Tag: Strait of Hormuz
Iran Guards turn back six vessels in Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy stopped six vessels attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz through routes not approved by Iranian authorities, state television reported on Monday.
Oman issued formal protest to Iranian ambassador after attack
Oman on Sunday issued a formal protest to the Iranian ambassador following an attack on the country, state media reported, in a rare instance of it publicly accusing Tehran of targeting its territory.
Shipping employers and unions still consider Hormuz a war zone
At least 14 seafarers have been killed and more than 40 ships attacked during the conflict.
Safe Hormuz passage only possible via Tehran- approved routes -IRGC
In a statement carried by the official IRNA news agency, the IRGC Navy described any newly announced route through the strategic waterway made without Iran’s knowledge or coordination as “unacceptable” and “completely dangerous".
Iran announces new procedures for vessels seeking to transit Strait of...
The authority said in a statement that, under directives issued after the memorandum’s signing, vessels wishing to pass through the strategic waterway during the period covered by the agreement must submit transit requests to the PGSA through its designated official channels to receive prompt clearance.
Iran announces new maritime rules amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
The IRGC Navy said it will exercise control over “nearly 2,000 kilometres (1,243 miles) of Iran’s coastline” in these areas, making “this body of water a source of livelihood and strength for the noble people of Iran, and a source of security and prosperity for the region", according to state-run Press TV on Friday evening.
UN chief warns of rising hunger risk if Hormuz restriction persist
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned that an additional 45 million people could face the risk of hunger if restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz are not lifted by mid-year, Palestine News and Info Agency (WAFA) reported.
Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or US...
"Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT," Trump wrote on Truth Social, referring to his ultimatum issued on March 26.
Trump tells aides he’s willing to end Iran war even if Strait...
According to administration officials cited by the WSJ, Trump and his team concluded that an operation to reopen the strait immediately would extend the conflict beyond his preferred timeline of four to six weeks.
Trump says US already moving to control Strait of Hormuz
Trump also highlighted what he described as close coordination with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding Iran.
