Middle East
A month-old ceasefire in the Iran war is tested by a drone attack in Kuwait and a projectile strike on a cargo ship off Qatar, amid rising US-Iran tensions.
ROK Investigates Attack on Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
A ROK joint investigation team confirms two unidentified aerial objects hit the HMM NAMU vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on May 4; all crew members are safe.
Tensions Surge in Strait of Hormuz as IRGC Warns US of Heavy Retaliation
The IRGC warns of heavy retaliation against US military centers following recent naval clashes and a continuing blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
US and Iran Clash in Gulf of Oman as Peace Proposal Remains Pending
Tensions escalate in the Gulf of Oman as US forces disable Iranian tankers and Iran seizes the Ocean Koi, amid anticipation of a peace deal response.
Tensions Flare in the Gulf: US-Iran Clashes Threaten Fragile Ceasefire
Renewed maritime clashes and missile attacks on the UAE threaten a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, sparking a rise in global oil prices and diplomatic urgency.
Tensions Surge in Strait of Hormuz as US and Iran Exchange Fire
Clashes between US and Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz threaten a fragile ceasefire, impacting global oil prices and trapping thousands of crewmen in the Gulf.
Tensions Spike in Strait of Hormuz as US and Iran Trade Blows
Military clashes in the Strait of Hormuz between US and Iranian forces have jolted oil markets and left thousands of seafarers trapped, threatening a fragile ceasefire.
US and Iran Exchange Conflicting Claims Over Strait of Hormuz Incident
US President Trump denies damage to destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran’s military claims successful retaliation following a ceasefire violation.
US and Iran Trade Conflicting Accounts of Naval Encounter in Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump and Iran’s military command offer opposing views on damage to naval vessels in the Strait of Hormuz following alleged ceasefire violations.
US and Iran Exchange Naval Claims Amid Push for Strategic De-escalation Deal
The US and Iran exchange claims of naval attacks near the Strait of Hormuz while discussing a potential 30-day ceasefire to reopen the waterway and resume nuclear talks.
Middle East Tension: US and Iran Near Temporary Deal Amid New Israeli Strikes in Lebanon
The US and Iran move toward a limited agreement to end fighting, boosting Asian markets, while Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut and southern Lebanon.
Diplomacy Over Conflict: Iranian Foreign Minister’s China Visit Signals Path to Peace
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi visits China to discuss the Strait of Hormuz and regional stability, highlighting China’s role as a mediator for peace.
US Gas Prices Spike 52% Amid Energy Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz
US regular gasoline prices have surged 52% since the Iran war began, hitting $4.54 per gallon as oil tankers remain trapped in the Strait of Hormuz.
US and Iran Near Deal to End Conflict as Regional Stability Remains Fragile
The US and Iran are reportedly nearing a one-page deal to end hostilities, while China calls for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz amidst ongoing regional volatility.
Iran: Stable Transit Through Hormuz Strait Contingent on End of External Threats
Iran’s IRGC naval forces state that safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz is possible if threats from aggressors end and regulations are followed.
Peace in Sight? US and Iran Near Breakthrough Memo to End Conflict
The US and Iran are nearing a memorandum of understanding to end their conflict, potentially lifting sanctions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to plunge.
US Announces End of Military Campaign Against Iran Amid Ongoing Hormuz Tensions
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirms the military campaign against Iran has ended, but warns against Iranian control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
US Declares Military Campaign Against Iran Over, but Warns on Strait of Hormuz
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces the end of the joint military campaign against Iran while maintaining a firm stance on the Strait of Hormuz.
US Pauses “Project Freedom” in Strait of Hormuz Amid Hopes for Iran Deal
President Donald Trump announces a temporary pause of “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz to finalize a diplomatic agreement with Iran.