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Hormuz standoff shows no signs of letting up for vital shipping to resume from Gulf

Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remained at minimal levels on Friday resulting in a giant parking lot, as the US-Iran standoff continues with the same cautious approach since Monday.

Euronews

Watch: How is the US Navy enforcing blockade amid Hormuz deadlock

US Navy forces, aboard the USS Michael Murphy, diverted a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Oman to enforce restrictions on Iran's maritime routes. This operation, involving over 10,000 personnel and multiple naval assets, aims to sustain maritime enforcement in regional waters.

The Times of India

'No ship is going past our Navy': Trump as USS Abraham Lincoln leads US blockade operations in Arabian Sea

The United States has deployed more than 12 naval vessels and upwards of 100 aircraft, involving over 10,000 service members, to enforce a maritime blockade targeting Iran's ports and coastline, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Thursday.

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'We will use force': New audio captures US Navy's final warning to ships entering & departing Iranian ports amid blockade

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday released an audio message of US naval forces warning vessels against attempting to breach its ongoing blockade of Iranian ports.

The Times of India

Diplomats try to arrange second round of US-Iran talks during first day of American blockade

An initial round of talks aimed at permanently ending the conflict failed to produce an agreement last weekend. The White House said Iran’s nuclear ambitions were a central sticking point.

Euronews

Ships cross Hormuz despite US blockade: Trackers vs US military claims

Maritime tracking data indicates Iran-linked vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz despite a US naval blockade, with at least three ships reportedly crossing. However, the US military insists the blockade remains effective, stating six merchant vessels were forced to turn back.

The Times of India

Dow Futures Down 531 Points and Oil Back Above $100 — Peace Talks Lasted 21 Hours and 'Went Nowhere'

Stock market futures fell Sunday night following failed U.S.–Iran talks in Islamabad over the weekend, after a recent two-week ceasefire had briefly lifted markets the prior week.

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Trump vows to hit Iran ships as US begins strait blockade

WASHINGTON : The US military said it would begin enforcing President Donald Trump-announced blockade of the Hormuz Strait at 10am EST on Monday (7.30pm IST), while clarifying that the embargo will only apply to vessels entering or departing Iranian ports and not other Gulf entrepôts. Iran responded by saying “no…

The Times of India

China Tells the US to Stay Out as Beijing Vows to Keep Sending Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun warns the US as Beijing continues its trade with Iran, defying the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times UK

‘Will vigorously prosecute’: US warns against trading Iranian oil amid Hormuz blockade move

The United States has warned of vigorous prosecution for anyone involved in buying or selling sanctioned Iranian oil. This comes after US-Iran peace talks failed and the US announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, targeting maritime traffic linked to Iran. The blockade aims to prevent sea mines and…

The Times of India

Why US Stocks Fell Today: Dow Drops 247 Points As Oil Surges After Trump's Iran Blockade

President Trump's decision to blockade the Strait of Hormuz impacts US stock futures and oil prices. Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 247 points and Brent crude surged past $100 a barrel.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Claims 150 Iranian Ships are 'Underwater' as World Braces for 10 AM Strait of Hormuz Blockade

Donald Trump has announced a total US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz starting at 10 AM EDT today. The President claimed 150 Iranian Navy ships are already 'underwater' despite a lack of independent verification.

International Business Times UK

"The door is not closed": Mediators rush to revive U.S.-Iran talks

"Both sides are bargaining. It's a bazaar."

Axios

First Thing: Trump says US will blockade strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks fail

Tehran said the move would be a breach of the ceasefire. Plus, Viktor Orbán ousted in Hungarian election in blow to global far right

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The Times of India

'Ready to play full part': France, UK plan joint mission to protect Hormuz shipping route

France and the UK will jointly lead a multinational initiative to restore free and secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising US-Iran tensions. This strictly defensive mission aims to safeguard maritime traffic through the strategic waterway, separate from ongoing hostilities, and will be deployed when conditions permit.

The Times of India

US Centcom says Hormuz blockade will begin Monday and will only apply to Iranian ports; China will be most affected

US forces are enforcing a blockade on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, a move experts deem an act of war. This directly impacts China, the largest buyer of Iranian oil, and could cripple Iran's economy. While India's direct exposure is minimal, global energy markets…

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Fortune

Stock futures sink while oil spikes as the U.S. Navy looks to squeeze Iran's economy and break its grip on the Strait of Hormuz

"CENTCOM forces will not impede freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports."

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The Times of India

US announces naval blockade on 'all maritime traffic entering & exiting' Iran ports: What it means

The US military will blockade all Iranian Gulf ports starting Monday at 1400 GMT, while allowing non-Iranian bound vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. This action follows failed talks with Tehran over its nuclear ambitions, with President Trump accusing Iran of backtracking on assurances and engaging in "WORLD EXTORTION."

The Independent UK

The Latest: US military warns it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks end

President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy will swiftly begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement

International Business Times UK

Iran Claims It Gave the US Navy 30 Minutes to Leave Hormuz as a Pentagon Official Rushed to Call It 'Freedom of Navigation'

Iran and the US present conflicting narratives about a naval encounter in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting tensions amid ongoing ceasefire talks.

The Times of India

‘Establishing new passage’: US says two navy ships crossed Strait of Hormuz; Iran says otherwise

Two U.S. Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz to clear sea mines allegedly laid by Iran, as CENTCOM announced efforts to establish a new safe passage. This operation occurred amidst U.S. Vice President JD Vance's talks with Iranian officials and Iran's denial of the U.S. claims, stating the vessels…

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Pentagon accused of hiding true toll as hundreds of U.S. troops are killed or injured as the Iran war rages

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Evening Standard

US fighter jet shot down over Iran came from RAF base in the UK, images suggest

Aviation experts have said images reportedly of the downed US jet in Iran suggest it came from a UK air base

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Oil prices spike after Trump vows to keep hitting Iran ‘extremely hard’ in address to nation

The president said US forces would 'finish the job' in Iran and that 'core strategic objectives are nearing completion’

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