Strait of Hormuz: Cargo ship struck off Oman
A cargo vessel was struck by a projectile near Oman's coast, damaging its bridge without casualties, shortly after Iran warned…
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JUN 25, 2026
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STRAIT OF HORMUZ
The Strait of Hormuz is twenty-one miles wide at its narrowest point and carries roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply. It is also the geographic center of the confrontation between Iran and the West. We track naval movements, threats to shipping, Iranian provocations, and the strategic decisions of the powers competing for control of this critical waterway.
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JUN 25, 2026
WAS THE WAR MEANINGFUL?… By Andreas Andrianopoulos
The US-Iran agreement's success hinges on whether it extracts meaningful concessions from Tehran or merely returns both nations to pre-war…
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JUN 24, 2026
Shipping Traffic Surges in Strait of Hormuz Despite Iran Threats
Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained elevated Monday following a U.S.-Iran agreement, with 26 vessels transiting the strategic…
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JUN 23, 2026
Oman, Iran Announce Plan to Control Strait of Hormuz Costs
Iran and Oman announced a joint group to oversee Strait of Hormuz navigation, sparking concerns about potential shipping fees despite…
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JUN 23, 2026
Vance Arrives in Switzerland for Iran Talks Amid Gulf Crisis
Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland for the first direct U.S.-Iran talks since the Islamabad agreement, focusing on Iran's…
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JUN 21, 2026
Emergency session on Israel-Hezbollah conflict added to peace talks
Vice President JD Vance joined U.S. envoys in Switzerland for Iran peace talks that added an emergency session on Israel-Hezbollah…
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JUN 21, 2026
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Threatens Strait of Hormuz Closure
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps declared the Strait of Hormuz closed Saturday, citing renewed Israeli-Hezbollah hostilities in Lebanon despite a cease-fire.
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JUN 20, 2026
Lebanon Cease-Fire Agreed After US-Iran Switzerland Talks Scrapped
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire after violence killed 22 people and disrupted U.S.-Iran peace talks that were canceled…
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JUN 20, 2026
VP Vance: Trump’s Peace Plan ‘Bearing Real Fruits for Americans’
VP JD Vance said Trump's Middle East peace plan is working, citing restored oil flows through Hormuz and falling gas…
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JUN 19, 2026
Iran Shuts Down Strait of Hormuz After US Ends Blockade
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and canceled nuclear talks with the U.S., accusing Israel and America of violating a…
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JUN 19, 2026
US State Department Warns Americans of Rising Security Threats
American travelers in the Middle East face ongoing security risks despite tentative US-Iran diplomatic talks, with heightened travel warnings remaining…
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JUN 19, 2026
Gas Prices Drop Below $4 After US-Iran Deal Reopens Strait of Hormuz
American motorists are getting relief as gas prices drop below $4 per gallon for the first time since March 30…
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JUN 19, 2026
Three Saudi Supertankers Sail Through Hormuz After Iran Deal
Three Saudi oil supertankers carrying six million barrels passed through the Strait of Hormuz after Trump finalized an agreement with…
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JUN 19, 2026
US and Iran Sign Agreement to End War
The U.S. and Iran signed a framework agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease sanctions, with Pakistan brokering…
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JUN 19, 2026
US-Iran Deal Signing in Doubt as 14-Point Plan Goes Remote
A U.S.-Iran agreement ending hostilities is expected within 48 hours and will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin a…
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JUN 18, 2026
White House Denies ‘Leaked’ Iran Deal Text Reflects Agreement
The White House denied leaked documents accurately reflect a U.S.-Iran memorandum ahead of Friday's signing ceremony in Switzerland, with Trump…
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JUN 18, 2026
NATO Chief Rutte Praises Trump’s Iran Deal as Security Win
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised President Trump's Iran agreement and pledged alliance support for Strait of Hormuz navigation, with…
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JUN 18, 2026
Iran: The Obscene Jubilation of the Anti-Trumpers
French media celebrate a perceived American defeat in the Iran conflict, but the deal includes significant Iranian concessions including nuclear…
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JUN 18, 2026
GOP Rep: Should’ve Proven We Can Open Strait Before Talks
Republican Congressman Carlos Gimenez said the U.S. should have demonstrated military strength in the Strait of Hormuz before negotiating with…
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JUN 17, 2026
Tanker Companies: Hormuz Traffic Needs Weeks to Normalize
Japan's top shipping executive warns restoring normal traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will take weeks despite the U.S.-Iran peace…
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JUN 17, 2026
Ships Resume Passage Through Strait of Hormuz After Blockage
Maritime experts warn that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could take over two months to normalize despite a U.S.-Iran…
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JUN 17, 2026
Meloni at G7 in Évian: Ready to do our part on Hormuz, thaw with Trump
The G7 summit in Évian focused on implementing a U.S.-Iran peace deal and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with European…
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JUN 17, 2026
White House Signs Iran Deal, Reopens Hormuz Strait Access
The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum reopening the Strait of Hormuz, lifting the naval blockade, and establishing a framework…
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JUN 16, 2026
Macron Offers Trump Help on Iran Deal With Hormuz Strait Condition
French President Macron said France could deploy naval assets to the Strait of Hormuz within days to support Trump's Iran…
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JUN 16, 2026