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Capture of ships by US, Iran violates international law, shipping body says

tolls in the [Strait of Hormuz](/news/2026/4/24/iran-iraq-tanker-war-redux-why-the-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-is-different) had no basis in international law and would set a dangerous precedent. “If you can do it in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC

passage of vital maritime traffic, including critical oil and gas tankers, not just as a bargaining chip in current negotiations, but as long-term leverage. "The first priority for Iran after

Trump and Tehran’s series of mismanaged posts stall progress towards peace

Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of the ceasefire [Lebanon ceasefire] on the coordinated route as already announced by the Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep of Iran.” His announcement

Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?

tolls it was demanding ships pay to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, and its oil revenue. The US president told Fox News that "we're not going to let Iran make money on selling

Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz remains, as ceasefire nears its end

PASSAGE, BUT THE NAVAL BLOCKADE WILL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS IT PERTAINS TO IRAN, ONLY, UNTIL SUCH TIME AS OUR TRANSACTION WITH IRAN IS 100% COMPLETE. THIS PROCESS SHOULD GO VERY QUICKLY