Hormuz: US shot down Iranian drones – Iranian fire on tanker
The U.S. shot down four Iranian drones and struck a control center near the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions,…
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MAY 28, 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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MAY 28, 2026
Iran: New US strikes as talks reach critical point
The United States struck Iranian military targets while diplomatic efforts in Qatar aimed at ending hostilities and addressing Iran's nuclear…
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MAY 26, 2026
US Eyes Iran Deal to Offload Enriched Uranium
US officials are considering having Iran transfer nearly 1,000 pounds of highly enriched uranium to third countries like Pakistan or…
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MAY 26, 2026
Four More Tankers Pass Through Strait of Hormuz to Asia
Four cargo vessels carrying natural gas and oil successfully navigated through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend using evasive…
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MAY 26, 2026
Oil Prices Plunge, Stocks Soar on Iran Deal Hopes
Global markets surged and oil prices fell over five percent Monday on reports of a potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire that would…
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MAY 25, 2026
Booker: ‘Trump Is Being Played as a Fool’ by Iran
Democratic Senator Cory Booker criticized President Trump's Iran deal as worse than Obama's, claiming Tehran gained billions and advanced its…
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MAY 25, 2026
Oil Plunges 5% as Trump Signals Progress on Iran Talks
Oil prices fell 5% Monday after Trump indicated Iran negotiations were progressing, though crude remains 30% higher than before strikes…
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MAY 25, 2026
Trump Tempers Iran Deal Hopes as Hormuz Blockade Continues
Trump instructed negotiators not to rush an Iran deal despite progress in talks, saying the US Navy blockade of the…
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MAY 25, 2026
Trump: Iran Peace Deal Near, Eyes Hormuz and Nukes
The U.S. and Iran are finalizing a 60-day cease-fire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz toll-free and begin negotiations on…
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MAY 24, 2026
Dem Whip Avoids Question on Cutting Spending to Lower Rates
House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark called for ending an ongoing conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz to reduce gas…
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MAY 24, 2026
Trump Says Iran Deal ‘Largely Negotiated’
President Trump announced that a comprehensive peace agreement between the United States, Iran, and multiple regional partners has been largely…
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MAY 24, 2026
Iran Crisis: Weeks Needed to Restore Strait Traffic
Republican congressman Mike Flood acknowledged high gas and grocery prices on CNN while defending the administration's energy strategy and efforts…
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MAY 23, 2026
EU Imposes Sanctions on Iran Over Strait Blockade
The European Union has enacted sanctions against Iranian officials and entities responsible for disrupting maritime traffic through the critical Strait…
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MAY 23, 2026
Citi Warns: Can Economy Survive Oil Above $100?
Citigroup revises global growth forecast down to 2.
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MAY 22, 2026
Trump and Xi Jinping Ensure Open Strait of Hormuz
Trump and Xi agreed the Strait of Hormuz must stay open and demilitarized, with both condemning Iran’s nuclear ambitions amid…
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MAY 15, 2026
Trump Rejects Iran’s Proposal: “Completely Unacceptable”
US President Trump harshly rejected Iran’s response to peace talks, condemning Tehran’s demands on the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear…
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MAY 11, 2026
Thriller as US F-35 Disappears in the Strait of Hormuz
An American F-35 fighter jet triggered a global emergency code over the strategically vital Gulf of Oman, later vanishing from…
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MAY 10, 2026
President Trump Hints Iran Deal May Be Near, Freezes Operation in Hormuz
Donald Trump signaled progress toward ending the Iran conflict while temporarily halting the Freedom Program that ensured safe ship passage…
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MAY 6, 2026
Iranians Announce Reclosure of Hormuz Strait – Will Trump Respond?
Iran has once again sealed the Strait of Hormuz, launching missiles and drones against the UAE, sparking fires and tension…
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MAY 4, 2026
Trump Did It: US Destroyers Escort Ships Through Strait of Hormuz
US Navy destroyers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions, supporting safe navigation under "Operation Freedom," while…
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MAY 4, 2026
Iran Attacks Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz—New Regional Escalation
A merchant ship near Iran’s Strait of Hormuz was attacked by small boats Sunday, marking renewed tensions as Tehran enforces…
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MAY 3, 2026
Trump Orders Sinking of Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Confirms Iran Civil War
The U.S. president has ordered the Navy to destroy all mine-laying vessels and is rapidly deploying forces to the Middle…
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APR 23, 2026
Shocking Video in Strait of Hormuz: Iranian Troops Board Greek Ship
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards released footage showing the seizure of two vessels, including a Greek-owned ship, in the strategic Strait of…
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APR 23, 2026
Trump: Deal with Tehran Today – Diplomatic Thriller in Pakistan
An Iranian official hinted Tehran may consider peace talks with the US amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz,…
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APR 20, 2026