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Concerns of return to war increasing as key elections loom
Fighting continues near vital route along Red Sea
Volume recovers to 80% of prewar levels, but risk also mounts of Tehran escalation
Takeover of Red Sea strait by Houthi rebels adds another threat to global shipping lanes.
Record shipping cost through Strait of Hormuz could offset any crude-price slide
Tehran delays plan to brief neighbors on work to manage shipping.
Tehran's forces have fired at U.S. warships, coming much closer than in previous tries
Tehran takes aggressive stance amid economic woes, fear of losing control of Strait of Hormuz.
The country’s leaders are taking a more aggressive approach as they worry that their grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping.
Offers alternative transit routes for oil, options to bypass Strait of Hormuz
Attack along strait said to be military’s 1st strike in month
Mediators seek deal with Tehran to reopen crucial Strait of Hormuz
Revolutionary Guards say U.S. needs to uphold agreement
U.S. Vows Sanctions on Iran, and to Maintain Blockade in Strait
President discusses bombing Gulf state, which is in talks with Iran to reopen strait
U.S. and Iran both claim full authority over waterway
Nation says U.S. must meet its demands first.
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until the U.S. “corrects its behavior.”
Both U.S., Tehran have contingencies
Tehran’s maximalist stance poses risk of new escalation with U.S., economic harms
President optimistic strait will be reopened; Tehran says it is focusing on its neighbors.
He cites progress of deal reopening strait.
Includes voluntary fees to use strait, sources say
President promises to destroy power plant or bridge each time Tehran strikes ship in strait
Threatens to attack infrastructure if ships attacked in Hormuz Strait
Ceasefire slides further away as US, Iran battle over Strait of Hormuz
The renewed bombings are aimed at degrading Iranian ability to hit shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
With diplomacy at a dead end, at least for now, a frustrated president finds himself back at war, the ceasefire broken, the strait blocked.
Senate Democrats block defense authorization bill
President Donald Trump steps away from a plan to charge tolls for passage through the strait.
Trump says U.S. should control Strait of Hormuz
In reversal, Trump plans to charge toll for use of key route
Logistics group in talks ● Seismic strategy shift ● Site on Gulf of Oman ● Overland routes to neighbours
President announces Iranian ships will be blocked and others will pay a 20% fee.
Both sides launch new strikes as Trump announces fees for safe passage of the Strait of Hormuz.
President said other ships will be charged for safe passage.
United States attacks over an Iranian blow on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran reports projectiles were fired at military targets on its largest island near the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran says strait now closed, attacks 5 Gulf Arab states
Tehran declares Hormuz strait closed Fourth raid in a week by Washington
Last Month’s Framework Deal Gave Tehran Power in an Economic Choke Point
Iran said it considers the Strait of Hormuz closed after a vessel was struck by a warning shot.
President Donald Trump posts that the ceasefire deal is “OVER!” as mystery strikes continue against Iranian targets.
TIT-FOR-TAT ATTACKS AS CEASEFIRE UNRAVELS Conflict may be escalating into new phase, analysts say
Taking Immense Risk for Control of Strait
Memorandum hands Tehran leading role in opening strait, but sparks major dispute
The president said a fresh round of U.S. strikes was in response to Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Prices surge after moves, which were prompted by attacks on vessels near strait
Renewed Strikes Hinder Growth in Gulf Traffic
President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire by attacking a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.
Talks in Doha could begin as soon as Tuesday and focus on Hormuz traffic
Progress made on keeping strait open, U.S. officials say
A tentative peace deal with Iran teeters as Israel continues attacks in Lebanon, prompting Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz and President Trump to retort with a threat.
Tehran says move is in response to Israel’s attacks in Lebanon.
Claim Disputed by U.S. — Talks Are Still On
Vice President JD Vance departs for Switzerland to meet with Iranian and other negotiators Sunday.
Industry fears Tehran will charge tolls Use of vital strait was free before war
Tehran suggested the document could be signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian
Peace deal calls for waiver on sanctions, reopening of strait
U.S. Navy to Deploy New Technology to Clear Mines
Crude prices tumble ● Plan to reopen key strait ● Inflation fears ease ● Deal to be signed on Friday
Trump and leaders in Tehran make conflicting statements about strait, weapons.
Many factors will delay a resumption of passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
President says oil will flow through strait again
US and Iran confirm agreement to end war, lift blockade and reopen Strait of Hormuz
Pact would reopen key strait as nuclear issues and other details are negotiated.
Nuclear Program’s Fate Is Unresolved — Both Sides Claim Diplomatic Win
The president has authorized an end to the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.
Deal, set to be signed Friday, reopens key strait; major issues unresolved
Iranian deputy foreign minister confirms the agreement but says Iran will not implement it until it's signed on Friday.
A drone boat rescued two aviators after their aircraft was downed near Strait of Hormuz.
Trump scolds Netanyahu • Focus on reopening strait • Tehran remains defiant • Oil prices fall back
Reopening strait remains a focus for U.S. talks
Iran gained leverage and power by taking control of the waterway. Former officials said the move was hardly unexpected.
Tehran tightened its grip on the Strait of Hormuz as Washington said its attacks were defensive.
A Kinship With Kyiv: Underdogs Bite; Renewed Hostilities Might Derail Talks
War halts pay recovery ● Strait impasse propels prices ● US, UK and Europe hit ● Diplomacy intensifies
Risks From Collisions, Shallow Water and Mines for Fleet of Stranded Ships
If strait reopens, sides will move on to nuclear stockpile and missiles.
