US and Iran to continue talks as both sides stand down after clashes
The United States and Iran will continue their talks aimed at ending the Middle East war, a US official told AFP late Sunday, adding both sides will stand down after…
Iran FM warns any challenge to Hormuz strait will ‘increase tensions’
Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi warned Sunday that any attempt to bypass the Strait of Hormuz routes agreed with the United States would “increase tensions” in the Middle East, as…
Iran solely controls Hormuz Strait over the next 30 days: Araghchi
Iran’s foreign minister says the Strait of Hormuz remains under total Iranian control during a visit to Iraq. – “I have briefed my counterpart on the latest outcomes of the…
Iraq Urges Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz and End Naval Blockade
Iraq’s FM Fuad Hussein has said he has stressed in a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi the importance of opening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the naval…
UK maritime agency raises Strait of Hormuz threat level after oil tanker reports being struck
The UKMTO maritime agency raised its threat level in the Strait of Hormuz to “substantial” on Saturday following attacks on commercial vessels in the waterway. – The agency said earlier…
GCC Welcomes Oman’s Temporary Strait of Hormuz Maritime Corridor
Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi has welcomed an announcement by Oman that it will provide a temporary maritime corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, in coordination with the International…
Iran’s PGSA says ships transiting Hormuz outside its authority not guaranteed safety
In a brief message on X, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) said, “Any passage through routes outside the framework designated by PGSA will not be covered by safe passage…
UN agency says it pauses Hormuz ship evacuation initiative after vessel attacked
The United Nations’ shipping agency on Thursday paused an evacuation effort to get hundreds of stranded ships and thousands of seafarers out through the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel…
Iran and Oman Discuss Future Administration of the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi has said he has had a “productive” call with his Omani counterpart and re-emphasised that Iran and Oman will conduct dialogue “to define future administration and…
Oman backs MoU, stresses no imposition of Hormuz transit fees
Oman has expressed support for the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, saying it is important for restoring peace and ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. – In a post…