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Drawn-out conflict and extensive naval blockade has left the force’s ‘piggy bank broken’
U.S. Vows Sanctions on Iran, and to Maintain Blockade in Strait
Houthi blockade on Saudi Arabia opens new front in war
Houthis declare blockade of Red Sea oil route
Central Command: Merchant ship hit to enforce blockade
Blockade on shipping reinstated by Trump
President Donald Trump steps away from a plan to charge tolls for passage through the strait.
In reversal, Trump plans to charge toll for use of key route
Oil prices leap as Pentagon starts new strikes, president talks of Hormuz tolls
President said other ships will be charged for safe passage.
The president said there will be a 20 percent fee on shipping through Hormuz
Two Sides Cast Blame for Cycle of Strikes
Ending Year Early and Scrapping College Entrance Exams
But Vance announces ceremonial signing trip could be delayed
Deal with Iran to end war takes effect
CASH KEPT FLOWING DESPITE U.S. EFFORTS
US and Iran confirm agreement to end war, lift blockade and reopen Strait of Hormuz
The president has authorized an end to the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.
Apartments’ Residents Growing Desperate in an Oil Blockade
Demand Intensifies as Energy Crisis Grows
ALSO HAS AMPLE MISSILE, DRONE ARSENAL Analysis undercuts rosier picture painted by Trump
AN ABRUPT REVERSAL SOON AFTER STARTING. He wants space for ‘finalized’ deal; blockade goes on
Crude closes in on $120 a barrel ● Inflation fears hit European bonds ● Fed holds rates amid turmoil
The White House says the national security team is discussing the proposal and President Trump will address it later.
Tehran refuses to submit ● Trump extends ceasefire ● US blockade persists ● Oil rises above $100
The attacks and seizure of two container vessels come as the U.S. maintains its blockade and diplomacy seems to stall.
SCHEDULED TALKS CALLED OFF FOR NOW Tehran says blockade is a violation of ceasefire
Tehran threatens to skip session; U.S. seizes a vessel trying to slip past blockade
CLAIMS SHIP TRIED TO RUN BLOCKADE
Iran fires on ships in retaliation for the U.S. blockade on its ports, threatening to deepen the energy crisis.
Attack on ships deepens global energy crisis as standoff renews conflict
Standoff over Hormuz resumes one day after opening, with call for U.S. to end blockade.
Demands U.S. Withdraw Naval Blockade As Hopes Dim for Quick End to War
U.S. keeps blockade on ports but suggests peace negotiations possible this weekend
But U.S. Signals Its Blockade Isn't Over
Despite Tehran's announcement, President Donald Trump said the blockade on Iranian ships and ports "will remain in full force."
Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force until deal is reached.
Trump says naval blockade to continue until deal is reached
Key shipping lane is reopened for duration of ceasefire, sending oil prices tumbling, but Trump says blockade will continue until war’s end
Administration sees blockade as raising strain on oil industry, leading to open strait
TRUMP SAYS WAR ‘CLOSE TO OVER’ IN INTERVIEW
Pakistan tries again for deal as US naval blockade continues
U.S. BLOCKADE CONTINUES, INCLUDES 10K TROOPS
US blockade of ports in Iran forces most tankers to turn back
U.S., Tehran to renew talks, U.N. chief says; Israel, Lebanon plan direct negotiations
Trump pushes Tehran to open critical strait and agree to end war.
U.S. Cuts Lifeline as Tehran Bets on Risk of High Inflation in Election Year
President warns that Iranian vessels will be ‘eliminated’ as Iran vows to retaliate
Iran warns U.S.-allied countries that all ports in Persian Gulf and Oman Sea are at risk.
U.S. move threatens yet another blow to the global economy; Trump warns ships
TRUMP DEMANDS IRAN END PROGRAM U.S. naval blockade starts amid stalled peace talks
Trump to deploy US navy to Strait but Britain will only supply minesweepers
Navy to halt toll-paying ships ● Tehran speaks of ‘mistrust’ ● Fears for oil price ● Global economy dented
The U.S. action in the Strait of Hormuz could further rattle global energy markets.
Options Dwindle as Deal Fails to Materialize
The action was announced after ceasefire talks ended without an agreement. A U.S. blockade could further rattle global energy markets.
Oil prices rise 8% in early Sunday trading after an announcement that all ships will be stopped.
As Vance flies out of US-Iran summit with no deal, leaving two-week ceasefire in doubt, president says his military is ‘locked and loaded’ to prevent any ships from using the vital strait – and claims Britain will help
TRUMP DIRECTS NAVY TO CUT OFF HORMUZ
After negotiations crumble, president targets Iran’s hold