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Waterway

Tehran says Iran does not believe in the US

Tensions in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz sharply escalated on Saturday after Iran signaled tighter control over the waterway, reported attacks on commercial vessels, and issued warnings of a broader regional conflict.

18 Apr 2026-21:48
Iran re-routes Strait of Hormuz traffic over "potential mine" risk

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announced on Thursday that ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz must use two alternative routes near the Iranian coast, citing the potential presence of mines on the usual route.

09 Apr 2026-10:01
Trump’s ‘reckless’ moves could drag US into ‘living hell’, Iranian speaker says

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned that US President Donald Trump’s “reckless” actions could have far-reaching consequences for the United States and the wider West Asia region.

06 Apr 2026-10:22
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Egypt eye consortium for Strait of Hormuz as Iran remains silent

Amid the rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape of the Middle East and rising tensions surrounding Iran, the idea of establishing a new mechanism to manage one of the world’s most crucial energy hubs — the Strait of Hormuz — is gaining both economic and strategic importance.

02 Apr 2026-09:17
No oil tankers transited the Strait of Hormuz today, data shows

The war in the Middle East appears to have completely stopped the flow of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

05 Mar 2026-22:47
Wildfires prompt Türkiye to shut down a major waterway

The Dardanelles Strait has been temporarily closed to maritime traffic because of large forest fires blazing in north-western Türkiye, according to the country's transport ministry.

08 Aug 2025-19:07