The Latest Breaking News from Lloyd List

‘Like being in prison’: the ship crews stuck in Gulf since February

US-Iran war has stranded up to 20,000 seafarers, mostly Indian and Filipino crews, with none knowing when the nightmare will end

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9

White House postpones sending Vance to Switzerland for talks with Iran negotiators

The White House says Vice President JD Vance isn't leaving Thursday for Switzerland to lead a new round of talks with Iran about its nuclear program, citing difficult logistics for negotiations meant to add details to an agreement signed by President Donald Trump a day ago

AAP · Jun 19

US lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials

The U.S. lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the Strait of Hormuz after months of being unable to use the critical channel

AAP · Jun 18

US allows more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting blockade under deal, Vance says

Vice President JD Vance says the U.S. Navy has allowed more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting a blockade as part of an agreement to end the war

AAP · Jun 18

Maritime data company says stranded ships have begun transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Maritime data company Lloyd's List Intelligence says major shipowners have begun moving vessels through the Strait of Hormuz

AAP · Jun 18

Recovery signs emerge for ship traffic in Hormuz

Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains at the levels seen before the Iran-US peace agreement, says the Kpler maritime tracking platform, but there are signs of recovery ahead of Friday's official reopening.

Bangkok Post · Jun 18

Has the US really carried out a secret mission to get oil through Hormuz?

Trump says hundreds of tankers have escaped Iran’s blockade. Data suggests shipments are increasing but many questions remain

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12

The Latest: Pakistan proposes new US-Iran talks as Vance and Trump hint at progress

Pakistani officials on Tuesday said Islamabad has proposed a second round of talks to the U.S. and Iran

The Independent UK · Apr 14

Experts see no sign of shipping revival in Strait of Hormuz despite US-Iran ceasefire

Just three vessels have transited the critical waterway since the ceasefire was announced

The Independent UK · Apr 9

French, Japanese ships cross Strait of Hormuz in first since war

One French- and another Japanese-owned vessel are among a handful of vessels to have crossed the war-torn Strait of Hormuz, maritime tracking data showed Friday.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 3