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Maritime

IRGC seizes Israeli-linked ship, second vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said on Wednesday it had intercepted and transferred two vessels to Iranian territorial waters over alleged violations in the Strait of Hormuz.

22 Apr 2026-15:34
Iran rejects talks with US ‘under shadow of threats’ amid maritime tensions

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has said Tehran will not accept negotiations with Washington under what he described as threats.

21 Apr 2026-12:50
Iran warns of ‘very dangerous consequences’ after US action against vessel

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has condemned what it described as US aggression against an Iranian commercial vessel and the detention of its crew and their families, warning of “very dangerous consequences”.

21 Apr 2026-12:24
Singapore unveils new digital platform to boost maritime connectivity

Singapore on Tuesday officially launched a new platform called OCEANS-X during the opening ceremony of Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) 2026.

21 Apr 2026-10:09
Iran says response to US seizure of vessel delayed over safety of crew families

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has said it has postponed its response operation following the reported US seizure of an Iranian cargo vessel, citing concerns over the safety of the families of the ship’s crew.

20 Apr 2026-14:22
Iran says Strait of Hormuz security comes at a cost

Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has said that providing security in the Strait of Hormuz “is not free”, warning that restrictions on Iran’s oil exports would have wider consequences.

20 Apr 2026-10:03
Iran will never surrender control of Strait of Hormuz, lawmaker says

Iran will never relinquish control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian lawmaker has said, describing the vital waterway as an inseparable part of the Islamic Republic’s national sovereignty that will remain under full Iranian authority.

20 Apr 2026-09:28
Rare Titanic life jacket fetches record sum at auction

A rare life jacket recovered from the wreckage of the Titanic has been sold for a staggering amount at a specialized auction, highlighting the enduring fascination with the 1912 maritime disaster.

19 Apr 2026-16:29
Chaos in the Strait of Hormuz – what's happening?

The Strait of Hormuz — open or closed — depends solely on two countries: Iran and the United States. More precisely, it depends on the strategic game the two adversaries are playing as they juggle the interests of global trade.

19 Apr 2026-11:53
Iran will prioritize Strait passage for ships that pay, official says

Iran will prioritize vessels that pay to cross the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian official told CNN on Saturday.

18 Apr 2026-21:35