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French and Japanese-Owned Ships Make First Hormuz Crossings

French and Japanese-owned ships have reportedly made their first crossings through the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict began. This marks a significant development for international shipping in the critical waterway.

3 Apr, 14:23 — 4 Apr, 02:56
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APVery High6h ago

Iran state TV says Strait of Hormuz will be closed for several hours for drill - AP News

Iran state TV says Strait of Hormuz will be closed for several hours for drill  AP News

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BBCHigh7h ago

Unanswered questions remain after death of Australia's most wanted fugitive

Double-murderer Dezi Freeman evaded capture for seven months in the bush but police believe he had help.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual10h ago

French-owned container ship transits Hormuz Strait in first since Iran war

CMA CGM's vessel becomes the first French-owned ship to traverse Hormuz since the US–Israel war on Iran began.

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SCMPMostly Factual2h ago

Why South Korea, France prefer diplomacy over force in Hormuz

Efforts by South Korea and France to secure safe passage for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz are likely to be centred on a post-war defensive armada with other countries. Analysts also say both nations are wary of joining the Middle East conflict at this point in time and antagonising Iran. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday revealed he had agreed with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron to cooperate on safety in the strategic oil supply strait. Lee made the remarks after a...

By Park Chan-kyong

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DWHigh12h ago

Iran war: More ships pass through Strait of Hormuz

Though still far below pre-war levels, the number of ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz has slightly increased, a report found. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has warned the US will target Iranian civilian infrastructure.

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France 24High11h ago

French-owned CMA CGM container ship passes Strait of Hormuz

A container ship belonging to French shipping group CMA CGM has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, ​MarineTraffic vessel ‌tracking data shows, in a sign that Iran may not consider France ⁠a hostile nation. It is the first French-owned vessel to ‌make it through the channel since US-Israeli attacks began on Iran at the end of ⁠February. Until the war led to the effective closure of the Strait, it was the route for about a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies. FRANCE 24's In...

By FRANCE24

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual21m ago

'Only real leverage': Iran unlikely to reopen Hormuz anytime soon, claims US intelligence

By TOI WORLD DESK

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straits-timesMostly Factual57m ago

What's behind the pilates craze in Singapore? - The Straits Times

What's behind the pilates craze in Singapore?  The Straits Times

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual7h ago

A-10 Warthog cost: What is the price of the US Air Force jet as crash reported near Strait of Hormuz?

An A-10 Warthog crash has brought fresh attention to the aircraft’s surprisingly low cost and long-standing value.

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indian-expressMostly Factual11h ago

India-flagged LPG tanker Green Sanvi crosses Strait of Hormuz, seventh Indian vessel to exit Persian Gulf since early March

By Sukalp Sharma

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DawnMostly Factual15m ago

Four ships cross Hormuz as Iran says it is drafting protocol

LONDON: Four ships, including one co-owned by a Japanese company and one by a French company, crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday as Iran said it is drafting a peacetime protocol to supervise maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz with Oman. The near closing of the Strait due to US-Israeli war against Iran in Middle East has led to fuel shortages and soaring energy prices across the globe. The few vessels that have crossed the chokepoint have passed using an Iranian-approved route...

By none@none.com (AFP)

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ndtvMostly Factual49m ago

Iran Unlikely To Ease Hormuz Strait Chokehold Soon: Report

Donald Trump has sought to downplay the difficulty of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which carries a fifth of the world's oil trade.

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japan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

Japan cautious on asking public to conserve energy as Iran war drags on

An official said the government "will not make such a request until at least after the Golden Week holiday period (from late April to early May)."

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual2h ago

US intelligence warns Iran unlikely to ease Hormuz Strait chokehold soon, sources say

The Strait of Hormuz, controlled on one side by Iran, carries a fifth of the world's oil trade.

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cyprus-mail7h ago

Japanese, French and Omani vessels cross the Strait of Hormuz

Three Omani-operated tankers, a French-owned container ship and a Japanese-owned gas carrier have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since Thursday, shipping data showed, reflecting Iran’s policy to allow passage for vessels it deems friendly. Iran initially shut the Strait – a route for about a fifth of global oil and LNG flows – after US […]

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual6h ago

French, Japanese ships cross Strait of Hormuz in first since war

They are among the few ships to do so since Iran blocked the vital waterway at the start of the war.

