Strait of hormuz
Six ships turned around as part of Strait of Hormuz blockade, US military says
"No ships made it past the US blockade, and six merchant vessels complied with direction from US forces to turn around to re-enter an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman," CENTCOM said.
Chinese tanker passes through Strait, Mossad chief vows Iran regime change
Saudi Arabia asks US to end Hormuz blockade amid worries of possible Houthi retaliation - WSJ
Food shortages and rising costs: UN agency warns of global food crisis if Hormuz remains blocked
IMF warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens in latest economic outlook report
The report notes that the worst-case "severe scenario," which assumes an extended conflict and high oil prices, would lead the world into another recession.
Iran less likely to compromise in US talks as its isolation grows, analyst warns
The collapse of US-Iran talks is casting doubt on the ceasefire, suggesting it may be a fragile pause rather than a path to diplomacy.
Hormuz closure cripples fertilizer trade, causing ripple effect on food security - analysis
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global fertilizer supplies, leading to a 20-30% price increase and threatening food security worldwide.
Chinese tanker sanctioned by US crosses Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
A US-sanctioned Chinese tanker, Rich Starry, crosses the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first to exit the Gulf since the US blockade began, carrying methanol from the UAE.
Katz defines conditions for end of war as Mossad Chief vows Iran regime change efforts to continue
IDF reservist killed, 10 wounded in Lebanon clashes • Israel, Lebanon set for talks • Mossad chief vows Iran regime change efforts to continue
Trump claims Iran calling United States, wants to make deal 'very badly'
Trump said he didn't want to comment on what would happen if a deal wasn't reached by the end of the ongoing ceasefire, but that "it won't be pleasant for them, let me put it that way."
'The regime is a customer': BBC interviews activist behind pro-Iran Lego propaganda videos
A creator behind viral Lego-style pro-Iran videos told BBC that Tehran is a client, while spreading false claims about the US, Israel, and war events.
Trump warns Iran ships nearing Hormuz blockade will be ‘immediately eliminated’
Meanwhile, Netanyahu says Israel fully backs Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, rejects claims of a rift with Washington, and stresses US demands to halt Tehran's nuclear enrichment program.
NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade
Trump said the US military would work with other countries to block all maritime traffic in the waterway, after weekend talks failed to reach an agreement to end the six-week conflict with Iran.
Is Trump’s new naval blockade 3D chess or grasping at straws?
The blockade was set to begin at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, which is in the afternoon in Iran. Whether this marks a bold new strategy or a sign the US is grasping at straws remains to be seen.
