Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint. Reopening it is a big challenge - AP News

Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint. Reopening it is a big challenge  AP News

Thailand says 3 crew missing after ship hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz - Reuters

Thailand says 3 crew missing after ship hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz  Reuters

Pete Hegseth brings combative style as face of Trump's war in Iran

The former Fox host projects an image of unapologetic frontman for the world's most powerful military.

Countries Scramble to Shore Up Global Oil Supplies as Ships Are Attacked

The United States and Israel launched more strikes against Iran, where crowds mourned military commanders killed in the war. Israel also bombed targets in Lebanon, where the death toll climbed.

By Rebecca F. Elliott, Abdi Latif Dahir, Eric Schmitt and Michael Levenson

Commercial Ships Struck Near Strait of Hormuz - WSJ

Commercial Ships Struck Near Strait of Hormuz  WSJ

Iran war threatens India’s ‘Goldilocks’ economy

Conflict exposes reliance on Gulf for energy and trade while posing diplomatic challenge to Narendra Modi’s government

Pete Hegseth, the embodiment of Trump's war in Iran

The US secretary of defense, a former Fox News host, has ardently defended the operation against the Islamic Republic. He has disregarded rules of engagement and boasted about American supremacy.

Cargo ships hit in Persian Gulf shipping lane crucial to oil market

Several cargo boats in the Strait of Hormuz reported being struck by projectiles, as U.S. military forces said they had hit numerous Iranian mining vessels.

By Rachel Chason

Middle East crisis live: Iran steps up attacks on ports, tankers and oil terminals in campaign to disrupt energy markets

Iran has set ablaze two tankers in Iraqi waters as it increased attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East Iran escalates attacks on infrastructure and transport across the Gulf How have you been affected by the latest Middle East events? Continue reading...

By Adam Fulton

US attacks Iranian mine-laying vessels near Hormuz on Day 12 of war

Attacks and counterattacks continued throughout the Middle East Wednesday. Two cargo ships were struck in the Gulf, as some lawmakers in Washington pressed for answers on the war's rationale.

By NPR Staff

US destroys 16 Iranian mine boats as Strait of Hormuz oil showdown escalates

U.S. forces destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near Strait of Hormuz as oil traffic stalls through the critical shipping corridor amid rising tensions.

Iran reports hospitals, civilians affected during war with US, Israel

The Iranian Red Crescent Society says nearly 20,000 civilian buildings affected, along with 77 healthcare facilities.

Trump wants to pick new Iran leader — as it happened - The Times

Trump wants to pick new Iran leader — as it happened  The Times

Stock futures slip as traders watch oil prices, Iran war for effect on economy: Live updates

Investors remained wary of the impact of the U.S.-Iran war on oil prices throughout the day.

Australia extends asylum to 2 more Iranian women’s soccer team members

Two more members of the Iranian women's soccer team were granted asylum in Australia before their teammates departed, the country's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Wednesday.

6,000 Filipino sailors stranded by Strait of Hormuz closure: ‘bored and a little scared’

Filipino sailor George Miranda was racing to help a stricken vessel aboard the tugboat Mussafah 2 when he last spoke to his wife and young daughter. The 46-year-old, whose small ship was struck by a pair of missiles this week in the Strait of Hormuz, is the only seafarer from the Philippines known to be missing in the Middle East war, the government says. But more than 6,000 others from the country that supplies a quarter of the world’s sailors are still working in the conflict zone and...

By Agence France-Presse

Iran: Cargo ships hit in Hormuz as Dubai targeted by drones

At least one bulk carrier had to be evacuated after it was hit by an unknown projectile and caught fire. Iranian drones also hit Dubai airport. Follow DW.

Seven members of Iranian football team delegation granted asylum

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirms all but a few members of the delegation individually offered refuge as they passed through Sydney Airport.

