The United States has announced fresh sanctions against Iran over its newly established Persian Gulf Strait Authority, accusing Tehran of attempting to extort global maritime trade through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. In a statement released by the US Treasury Department, Washington said the sanctions target the Iranian agency responsible for collecting fees from vessels…
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated on Wednesday after maritime security agencies reported attacks on at least one container vessel, even as U.S. President Donald Trump announced an extension of the Iran ceasefire to allow more time for peace negotiations. According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a container ship came under fire…
Tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified as the strategic Strait of Hormuz remained closed on Sunday, with Tehran insisting that a final agreement is still distant despite ongoing negotiations. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that while there has been some progress in talks with Washington, significant gaps remain unresolved. He emphasized that discussions are “still far from the…
Shipping activities through the Strait of Hormuz have resumed after Iran declared the key waterway open to commercial traffic, following weeks of disruption that unsettled global energy markets. U.S. President Donald Trump said the route is now accessible to international vessels, but stressed that naval restrictions targeting Iran will remain in place until ongoing agreements…