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Daily SabahMixed10h ago

Iran eases passage for 'friendly' vessels across Hormuz

A handful of vessels, including Omani-operated tankers, a French-owned container ship and a Japanese gas carrier, have crossed the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, signaling a limi...

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rudawMixed3h ago

US cannot force open Strait of Hormuz without major escalation, warns ex-diplomat - rudaw.net

US cannot force open Strait of Hormuz without major escalation, warns ex-diplomat  rudaw.net

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protothema-enMixed7h ago

Iran: at least five ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours

Oil and commodity markets are anxiously looking for signs that traffic in the Straits is being restored The post Iran: at least five ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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senewebMixed8h ago

More than 40 countries are calling on Iran to "immediately reopen" the Strait of Hormuz, under threat of sanctions. - Seneweb

More than 40 countries are calling on Iran to "immediately reopen" the Strait of Hormuz, under threat of sanctions.  Seneweb

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DW3 Apr, 14:23First to report

Iran war: More ships pass through Strait of Hormuz

NHK World3 Apr, 15:07

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nikkei-asia3 Apr, 15:30

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France 243 Apr, 15:30

French-owned CMA CGM container ship passes Strait of Hormuz

indian-express3 Apr, 15:44

India-flagged LPG tanker Green Sanvi crosses Strait of Hormuz, seventh Indian vessel to exit Persian Gulf since early March

Al Jazeera3 Apr, 16:24

French-owned container ship transits Hormuz Strait in first since Iran war

Daily Sabah3 Apr, 16:53

Iran eases passage for 'friendly' vessels across Hormuz

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seneweb3 Apr, 18:49

More than 40 countries are calling on Iran to "immediately reopen" the Strait of Hormuz, under threat of sanctions. - Seneweb

protothema-en3 Apr, 19:19

Iran: at least five ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours

BBC3 Apr, 19:19

Unanswered questions remain after death of Australia's most wanted fugitive

cyprus-mail3 Apr, 19:31

Japanese, French and Omani vessels cross the Strait of Hormuz

hindustan-times3 Apr, 19:52

A-10 Warthog cost: What is the price of the US Air Force jet as crash reported near Strait of Hormuz?

channel-news-asia3 Apr, 20:33

French, Japanese ships cross Strait of Hormuz in first since war

AP3 Apr, 20:37

Iran state TV says Strait of Hormuz will be closed for several hours for drill - AP News

n1-serbia3 Apr, 20:49

Eskalacija sukoba na Bliskom istoku: Pogođeni mostovi i fabrike, Tramp preti otvaranjem Ormuskog moreuza

Reuters3 Apr, 21:45

Exclusive: US intelligence warns Iran unlikely to ease Hormuz Strait chokehold soon, sources say - Reuters

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la-repubblica3 Apr, 23:00

Uno spiraglio a Hormuz, i pasdaran fanno passare le navi di Parigi e Tokyo

rudaw3 Apr, 23:14

US cannot force open Strait of Hormuz without major escalation, warns ex-diplomat - rudaw.net

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SCMP4 Apr, 01:00

Why South Korea, France prefer diplomacy over force in Hormuz

jerusalem-post4 Apr, 01:03

US intelligence warns Iran unlikely to ease Hormuz Strait chokehold soon, sources say

japan-times4 Apr, 01:56

Japan cautious on asking public to conserve energy as Iran war drags on

straits-times4 Apr, 02:15

What's behind the pilates craze in Singapore? - The Straits Times

ndtv4 Apr, 02:22

Iran Unlikely To Ease Hormuz Strait Chokehold Soon: Report

Times of India4 Apr, 02:50

'Only real leverage': Iran unlikely to reopen Hormuz anytime soon, claims US intelligence

Dawn4 Apr, 02:56Latest update

Four ships cross Hormuz as Iran says it is drafting protocol