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Paris Confirms Uncertainty Over Mines in Strait of Hormuz, Prepares for Clearance Operations

The French Ministry of Defense has clarified that there is currently no definitive confirmation regarding reports of mines being laid in the Strait of Hormuz. However, the Ministry indicated that prep...

Parliamentary Warnings of Looming Financial Crisis in Iraq Following Strait of Hormuz Disruptions

Iraqi parliamentary circles have warned of severe financial repercussions facing the country due to regional tensions and their impact on oil exports, indicating the possibility of entering a suffocat...

White House: US and China Agree on Importance of Keeping Strait of Hormuz Open

A White House official reported that the United States and China have agreed on the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for maritime navigation. The official added that the American and Ch...

Nine Oil and Gas Tankers Cross Strait of Hormuz Despite Regional Tensions

Navigational data reported that nine vessels loaded with oil and gas crossed the Strait of Hormuz recently, according to maritime tracking data. Sources indicated that the movement of oil and gas tank...

Strait of Hormuz Turmoil Disrupts Iraqi Markets: How Maritime and Land Shipping Control Prices?

The head of the Diyala Chamber of Commerce affirmed that maritime and land transport form the backbone of Iraqi trade, while the impact of air shipping remains limited. He explained that over 50% of g...

Iran Warns Against Targeting Any Foreign Force Approaching Strait of Hormuz

Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters in Iran warned today, Monday (May 4, 2026), that any foreign force attempting to approach the Strait of Hormuz without prior coordination with the Iranian side will be ta...

US Military Announces Enhanced Security Zone in Strait of Hormuz

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced today, Monday (May 4, 2026), the establishment of an "enhanced security zone" in the Strait of Hormuz to facilitate the passage of commercial vessels and res...

Trump: We Strongly Support Iraq's PM-designate, Strait of Hormuz is Completely Closed

US President Donald Trump revealed details of his phone call with Iraq's Prime Minister-designate Ali Al-Zaidi today, Friday (May 1, 2026). In a press statement, Trump said, "I spoke with Iraq's Prime...

Iranian Supreme Leader: A New Chapter is Taking Shape in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, affirmed today (Thursday, April 30, 2026) that a new chapter is taking shape in the Gulf region and the Strait of Hormuz. In a press statement, Khamenei stated...

Tokyo Denies Paying Any Financial Fees to Tehran for Oil Tanker Crossing the Strait of Hormuz

The Japanese government has categorically denied reports suggesting that financial payments were made to Iran in exchange for allowing the oil tanker "Idemitsu Maru" to cross the Strait of Hormuz. Hig...

Oil Prices Continue Rising for Seventh Consecutive Day as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

Oil prices continued their upward trend for the seventh consecutive day, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed. The strait typically handles approximately 20% of global oil and gas consumption.Br...

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz, Escalating Regional Tensions

Iranian authorities announced the complete closure of the strategic Hormuz Strait. This sudden decision came in response to the ongoing US naval blockade. The Revolutionary Guards confirmed total cont...