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blockade by the US and Iran of the strait of Hormuz, the transit chokepoint for 20% of the world’s oil. “A significantly
blockade. Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said on April 19 that the “security of the Strait of Hormuz is not free”. “One cannot restrict Iran’s oil exports while expecting free security
blockade of the strait of Hormuz more effectively than the other. It has become a form of gunboat diplomacy brought to life in the most significant
blockade. A US military initiative [to reopen Hormuz](/news/2026/5/5/centcom-says-project-freedom-has-just-2) by force, while maintaining the siege on Iranian ports, earlier this month was short-lived, ending in less than 48 hours without significantly increasing traffic
blockade of Iranian ports in return. “Three World Class American Destroyers just transited, very successfully, out of the Strait of Hormuz, under fire. There was no damage done to the three Destroyers, but great damage
straits for international navigation.” The “Hormuz first” offer from Iran does, however, suggest a significant shift in Tehran’s position. The regime had previously sought to use its blockade
significant by Iran, and was due to lead to a reciprocal partial lifting of the Iranian chokehold on the strait of Hormuz – a step announced somewhat clumsily by the Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi
blockade, less than 4 percent of peacetime traffic has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, including those ships that have secured authorisation from Iranian authorities. This does not include the movement of “shadow” fleets, when
blockade, Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz to all foreign shipping and has [captured several foreign-flagged ships](/news/2026/4/23/how-iran-raised-hormuz-stakes-by-capturing-ships). Previously, it had allowed some ships deemed “friendly” to Iran to pass. On April
Strait of Hormuz,” spokesperson Sardar Mohebbi said, adding that vessels that comply with the “transit protocols issued by the IRGC Navy” will be “safe and secure”. “Other maritime movements that are contrary to the declared
blockades as U.S. begins patrols in the Strait of Hormuz](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5783870/strait-of-hormuz-naval-blockade) Pakistani officials said Lebanon remained a part of the two-week ceasefire currently in place. "Peace in Lebanon is essential for peace
blockade, releasing frozen Iranian assets, paying reparations, removing sanctions and establishing a new mechanism governing the Strait of Hormuz. Nuclear talks are deferred. Iran received a US response via Pakistan on Sunday. Neither side
Strait of Hormuz. The visit — and its timing — underscore what analysts say are China’s significant stakes in the US-Iran war, and the role Beijing could play in influencing the direction of the conflict
Hormuz. No-one was injured, the country's foreign ministry says in a statement. It is not clear if the tanker's movements enabled by the US as part of "Project Freedom". Iran has severely
strait of Hormuz and maintaining the shadow of its deterrent effects over America and the White House’s supporters in the region is the definitive strategy of Islamic Iran.” Iran’s military warned
Strait of Hormuz, has sent energy prices soaring across the world and [fuelled inflation](/news/2026/4/10/inflation-rises-in-us-amid-iran-war-hormuz-blockade) in the US. The Reuters poll was conducted April 24-27, and it surveyed 1,014 US adults. It comes
blockade of Iranian ports. Both sides, which are currently engaged in a naval standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, would reopen the critical waterway within 30 days of signing. Iran has been subject to crippling
Strait of Hormuz, warning that it would continue to block transit through the key waterway as long as the US blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect. The announcement came after Trump said the blockade
blockade on April 19, Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said the “security of the Strait of Hormuz is not free”. “One cannot restrict Iran’s oil exports while expecting free security
blockade to exert pressure on Tehran to agree to Washington's terms. For its part, Iran has continued to control the Strait of Hormuz, effectively closing the vital waterway through which around