Strait of Hormuz Blockade
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Iran Says Internet Access Is Civil Right but Blackout Will Persist Until War Ends
Iranian government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani stated that internet access is a civil right and will return to normal once the war with the United States and Israel concludes. The near-total blackout has lasted 74 days since February 28. Israeli strikes continue in southern Le…
ibtimes.co.ukU.S. Crude Oil Exports Averaged 5.2 Million Barrels Per Day in April
U.S. crude oil exports surged to 5.2 million barrels per day in April, up more than 30% from February, amid the Iran war and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The Port of Corpus Christi handled about half of these exports, marking its busiest quarter ever. Global jet fuel supplie…
thedispatch.comU.S.-Iran Ceasefire Holds into Fourth Week Amid Stalled Talks and Latest Iranian Proposal
More than three weeks into a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, negotiations remain stalled. President Trump initially rejected a new Iranian 14-point proposal but later indicated openness to parts of it. The truce follows extensions of deadlines amid Operatio…
aircargoweek.comUK Government Introduces Temporary Airline Slot-Sharing Policy
The UK government announced measures to let airlines combine flights this summer to avoid cancellations as jet fuel prices hit $179 per barrel. The plan addresses disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz blockade since the Iran war began in February. Ryanair's CEO warned of European…
U.S. Navy photo / Wikimedia (Public domain)US and Iran Exchange Blockades in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran Submits 14-Point Proposal via Pakistan
Iran sent a new 14-point peace proposal to the United States via Pakistan on May 3, 2026, linking nuclear issues with sanctions relief and proposing talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said he would review the proposal but suggested Tehran had not yet paid a…
247wallst.comOPEC+ Raises June Oil Output Quotas by 188,000 Barrels per Day; UAE Exits Group
Seven OPEC+ members have reached an agreement in principle to increase oil output quotas for June by about 188,000 barrels per day, ahead of their Sunday meeting. The decision follows the United Arab Emirates' recent withdrawal from the group. Analysts note the move aligns with p…
asiaone.comIran Closes Strait of Hormuz
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following President Trump's assault on Iran has disrupted global fertilizer supplies, threatening food production worldwide. Fertilizer prices have surged, with experts warning of potential famine and social unrest. Efforts are underway to est…
rte.ieIsraeli Strikes Kill 13 in Southern Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 13 people, including women and a child, according to the Lebanese health ministry, despite an extended ceasefire. Hezbollah reported targeting Israeli forces in response, as fighting continues. Broader diplomatic efforts invo…
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.
The War ZoneUS Rejects Iranian Proposal to End War Without Nuclear Address
The Trump administration dismissed Iran's offer to end the ongoing war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the U.S. blockade, insisting that any agreement must prevent Iran's nuclear weapon development. The proposal, delivered via Pakistan, postpones nuclear d…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewJapan Opts Against Fuel-Saving Measures as It Seeks Alternative Oil Amid Strait of Hormuz Blockade
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated Japan will not impose fuel-saving measures or compile a supplementary budget despite oil supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz blockade. She emphasized securing alternative supplies without slowing economic activity. Toyota reported dec…
interestingengineering.comUS Navy Directed to Target Iranian Mine-Laying Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump directed the US Navy to target and sink Iranian vessels caught laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions. The order follows Iran's reported attacks on vessels and US interceptions of oil tankers. The strait remains closed, impacting global…
naturalnews.comUS-Iran Blockade Standoff Continues with Ceasefire Extension, Naval Leadership Change
The US and Iran remain in a maritime blockade stalemate, with Iran declaring the Strait of Hormuz impossible to reopen due to alleged ceasefire violations. US Navy Secretary John Phelan departed his position amid ongoing tensions, while oil prices rose following Iran's seizure of…
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 reviewUS Extends Iran Ceasefire, Keeps Strait of Hormuz Blockade
President Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, citing a request from Pakistani officials and the need for a unified proposal from Tehran. The US will continue its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing tensions and fluctuations in global oil pric…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTrump Extends Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely While Maintaining Strait of Hormuz Blockade
U.S. President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran as peace talks stalled, citing a request from Pakistani mediators. He maintained the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, refusing Iran's demand to lift it before negotiations resume. The…
thehindu.comTrump Says Iran Faces Military Action Without Deal in Pakistan Talks
President Trump stated that Iran should expect bombing if negotiations in Pakistan fail, amid ongoing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz blockade. U.S. forces boarded another sanctioned vessel in the Indo-Pacific region. Iran reported one of its tankers successfully transited des…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Blockade Halts Tanker Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing War
The US Navy's blockade of Iranian ports has entered its fourth day, bringing tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to a near standstill. Only a handful of vessels have crossed since Monday, with 14 ships forced to turn back. The disruption affects 20% of global oil supplies…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS and Iran Hold Talks in Pakistan; Strait of Hormuz Tensions Persist
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a delegation led by Vice President JD Vance will travel to Pakistan on Monday for negotiations with Iran. The talks aim to extend a fragile ceasefire expiring Wednesday, as tensions persist over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has not confirmed pa…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Seizes Iranian Ship in Strait of Hormuz Blockade
US forces captured an Iranian cargo ship attempting to evade a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the ongoing war with Iran. A high-level US delegation is en route to Pakistan for ceasefire negotiations. The conflict has led to global jet fuel shortages, pro…