A fragile ceasefire has been in place since April 8, punctuated by skirmishes as the U.S. and Iran jockey over the Strait of Hormuz.

Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.

Sunil Puniya was on his first sea job when a missile struck the oil tanker Skylight at the start of the Iran war.

US president says deal would include reopening Strait of Hormuz after call with Middle East leaders.

A possible deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could bring relief to Canadians facing higher gas prices, after the Middle East conflict disrupted a key global oil shipping route.

Irans conditions for an end to the US-Israeli-imposed war are the logical demands of a player with the strategic upper hand: the aggressor must pay reparations, withdraw, lift sanctions, and accept Tehrans permanent sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran says ending war and lifting US blockade are priorities in talks An Iranian official has told Al Jazeera that Tehrans priorities in ongoing peace talks remain ending the war, lifting the US blockade and securing stability in the Strait of Hormuz

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Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.

IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said the single most important solution to the Iran war energy shock is the unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Italy has deployed two minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz as part of an international mission involving several European countries.

The UAE has redirected some oil exports through an existing pipeline to Fujairah, which has a maximum capacity of 1.8 million barrels per day.

The IRGC claims to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz despite the US blockade on Iran's ports.

The waiver reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

South Korean-flagged tanker attempts Hormuz crossing A South Korean-flagged supertanker is attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship-tracking data cited by Bloomberg

South Korea investigating objects that hit vessel in Strait of Hormuz South Korea said it is continuing close and serious discussions over the recent attack on the South Korean-operated vessel HMM Namu in the Strait of Hormuz on 4 May, according to the Yonhap news agency

Moulton, a former US Marine Corps officer who served in Iraq, questioned the administrations strategy and asked how the United States planned to actually win this war, saying it felt as though we are losing. Moulton pointed to the absence of a nuclear agreement with Iran and continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the conflict doesnt seem to be going well

Two Chinese supertankers leave Strait of Hormuz after months-long delay Shipping data from the London Stock Exchange Group and Kpler showed that two Chinese supertankers carrying about 4 million barrels of crude oil from the Middle East departed the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after remaining in the Gulf for more than two months

Political pressure is also building in Washington as more Americans oppose further escalation with Tehran. Here are the latest developments: Israel intercepts more Gaza-bound aid boats using what organisers described as a fully equipped naval fleet Protests break out in Athens after Israeli forces seized flotilla vessels Iran says US behaviour is undermining diplomatic efforts to end the conflict Lebanese authorities say deaths from Israeli attacks have crossed 3,000 Israel bombs Tyre in southern Lebanon after issuing displacement warnings Hezbollah claims drone and rocket attacks on Israeli army positions The New York Times reports Iran is moving missiles into mountain facilities Majority of US voters oppose war with Iran, according to a new survey US Senate Democrats push another vote aimed at limiting the Iran conflict India raises fuel prices again amid continued Strait of Hormuz disruption The Washington Post reports Iran wants the war to end before announcing any nuclear agreement

India raises fuel prices again amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions India has increased petrol and diesel prices for the second time in a week as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to strain global fuel supplies, Reuters reported on Tuesday

Pakistan delivers weapons to Libya's Haftar as part of Saudi-financed deal, sources say Read More The agreement also involves the deployment of Pakistani warships, although Reuters could not verify if they had reached the kingdom. The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed by competing Iranian and US blockades

US issues 30-day sanction waiver for Russian oil The US has extended a waiver allowing access to Russian oil, as it moves to ease pressure on global energy supplies following its war on Iran and the resulting blockade on the Strait of Hormuz

G7 finance ministers are due to meet in Paris on Monday and Tuesday as long-term borrowing costs surge.

According to a statement from Doha, the two discussed the ceasefire between the US and Iran and attempts at de-escalating the situation. This comes shortly before Iran is expected to reveal its plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz, including charging tolls.

The vessel is reportedly carrying two million barrels of Iraqi crude oil and is heading to Vietnam. Separately,The Financial Times reported that daily shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped dramatically amid the ongoing regional conflict

Russian envoy supports Beijings stance on Strait of Hormuz Russian envoy Mikhail Ulyanov said Russia supports Chinas position that a permanent ceasefire is needed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran asserts sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz shipping Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said Iran would no longer allow military equipment intended for its enemies to pass through the Strait of Hormuz

US Centcom says 78 vessels redirected under Iran blockade The United States Central Command said Saturday that 78 commercial vessels had been redirected and four disabled as part of efforts to enforce President Donald Trumps blockade on ships travelling to and from Iran through the Strait of Hormuz

Writing on X alongside an image showing rising US Treasury yields, Araghchi said: Americans are told that they must absorb rocketing costs of war of choice on Iran. The conflict, which began on 28 February, has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas exports.

Iran's diplomatic tour, led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, emphasized Iran's firm stance on its nuclear program and control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's UN ambassador says the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz and its global economic consequences are solely the responsibility of those who initiated the war against Iran and their regional allies.

Iran to reveal its plan for Strait of Hormuz soon as Israel attacks Lebanon and Gaza, killing and wounding dozens.

Heavy ship traffic and rising regional tensions over one of the worlds most critical energy routes.

Pakistan seeks Iran understandings to relay to US, sources say Pakistani sources told Saudi-owned Al Arabiya that Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is visiting Iran to secure understandings that could be passed on to the United States. The sources said Washington had asked for responses on specific issues it had raised, adding that some progress had been made on matters linked to the Strait of Hormuz.

The world's oil stockpiles could approach all-time lows by the end of May due to the Strait of Hormuz closure, according to UBS.

