Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks - Reuters

Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks  Reuters

US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks

The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.

King Charles Will Not Meet Epstein Victims During U.S. State Visit

Representative Ro Khanna had asked Buckingham Palace for a private meeting between the victims and King Charles during his planned visit to the U.S. next week.

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Escape from Hormuz: the oil tankers running the Iranian gauntlet

How trading houses Vitol, Trafigura and Mercuria have managed to get some of their oil tankers out of the Gulf

Iran refuses to open Strait of Hormuz as long as US blockade remains in place

'A complete ceasefire only has meaning if it is not violated through a naval blockade,' said Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who led Tehran's delegation in the first round of talks in Islamabad.

‘Tehran tollbooth’: what is Iran demanding and what would it mean for oil prices?

Iran’s plan to extract a $2m payment from tankers using the strait of Hormuz could raise costs for years to come A second round of peace talks between the US and Iran has begun amid renewed attacks on oil tankers in the strait of Hormuz and a US blockade on Iranian vessels through the crucial trade route. The future of this narrow waterway – and curbs on Iran’s nuclear programme – are at the centre of the talks after Tehran’s de facto blockade on oil and gas tankers via the strait pushed up e...

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Iran releases video of IRGC seizing ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s revolutionary guard has released a video said to show its forces seizing a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

How the Iran war has stoked competition between India and China for Russian oil

As the Iran war drags on and the Strait of Hormuz stays shut, India and China are increasingly competing against each other for shrinking crude oil supplies.

Iran war: Standoff at Hormuz casts shadow over Iran ceasefire talks

The prospects for renewed peace talks wavered after Iran seized two international vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. DW has the latest.

US intercepts 3 Iranian tankers near India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka amid Hormuz tensions

The US military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said on Wednesday. Washington has imposed a blockade on Iran’s trade by sea while ‌Iran has fired on ships to prevent them sailing through the Strait of Hormuz waterway at the entrance to the Middle East Gulf. Nearly two months after the US and Israel began their war on Iran, there is little s...

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U.S. demanding concessions before USMCA talks can start, sources say - The Globe and Mail

U.S. demanding concessions before USMCA talks can start, sources say  The Globe and Mail

Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks

Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as it tightened its grip on ​the strategic waterway after US President Donald Trump announced he was indefinitely calling off attacks, with no sign of peace talks restarting. The status of a two-week-old ceasefire, due to have expired earlier this week, remained unclear.

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Viking launches comms hub as US tungsten hunt heats up - SMH.com.au

Viking launches comms hub as US tungsten hunt heats up  SMH.com.au

U.S. Intercepted Three Iranian Tankers Near Asia, Report Says - Forbes

U.S. Intercepted Three Iranian Tankers Near Asia, Report Says  Forbes

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Watch: Video shows how Iran navy forces seized ships in Strait of Hormuz amid US standoff

Iran released footage showing its forces seizing two commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with the IRGC claiming the vessels were diverted to Iranian waters over alleged security violations. Meanwhile, Panama condemned the seizure of the MSC Francesca as “illegal,” warning it poses a serious threat to maritime security. Tehran said the IRGC captured the MSC Francesca and EPAMINODES in the Strait of Hormuz, alleging navigational interference and unauthorised movement.

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‘Not a violation’: US on Iran ship seizures, Tehran cries Strait of Hormuz blockade

Iran says Strait of Hormuz won’t be reopened as long as US blockade remains - The Straits Times

Iran says Strait of Hormuz won’t be reopened as long as US blockade remains  The Straits Times

Masked Iranian soldiers board and seize two vessels in Strait of Hormuz, shows video

The IRGC alleged that the MSC Francesca and Epaminondas were sailing without the necessary authorisations and were tampering with Iran's navigation systems.

Trump's Op. Economic Fury pressure campaign on Iran expands beyond Hormuz blockade - report

Operation Economic Fury began with the blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz before expanding to ships providing support to the Iranian regime in international waters.

Will Strait Of Hormuz Open This Year? What Report Said

The Pentagon's assessment points to potentially long-lasting economic consequences, as the critical trade artery carried a fifth of the world's oil during peacetime.

Iran tightens its control of Strait of Hormuz

Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as it tightened its grip on the strategic waterway after US President Donald Trump announced he was indefinitely calling off attacks, with no sign of peace talks restarting.

