Strait of hormuz
Why military brass kept Trump sidelined during high-stakes Iranian extraction operation - report
Military aides kept Trump out of the Situation Room during the high-stakes Iran rescue mission of a US airman, fearing his temper would derail the mission.
US 'more coordinated' with China amid Hormuz struggle than people assume, fmr. Navy commander says
Iran-US talks deepened understanding but mistrust remains, parliament speaker Ghalibaf says
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson calls out EU on international law violation claims
Strait of Hormuz traffic falls to single digits as security fears keep ships stuck
As a ceasefire lowers the risk of direct escalation, movement through Hormuz remains weak, with experts warning that the immediate problem is maritime security, not the lack of pipeline plans.
CENTCOM: 13 Americans dead and hundreds wounded in 40 days of war with Iran as Pakistan talks stall
CENTCOM spokesman Tim Hawkins said 354 of those wounded have since returned to duty, with the US and Iran failing to reach a long-term agreement during recent talks in Pakistan.
US planning to seize Iran-linked ships in coming days, WSJ says - report
The potential US military action comes as Iran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, including attacking several ships earlier on Saturday.
Iran split over Strait of Hormuz as IRGC challenges foreign minister Araghchi
“Bad and Incomplete Tweet by Araghchi and Incorrect Ambiguity-Creation Regarding the Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz," the IRGC-linked Tasnim posted on X on Friday.
Trump announces he will have updates on Iran ‘by the end of today'
Trump said on Friday that he may end the ceasefire with Iran unless a long-term deal to end the war is agreed upon by Wednesday.
Iran reimposes Strait of Hormuz control, accuses US of breaching terms - report
Additionally, two merchant vessels reported being hit by gunfire while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to three maritime security and shipping sources.
US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks
The Treasury Department's waiver lets countries purchase Russian oil and petroleum products loaded on vessels as of Friday through May 16.
Five tankers seen loading oil on Iran's Kharg Island, as US blockades Strait of Hormuz - report
Another five tankers, loaded with approximately 9 million barrels of oil, were spotted in the Gulf of Oman earlier this week and are no longer visible in the images.
Iranians fear increased repression despite ceasefire, economic collapse
Amid a fragile ceasefire, Iranians face mounting concerns about their future, with an economy in tatters and fears of growing government control.
Trump cites 'some pretty good news' on Iran, says ceasefire may end if no deal reached by Wednesday
"We had some pretty good news 20 minutes ago, but it seems to be going very well in the Middle East with Iran," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on his way back to Washington from Arizona.
