Ships Attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Declares Strict Control of Vital Shipping Route

The day after Iran declared the vital waterway open, it reversed course, injecting new peril into navigation there.

By Lynsey Chutel

Greek, Indian Tankers U-Turn Before Hormuz Amid Reopening Doubt - Bloomberg.com

Greek, Indian Tankers U-Turn Before Hormuz Amid Reopening Doubt  Bloomberg.com

Iran closes strait of Hormuz again ‘until US lifts blockade’

IRGC reportedly fires on tanker as it tries to pass through strait after brief window when strait had reopened • Middle East crisis – live updates Iranian officials say they have reversed the reopening of the strait of Hormuz and reimposed restrictions on the vital shipping lane after the US said it would not end its blockade of Iranian ports. A UK maritime agency reported that Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) ships had fired at a tanker as it attempted to pass through the strait on ...

By Jessie Williams

As fentanyl crisis evolves, experts say US is still ‘behind the eight ball’

The Trump administration's militarised approach and cuts to health programmes threaten progress against fentanyl.

Iran reimposes Strait of Hormuz restrictions as tensions with U.S. continue

The duelling blockades in the Strait of Hormuz lurched into uncharted waters on Saturday as the United States pressed ahead with its campaign to choke off Iranian ports and Iran reversed an initial move to reopen the waterway.

India calls in Iranian ambassador over incident in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has accused the US of violating the ceasefire agreement by maintaining a blockade on its ports. Meanwhile, a French peacekeeper was killed in southern Lebanon. Follow DW for more.

The rupture: how Europe fell out of love with America

In June 2021, from a podium in the Cornish countryside, former US president Joe Biden told a relieved Europe that “America is back at the table”. The comment – made after a summit of the Group of Seven rich nations – became a galvanising force for reinvigorated transatlanticism after the first term of Donald Trump had left it in tatters. When Russia invaded Ukraine eight months later, the G7 became the forum of choice for cooking up punitive sanctions against Russia. It was also the venue for...

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Replay : Donald Trump holds briefing amid Hormuz tension

Rewatch Donald Trump’s live briefing from the White House on Saturday, April 18, as Iran announced it was re-closing the Strait of Hormuz while the US maintains its port blockade. FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar has the analysis.

By FRANCE24

US again lifts sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea two days after Trump’s treasury secretary promised not to

It prolongs a similar 30-day waiver issued in March

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Iran tightens Hormuz control, Trump warns against 'blackmail' - Nikkei Asia

Iran tightens Hormuz control, Trump warns against 'blackmail'  Nikkei Asia

Trade ships hit in Hormuz as Iran reopening falters

During the reopening, at least eight oil and gas tankers crossed the strait while several others turned back near Iran's Larak Island checkpoint

By AFP

Iran reverses decision to open Strait of Hormuz, citing U.S. blockade - Haaretz

Iran reverses decision to open Strait of Hormuz, citing U.S. blockade  Haaretz

Trump says Iran ‘can’t blackmail us’ as firing in Hormuz disrupts tankers; US readies ship seizures

'No uranium to be shipped': Iran official rules out face-to-face talks with US

Speaking at a diplomacy forum in Turkiye, Deputy Foreign Minister said discussions have not reached a stage where an in-person meeting can take place.

Iran says no date set for next round of negotiations with US - The Straits Times

Iran says no date set for next round of negotiations with US  The Straits Times

US planning to seize Iran-linked ships in coming days, WSJ says - report

The potential US military action comes as Iran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, including attacking several ships earlier on Saturday.

New Delhi summons Iranian envoy after Indian-flagged tankers shot at near Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi on Saturday summoned Iran’s ambassador to convey the country’s “deep concern” after two Indian-flagged vessels came under attack near the Strait of Hormuz, India’s foreign ministry said. In a statement, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Iran’s Ambassador to India Dr Mohammad Fathali was summoned “for a meeting with [the] foreign secretary this evening”. During the meeting, the foreign secretary “conveyed India’s deep concern at the shooting incident earlier today invol...

