Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed following six days of hostilities with the US, reversing a recent agreement to restore maritime traffic. The IRGC announced the closure after aerial exchanges, though the US claims traffic is still flowing. This escalation follows tit-for-tat attacks and threatens global trade.
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has decreased significantly since a ceasefire framework was announced on June 17. Vessel transits have fallen, with only 14 vessels passing on Thursday, down from 35 the previous day. Data indicates a substantial drop from normal conditions.
The maritime traffic management center at Iran's Chabahar port was damaged in a US strike, according to ISNA. Port operations and vessel navigation were reportedly unaffected. This follows reports of explosions in several Iranian port cities on July 8 and 9.
The US Marine Corps has deployed new weapon systems, including NMESIS and MADIS, in Okinawa, Japan, and rehearsed deployments closer to Taiwan. These systems aim to defend Taiwan from potential Chinese aggression by holding maritime traffic and protecting against aerial threats.
US President Donald Trump declared a deal with Iran complete, announcing the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and lifting of the US naval blockade. Iran's deputy foreign minister confirmed ongoing talks, focusing on sanctions relief, with obligations starting Friday. Pakistan's PM had earlier announced the deal.
US President Donald Trump declared a deal with Iran complete, announcing the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and lifting of the US naval blockade. Iran's deputy foreign minister confirmed ongoing talks focusing on sanctions removal, with obligations starting Friday.
US President Donald Trump declared a deal with Iran complete, announcing the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and lifting of the US naval blockade. Pakistan's PM had earlier stated a peace deal was reached, with a signing ceremony planned for June 19 in Switzerland.
President Trump declared a deal with Iran complete, announcing the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and lifting of the US naval blockade. Pakistan's PM had earlier confirmed the agreement, with a signing ceremony planned for June 19 in Switzerland.
Taiwan accuses China of provocation and cognitive warfare by conducting law-enforcement operations in waters off Taiwan's east coast, asserting jurisdiction over non-controlled waters.
Iran is introducing a new maritime traffic system for the Strait of Hormuz, prioritizing commercial ships and cooperating nations. Fees will apply for special services, and vessels linked to the 'Freedom Project' will be excluded amid rising regional tensions.
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticized unilateral sanctions, implicitly targeting the US, and emphasized diplomacy to address the West Asia crisis, ensuring global energy and trade stability.
Iran has launched a new mechanism to govern maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz amid the standoff with the US, Press TV reports Read Full Article at RT.com
A Russian-linked superyacht Nord, linked to sanctioned billionaire Alexey Mordashov, has sailed through the Strait of Hormuz from Dubai to Muscat, Oman, despite the ongoing blockade. The 142-metre yacht, worth over $500 million, made the transit over the weekend while many private vessels have avoided the route since hostilities began. The strait remains a flashpoint in US-Iran tensions, with maritime traffic at a fraction of pre-conflict levels.
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The US Navy seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, the Touska, near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, marking the first interception since Washington began blockading Iranian ports. Iran condemned the action as piracy and a violation of the fragile ceasefire, vowing to respond. The incident sent oil prices spiraling to $95/barrel, deepening a global energy crisis. US President Trump claimed the destroyer blew a hole in the ship's engine room, while Tehran warned it could maintain economic pressure with the strait still closed. New US-Iran talks in Pakistan face uncertainty.
The US military will begin blockading maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on Monday at 10 am Washington time. The measure targets ports along the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman but will not impede vessels traveling to or from non-Iranian ports.