UAE building pipeline to double oil exports that can bypass Hormuz Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/15/2026 - 19:21 Pipeline would allow the UAE to export nearly all of its pre-war volumes as it bypasses the Strait of Hormuz Workers stand next to a pipeline at the Fujairah oil terminal during the inauguration ceremony of a dock for supertankers, on 21 September 2016 (Karim Sahib/AFP) Off The UAE says it will double the amount of oil it can export by bypassing the Strait of Hormuz via a new pipeline set to be operational in 2027

China relies heavily on crude oil imports from the Middle East but those supplies are mostly cut off due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

The war has also dented its status as a tourism and financial hub. Abu Dhabi lobbied publicly and privately for the US to continue its war on Iran and floated a failed proposal at the United Nations that would have authorised the use of force to respond to Irans newfound control of the Strait of Hormuz

The crown prince of the UAE says the project would help 'meet global demands'.

The second pipeline project comes as global energy supplies remain under pressure and flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain severely limited

The US and Chinese leaders agreed during talks that the Strait of Hormuz should remain open to ensure global supplies.

The UN warns disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could drive up food and fertiliser costs, and worsen global hunger.

President Trump held talks with President Xi during a two-day summit in Beijing on Thursday.

The EV maker is seeing an increased demand for both used and new cars as fuel prices have gone up following the disruption at the Strait of Hormuz.

Irans foreign minister says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial ships Tthe Strait of Hormuz is open to all commercial ships if they coordinate with Irans naval forces,Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday

The assessment, produced for the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine, details Beijingmaximising itsadvantage over Washington in various arenas, includingmilitarily, economically and diplomatically. China hasassisted countries around the world struggling to meet their energy needs following the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most essential waterways for the transport ofoil and gas.

South Korean official says 'unlikely' anyone but Iran behind attack on vessel A senior official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told reporters on Thursday that an entity other than Iran responsible for the attackagainst a South Korean cargo vessel is low. According to theYonhap news agency, the official indicated that Seoul has been cooperating with the US oninvestigating the strike, which occurrednearby the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week

US embargo on Hormuz Strait hits Cuba's energy stock Cuba's Energy Minister said on Wednesday that the country has completely run out of fuel as a result of the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian first vice president said Tehran's 'right' to the Strait of Hormuz is 'established and the matter is closed'.

A senior Iranian military spokesman says Iran will no longer allow US weaponry to transit the Strait of Hormuz into regional bases.

Global demand is facing constraints because supply from the Persian Gulf has been effectively cut off by Iran's blockade of the Strait of the Hormuz.

UN resolution calls for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

Heading into the summit, Beijing and Washington will likely reaffirm their shared intention to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore stability in the region.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the Islamic Republics emphasis is on ending the war and the removal of the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz before any nuclear talks can take place.

The Iran war, now well into its third month, has caused oil prices to soar globally as Iran continues to lock down the Strait of Hormuz.

The FAO has warned that fertilizer scarcity caused by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz will severely impact harvests and food supplies in the coming months.

Iran has sharply condemned Washingtons latest attempt to push a draft resolution through the UN Security Council on the Strait of Hormuz.

Irans ambassador to China says Beijing plays a key role in Irans political balancing strategy, as Tehran seeks to explain its position on security developments in the Strait of Hormuz.

In the wake of US-Israeli aggression, Iran is moving to assert sovereignty over submarine internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could generate hundreds of millions in annual revenue and reshape global data transmission.

With Iran's armed forces at peak readiness, its red lines on Strait of Hormuz and enrichment locked tight, and Trump having theatrically rejected Tehran's peace plan, the US now finds itself trapped in a ring of fire with no escape.

Ive had a deal with them four or five times; they change their mind," he said, describing Irans leadership as "very dishonourable". Iran's IRNA news agency had reported earlier that the proposal submitted on 10 May included a demand for compensation, given the destruction from the 40-day US-Israeli war on the Islamic Republic, as well as recognition of Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz

However, it has increased the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) - a primary cooking fuel in the country. India imports around 60 percent of its LPG from Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, with 90 percent arriving through the Strait of Hormuz, which is effectively closed as a result of dual US and Iranian blockades

Oil inventories are rapidly drawing down as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser said.

World losing 100 million barrels a week of oil with Hormuz closed, Saudi Aramco chief says Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 05/11/2026 - 18:14 Amin Nasser says their is a disconnect between oil futures prices and physical reality, as he warns about 'demand rationing' Amin Hassan Nasser, CEO of oil giant Aramco, during the Saudi-US investment forum in Riyadh, on 13 May 2025 (Fayez Nureldine/AFP) Off Global oil markets are losing 100 million barrels every week that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, as a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran , the head of Saudi Arabias state oil producer said on Monday

Lithuania backs Strait of Hormuz mission with just 40 troops Lithuania has approved a plan to join an international mission to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the presidents office said

Tankers reportedly disable trackers to avoid attacks in Hormuz Three oil tankers carrying crude have passed through the Strait of Hormuz with their tracking systems switched off in an apparent effort to avoid potential Iranian attacks, according to a Reuters report citing shipping data from Kpler and LSEG

Tehran insists the American plan amounted to surrender and is demanding guarantees against future attacks, while tensions continue to spill across the region. Israeli strikes in Lebanon are intensifying, oil prices are climbing sharply again and concerns are growing over the security of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude climbs above $105 after Trump rejects Iran response Oil prices continued to rise after US President Donald Trump described Irans response to Washingtons proposal as unacceptable, fuelling concerns that the conflict could intensify further and continue disrupting energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz