IRGC claims it downed advanced MQ-1 drone over Hormuz Strait Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it intercepted and destroyed an advanced MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz The Tasnim news agency cited the IRGC as saying that theaircraft wastargeted on Monday by the country's advanced air defence system.

Hormuz traffic drops after Middle East attacks intensify Shipping traffic at the Strait of Hormuz decreased at the start of this week amid escalation in the region

From the day after the signing ceremony, experts questioned whether Ankara would come to Riyadhs aid as the Houthis targeted energy infrastructure and civilian areas in the kingdom. The groups takeover of stretches of Yemens coast near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait over the weekend, followed by attacks on the East-West Pipeline, which carries nearly 4 percent of the global oil supply, intensified the controversy

Attack on Saudi Arabian pipeline may cut four percent of world's oil supply Saudi Arabia may need five to six weeks to repair damage from a drone attack on its East-West Pipelin e, taking nearly four percent of global oil supplies off the market, according to a report by Reuters

Yemeni forces say they struck Houthi positions near Bab el-Mandeb Strait Yemens armed forces struck Houthis and their equipment in the Dhubab and al-Khokha areas, the armys official spokesman said in a statement posted on X

IRGC says supertanker on fire after hitting mines in Strait of Hormuz A supertanker caught fire after hitting naval mines while trying to cross a restricted zone south of the Strait of Hormuz, Fars news agency reported, citing a statement byIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)

Saudi Arabia has faced escalating attacks from Iran-allied militant groups in recent days.

What would Houthi control of Bab al-Mandeb mean for the region? Submitted by Shady Ibrahim on Mon, 09/14/2026 - 15:37 Further advances could raise the costs of passage and impose constantly changing risks on trade and energy flows Container ships anchor near Bab al-Mandeb Strait on 6 August 2026 (AFP) Off In war, tactical movements can achieve strategic objectives, while strategic manoeuvres can produce operational setbacks

Saudi Arabia temporarily shut the roughly 750-mile pipeline as attacks threaten a key alternative to the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran said it downed an advanced American drone over the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran and Washington trade warnings and strikes with no sign of de-escalation.

Iran naval blockade: Centcom says 101 vessels redirected US forces have redirected 101 commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as part of the ongoing naval blockade of Iran as of 13 September, US Central Command (Centcom) said

Only four vessels exit Hormuz over the weekend Commodity vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz fell to a single digit per day at the weekend, preliminary shiptracking data showed on Monday, well below a 10-day average of 14

Middle East diplomacy appeared to falter with the postponement of a meeting between Iran and other Persian Gulf powers, while fresh attacks around the region's two most important oil transit routes deepened concerns over global energy supplies.

Both contracts extended last week's gains after climbing back above the $100 threshold. Global oil supplies face a challenge after Saudi Arabia shut an oil pipeline following a drone attack and Iran-backed Houthis took control of a key island overlooking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait,a chokepoint for Red Sea maritime traffic.

Tehran and Muscat agree to delay dialogue to prioritise regional consensus amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Houthis say Saudi Arabia launched over 50 strikes against them in 24 hours Yemen's Houthis said Sunday that Saudi Arabia had launched more than 50 strikes against their positions in 24 hours, after thegroup claimed a rare drone and missile attack on a military base in the kingdom

Oman meeting between Gulf states and Iran postponed, Omani foreign minister says A meeting in Oman between Gulf countries andIranto discuss possible agreements on the Strait of Hormuz, which had been scheduled for Monday, has been postponed, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said on X on Sunday

The latest strike happened ahead of an expected meeting between Iranian and Gulf officials in Oman to sign an agreement for shipping through the strait.

Somalia is facing rising prices and growing maritime security concerns as Houthi attacks disrupt shipping through the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

At least one person was killed, and three others were wounded after an Iranian commercial ship was targeted by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday morning, the country's state-run IRIB news agency reported.