By Maani Truu

Iran’s sea mines raise fears of Strait of Hormuz oil disruption

Tehran may seek to choke off oil traffic through the vital Strait of Hormuz following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, raising fears it could deploy sea mines, officials say. President Donald Trump said US forces struck 28 Iranian mine-laying vessels as concerns grow over threats to the strategic shipping lane.

By FRANCE 24

Iran war latest: Oil prices soar again after two Iraqi tankers struck in suspected Iranian attack

Donald Trump claims US has 'won' war with Iran but needs to 'finish the job'

By Bel Trew,Stuti Mishra and Rachel Dobkin

US forces say they're attacking small boats that Iran uses to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz

The US said it's been carrying out attacks on Iranian vessels used to lay mines. Screenshot via X/Central Command The US says it's begun attacking small mine-laying vessels used by Iran near the Strait of Hormuz. It's unclear if the strait has been mined, though Trump has said the US received no such reports. The US now relies on Independence-class ships for demining, but they've been criticized as unreliable. The US said on Tuesday that it struck multiple Iranian naval vessels, including 1...

Iran Must ‘Immediately’ Remove Any Mines From Strait Of Hormuz, Trump Demands - Forbes

Iran Must ‘Immediately’ Remove Any Mines From Strait Of Hormuz, Trump Demands  Forbes

Indian national killed in attack by Iran against U.S.-owned oil tanker Safesea Vishnu in Iraqi waters

An Indian national, whose name is being withheld at the moment, has reportedly been killed in the attack, while the remaining 27 crew and personnel on the oil tanker have been rescued and taken to Basra, the sources said

Why Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz would be a nightmare for the West

Iran was estimated to have 5,000–6,000 naval mines, and demining the Strait of Hormuz should it be necessary, would be long and complicated

By AFP

Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint. Reopening it is a big challenge

Iran 'sleeper cells' in US: What Trump said when asked how many there could be

In the backdrop of escalating military action against Iran, President Trump disclosed the existence of Iranian sleeper cells operating on US soil. He placed the blame for potential breaches in border security squarely on the policies of former President Biden. Recent interceptions of encrypted communications from Iran have led to a surge in monitoring efforts and elevated counterterrorism alerts nationwide.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Can America clear the Strait of Hormuz of Iran’s drones and mines?

Donald Trump, the American president, has repeatedly threatened to escalate the war if Iran blocked the flow of oil.

In the Strait of Hormuz, the world economy is being strangled

The West is in a dependent relationship with Middle Eastern oil

By Ed Conway

Greek-owned tanker crew ‘safe and well’ in the Persian Gulf

All 22 Georgian crew members aboard a Greek-owned tanker with Maltese flag are reported to be in good health after the vessel was struck by what is believed to have… Greek-owned tanker crew ‘safe and well’ in the Persian Gulf - Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ

By Αλεξία Σωτηρίου

Report Claims India-Flagged Tankers Pass Through Hormuz, Iran Reacts

In a big relief for New Delhi amid a worsening global energy crisis, Iran has allowed India-flagged tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump and Iran signal no quick end to war

The United States and Iran have signaled no quick end to their war, with the US President Donald Trump saying it was necessary to finish the job and Iran warning that the world should be ready for oil at $200 a barrel after striking tankers near the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian sea mines: The West's waterborne nightmare

Any Iranian mining of the vital Strait of Hormuz, as its forces did in the 1980s, would be a problem for Western demining teams.

Iran’s mining of the Strait of Hormuz might accelerate a new era of naval warfare

With Iran reportedly deploying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the US is preparing new options to reopen the world’s most vital shipping corridor.

War Diary Day 12: Strait of Hormuz becomes flashpoint

On the 12th day of the US–Israel war against Iran, the maritime domain, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, clearly emerged as the principal flashpoint, shaping both the military trajectory of the war and the strategic calculations of the US as the contest over oil flows and shipping lanes began to define the central logic of the conflict. In the past 24 hours, at least three separate attacks were recorded against commercial vessels operating in or near the Strait of Hormuz, reinforcing the pe...

