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Persian Gulf

US, Israel fully responsible for Strait of Hormuz instability, Iranian FM says

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the United States and Israel are fully responsible for any instability affecting the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

23 Apr 2026-10:17
Iran says tanker enters territorial waters despite US threats

Iran’s military says the Iranian oil tanker Sili City has entered the country’s territorial waters under operational protection from the Iranian Navy, despite what it described as warnings and threats from a US naval group.

21 Apr 2026-13:03
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz until US lifts port blockade

Iran's navy says that from Saturday evening the Strait of Hormuz will be closed until the US blockade on Iranian ports is lifted.

19 Apr 2026-08:57
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz fully open, confirms ceasefire terms - VIDEO

Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open to commercial shipping during a ceasefire period linked to the Israel–Lebanon conflict, easing tensions in one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes.

17 Apr 2026-17:25
Iran warns US actions in Persian Gulf risk further regional escalation

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned of the “dangerous consequences” of what he described as provocative US positions and actions targeting the Persian Gulf and the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

16 Apr 2026-10:38
Iran uses covert offshore networks to bypass US naval blockade

Iran is moving tens of millions of barrels of oil through covert offshore networks to bypass the new U.S. blockade on its ports, maritime intelligence firm Windward AI says.

16 Apr 2026-08:35
Why China is closely watching the tactical moves in the Middle East

American wars in the Persian Gulf have consistently shaped the Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA’s) understanding of modern warfare and doctrinal reform.

14 Apr 2026-13:52
Washington vs Tehran: Talks collapse, tensions rise

Editor’s note: Moses Becker is a special political commentator for News.Az. He holds a PhD in political science and specializes in interethnic and interreligious relations. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

12 Apr 2026-18:25
Starmer and Trump mull restoring access to Strait of Hormuz

Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, revealed that he held a phone call with US President Donald Trump last night, during which they discussed the ceasefire with Iran and military strategies for the Strait of Hormuz.

10 Apr 2026-18:16
Iran war disrupts Exxon, halves LNG output in Qatar

Exxon Mobil Corp. lost 6% of its global production in the first quarter as the war in Iran disrupted oil and natural gas operations across the Persian Gulf.

08 Apr 2026-16:50