Strait of Hormuz Remains in Crisis as U.S. and Iran Maintain Dual Blockades U.S.-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz has left the key oil corridor effectively closed, with Tehran’s …
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Project Freedom backfires as US-Iran strikes hit Strait of Hormuz shipping
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoStrait of Hormuz clashes follow U.S. "Project Freedom" launch, raising shipping and energy fears May 4, 2026 clashes near the Strait of Hormuz after ‘Project Freedom’ launch raise shipping dangers, …
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Iran resumes military action near Strait of Hormuz, fires missiles at US and UAE
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoIran military action near the Strait of Hormuz resumes with missile and drone strikes toward US ships and UAE Iran military action near the Strait of Hormuz resumed on May …
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Japanese tanker Idemitsu Maru granted passage through Strait of Hormuz by Iran
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoIdemitsu Maru Transit Through Strait of Hormuz Signals Iran’s ‘Special Consideration’ for Japan Iran allowed Japanese tanker Idemitsu Maru to pass the Strait of Hormuz, a diplomatic move amid a …
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Khamenei Declares Turning Point in Strait of Hormuz after U.S. "Failure" Khamenei says the strategic balance around the Strait of Hormuz has shifted, calling recent events a turning point after …
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Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz Pushes Oil Above $120 as U.S. Gas Prices Hit Four-Year High Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz drives oil prices above $120 per barrel …
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Idemitsu tanker transits Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade, reviving Japan Iran ties
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan–Iran friendship spotlighted as Idemitsu Maru clears Strait of Hormuz Japan–Iran friendship draws attention after the Panama‑flagged Idemitsu Maru transited the Strait of Hormuz on April 28, 2026, ending a …
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Trump Orders Preparations for Extended U.S. Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaU.S. Administration Prepares for Potential Strait of Hormuz Blockade U.S. aides have been ordered to prepare for an extended Strait of Hormuz blockade, a measure aimed at curbing Iranian oil …
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Trump Unlikely to Accept Iran Proposal, U.S. Officials Tell CNN CNN reports President Trump is unlikely to accept an Iran proposal, raising questions about the Strait of Hormuz, uranium enrichment …