UKMTO reports vessel on fire after attack in Strait of Hormuz A fire broke out on board a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz after it was struck by an "unknown projectile" on Sunday, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)

Attack on Iranian vessel kills one, wounds three One persons was killed and three others wounded when an Iranian commercial vessel was struck near Hengam Island and the Shib Deraz coast of Qeshm Island, Iranian broadcaster IRIB reported, citing Qeshm Governor Hossein Amir Teymouri

Refugees from Yemen arrive in Obock, Djibouti, as Houthis tighten their grip on the Bab al-Mandeb strait.

Bahrain won't attend meeting on Hormuz in Oman Bahrain has announced it would not participate in the meeting scheduled for Monday in Oman between Iran and Gulf states regarding the Strait of Hormuz, according to AFP

Yemens Houthis have seized the strategic Mayun Island as they cement control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

Vessel transiting Hormuz struck by projectile, UKMTO says A vesseltransiting the Strait of Hormuz has been hit by anunknown projectile, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)

The Iranian ally seizes Yemen's Red Sea coast, cementing their hold on the Bab al-Mandeb strait.

Delegates from APEC economies have met in Beijing to discuss ways to strengthen regional energy security and accelerate the transition to cleaner energy, as disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz expose vulnerabilities in the Asia-Pacific's energy supply chains.

Hormuz will remain under Iran's full control, Baghaei says Irans foreign ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, has said the Strait of Hormuz remains and will remain under Irans full control, blaming the US for regional maritime insecurity and rising global fuel prices, Mehr news agency reported

US limits military protection for tankers crossing Hormuz, FT reports The US has asked tankers travelling through the Strait of Hormuz to sail only at specific times to guarantee military protection after Iran stepped up attacks on ships travelling at night, the Financial Times reported on Saturday

Yemen's Houthi forces have seized the strategic Perim Island in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, escalating a conflict that is increasingly putting pressure on the United States, threatening Gulf oil shipments and driving global crude prices above $100 a barrel.

Iranian media: Houthis take control of Strait of Mandeb after seizing Mayyun Island Yemens Houthis control the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait after seizing Mayyun Island, also known as Perim Island, Irans Tasnim News Agency reported

Navigation in Red Sea safe except for Saudi ships, Houthi spokesman says Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree has said that except for Saudi ships, maritime navigation in the Red Sea is safe, Al Jazeera reported. He pledged to escalate military action against Saudi forces until the blockade on Yemen ends, while Houthis made rapid advances around the Bab al-Mandeb strait.

Iran's Foreign Ministry says the meeting in Oman is to 'promote better understanding among the countries of the region'.

The advance raises the threat to shipping near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a waterway that connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden to global markets.

Under siege: Iran faces strategic dilemma as war of attrition drags on Submitted by MEE correspondent on Tue, 09/08/2026 - 09:50 As US pressure mounts, Tehran weighs whether to escalate or pursue diplomacy An F/A-18 Super Hornet is seen parked on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS George Washington in the Arabian Sea on 4 September 2026 (AFP/US Navy) Off Iran and the United States have entered another limited but dangerous phase of confrontation, with mounting military and economic pressure forcing Tehran to weigh escalation against the narrowing possibility of a negotiated settlement

Gulf foreign ministers plan to meet Araghchi in Oman, FT report says Gulf foreign ministers plan to meet their Iranian counterpart on Monday in a push by Oman and Iran to secure buy-in for a deal temporarily managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Financial Times reported

Hormuz vessel transits fall to single digits The number of vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz fell to seven on Thursday from 11 the previous day, well below the 10-day average of 15, according to Reuters

NYT: Vance sought unvarnished views on Iran war directly from commanders US vice president JD Vance directly sought unvarnished assessments of the Iran war from US military commanders in the Middle East, Europe and Asia, New York Times reported

Iran said on Thursday it had targeted a US drone in the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States said its naval blockade against Iran had redirected 96 commercial vessels, as maritime escalation continued between the two sides.

Irans Revolutionary Guard says its navy struck a US-operated surface drone at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz.

Houthis eye 'full control' of Bab el-Mandeb, as Saudi-backed forces reel from offensive Yemen's Houthi fighters' rapid advance along the Red Sea coast has put them in a prime position to control shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb choke point, while bolstering Irans leverage against the US , experts tell Middle East Eye

Fighting has reignited in Yemen as Houthi forces push south towards the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait.

