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US launches strikes after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed
Fire and fear rippled through one of the world’s most vital shipping chokepoints on Saturday morning after the US military said it…
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Iran negotiator says Hormuz will be administered by Tehran
Iran moved to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz after talks aimed at halting the US-Israeli war on the Islamic republic,…
World
US and Iran signal a deal is near as Hormuz tensions rise
A possible end to the US-Iran war appeared within reach, as both governments signaled they were nearing an agreement, with a senior…
World
Tankers Leave Strait of Hormuz as Trump Cites Progress on Iran Deal
Hope of a near-term breakthrough in the US-Israeli conflict with Iran grew after two Chinese oil tankers made it out of the…
World
Ship reported seized off UAE as more vessels transit Strait of Hormuz
A fresh maritime seizure near the United Arab Emirates sharpened tensions around the Strait of Hormuz today, as a British naval monitoring…
World
UN warns Hormuz fertilizer blockage puts millions at risk of hunger
A UN official has warned that tens of millions of people could be pushed toward hunger and starvation unless fertilisers are allowed…
Somalia
Iran Confirms Missile, Drone Attack on U.S. Destroyers Near Strait of Hormuz
Tarek ChouirefFriday May 8, 2026 Iran said early Friday that it had carried out a major missile and drone assault on US…
World
Iran warns US Navy to keep clear of Strait of Hormuz
A fresh warning from Iran’s military has raised the stakes in the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump said the United…
World
Iran showcases control of Strait of Hormuz after peace talks collapse
Iran has released dramatic footage of commandos boarding a massive cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring its tightening hold on…
World
Iran Tightens Its Control Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran moved to tighten control of the Strait of Hormuz by seizing two ships, escalating pressure in the strategic waterway just after…
West-Africa
Iran seizes two vessels in Strait of Hormuz after ship comes under fire
By Caolán MageeWednesday April 22, 2026 Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, off the UAE coast [File: Reuters]…
