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Iran Shuts Down Strait of Hormuz; International Community Calls for Reopening, Ukraine Offers Expertise

Iran has effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for U.S.-Israeli strikes, prompting the international community, including a 60-nation meeting, to call for its reopening and unimpeded transit. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has offered expertise on keeping waterways open, while Iran reportedly prepares to implement tolls and works with Oman on an alternative route.

2 Apr, 10:24 — 3 Apr, 00:35
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BBCHigh11h ago

UK and allies discuss sanctions to stop Iran blocking Strait of Hormuz

Yvette Cooper said coordinated diplomatic and economic measures are required to reopen the shipping lane.

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NYTMostly Factual11h ago

Iran Says It Will Oversee Strait of Hormuz Traffic, Even in Peacetime

The United States says Iran’s claims to control the strait are illegal, but Tehran has made escalating assertions of authority over the vital waterway.

By Yeganeh Torbati

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual17h ago

Pakistan-bound ships pass through Strait of Hormuz

Two ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz and arrived at Karachi Port.

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cnbcMostly Factual13h ago

Iran and Oman drafting protocol to 'monitor' Hormuz Strait traffic: IRNA

Iran and Oman are drafting a protocol to "monitor transit" through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state news agency IRNA reported.

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The IndependentMostly Factual13h ago

Cooper refuses to say if US is still an ally as she vows to do everything possible to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The chancellor Rachel Reeves has expressed her anger at Donald Trump over the Iran war

By Kate Devlin

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual8h ago

Navy escorting tankers from Strait of Hormuz, no dearth of fuel or gas in country, says defence minister

India assures ample fuel and gas supplies amidst West Asia conflict, with the Navy actively escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted PM Modi's diplomatic efforts and the nation's preparedness. Meanwhile, the Navy Chief noted evolving maritime competition beyond energy to critical resources and data, emphasizing increased marine activity and potential infringements on sovereign rights.

By SURENDRA SINGH

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japan-timesMostly Factual4h ago

World anxious to open Strait of Hormuz while Trump and Iran trade threats

Iran has effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, which usually carries about a fifth of the world's oil consumption, in retaliation for U.S.-Israeli strikes.

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ndtvMostly Factual10h ago

Iran Is Preparing Maritime Protocol With Oman For Strait Of Hormuz

Deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi told Russia's Sputnik state media that the protocol would apply after the ongoing war with the United States and Israel had ended, setting basic rules to manage ship movements, the IRNA news agency said.

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RapplerMostly Factual18h ago

Iran allows safe passage for Filipinos, PH ships through Strait of Hormuz

'Building on recent talks, we reached a positive understanding on the safety of our seafarers and the security of our energy supply,' Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Therese Lazaro says

By John Sitchon

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doha-newsMixed6h ago

Iran, Oman drafting protocol to ‘monitor transit’ via Strait of Hormuz

Meanwhile, on Thursday, the UK led a virtual meeting that gathered officials from 40 countries, including Qatar, to discuss the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and Oman are reportedly drafting a… (The post Iran, Oman drafting protocol to ‘monitor transit’ via Strait of Hormuz is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Asmahan Qarjouli

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press-tvLow13h ago

Iran drafting protocol with Oman for Strait of Hormuz transit oversight: Deputy FM - PressTV

Iran drafting protocol with Oman for Strait of Hormuz transit oversight: Deputy FM  PressTV

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Rappler2 Apr, 10:24First to report

Iran allows safe passage for Filipinos, PH ships through Strait of Hormuz

2h later
Al Jazeera2 Apr, 11:57

Pakistan-bound ships pass through Strait of Hormuz

n1-serbia2 Apr, 12:10

Iran tvrdi da je Ormuski moreuz otvoren za brodove koji nisu povezani sa SAD i Izraelom

delfi-lt2 Apr, 12:38

Budrys: Hormuzo sąsiaurio blokavimas kelia grėsmę pasaulinei prekybai

2h later
cnbc2 Apr, 15:07

Iran and Oman drafting protocol to 'monitor' Hormuz Strait traffic: IRNA

svenska-dagbladet2 Apr, 15:25

Iran och Oman skissar på Hormuzavtal

press-tv2 Apr, 15:54

Iran drafting protocol with Oman for Strait of Hormuz transit oversight: Deputy FM - PressTV

The Independent2 Apr, 16:03

Cooper refuses to say if US is still an ally as she vows to do everything possible to reopen Strait of Hormuz

1h later
BBC2 Apr, 17:15

UK and allies discuss sanctions to stop Iran blocking Strait of Hormuz

newsbeast2 Apr, 17:27

Η Βρετανία «σηκώνει το γάντι»: 40 χώρες σε ανοιχτή γραμμή για να σπάσουν το μπλόκο του Ιράν

berlingske2 Apr, 17:31

40 lande kræver at Iran genåbner Hormuzstrædet

NYT2 Apr, 18:01

Iran Says It Will Oversee Strait of Hormuz Traffic, Even in Peacetime

ndtv2 Apr, 18:25

Iran Is Preparing Maritime Protocol With Oman For Strait Of Hormuz

tvn242 Apr, 18:29

Radosław Sikorski o cieśninie Ormuz: to bazooka Iranu

naharnet2 Apr, 18:34

Iran says preparing joint Hormuz navigation protocol with Oman - Naharnet

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naftemporiki2 Apr, 19:41

Πρωτόκολλο Ιραν – Ομάν για έλεγχο των Στενών: «Τα εμπορικά και στρατιωτικά πλοία του εχθρού δεν θα περνουν ούτε σε καιρό ειρήνης»

observador2 Apr, 20:16

Ormuz. Irão quer protocolo com Omã para controlar navegação

Times of India2 Apr, 20:44

Navy escorting tankers from Strait of Hormuz, no dearth of fuel or gas in country, says defence minister

2h later
doha-news2 Apr, 22:52

Iran, Oman drafting protocol to ‘monitor transit’ via Strait of Hormuz

la-repubblica2 Apr, 23:00

Hormuz, 40 Paesi per lo sblocco ma l’Iran prepara i pedaggi

indian-express2 Apr, 23:25

India flags ‘unimpeded transit’, 60-nation meet calls for reopening Hormuz

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japan-times3 Apr, 00:35Latest update

World anxious to open Strait of Hormuz while Trump and Iran trade threats