By none@none.com (Baqir Sajjad Syed)

Ireland’s second Government evacuation flight departs Middle East; Photos show three more ships hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz

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Greek-owned bulker among three vessels hit near Hormuz 

Three commercial vessels were hit in and around the Strait of Hormuz within the space of a few hours on March 11, including a Greek-linked bulk carrier, as renewed attacks sharpened concern over security in one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors. Maritime security alerts and industry reports identified the vessels as the Star […]

Iran operation will end when Trump determines military objectives have been met: White House

The US military operation against Iran will end when President Donald Trump determines that military objectives have been met and the Islamic Republic is in a position of "unconditional surrender" whether Tehran says it or not, the White House said Tuesday. During a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also said that the US military is drawing up additional options to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, stressing that the recent rise in oil and gas prices is "temporary." Her

By The Korea Herald

Thai navy says cargo ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Six vessels attacked in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz as war puts merchant ships on front lines

Explosive-laden Iranian boats appear to have attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters, setting them ablaze and killing one crew member on Wednesday, after projectiles struck four vessels in Gulf waters, said port, maritime security and risk firms. The latest attacks on ships linked to the U.S. and Europe mark an escalation in the conflict […]

By Newsroom

Australia grants asylum to members of the Iranian women’s football team - The Observer

Australia grants asylum to members of the Iranian women’s football team  The Observer

Can the West keep the Strait of Hormuz open?

‘Death valley’ oil-tanker shipping passage crucial to world’s energy prices

By Will Barker, The Week UK

The 8 at 8: Wednesday

US destroys Iran’s minelayers in Strait of Hormuz, Wexford residents to press on with RTB cases and No 10 to begin publishing ‘Mandelson files’.

Explainer: Why Iranian sea mines are the West’s waterborne nightmare - NZ Herald

Explainer: Why Iranian sea mines are the West’s waterborne nightmare  NZ Herald

Heaviest day of strikes yet on Iran despite market bets that war will end soon

(1st UPDATE) The US-Israel war against Iran has already effectively halted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, along Iran's coast, where a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes

By Reuters

Three vessels struck in Strait of Hormuz as Iran targets global shipping - thenationalnews.com

Three vessels struck in Strait of Hormuz as Iran targets global shipping  thenationalnews.com

US targets Iran mine-laying as war causes oil market havoc

TEHRAN - The United States said Tuesday it was striking Iranian ships capable of mining the crucial Strait of Hormuz and threatened escalation if Tehran presses ahead, as the Middle East war wreaks havoc on global oil markets.

Russia denies sharing intelligence with Iran on U.S. military assets, Witkoff says - The Kyiv Independent

Russia denies sharing intelligence with Iran on U.S. military assets, Witkoff says  The Kyiv Independent

Greek-owned tanker among two struck in Iraqi waters - eKathimerini.com

Greek-owned tanker among two struck in Iraqi waters  eKathimerini.com

Container ship hit as Iran chokes Strait of Hormuz amid war with US, Israel - News24

Container ship hit as Iran chokes Strait of Hormuz amid war with US, Israel  News24

Fear, boredom for Filipino sailors stuck in Hormuz strait

Filipino sailor George Miranda was racing to help a stricken vessel aboard the tugboat Mussafah 2 when he last spoke to his wife and young daughter.

By Cecil Morella

‘Blatant misuse’: Iran slams UNSC call to halt attacks on Gulf states

UNSC condemns any actions or threats by Tehran aimed at closing navigation through Strait of Hormuz

By AFP

"Risk Of Attack Is Too High": US Navy Refuses To Provide Escorts To Ships Transiting Hormuz Strait

"Risk Of Attack Is Too High": US Navy Refuses To Provide Escorts To Ships Transiting Hormuz Strait One week after Trump announced that the US would cover insurance for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and would provide them with US navy escorts, Reuters reports that the US Navy has refused near-daily requests from the shipping industry for military escorts through the Strait of Hormuz since ​the start of the war on Iran, saying the risk of attacks is too high for now. The ...

