Hormuz

Iran to unveil new mechanism to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic

The head of the Iranian parliament's national security committee stated that the mechanism was created in an effort to ensure “the guarantee of international trade security.”

Map of Strait of Hormuz published by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) Navy of the area controlled by the Iranian Armed Forces, May 4, 2026.
A boy holds an Iraqi flag near the Iranian embassy during a gathering following the announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and the United States, in Baghdad, Iraq, April 8, 2026.

Iraq sought financial assistance from International Monetary Fund as result of Iran war

US President Donald Trump listens to reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026.

US op. in Iran would expand beyond escorting vessels in Strait of Hormuz, Trump says

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 4, 2026.

Tanker struck by drone off coast of Doha after Qatari ship breaks Hormuz blockade


Voices from the Arab press: Hezbollah in state of crisis, Strait of Hormuz paralyzed

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

DECLARING A  post-Islamist era is premature: Attendees at the funeral of Iranian intelligence minister Esmail Khatib at Tehran’s Grand Mosque, March 20.

Three chessboards, one war: One month into the second Iran war - opinion

Beyond the battlefield, a larger question emerges: can this war become the catalyst for a new regional architecture linking Israel, the Gulf, and global partners?

Iran and Israel flags on Middle east geopolitical map.

US deploys uncrewed drone boats in conflict with Iran

The Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft, or GARC, has been used for patrols as part of the US ​campaign against Iran

A US Navy Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft maneuvers during an exercise in Charleston, South Carolina, April 17, 2025.

US considers sending additional 10,000 ground troops to Middle East amid Iran talks - report

The force is likely to include both infantry and armored vehicles, in addition to the 82nd Airborne Division already deployed to the region, according to the WSJ.

US and Israeli soldiers convene at the Civil Military Coordination Center, overseeing the implementation of President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza, in Kiryat Gat, southern Israel, November 17, 2025

Bahrain pushes UN action on Iran, Strait of Hormuz tensions rise

The draft explicitly condemns attacks and threats against commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting their impact on international trade, energy security, and the global economy.

The Callisto tanker sits anchored as the traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 10, 2026.

US allies rebuff Trump's request for support in Strait of Hormuz

Trump called on nations to help police the strait after Iran responded to US-Israeli attacks by effectively closing the channel for tankers.

Luojiashan tanker sits anchored in Muscat, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 7, 2026.

Trump rejects Middle East efforts to broker Iran war talks as Epic Fury, Roaring Lion rage on

The lack of interest from the US and Iran suggests both sides are in for an extended conflict, even as the widening war inflicts civilian casualties and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump attends a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 2, 2026.

Global powers release oil reserves as Iran war threatens Strait of Hormuz supply

IEA member states approved the release of 400 million barrels from strategic oil reserves to mitigate the impact of a potential Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

The Callisto tanker sits anchored as the traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 10, 2026.

CENTCOM warns civilians to avoid ports used by Iranian military, IRGC along Strait of Hormuz

"Civilian ports used for military purposes lose protected status and become legitimate military targets under international law," CENTCOM stated.

Tankers sail 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.

Iran may deploy naval mines in Strait of Hormuz, US intelligence believes - report

Iran’s naval mine stock isn’t known, though according to CBS, estimates have ranged from 2,000 to 6,000 units.

The Callisto tanker sits anchored as the traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 10, 2026.