IRGC says it targeted unmanned US sea drone in Hormuz Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday its navy targeted a US unmanned surface vessel in the Strait of Hormuz

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, If you're just joining us, here are key developments from across the region: Iranian media reports explosions were heard on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, city of Sirik and the area of Minab County

UN chief warns of grave consequences from Hormuz escalation UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres urged restraint amid reports of further escalation in and around the Strait of Hormuz, his spokesperson said on Wednesday, warning of potentially grave consequences for civilians and the global economy

Explosions heard in Iran's Minab, Sirik, Qeshm Island Iran's IRNA reported on Wednesday that a loud explosion was heard on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that it is not yet clear whether the sound originated from the sea or if the explosion occurred within Qeshm

In an interview with Al Jazeera, Yemen's ambassador warns Houthi attacks threaten global shipping.

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IRGC says seized a US submarine in the Strait of Hormuz

Canada had condemned Irans "destabilizing actions" in the Middle East, saying that it would work with partners to maintain significant pressure on Iran.

Traffic in Hormuz Strait slows down on Monday, data shows The number of commodity vessels sailing through the Strait of Hormuz totalled seven on Monday, according to Kpler data released on Tuesday

Tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate, with diplomatic efforts to secure maritime passage unfolding alongside an intensifying military confrontation and economic disruptions.

An average of 10 ships transited Strait of Hormuz daily over past 10 days, the lowest level since May, Kpler data shows.

Iran slams Canada for appeasing 'bullying neighbour' US Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, has accused Canada of "appeasing" the US after two of its ministers issued ajoint statement saying the country would maintain "significant pressure" on Tehran

US says redirected 94 vessels in Strait of Hormuz The US redirected 94 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 since the US reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in mid-July, according to theUS Central Command.

Oil prices spike to six-week highs as US-Iran strikes disrupt traffic in the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

Fighting is intensifying in Yemen as government-aligned forces launch counterattacks against the Iran-backed Houthis.

Iran will announce a "restricted zone" outside the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days, and any vessel attempting to transit the area without coordination with Tehran will be placed on Iran's sanctions list, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei said Sunday.

Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei says Tehran will announce a restricted zone around the Strait of Hormuz.

Diplomats say the U.S., Britain, France and Germany now seek to refer Iran to the U.N

IRGC launches new strikes after firing missiles at US warships as standoff in Strait of Hormuz intensifies.

Iran on Saturday launched retaliatory strikes on three oil tankers following US attacks on three Iranian tankers earlier in the day, with the confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz intensifying in the latest exchange of fire since renewed hostilities flared up between the two sides last week.

South Korea has yet to decide whether to deploy troops to the Strait of Hormuz and the plans are under review, the presidential office said Friday.

The EU formally joined the U.S.-led sanctions campaign against Iran, while South Korea said it's weighing a military role to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Vance: US investigating strike on Iran wedding 'very fully' Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Thu, 09/03/2026 - 20:18 The US vice president insisted that there is no ongoing 'war' with Iran US Vice President JD Vance take questions from reporters at the White House in Washington, on 3 September 2026 (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters) Off US Vice President JD Vance told reporters on Thursday that the US is "very fully" investigating the military's reported strikes on a wedding in Iran which killed at least four people this week

US military says 87 vessels diverted so far in Strait of Hormuz US Central Command (Centcom) said it has redirected a total of 87 vessels in the Strait of Hormuz amid the naval blockade of Iran

Mourners carried the coffin of a child killed in a US strike on a wedding in Kuhestak, along the Strait of Hormuz.

Vance says US probing air strike on wedding party in Iran US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said the United States is investigating an air strike thatIransays struck a wedding party inIran

Vance says US not talking to Iran unless they stop shooting at ships US Vice President JD Vance told reporters on Thursday that the United States does not plan to hold talks with Iran unless Tehran stops attacking commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

Hostilities with Iran keep markets on edge, but U.S