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Middle East ceasefire on the brink as Iran strikes UAE and warns ‘we’re just getting started’

The US has insisted the ceasefire is ‘not over’ despite clashes in the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Nations with ‘equity stake’ in Strait of Hormuz should assist, says US general

The White House has been deeply critical of the response by the UK and other allies to the Gulf crisis.

Evening Standard

The Latest: Hegseth and Caine say ceasefire between the US and Iran is not over

U.S. forces launched an effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday

The Independent UK

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What is Project Freedom? Experts warn Trump’s plan to escort ships through Hormuz could backfire

The president announced an audacious bid to use the might of the US Navy to escort ships through the waterway

The Independent UK

Shutting Iran’s oil wells may be straightforward – but the consequences are not

The Strait of Hormuz – the narrow waterway through which between 20% and 25% of the world’s seaborne oil normally passes – has been effectively closed for just over two months.

The Conversation

Iran fires warning at Trump after ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz

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The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump pauses plan to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz citing ‘great progress’ toward Tehran deal

Trump said ‘Project Freedom’ would be paused ‘for a short period of time’

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Trump again threatens entire nation of Iran saying country will be ‘blown off the face of the earth’

US president escalates threats during his ‘Project Freedom’ commercial vessel escort mission in Strait of Hormuz in latest ceasefire test

The Independent UK

Shipping firms question safety in strait of Hormuz despite Trump plan

President says US navy will ‘guide’ stranded ships out of waterway but report says warship was hit by Iran

The Guardian - UK

US military denies claim of Iran missile strike on warship in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military has denied Iranian claims that two missiles struck a U.S. warship attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported that the warship was hit near Jask island and forced to turn back, following Tehran's warning against U.S. vessels entering the Strait. U.S.…

The Independent UK

Donald Trump sends warships to break Iran’s strait of Hormuz blockade

US operation announced as ‘Project Freedom’ dramatically raises stakes in conflict

The Guardian - US

Trump says ‘Project Freedom’ will guide ‘innocent bystander’ ships through Strait of Hormuz

Thousands of U.S. troops and dozens of aircraft are to be deployed to assist in the effort - Iran has already threatened retaliation

The Independent UK

U.S.-led task force tells ships to reroute on first day of new effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The United States is launching an effort to guide stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

More Strait talks: Trump rolls out 'Project Freedom' to guide ships through Hormuz

US President Donald Trump launched 'Project Freedom' to aid commercial ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, citing humanitarian concerns and low supplies. He stated the US will guide vessels safely out, emphasizing these ships belong to nations uninvolved in regional disputes. Trump also revealed positive discussions with Iran, though…

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The Independent UK

Reopening Strait of Hormuz will not mean ‘return to normal’, Starmer warns

The Prime Minister also insisted the UK must ‘take a different course’ for its future than returning to the ‘status quo’.

The Times of India

Iran faces growing crisis as US blockade squeezes Hormuz, losses hit $4.8bn

Iran is facing mounting economic and military strain as a United States naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman continues to choke off its critical oil exports, with Pentagon-linked estimates putting losses at roughly $4.8 billion, a report by Axios said. The disruption has intensified pressure…

International Business Times UK

Strait Blockade Yields Result as Iran Adjusts Hormuz Demands, Paving the Way for Ceasefire Talks While Decoupling Nuclear Issue

Iran proposes simultaneous lifting of the Hormuz blockade and ceasefire talks, potentially reviving stalled negotiations with the US. This shift could lead to a phased diplomatic approach.

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We Got This Covered

A month ago, Trump told allies the Strait of Hormuz was not his problem. Now he’s begging them to fix it for him

Well, it's his problem now.

Euronews

US seeks 'maritime freedom' coalition to restart Strait of Hormuz shipping

Iran effectively closed the crucial waterway when the war broke out on 28 February. Normally one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas transits the waterway. Its closure has sent energy prices skyrocketing around the world.

The Independent UK

How Iran’s mosquito fleet is skirting Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade

Iranian ‘fast attack ships’ reduce the need for a traditional navy to control the vital waterway

Fortune

The Strait of Hormuz is a data problem, not just a military one

GPS jamming, zombie ship IDs, and AIS blackouts have turned the world's most important oil corridor into a data void—and the real threat to global markets.

The Independent UK

Move over TACO, Wall Street has a new nickname for Trump: NACHO

Trump’s new nickname indicates people are not confident he will secure a deal with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz

International Business Times UK

Trump Savaged by Wall Street Traders With Brutal New Four Letter Code to Mock His Recent Economic Retreats

Wall Street traders have coined 'NACHO' to mock Trump's handling of the Strait of Hormuz, following the 'TACO' acronym that critiqued his tariff retreats.

Space

Could the moon ever be blockaded? Experts predict cislunar space could be the next Strait of Hormuz

The ongoing military conflict regarding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz may well mirror a future situation off-Earth — the use of cislunar space, the region between the moon and our planet.

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