Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz

Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. Photo: File/Reuters

Iran allowing transit of Chinese vessels in Strait of Hormuz, Fars news reports

The Fars report came as US President Donald Trump, who is on a state visit ​to China, agreed with the Chinese leader Xi Jinping ​that the Strait of Hormuz must be open for ⁠the free flow of energy.

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran. Photo: Reuters

India condemns attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman coast, crew members safe

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, 30 October, 2025. Photo: Reuters/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

Trump says no need for China's help on Iran as shippers seek way through Hormuz

British Defence Secretary John Healey walks on Downing Street, to attend a cabinet meeting, the day before the State Opening of Parliament, in London, Britain, 12 May 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville

UK to send drones, jets and warship to join defensive mission securing Strait of Hormuz

eople walk past a mural depicting the late leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, and the late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Hormuz standoff drives oil higher as US-Iran peace hopes ebb

Birds fly near a boat in the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, as seen from Musandam, Oman, March 2, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Iran now defines Strait of Hormuz as far larger zone: IRGC

Chess pieces are seen in front of displayed Iran's and US flags in this illustration taken January 25, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Hopes fade for Iran peace deal as Trump says ceasefire on 'life support'

A woman walks past a billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, on 11 May 2026. Photo: Reuters

Peace deal hopes fade after Trump rejects 'garbage' Iran proposal

Photo: Reuters

3 crude oil tankers exit Strait of Hormuz with trackers switched off, data shows

A woman walks past an anti-US billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, 2 May 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

US-Iran deadlock deepens as both sides refuse to back down

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, on 4 May 2026. Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

The weaponisation of shipping channels

A woman walks past an anti-US billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, 2 May 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Trump calls Iran's response to US peace proposal 'unacceptable'

Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 1, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Iran army warns countries siding with US to 'face difficulties' in Hormuz