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- Tehran Declares Total Closure of Strait of Hormuz Until United States Lifts Port Blockade
Published: Apr 19, 2026
Section: Middle East
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps navy has announced a complete shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, rescinding earlier provisions for safe passage. This escalation comes as Tehra...
- CENTCOM Reports 21 Vessels Forced Back to Iranian Ports Under Ongoing United States Naval Blockade
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: US & Canada
The United States military confirmed that 21 ships have been diverted back to Iran since the implementation of a naval blockade on the country’s ports. According to US Central Comm...
- Trump Dismisses Iranian Proposals for Maritime Tolls During Transit of Strait of Hormuz
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: US & Canada
President Donald Trump has rejected the possibility of Iran imposing fees or tolls on vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking from Air Force One, the President asserted t...
- United States Military Prepared to Launch Naval Blockade of Iranian Ports Following Pakistan Diplomatic Collapse
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Section: US & Canada
The United States military has announced a naval blockade of all Iranian ports scheduled to commence today at 1400 GMT. The strategic move follows the breakdown of diplomatic negot...
- Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan Rejects Negotiations for Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Citing International Law
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Asia
Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan informed Parliament that Singapore will not engage in negotiations or pay tolls for vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Assert...
- Ankara Issues Stern Legal Warning Following Hostile Strike on Turkish-Operated Oil Tanker in Black Sea Economic Zone
Published: Mar 27, 2026
Section: Europe
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has expressed profound concern after the Sierra Leone-flagged crude oil tanker ALTURA, operated by a Turkish firm, was targeted in a Black Sea attack....
- Headline Three Crew Members Missing After Projectiles Strike Thai Vessel in Strategic Strait of Hormuz
Published: Mar 11, 2026
Section: Middle East
Thailand’s Transport Ministry has confirmed that three crew members are missing following an explosion and fire on a Thai-flagged ship in the Strait of Hormuz. While twenty personn...