Strait of hormuz

IRGC claims attacks on Jordan's Al-Azraq Base killed several US soldiers, destroyed F-35s - report

The IRGC said that the attack was in retaliation for strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island on Wednesday evening.

German air force pilots stand next to a fighter jet during a visit of Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen at the Al Azraq air base in Jordan, January 13, 2018.
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 26, 2026.

QatarEnergy-controlled LNG tanker exits Strait of Hormuz, first in nearly three weeks

Boats navigate the sea on April 28, 2026 on Qeshm Island, Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

CENTCOM outlines military assets in use for Strait of Hormuz blockade against Iran

A ship remains anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran; Illustrative.

New Iran-related sanctions targeting tankers issued by US Treasury Department


US CENTCOM strikes Iran, marking the eleventh consecutive night of bombardment

"The strikes are designed to continue degrading Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz," the US Central Command said in a statement on X.

US Air Force Rockwell B-1B Lancer dropping JDAM bombs photographed from the canopy of an escort fighter jet.

Trump eyes expanded Iran campaign as Israeli officials warn Tehran may strike Israel

Trump is expected to escalate the war with Iran, leading Israeli officials to believe that Tehran could retaliate directly against Israel.

US President Donald Trump points at the new Air Force One, a plane gifted by the Qatari government, before boarding the plane, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, July 1, 2026.

Use of force at a crossroads: The Strait of Hormuz is not negotiable - opinion

As Washington intensifies its campaign against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ maritime capabilities, the familiar, defeatist chorus in the West is already demanding immediate de-escalation.

 A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025.

Saudi tankers make U-turn in Red Sea, head towards Suez following Houthi blockade announcement

The Houthis declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, opening a potential new front against the United States in its war with Iran and raising the threat to global energy supplies.

HOUTHI TERRORISTS carry weapons as they stand near the site of Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, in September. Iran has reportedly lost control of the Houthis, the writer notes.

Iran secretly submitted proposal for 10-day ceasefire while under intense US strikes - exclusive

The mediators, including senior Qatari, Egyptian, Omani, and Pakistani officials, have presented the proposal to the United States.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (not pictured) in Tehran, Iran, November 30, 2025.

ASEAN's top diplomats meet, to issue statement amid 'grave concern' over US-Iran conflict

ASEAN will gather against the backdrop of instability beyond the region since the US and Iran resumed open conflict, raising concerns about energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and inflation.

ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, other South Asian Foreign Ministers during the opening ceremony of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay city, Philippines, July 21, 2026.

CENTCOM begins eleventh consecutive day of strikes, Iran warns of retaliation if nuclear sites hit

US war in Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far • IDF confirms building massive sand barrier dividing Gaza after satellite imagery emerges • Trump eyes expanded Iran campaign

US President Trump shakes hands with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun during their meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 21, 2026.

Conflict continues as Iran weighs costs of future US strikes, returning to negotiations - analysis

Iran may hint that it is willing to hold talks again and continue to play the “good cop, bad cop” game it has played in the past. The IRGC would act as the bad cop and the government as the good.

(Illustrative) A projectile is fired during what the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said was a third round of strikes this week against Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 11, 2026.

Two Dynacom Tankers vessels attacked off Oman amid escalating US-Iran hostilities

The crew members of both vessels were safely located by Oman authorities and transferred to shore, Dynacom said, adding that it was in close contact with all relevant regional authorities.

Ships are docked along a pier at the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal, the only natural deep-sea port in the region and one of the major container ports in Sharjah Emirate, along the Gulf of Oman on July 14, 2026.

US still open to diplomatic solution with Iran if attacks in Strait of Hormuz end, Rubio says

Rubio also stated that there was a "growing split" in Iran between the more militant extremists who continue to attack the US and other countries and those who are concerned with Iran's economy.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio walks from a vehicle before departing from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on July 19, 2026.