The Wall Street Journal reported that the US military is preparing to seize Iran-linked ships globally, potentially beyond the Persian Gulf, amid ongoing tensions. This move comes as the US seeks to counter Iranian activities and disruptions to tanker traffic.
Perský záliv opouští konvoj tankerů, který proplouvá znovuotevřeným Hormuzským průlivem. S odkazem na veřejně přístupné údaje o námořní dopravě to v sobotu uvedla agentura Reuters.
French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply criticized Donald Trump, calling his statements 'unserious' and rejecting a military operation to open the Strait of Hormuz as 'unrealistic'. This comes as Trump's rhetoric on the Iran conflict continues to draw criticism and raise concerns among European allies.
Hormuzský průliv je stále zablokovaný. V důsledku války proti Íránu klesla přeprava tímto uzlem o 90 procent, a to drží ceny klíčových komodit vysoko nad normálem.
Iran reportedly closed or reimposed control over the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the United States of breaching terms or imposing a blockade. This action led to reports of ships being affected and prompted international reactions, though some reports later indicated the strait returned to its previous state.
US President Donald Trump announced the dramatic rescue of a downed airman in Iran, while Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have foiled the mission and destroyed US military aircraft.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed productive talks with Iran and postponed military strikes against Iranian power plants, giving Tehran more time, though Iranian agencies have denied any direct or indirect communication and celebrated the delay as a retreat.
Spojené státy v úterý zlikvidovaly u Hormuzského průlivu řadu íránských námořních plavidel, včetně 16 lodí schopných pokládat miny, oznámilo oblastní velitelství amerických ozbrojených sil (CENTCOM)…
President Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran, threatening renewed bombing if a deal isn't reached by Wednesday, while Iran rejected his claims and reiterated threats to close the Strait of Hormuz if US blockades persist. European nations are also exploring options to secure shipping in the strait.
Poland, South Korea, and France are actively participating in or agreeing to join UK-led discussions and efforts aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz for shipping, with over 40 countries now meeting virtually to discuss ways to ensure shipping in the critical waterway. Montenegro's Foreign Ministry also condemned Iran's actions in the Strait as a threat to global stability, while Iran asserts its intent to gain permanent leverage over the Middle East through control of the strategic waterway.
President Donald Trump has reiterated his 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to 'obliterate' its power plants and energy infrastructure. Tehran has warned it will respond with attacks on U.S. and Israeli energy targets if its facilities are targeted and stated the strait is open to all except "enemy" ships.
This article discusses the potential impact of military strikes against Iran on global energy flows, noting that oil prices have already risen by $10 per barrel this year due to market concerns over threats to Iran, despite existing US sanctions.