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Hormuz Strait

Iran's Strait of Hormuz authority says US cannot gain control through sanctions

The Iranian body responsible for overseeing transit through the Strait of Hormuz has condemned US sanctions imposed on it, saying the measures will not enable Washington to gain control over the strategic waterway.

30 May 2026-11:40
Shangri-La Dialogue: Vietnam's To Lam warns of global risk from Strait of Hormuz

Vietnam's leader To Lam said on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz has demonstrated how a single flashpoint can create widespread global turmoil, warning that the United States and China must adhere to international law to avoid triggering a broader global crisis as they compete for influence in the Asia-Pacific region.

30 May 2026-11:22
Iran says 24 vessels transit Strait of Hormuz under IRGC coordination

Twenty-four commercial vessels, including oil tankers and container ships, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz over the past 24 hours with coordination and security provided by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, Iranian media reported.

29 May 2026-21:59
Iran, Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz administration amid regional tensions

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he has discussed the Strait of Hormuz and its future administration with his Omani counterpart amid heightened tensions over the strategic waterway.

29 May 2026-21:00
Defensive strikes by U.S. forces hit Iran again

The U.S. military carried out its second defensive strike of the week against Iran on Wednesday after officials reported observing aggressive actions by the Iranian military.

28 May 2026-15:47
Trump issues warning to Oman over the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Oman against "interfering" in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening bombardment if it does.

28 May 2026-14:28
US strikes Iranian control center and downs four drones

A U.S. official, speaking anonymously, reported to The Hill on Wednesday that the U.S. military shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones and targeted a ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth.

28 May 2026-09:06
Iran could open Strait of Hormuz within a month if terms agreed

Tehran would restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within a month in a framework deal with the U.S. to also include withdrawing U.S. forces from Iran's vicinity, Iranian state television reported on ‌Wednesday.

27 May 2026-19:09
Iran says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade

Iran's state TV said Tehran had obtained a draft of an initial, ‌unofficial framework for a memorandum of understanding with the United States on ending their conflict.

27 May 2026-16:47
Seoul says Iran-linked missiles hit South Korean vessel in Hormuz: What happened?

South Korea has concluded that an attack on a cargo ship operated by South Korean shipping company HMM in the Strait of Hormuz on May 4 was likely carried out using an Iranian anti-ship missile, according to findings released by Seoul's Foreign Ministry.

27 May 2026-16:26