S. Korean envoy urges Iran cooperation on Hormuz transit amid tensions

South Korea’s special envoy to the foreign minister met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi this week to discuss Middle East developments and bilateral issues, Seoul’s Foreign Ministry said Thursday, as tensions continue in the Strait of Hormuz. According to a statement released by Seoul's ministry, special envoy Chung Byung-ha expressed hope for the continued development of bilateral ties, highlighting recent exchanges between Seoul and Tehran. Seoul's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Ara

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Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks – but no sign of peace talks restarting

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Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks

Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as it tightened its grip on the strategic waterway after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was indefinitely calling off attacks, with no sign of peace talks restarting. The status of a two-week-old ceasefire, due to expire earlier this week, remained unclear. In a sharp about-face […]

The economic connection

INDIA and Pakistan are already paying a heavy price for not trading directly. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has created a new urgency for transboundary trade and energy cooperation. It has simply made the old argument impossible to dismiss. The global goodwill generated by the Islamabad talks has given Pakistan a new opportunity to win international support and initiate talks on regional economic and energy integration and direct trade between regional countries. Eighty-one per cent of ...

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U.S. turns to Ukrainian counter-drone tech after Iran attacks, sources say

The deployment of Ukrainian tech shows how Kyiv has surged ahead in drone and counter-drone technologies that have been ​battle-hardened in its four-year war with Russia.

Clearing Hormuz Strait mines could take six months: Report

(LEAD) S. Korea, U.S. aim to meet OPCON transfer conditions no later than 1Q of 2029: USFK commander - Yonhap News Agency

(LEAD) S. Korea, U.S. aim to meet OPCON transfer conditions no later than 1Q of 2029: USFK commander  Yonhap News Agency

Iran seizes two ships in Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire hangs in limbo

Iran seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and tightened its grip on the strategic waterway on Thursday, as the status of a ceasefire with the United States remained unclear and peace talks showed no sign of restarting. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seized the Liberia-flagged Epaminondas and the Panama-flagged MSC Francesca, escorting them […]

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Iran seizes two ships while US says it turned back 31 vessels as part of its blockade

Meanwhile, President Emmanuel Macron said a second French UN peacekeeper had died after last week’s attack in Lebanon.

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Container ship attacked off Iran heading for Gulf - eKathimerini.com

Container ship attacked off Iran heading for Gulf  eKathimerini.com

Pentagon assesses clearing Hormuz mines could take 6 months: report

Says one assessment does not mean that it will be carried out

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Iran seizes two ships in Strait of Hormuz

They were captured for operating without required permits and tampering with their navigation system. The post Iran seizes two ships in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Truce up in air as Iran chokes Hormuz, US suspends attacks

Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, tightening its grip on the vital shipping lane after Donald Trump said he was indefinitely calling off attacks, with no sign of stall...

Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks

The status of a two-week-old ceasefire, due to expire earlier this week, remained unclear.

Malaysia's diplomatic stand in Middle East conflict well received by Iran and US, says Zahid - The Star

Malaysia's diplomatic stand in Middle East conflict well received by Iran and US, says Zahid  The Star

Amid Middle East tensions, Malaysia rules out unilateral action in Strait of Malacca

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan on Wednesday said no unilateral decisio...

President: Ukrainian military personnel sent to London for conference on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Ukrainian military officials are participating in a conference in London to discuss ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Experts urge scrutiny over Turkish ammo CEO's past US corruption probe

The CEO of ARCA, a Turkish company building an ammunition factory in Estonia's Põhja-Kiviõli, previously faced corruption suspicions in the US, prompting experts to call for thorough background checks by state authorities.

Iran receives first revenue from Strait of Hormuz tolls, says official

A senior Iranian official confirms Tehran has received its first revenue from tolls imposed on ships passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-receives-first-revenue-from-strait-of-hormuz-tolls-says-official/

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Iran receives first revenue from Strait of Hormuz tolls, says official

The Strait of Hormuz, a key energy chokepoint, has become a major flashpoint since the outbreak of the Middle East war on February 28. The post Iran receives first revenue from Strait of Hormuz tolls, says official appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

It may take up to six months to remove Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz, Pentagon estimates

The assessment was presented in a classified briefing to the U.S. Congress, as revealed yesterday, Wednesday, by the Washington Post The post It may take up to six months to remove Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz, Pentagon estimates appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Iran war starting to affect Dutch pension funds' funding ratios

The uncertainty in the financial markets due to the Iran war is starting to affect Dutch pension funds. The funding ratio of the two largest pension funds, ABP and PME, has fallen.

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Iran fires on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls - Jamaica Gleaner

Iran fires on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls  Jamaica Gleaner

Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breaches - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breaches  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breaches

Iran's chief negotiator in talks with the US said it is "not possible" for the Strait of Hormuz to be opened due to "the blatant violations of the ceasefire" by the US and Israel.

By Abubakar Ibrahim