Hormuz
Trump confirms IRGC backchannel, threatens to 'bomb the s***' out of Oman if it 'gets in the way'
Regarding US munitions used against Iran, Trump said that what has been used so far against Iran "is peanuts."
US-Iran talks hit new impasse as MoU's 60-day deadline expires with no deal
Shipping slows through Strait of Hormuz after tanker attacks, data shows
Iran claims control of Strait of Hormuz, rejecting Trump’s claim of US total dominance
Taking a page from Iran's playbook, US uses ship-to-ship transfers to smuggle oil out of Gulf
The extent of the ship-to-ship transfers, how they work, and the Apache’s role in the operation have not been previously reported.
Scouring Strait of Hormuz for mines could take weeks, delaying return to normal shipping
That could potentially hold up tens of millions of barrels of oil, in addition to the oil supply from the Gulf already blocked since the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.
Shippers remain cautious on Strait of Hormuz transit after US, Iran agree on deal
Shippers have welcomed the news of the deal but are still waiting for more details, including mine clearance in the strait.
Beirut claims Israel struck Lebanon for first time since US-Iran ceasefire announced
US-Iran agreement to be signed in Switzerland on Friday • World congratulates all parties for reaching agreement • Israeli leaders decry inclusion of Lebanon in US-Iran deal
US-Iran deal agreed upon after Iran vows IDF strikes on Beirut will ‘not go unanswered’
US to cut NATO support • Qatar made a secret deal with Iran, report claims • US-Iran agreement to be signed in Switzerland on Friday
Israeli officials believe Iran is bluffing as Trump seeks long-term ceasefire deal
Israeli defense officials believe Tehran is using Washington’s reluctance to resume military action to improve its negotiating position.
Maritime leaders say US-Iran peace deal must provide clear framework for Strait of Hormuz transit
Shipowners and maritime industry officials met at a Capital Link conference and other events ahead of Posidonia, a week-long biennial shipping exhibition, where they commented on the matter.
Islamic regime fires at four ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz
The broadcaster alleged the ships attempted the journey to enter the Persian Gulf “without coordination with the security forces” at 12:35 am local time.
Khamenei reportedly says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Israel deports all flotilla activists
Twenty Iranian sailors returned home after capture by US • Two wounded soldiers see improvement after surgeries • US says removal of UN expert Albanese from sanctions list is not a policy change
Iran is consolidating control of Hormuz with checkpoints, diplomatic deals, and fees
With Iran now in de facto control of the strait, the system can involve government-to-government arrangements, intense vetting by the Iranian government, and sometimes fees in exchange for passage.
