Tag: Strait Of Hormuz
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Trump Announces Iran Deal Is Complete, Orders Reopening of Strait of Hormuz
By Paul Joseph U.S. President Donald J. Trump has declared that a “deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” announcing a series of sweeping maritime and energy-related directives in a social media post on his Truth Social account. In the post shared at 5:29 p.m. on June 14, 2026 US time, Trump…
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South Korea Condemns Attack on Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz, Vows Response
By Paul Joseph The South Korean government has strongly condemned the attack on the HMM Namu cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that Seoul is preparing an official response as investigations into the incident continue. In a statement released on Monday, South Korea’s presidential office, known as the Blue House, described the strike…
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UK Finally Joins US in Gulf as Royal Navy warship heads to Strait of Hormuz
By Paul Joseph The United Kingdom has joined its NATO ally, the United States, in boosting military presence around the Strait of Hormuz by deploying a Royal Navy warship to the Middle East amid growing regional tensions. The deployment comes despite earlier remarks by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who reportedly told U.S. President Donald…
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Strait of Hormuz Traffic Plunges as Iran Tightens Control
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Iran’s tightening grip on the Strait of Hormuz has sharply reduced maritime traffic through one of the world’s most critical oil corridors, following the breakdown of last-ditch peace talks earlier in the week. On 25 April 2026, shipping data shows that only a handful of large oil tankers are now passing…
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U.S. Allegedly Takes Total Control of Strait Of Hormuz
By Paul Joseph Fresh claims circulating about the United States taking full control of the Strait of Hormuz overnight and placing all maritime traffic under its authority are not supported by verified reports, but they come amid rapidly escalating tensions in the region. According to confirmed developments, the U.S. military has stepped up enforcement of…
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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again, Accuses US of ‘Sea Robbery’
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Iran’s military command has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is once again under strict control, less than 24 hours after signalling that the strategic waterway had reopened. The latest statement highlights ongoing uncertainty over access to one of the world’s most critical maritime routes. Iranian authorities indicated that while the…
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Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Open as Ceasefire Holds, Oil Prices Fall
By Paul Joseph Iran has announced that the strategic Strait of Hormuz is now “completely open” to commercial shipping for the remainder of the ongoing ceasefire, easing global concerns over energy supply disruptions. The declaration was made by Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, who confirmed that vessels can safely pass through the vital waterway under…
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Trump To Take Over Strait Of Hormuz, Orders Naval Blockade After Failed Iran Talks
By Paul Joseph US President Donald Trump has announced plans for a sweeping naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of high-stakes peace talks between Washington and Tehran in Islamabad. In a series of strongly worded statements, Trump said the US Navy would begin “blockading any and all ships” attempting to enter…
