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The Royal Navy has dispatched HMS Dragon, a Type 45 destroyer, to the Middle East as part of a "strictly defensive and independent" mission. This deployment occurs amid ongoing tensions and the need to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Ho...
HMS Dragon heads to Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission
Amidst ongoing tensions and a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, the UK is redeploying HMS Dragon to the Middle East. This deployment is a precautionary measure ahead of a potential international mission to safeguard shipping in the...
UK sends warship to Middle East as Trump awaits Iran’s response to peace plan – live
Recent events have significantly heightened tensions between Iran and the United States. These include the seizure of an oil tanker by Iran, actions taken by the US against Iranian-flagged vessels, and military exchanges in the Strait of Ho...
Iran says seized tanker in Gulf of Oman, as US ‘disables’ two ships
Tensions flared in the Strait of Hormuz as US and Iranian forces engaged in new confrontations. These incidents occurred amidst fragile negotiations aimed at de-escalating the ongoing conflict between the two nations. The strategic waterway...
EUA atacam portos iranianos próximos ao Estreito de Ormuz; Irã diz que responderá sem hesitar
Iran has established the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil and gas supplies. This move comes as Iran reviews peace proposals amid ongoing tensions, raising concerns...
Iran imposes new rules for Hormuz in effort to cement control of key waterway
The Trump administration's approach to the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz has been marked by inconsistent messaging, leading to confusion and uncertainty in the region and global markets. This article recaps the key events and conflictin...
Trump’s abrupt U-turn on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz came after backlash from allies
France is positioning its aircraft carrier strike group in the Red Sea, signaling a potential joint mission with Britain to restore maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. This move comes amidst heightened tensions and disruptions to glo...
Macron Wants U.S. and Iran to Open Strait While They Negotiate
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have intensified in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil supplies. U.S. forces are actively engaged in Operation Project Freedom to maintain open passage, while Iran has issued threats...
Iran launches missiles and drones as US forces enact Trump's 'Project Freedom'
Amidst heightened tensions, the U.S. military is actively safeguarding commercial ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz. This crucial waterway, vital for global oil and gas transit, has become a focal point following regional conflicts and...
Iran War Live Updates: Hegseth Calls Strait of Hormuz Efforts 'Temporary' After Iran Warns of Escalation
Amidst the ongoing war between the U.S. and Iran, a bulk carrier was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global trade route. Simultaneously, both nations are exchanging peace proposals while Iran faces significant economic challe...
Live Updates: Bulk carrier reports 1st attack in weeks near Strait of Hormuz
The United States has issued a stern warning to shipping companies, threatening sanctions if they pay tolls to Iran for using the Strait of Hormuz. This comes amid heightened tensions, a US naval blockade, and stalled ceasefire talks betwee...
Strait of Hormuz: US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls
The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route, is sending shockwaves through the energy market. With a billion barrels of supply already lost, the world is bracing for significant demand destruction and...
The billion-barrel Hormuz oil shock is about to crash demands
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated into a naval standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil supplies. Both nations have seized ships, leading to disruptions in tanker traffic and raising concerns abou...
US military developing plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails
The United States and Iran are facing increased tensions after the U.S. Navy seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, the Touska, near the Strait of Hormuz. This action has further complicated already strained relations and casts uncertainty o...
Iran war live: Trump says Iran ship seized; Tehran denies agreeing to talks
Saeed Al Hajeri, UAE Minister of State, highlights the severe consequences of the Strait of Hormuz closure, terming it economic terrorism with significant repercussions for India's economy and energy security. This comes amid ongoing tensio...
UAE official: More than 90% of Iranian targets were civilian infrastructure
Tensions between Iran and the United States have escalated, with talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz stalling. This comes amid reports of significant Iranian military losses and the emergence of a Pakistani general as a potential intermedi...
How 24 hours of whiplash over the Strait of Hormuz unfolded
Oil prices plummeted following Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz was open for passage during a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. This announcement, coupled with remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump, has raised hopes of ea...
Oil falls as Trump reiterates Iran war ‘should’ end soon and Israel-Lebanon truce lifts hopes
Amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping, a move welcomed by the U.S. despite the continuation of a naval blockade.
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz completely open to commercial traffic during Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
The U.S. Navy has initiated a blockade of Iranian ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, aiming to increase economic pressure on Iran and compel them to renegotiate terms to end the ongoing war. This action follows unsuccessful pea...
3 things to know about naval blockades as U.S. begins patrols in the Strait of Hormuz
In April 2026, the United States and Iran are engaged in discussions for a second round of negotiations, mediated by Pakistan, amidst escalating tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. This crucial waterway is at the heart of internation...
EE.UU. discute una segunda ronda de negociaciones con Irán