The Latest Breaking News from Hormuz

Strait talk turns straitjacket: Diplomacy stuck, ships struck, in Hormuz

The US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz remains unresolved just days before the ceasefire deadline, with tensions rising again after Iran rejected claims by US President Donald Trump that it had agreed to major concessions. Tehran announced it would tighten control over the waterway, citing US violations and “bogus…

The Times of India · Apr 18

Iran closes strait of Hormuz again ‘until US lifts blockade’

IRGC reportedly fires on tanker as it tries to pass through strait during brief window when shipping lane had reopened

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18

The Latest: Iran says it has closed Hormuz again over US blockade

Iran has reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, warning that it would continue to block transit as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect

The Independent UK · Apr 18

'No money is changing hands': Trump rejects $20 billion Iran 'nuclear dust' deal claim

Following Operation Epic Fury, Donald Trump announced significant breakthroughs, claiming Iran's nuclear program has been suspended and the Strait of Hormuz reopened. He stated the US will secure "nuclear dust" without financial exchange, asserting Iran's nuclear ambitions are shut down and a broader conflict-ending deal is nearing completion.

The Times of India · Apr 17

European leaders press ahead with 'defensive' mission after Iran reopens Hormuz

Meeting in Paris, the leaders said that a neutral mission may still be needed to safeguard shipping and prevent renewed disruption in the vital trade route.

Euronews · Apr 17

Oil price drops below $90 a barrel after Iran says strait of Hormuz is open

Gas price also falls and markets rise amid hopes Donald Trump will succeed in reaching deal with Tehran

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17

Global Oil Prices Collapse as Iran Flashes Green Light at Hormuz, but Trump Refuses to Blink on Naval Blockade

Oil prices plunged after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open to commercial shipping during the Israel–Lebanon ceasefire, while Donald Trump insisted the US naval blockade of Iranian ports would remain

International Business Times UK · Apr 17

Global sigh of relief and mixed messages as US and Iran say Strait of Hormuz open

Iran and US declare Strait of Hormuz "completely open," but Iran adds that passage is on a "coordinated route" set by Tehran.

Euronews · Apr 17

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 · Apr 17

France and UK chair meeting on post-conflict Strait of Hormuz mission

French and British leaders were on Friday chairing a meeting in Paris of around 40 countries aimed at signalling to the United States that some of its closest allies are ready to play a role in restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said the strait is…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 17