Strait of hormuz
Houthi threat risks global disruption even without strait shutdown, expert tells 'Post' - interview
“When you apply enough pressure on choke points, you don't even have to physically shut them down. The threat of it will make you want to turn around, or make insurance premiums prohibitive."
Trump threatens to hit Iranian bridges, power plants, any time shots fired in Strait of Hormuz
Iran 'not serious' about talks, US remains open to Middle East negotiations, Rubio says
Trump warns of stronger strikes against Iran as regime continues attacks across Middle East
‘I want to be reimbursed’: How will Gulf nations receive Trump’s push for protection payments?
“Trump is transactional, always looking for where the money is. He's a businessman; he admits it, and he's not ashamed of it; he's proud of it. The Gulf States understood that from the beginning."
Iran's attacks on Emirati tankers leaves Gulf united against Islamic regime - analysis
Gulf solidarity is now emerging in an even larger way than before. While some countries want an agreement that will end the fighting, they are also outraged by Iran’s new attacks.
India, New Zealand summon Iranian diplomats in wake of attacks in Strait of Hormuz
India summoned Iran's representatives in Delhi after Iran had struck two ships carrying a total of 30 Indian sailors, the External Affairs Ministry announced.
Iranian strikes reported across region as Trump threatens to strike power plants, bridges
US carries out fresh round of strikes in Iran • CENTCOM reinstates blockade in Strait of Hormuz • Trump requests Israel to pull out of Syria, Lebanon
One killed as Iran strikes UAE, UK tankers in Strait of Hormuz, targets US base in Jordan
The UAE Defense Ministry said the country retained its full right to respond and take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and security.
Oil prices surge more than 3% as US-Iran strikes fuel Hormuz fear
"The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime corridor for global trade. Iran does not control it," CENTCOM said following its strikes on dozens of Iranian targets.
Renewed US blockade on Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz closer pushes region closer to open war
Initially, the US undertook limited targeted counterstrikes at Iranian assets around Hormuz to convince Iran to back down.
UAE plans to build new ports, oil hubs in Gulf of Oman to bypass Strait of Hormuz closure - report
According to a report by FT, the new port would be built in the city of Fujairah, which already has a harbor but lacks the necessary infrastructure to serve as a major export hub.
Trump says US will control Strait of Hormuz, get paid for it
Trump said that the US will "immediately" reinstate its blockade of Iran-linked ships in the Strait of Hormuz and charge a 20% fee on all cargo traffic "as a matter of fairness."
US uses one‑way attack sea drones against Iran for first time, CENTCOM says
CENTCOM says US forces struck Iranian air defenses, radars and boats using one‑way sea drones, marking their first deployment in the war.
