The sea is sometimes so tranquil that Captain Hassan Khan forgets his ship has been stuck in the middle of a war zone for three months.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) plans to build its first multi-product oil pipeline, enabling the export of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel while bypassing the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has asserted that it possesses the explicit right under international law to levy an environmental fee on all maritime vessels transiting through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper’s visit to China has become one of the key diplomatic events of the day, highlighting London’s attempt to balance economic pragmatism with growing geopolitical pressure. On 2 June, Cooper is expected to hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Vice President Han Zheng, before travelling to Shenzhen, one of China’s most important technology hubs, for discussions focused on science, technology and innovation.

The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, Brigadier General Esmail Qa’ani, has warned that the Bab al-Mandab Strait could be subjected to the same restrictions on maritime traffic as the Strait of Hormuz if Israel continues what he described as crimes in Lebanon and Gaza under American protection.

Iran's state television has disclosed what it described as unofficial details of a potential agreement currently under discussion between Tehran and Washington.