UAE denounces Iran for attacking a third state-owned oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz within one week
UAE Blames Iran for Attacks on ADNOC Vessels The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of launching attacks on its state oil company, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), with another incident reported while a vessel was transiting the Strait of Hormuz. This marks the third such event within just a week. The UAE Ministry […]
Trump States U.S. Will Claim Strait of Hormuz as ‘U.S. Territory’ — ‘Once We Complete the Defeat of Iran’
Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz Potential U.S. Territory On Friday, President Donald Trump announced that the United States would consider the Strait of Hormuz “American territory” following a successful defeat of Iran. This statement intensified U.S. claims over the vital waterway, while Iranian officials reaffirmed that “the strait has been Iran’s, is Iran’s, and always […]
Who governs the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic has decreased during the Iran conflict?
Over five months into the conflict, tensions between the United States and Iran remain high, and it seems the number of vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz is significantly lower than usual. According to data from the Automatic Identification System (AIS), even though there was a slight uptick in traffic in late June, the […]
Trump: U.S. keeps control of Strait of Hormuz, ‘IRGC is weakened and retreating’
Trump Discusses Iran’s Military Situation President Donald Trump has remarked on the current state of Iran’s military, suggesting that the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) is “decimated and on the run.” He asserted that the United States holds full control over the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passageway responsible for transporting roughly 20% of the […]
Oil prices decline significantly as Trump indicates an Iran agreement regarding the Hormuz Strait.
Oil Prices Decline Amid Potential Iran Deal Oil prices dropped on Monday as market participants expressed optimism about a potential reduction in tensions related to the Iran war. This occurred despite ongoing uncertainties surrounding the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate policies. On Sunday, President Trump indicated he would refrain from launching new military strikes against […]
Trump advocates for reopening the Strait of Hormuz during halted nuclear discussions
President Trump Issues Warning to Iran Over Potential Attacks President Donald Trump has conveyed a stern message to Iran, indicating that the U.S. will target bridges and power plants if Iranian forces choose to attack vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. This warning comes in the wake of ongoing attacks by the U.S. on Iranian […]
Gulf Countries Speed Up Actions to Avoid Iran and the Strait of Hormuz
Efforts to Diversify Oil Shipping Routes Intensify in the Persian Gulf Countries that produce oil in the Persian Gulf are pushing to reroute ships away from the Strait of Hormuz, especially after Iran’s recent attacks on civilian vessels. On Thursday, it was reported that “at least seven major pipeline projects are either under construction, in […]
India Advises Seafarers to Stay Clear of the Strait of Hormuz Following Crew Fatalities
The Directorate General of Maritime Affairs (DGMA) in India has announced a ban on ship owners and companies from hiring Indian nationals as crew members for voyages through the Strait of Hormuz, effective immediately and pending further updates. This decision follows the recent news of a second Indian crew member’s death resulting from an Iranian […]
Chevron considers a new oil pipeline in Iraq to bypass the Strait of Hormuz amid the conflict with Iran.
Chevron appears to be moving towards an agreement to explore investments in oil fields in Iraq and to construct a pipeline that would connect Iraqi oil reserves to the northern Syrian coast. This comes as major oil companies seek alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz, crucial for the global oil supply. With recent upticks in […]
Iran directs Houthis to get ready to shut the Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Iran Threatens to Close Strait of Hormuz, Potentially Impacting Global Oil Prices Recent tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated as Iran threatens to block critical shipping routes and impose new conditions. Reports have emerged indicating that ships have been under attack from Iranian drones since March. This uncertainty around the vital waterway has […]