Blockade

Iran has legal right to manage Strait of Hormuz, supreme leader's military advisor says

Trump said the Iran blockade will remain until a deal is signed, as Tehran claimed control over the Strait of Hormuz was needed for security.

Vessels are anchored off the coast of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on May 21, 2026; illustrative.
 A drone view shows the Malta-flagged tanker Agios Fanourios I, an oil tanker that sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, arriving in Iraq's territorial waters off Basra, Iraq, April 17, 2026.

Iran is consolidating control of Hormuz with checkpoints, diplomatic deals, and fees

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026.

Islamic regime launches Persian Gulf Strait Authority, ships reportedly start paying tolls

Hapag-Lloyd sign on a container ship at the Valparaiso port, Chile, January 11, 2024.

Shippers Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM suspend Cuba bookings after US executive order


Ship seeking to break Gaza blockade set to arrive

Gov't officials say envoy to UN Prosor gave "free publicity" to activist ship 'Estelle' with letter to Secretary-General Ban.

Estelle Ship 370

Analysis: There is no Gaza blockade

Egypt's decision to reopen border with Gaza effectively means there's no longer a security blockade on the Strip.

Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza. [File]

Hamas urges Egypt to open border after Sinai attack

Haniyeh reiterates contention that Gazans not involved in attack which killed 16 Egyptian guards; calls on Morsy to "regain lifeline for Gaza."

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Scandinavian activists launch new ship to Gaza

Swedish and Norwegian backed 'SV Estelle' set to sail from Oslo to Gaza; organizers hoping more ships will join.

Palestinian flag on flotilla

Hezbollah could blockade sea in future war

IDF: Lebanese group will target cargo ships within 30-km radius of Israel to try to get them to refuse to sail there during war.

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Aid groups, UN bodies urge end to Gaza blockade

Signatories on joint appeal, including Amnesty Int'l, WHO, claim blockade is violation of international law.

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Building an Ark in Gaza

Canadians activists plan to start construction with the Palestinians this summer, aim to break out of the coastal strip.

Arc 370

Hamas blames power crisis on Egypt in rare rift

Hamas criticizes Egypt for blocking oil supplies; fuel crisis has caused lengthy electricity blackouts.

Gaza smuggling tunnel 311 (R)

Zoabi: Blockade ordered only after flotilla set sail

Balad MK argues IDF ordered Gaza naval blockade two days after ship departed from Turkey; IDF responds: Blockade was imposed in January 2009.

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Gaza power plant stops due to smuggled fuel shortage

Lack of fuel smuggled in from Egypt shuts down plant that supplies two-thirds of Gazan energy.

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