Nuclear, sanctions issues are sticking points in potential accord to open strait
Few details emerge on effort to end war, reopen blocked strait
Strait of Hormuz to be reopened but deal does not address Tehran's missile stocks
Reopens Strait, but No Nuclear Decision
US says ‘significant progress’ made towards peace and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but Donald Trump stressed yesterday that Tehran ‘must understand’ that it cannot have a nuclear weapon
Tehran would give up uranium stockpile and reopen strait.
US president says agreement is imminent and will see reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Seizing Its Opportunity as Plan B for Moving Oil and Goods
Leaders focus on desire to open Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s control over Strait of Hormuz appears to have strengthened
Assessments say Tehran has operational access to 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that its military remains far stronger than President Trump has asserted.
Fresh alarm over Hormuz strait crisis ● 100mn barrels of oil lost each week
Strait of Hormuz remains closed as negotiations falter; president casts doubt on ceasefire, floats suspending gas tax
Rising tensions in Strait of Hormuz test fragile ceasefire
Trump threatens strikes unless strait is reopened
Tehran forms agency to control strait transit
The president threatened Tehran with a new wave of bombing if a deal is not reached that includes opening the critical Strait of Hormuz.
Rubio says Operation Epic Fury ‘is over,’ a step toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
US insists Middle East truce is holding even as United Arab Emirates defences come under attack for a second day and clashes resume in Strait of Hormuz despite Trump’s Project Freedom to protect ships
Iran warns that tensions could lead to ‘quagmire’
Iran blamed for attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the United Arab Emirates, a U.S. ally.
U.S. forces are pressing ahead with efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to merchant ships.
Ceasefire comes under strain ● Tehran threatens American warships ● Response to new Trump plan
US says 6 Iran boats sunk; UAE targeted; 2 cargo vessels hit
The U.S. military reports it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats targeting civilian ships.
United Arab Emirates, merchant ships come under attack.
The US president pledges to ‘free up people, companies and countries that have done absolutely nothing wrong’
American forces sink attack boats in bid to open passage; Tehran hits tankers
No injuries reported in encounter near strait; Tehran reviews U.S. reply to peace proposal.
He offers few details on plan as Iran mulls proposals to end war
Trump plan doesn’t involve Navy escorts; Iran warns effort would violate truce
Iran's Hormuz closure has stranded ships for weeks
The White House says the national security team is discussing the proposal and President Trump will address it later.
Iran ceasefire holds as talks expected to resume
Video released yesterday shows Iranian forces seizing a ship, prompting a furious White House response
The attacks and seizure of two container vessels come as the U.S. maintains its blockade and diplomacy seems to stall.
Actions come after Trump extends two-week ceasefire
Two vessels seized as diplomatic talks stall
Still No Plan for Talks — Rivals Vie for Control of Key Waterway
Three vessels were fired on in the Strait of Hormuz, and Tehran seized two of them. The White House said the ceasefire was intact.
As Tehran toughens its stance, closure of strait puts U.S. under increasing pressure
Says levels in dire straits, likely won’t get better anytime soon
Tehran vows a swift response, calling the armed boarding an act of piracy in the Strait of Hormuz.
Capture of vessel near Strait of Hormuz puts new talks in doubt
Tehran threatens to skip session; U.S. seizes a vessel trying to slip past 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
US suggests a new round of talks could be near
U.S. claims strait is open for good. Tehran says it may shut it again, impose tolls.
Trump says Iranian ships will be blocked until nuclear agreement.
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
IMF warns Britain will be worst-hit major economy in a damning assessment of the conflict’s impact on global finance – as Tehran considers halting its oil shipments in Strait of Hormuz to bring the US back to the negotiating table
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
U.S. move threatens yet another blow to the global economy; Trump warns ships
Trump to deploy US navy to Strait but Britain will only supply minesweepers
The U.S. action in the Strait of Hormuz could further rattle global energy markets.
Options Dwindle as Deal Fails to Materialize
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
High-stakes war of attrition will test whether Iran has higher pain threshold
After negotiations crumble, president targets Iran’s hold
Trump announces move after talks with Iran on ceasefire fail.
Trump: Military begins effort to clear Strait of Hormuz
U.S. military says two destroyers were in the Strait of Hormuz ahead of mine clearing.
Late brinkmanship signals difficult road for Trump’s effort to open Hormuz Strait
Trump fumes as global shipping remains snarled ahead of diplomatic talks
Iran keeps grip on Hormuz ● Netanyahu approves Lebanon talks ● US envoys head to Pakistan
Tehran halts strait traffic after attack on Hizbollah
Discrepancies over agreement’s terms arise as Israel continues attacks in Lebanon
Confusion Over Status of Strait — Israel Bombards Lebanon
U.S. demands reopening as Iranian government says Israel’s escalating attacks on Lebanon violate the agreement.
Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz after two ships pass in response to attacks that killed 182 people in Beirut.
Iran threatens to keep strait closed in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon
News agency: Israeli attacks in Lebanon precipitated action
Fixing Equipment and Recalling Workers Will Take Time
Allies say war's gains are overshadowed by Iran's leverage over Strait of Hormuz
Had threatened ‘whole civilization will die’ with strikes; Iran says it will allow passage through strait for 2 weeks
Iran's foreign minister announces a limited reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.