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planned attacks had been [halted](/news/2026/6/11/trump-says-us-will-be-taking-kharg-island-in-latest-iran-war-threat) in light of what he described as a diplomatic breakthrough. Hours later, the US shot down two drones it said were attempting to attack ships near the Strait
plan focused on taking over part of the Strait of Hormuz so that it can be reopened for commercial shipping, Axios reported, adding that doing so could involve troops on the ground. US
ships transiting the Strait [of Hormuz]”. It added that “US forces have downed all of them in recent hours.” Democratic lawmakers have expressed scepticism over Trump’s plans
plan:** Iran said it will not impose “traditional” transit fees in the [Strait of Hormuz](/economy/2026/4/17/shipping-firms-seek-clarifications-before-crossing-hormuz), but is drafting a law to charge ship owners for “securing the strait”, according to security committee spokesman Ebrahim
ship Touska close to the Strait of Hormuz in the northern Arabian Sea as it was en route to the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas. The US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) and President Donald
ships to transit the strait. That is exactly where they were 24 hours before the US and Israel went to war. In the first of a series of devastating surprise attacks, Israel killed the Supreme
strait of Hormuz under the protection of the US military. Trump presented the plan as a humanitarian endeavour “meant to free people, companies, and countries that have done absolutely nothing wrong – they are victims
plans to reopen the strategic shipping route [through the Strait of Hormuz](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78n6p09pzno), which has been effectively closed by Iran. About 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) usually
US had to ensure Israel abided by the ceasefire, warning that the whole deal was contingent on its application to Lebanon.  and delaying negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme until after the war ends. The White House confirmed Trump met his national security advisers on Monday to discuss the plan, while US
Hormuz but only along a determined route and with the permission of the IRGC navy. The US blockade of Iranian ports and shipping will remain in place for the moment, Trump said, and few vessels
Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important waterways. Iranian news agency Tasnim, however, said the vessel had ignored warnings issued by Iran’s armed forces. The incident followed a warning from
planned to take place between Iran and the US. Iran's observations would be conveyed to Pakistan." Ahead of Baqaei's comments, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tehran had a chance to make
Strait of Hormuz would be a test of the “utility” of the United Nations, and urged China and Russia not to repeat vetoes. “If the international community can’t rally behind this and solve something