Iran-US Conflict
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rnz.co.nzIRGC Commander Says Missiles and Drones Are Locked on US Targets
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander stated that missiles and drones are locked onto American targets and enemy ships in the region and are awaiting orders to fire. The announcement comes amid an existing ceasefire between the United States and Iran that President T…
al-monitor.comIran Establishes Agency to Vet and Tax Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has created the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to approve vessel transits and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping data firm Lloyd’s List Intelligence. The move comes as diplomatic efforts continue to end the conflict that began Feb. 28 with U.S. and I…
benzinga.comU.S. Conducts Action in Strait of Hormuz After Iran Closes Waterway
The U.S. military sank six Iranian boats while escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz, testing a three-week ceasefire in the ongoing war. Iran fired missiles and drones at the UAE, causing a fire and injuries, as commercial vessels began transiting the vital waterway. Leade…
indiatoday.intoday.inTrump Announces Project Freedom to Escort Ships from Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Trump announced a naval mission to help escort ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that discussions with Iran are positive. Meanwhile, Iran reported repairs to war-damaged buildings and proposed a plan to end the conflict.
ibtimes.comTrump Rejects Iranian Peace Proposal
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's recent peace proposal, stating it included unacceptable demands. The proposal was delivered via Pakistani mediators, as diplomatic efforts continue amid military developments and sanctions. Meanwhile, related incid…
Al JazeeraIran Supreme Leader Comments on US Presence in Gulf, Hormuz Blockade and Ceasefire
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei stated that Americans belong at the bottom of the Persian Gulf waters, signaling continued control over the Strait of Hormuz. This comes as a ceasefire holds since April 8, but the strait remains closed, driving Brent crude oil pri…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS and Iran Each Impose Blockades on Strait of Hormuz
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz from the Arabian Sea side, prompting warnings of swift action if US forces advance. Oil prices surged 8 percent to $120 per barrel, the highest since June 2022, as President Donald Trump discussed extending the naval blockade for months.
manilatimes.netIran Proposes Reopening Strait of Hormuz, Lifting US Sanctions, Ending War
Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade and ends the ongoing war, while postponing nuclear program discussions. The proposal, relayed through Pakistan, comes amid a fragile ceasefire and rising global oil prices. President Donald Trump indic…
france24.comU.S. Envoys Cancel Pakistan Trip Amid Iran Conflict as Oil Prices Fall
President Trump directed U.S. envoys not to travel to Pakistan for planned talks aimed at ending the conflict with Iran. The announcement caused oil market prices to tumble, though global officials noted lasting economic effects from Persian Gulf infrastructure damage. Efforts fo…
indiatoday.intoday.inIran Seizes Two Cargo Ships in Strait of Hormuz During U.S.-Extended Ceasefire and Ongoing Blockade
Iranian state media aired footage of Revolutionary Guard commandos boarding two cargo vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing them of transiting without permits. President Trump extended a two-week ceasefire with Iran while maintaining a naval blockade of its ports. The actions…
middleeasteye.netShips Seized and Fired Upon in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized two container ships and fired on a third in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. The attacks occurred one day after President Trump extended a ceasefire indefinitely. Ship traffic through the strait remains limited amid an ongoing U.S…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Intercepts Iranian Ship Breaching Strait of Hormuz Blockade as Peace Talks Loom
The United States seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel that attempted to breach its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran to vow retaliation and state it has no plans to attend upcoming talks in Islamabad. A tenuous ceasefire expires midweek, as Pakistan push…