By Tyler Durden

Iran US Israel War News | Iran’s new leader ‍and Trump’s mixed messaging: Can anyone really win the war? - The Daily Star

Iran US Israel War News | Iran’s new leader ‍and Trump’s mixed messaging: Can anyone really win the war?  The Daily Star

Nigeria begins evacuation of citizens in Iran

She also stated that Nigerian officials are waiting at the border to receive nationals fleeing the ongoing war, adding that no Nigerian casualties have been recorded. The post Nigeria begins evacuation of citizens in Iran appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

Trump, Putin discuss Iran, Ukraine amid murmur of sanctions relief

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke Monday about the Iran war and Ukraine peace process, just hours after the Russian president warned that a global energy crisis threatened the...

Thai Cargo Ship Attacked in Strait of Hormuz; UKMTO Reports Three Vessels Targeted - Nation Thailand

Thai Cargo Ship Attacked in Strait of Hormuz; UKMTO Reports Three Vessels Targeted  Nation Thailand

Australia grants humanitarian visas to five Iranian women footballers after anthem controversy - Dhaka Tribune

Australia grants humanitarian visas to five Iranian women footballers after anthem controversy  Dhaka Tribune

Iran Attacks Ships in Strait of Hormuz, US destroyed the Iranian mine-laying boats - The Daily Star Lebanon

Iran Attacks Ships in Strait of Hormuz, US destroyed the Iranian mine-laying boats  The Daily Star Lebanon

FG begins evacuation of Nigerians in Iran

The Nigerian government has started evacuating willing Nigerians in Iran, escorting them to safety across the Armenian border due to regional tensions. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-begins-evacuation-of-nigerians-in-iran/

By Punch Newspapers

UN adopts resolution condemning Iran’s attacks on Gulf states

The UN Security Council adopted a resolution on Wednesday condemning Iran’s attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, as well as Jordan. The post UN adopts resolution condemning Iran’s attacks on Gulf states appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

martyred commanders - Tehran Times

martyred commanders  Tehran Times

Strait of Hormuz: Vital oil chokepoint blocked in Iran war - Naharnet

Strait of Hormuz: Vital oil chokepoint blocked in Iran war  Naharnet

US-Israel-Iran War: IEA Reports Ongoing Global Energy Threats, Market Shockwaves

Agadir – The ongoing war in the Middle East, which erupted on February 28 with the initial US-Israeli strikes on Iran, is resulting in shockwaves through global energy markets, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reports.  The agency warned that oil exports through the strategic Strait of Hormuz have dropped to less than 10% of pre-conflict […] The post US-Israel-Iran War: IEA Reports Ongoing Global Energy Threats, Market Shockwaves appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Hanane Afeznaoui

Iran begins laying mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say

Iran has begun laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important energy chokepoint that carries about one-fifth of all crude oil, according to two people familiar with US intelligence reporting on the issue.

By David Apinga

Armed forces intercepted a missile attack: Defence ministry - Qatar Tribune

Armed forces intercepted a missile attack: Defence ministry  Qatar Tribune

Trump, Putin discuss war as US weighs easing oil sanctions - Kuwait Times

Trump, Putin discuss war as US weighs easing oil sanctions  Kuwait Times

Qatar’s Minister of State urges ‘pathway of peace’ and return to talks as U.S.–Israel war on Iran engulfs region

Al-Khulaifi says the widening conflict risks destabilising global markets and energy supplies. Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi told Al Jazeera on Tuesday that Doha… (The post Qatar’s Minister of State urges ‘pathway of peace’ and return to talks as U.S.–Israel war on Iran engulfs region is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Doha News Team

"Be careful not to get eliminated yourself": Iran threatens Donald Trump - Seneweb

"Be careful not to get eliminated yourself": Iran threatens Donald Trump  Seneweb