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The Latest Breaking News from the Strait of Hormuz

US Navy destroyer intercepts two oil tankers trying to leave Hormuz; orders them to turn back

A US Navy destroyer intercepted two oil tankers leaving Iran, marking the initial phase of a US-declared blockade aimed at pressuring Tehran. Despite the blockade, some Iran-linked vessels reportedly transited the Strait of Hormuz. Experts caution about the blockade's effectiveness and warn of potential escalation and retaliation from Iran.

The Times of India

Strait of Hormuz: Why the US and Iran are sailing in very different legal waters

The Strait of Hormuz exists in the eye of the beholder.

The Conversation

Donald Trump Naval Blockade Faces Scrutiny as Tankers Cross Strait of Hormuz Unhindered

Donald Trump's proposed Strait of Hormuz blockade faces scrutiny as tankers continue unhindered, raising legal, economic and geopolitical concerns.

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Crude Prices Fall on Hopes Diplomacy Can End US-Iran War

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -7.80 (-7.87%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed down -0.0765 (-2.46%). Crude oil and gasoline prices fell sharply on Tuesday in hopes that the US and Iran would extend peace negotiations. Crude prices extended their losses on Tuesday after...

Barchart

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

Iran Uses AI to Mock Donald Trump as 'Jack Sparrow' in Savage Strike Against US Naval Presence

Iran's embassy in Zimbabwe has shared an AI 'Pirates of the Caribbean'-style poster turning Donald Trump into a pirate, mocking US naval activity near the Strait of Hormuz and dubbing America the 'United States of Pirates'.

International Business Times UK

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US-Iran Peace Hopes Hammer Crude Oil Prices

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) today is down -5.69 (-5.74%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) is down -0.0822 (-2.64%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today in hopes that the US and Iran will extend peace negotiations. Crude prices extended their losses today after the US...

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China-linked tanker that tested US blockade of Hormuz makes U-turn

A US-sanctioned tanker, the Rich Starry, linked to China, appeared to reverse course in the Gulf of Oman after transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Its movements are closely watched as a test of President Trump's naval blockade, with another tanker, Elpis, also showing unusual activity near Iran.

The Times of India

Energy prices set to rise as last Gulf Tankers reach Europe, analysts say

Energy analysts have warned of surging energy prices beyond already elevated levels, as the last vessels carrying oil and natural gas from the Strait of Hormuz before the conflict have reached Europe. Supply forecasts for oil and gas remain optimistic as US deliveries are expected.

Euronews

IEA Warns Of Oil Demand Decline As Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Reshapes Global Outlook

The IEA says escalating tensions in the Middle East and restricted flows through the Strait of Hormuz are weighing heavily on global consumption forecasts.

International Business Times

US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz: what it involves and the risks attached

A US-sanctioned tanker with links to China, the Rich Starry, has transited the Strait of Hormuz, despite the US blockade of the waterway. According to the respected maritime news and intelligence agency Lloydslist, the Rich Starry is falsely registered in Malawi, but is Chinese owned and carrying a Chinese crew.…

The Conversation

Blockade on Iranian ports must be lifted, French foreign minister tells RFI

In the wake of the US blockade on Iranian ports, France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has called for freedom of navigation in international waters to be respected. He spoke to RFI about France's proposal for a peaceful, multinational mission to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the necessity…

Radio France Internationale

France, UK to host talks on potential multinational mission to Hormuz

France and the UK will co-host a video conference Friday of countries ready to contribute to a "purely defensive mission" to secure the Strait of Hormuz, the French president's office said.

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International Business Times

Iran Reportedly Considering Refraining From Sending Some Ships Through Strait Of Hormuz Due To Trump's Blockade

Iran is considering a short-term pause to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to avoid testing President Donald Trump's blockade, now entering its second day, according to a new report.

International Business Times

Saudi Arabia Reportedly Pressing Trump Admin To Drop Blockade On Strait Of Hormuz As It Could Disrupt Other Shipping Lanes

Saudi Arabia is pressing the Trump administration to drop the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, now entering its second day, fearing it could lead to the disruption of other shipping routes, according to a new report.

Evening Standard

Trump’s remarks about the Pope ‘utterly deplorable’, Swinney says

Scotland’s First Minister also called on the UK Government to act to mitigate the impact of the Gulf crisis on fuel prices.

The Independent UK

Trump’s blockade appears to be turning back tankers in the Strait of Hormuz – but Iran has a trick up its sleeve

Analysts say that Iran has already moved vast quantities of its oil offshore and a full blockade would be complex to implement

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The Independent UK

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 Times of India

US blockade faces early test as Chinese-linked tanker exits unchallenged

A US-sanctioned Chinese-linked tanker has exited the Strait of Hormuz apparently unchallenged, testing President Donald Trump's naval blockade just a day after it went into effect.

The Independent UK

JD Vance accuses Iran of ‘economic terrorism’ in Strait of Hormuz and threatens ‘two can play that game’

Vice president said negotiations with Tehran ‘didn’t move far enough’ in Islamabad

The Independent UK

What is happening in the Strait of Hormuz as Chinese tanker defies blockade

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Watch Strait of Hormuz marine traffic before Iran war, after ceasefire and as blockade begins

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Euronews

Hormuz standoff turns into a cautious waiting game as US blockade begins

Trump claims Iran made new contact for a deal, as the first hours of the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz show an apparent cautious approach from all sides as the fragile ceasefire is still holding. But China announces its own shipping transit agreement with Iran, warning the US…

The Times of India

How much will Iran lose? The cost of Trump’s Hormuz blockade

Following failed talks, the US has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially costing Iran $435 million daily in economic damage, primarily from lost oil and petrochemical exports. This move, aimed at pressuring Iran, could also impact China's energy imports and requires significant US naval…

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