Strait of hormuz
US renews Russian oil waiver after pressure from countries dealing with Iran war price shocks
The Treasury Department's waiver lets countries purchase Russian oil and petroleum products loaded on vessels as of Friday through May 16.
Five tankers seen loading oil on Iran's Kharg Island, as US blockades Strait of Hormuz - report
Iranians fear increased repression despite ceasefire, economic collapse
Trump cites 'some pretty good news' on Iran, says ceasefire may end if no deal reached by Wednesday
Ukraine's Zelensky calls for joint efforts to set up Hormuz mission
"In Hormuz, there are security challenges that cannot be addressed by political decisions alone," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Iran denies claim that US will retrieve enriched uranium, accuses Trump of lies
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf asserted that the US "did not win the war with these lies," adding that "they will certainly not get anywhere in negotiations either.”
Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz as tankers move towards Strait
A group of around 20 ships, including container ships, bulk carriers, and tankers, was seen moving in the Gulf towards the exit via the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship tracking data.
Strait of Hormuz open for all ships following Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, Trump confirms
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that ships wanting to cross the Strait will need to do so on the coordinated route announced by the Islamic regime.
Peace talks between US, Iran could take six months, officials tell Bloomberg
The officials recommended that the existing ceasefire between the US and Iran be extended, so as to allow for a more suitable timeframe in which to make the deal.
Pressure on Strait of Hormuz threatens global energy, Red Sea exposed to disruption - explainer
As of April 15, Hormuz remains heavily disrupted, the Red Sea remains under credible threat, and both waterways are central to the strategic contest now unfolding.
US-Israel war with Iran reshapes global alliances, benefits Russia - opinion
If there are any winners during the war with Iran, one may be Vladimir Putin, the man Trump has frequently called his “good friend.”
US ready to restart Iran war if no deal reached, Hegseth warns
Hegseth stated that he had a message for the Iranian leadership: "We are watching you. Your capabilities are not the same as ours. Remember, this is not a fair fight."
Iran offers proposal allowing ships to exit Oman side of Hormuz free of attack, source says
The war with Iran has resulted in the largest-ever disruption of global oil and gas supplies due to Iran's interruption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s economy could collapse within three months under naval blockade, experts warn
An expert on Iran's military noted that Iranian authorities have previously declared that if they are denied access to their ports, they will prevent other countries in the region from using theirs.