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Unifil condemns ‘deliberate attack’ killing peacekeeper in southern Lebanon; Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz after US ‘violates deal’

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U.S. renews waiver on Russian oil sanctions

Iran reimposes restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz - Taipei Times

Iran reimposes restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz  Taipei Times

Iran says resumed strict control over Strait of Hormuz - China Daily - Global Edition

Iran says resumed strict control over Strait of Hormuz  China Daily - Global Edition

Egypt FM says hopes for Iran-US peace deal ‘in the coming days’ - Arab News

Egypt FM says hopes for Iran-US peace deal ‘in the coming days’  Arab News

India summons Iran envoy after attack on oil tanker in Hormuz

Indian ship ‘Sanmar Herald’ is attacked while crossing Strait of Hormuz, source says; crew and vessel are safe

By Reuters

Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz over US naval blockade

The Iranian army has also begun attacking vessels attempting to pass through the strait. The post Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz over US naval blockade appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

Some tankers cross Strait of Hormuz before shots fired, ship-tracking data shows - Geo News

Some tankers cross Strait of Hormuz before shots fired, ship-tracking data shows  Geo News

To compete with China, US needs to rebuild rare earth talent from the ground up - The Star

To compete with China, US needs to rebuild rare earth talent from the ground up  The Star

USTR hearing on Bangladesh set for Apr 29 - The Daily Star

USTR hearing on Bangladesh set for Apr 29  The Daily Star

Oil Tanker Under Fire from Iranian Forces Near Strait of Hormuz - Nation Thailand

Oil Tanker Under Fire from Iranian Forces Near Strait of Hormuz  Nation Thailand

Trade ships hit in Hormuz as Iran reopening falters - Dhaka Tribune

Trade ships hit in Hormuz as Iran reopening falters  Dhaka Tribune

Tanker fired upon near Hormuz as tensions rise - Saudi Gazette

Tanker fired upon near Hormuz as tensions rise  Saudi Gazette

Iran cannot ‘blackmail us’ with Strait of Hormuz – Iran

Trump said there would be "some information" about Iran later in the day, adding: "We're taking a tough stand." The post Iran cannot ‘blackmail us’ with Strait of Hormuz – Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US - the-star.co.ke

DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US  the-star.co.ke

Strait of Hormuz shut again as US surprises Iran by upholding blockade

Iran restored military control over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, reversing a brief reopening and asserting control over the traffic as tensions resulting from the illegal US-Israeli aggression intensify. Tehran announced the move hours after confirming limited passage for commercial vessels, citing what it called continued US “piracy” through a naval blockade of Iranian ports. Shipping data and maritime agencies reported confusion across the waterway, with vessels turning back and ot...

DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US

Fifteen people deported from the US, who are reportedly from South America, have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

By Prince Adu-Owusu

Iranian Patrol Boats Reportedly Fire on Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian patrol boats opened fire on an oil tanker early Saturday in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The post Iranian Patrol Boats Reportedly Fire on Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Sara Zouiten

Hormuz 'safety valve' snaps shut: Iran reimposes blockade, fires on tankers - Times of Oman

Hormuz 'safety valve' snaps shut: Iran reimposes blockade, fires on tankers  Times of Oman

Iran to control Strait of Hormuz traffic until deal is reached to end war: Top security body - PressTV

Iran to control Strait of Hormuz traffic until deal is reached to end war: Top security body  PressTV

India summons Iran's ambassador after its vessels in Strait of Hormuz are fired at - thecitizen.co.tz

India summons Iran's ambassador after its vessels in Strait of Hormuz are fired at  thecitizen.co.tz

Iran again closes the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US blockade - Seneweb

Iran again closes the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US blockade  Seneweb

DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US - Yahoo News Canada

DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US  Yahoo News Canada