The Latest Breaking News from Hormuz

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Transport minister says sending a ship to the strait is ‘not something we’ve been asked or we’re contributing to’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16

Trump steps up pressure on European allies to help protect strait of Hormuz

US president says it is ‘only appropriate’ for Europe to help, and warns failure to do so would be ‘very bad’ for Nato

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16

UAE reopens airspace after Iran attack – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 16

Trump news at a glance: president says Iran’s Kharg Island ‘demolished’ and threatens more strikes ‘just for fun’

Trump also questions whether Iran’s new supreme leader ‘is even alive’ while deflating hopes of a deal with Tehran to end conflict – key US politics stories from 14 March 2026 at a glance

The Guardian - US · Mar 15

Strait of Hormuz open? Iran FM says key oil route closed only to 'enemies'

Iran's foreign minister stated the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all nations except the US and Israel, following US airstrikes. He asserted that while many ships avoid the passage due to security concerns, this is not Iran's doing. Meanwhile, former President Trump urged global powers to send warships to…

The Times of India · Mar 15

Trump claims international coalition to send war ships to reopen strait of Hormuz

U.S., Israeli and Western officials say the situation at the strait has been the key concern for the Trump administration in recent days.

Axios · Mar 14

Trump Reduced to Begging China, the UK, and Allies He Once Scorned to Send Warships as Hormuz Crisis Spirals

Trump publicly urged China, the UK, France and other allies he once alienated to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz as Iran's blockade chokes global oil supplies.

International Business Times UK · Mar 14

Trump calls on UK to send warships to keep strait of Hormuz open

US president urges nations to deploy vessels to keep key oil shipping route open amid conflict with Iran

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14

‘Worst nightmare’: anger and frustration as Gulf states bear brunt of war they did not start

Closure of strait of Hormuz puts pressure on region’s economies amid growing resentment about conflict started by US and Israel

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14

Why Iran Suddenly Allowed Indian LPG Ships Through Hormuz

Sometimes the biggest global crises are solved quietly. No headlines. No dramatic announcements. Just a few urgent phone calls between world leaders. But behind those conversations, decisions are made that affect millions of everyday lives. Recently, something similar happened when Iran allowed two Indian LPG carriers to pass through the…

MyLifeXP · Mar 14