Strait of hormuz

Strait of Hormuz traffic plunges as Iran, US blockades restrict energy shipments

A total of 89 vessels exited the strait while 103 entered over the seven-day period, the report, based on Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, showed.

A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026.
IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, published July 15, 2026.

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An Iranian woman shops in a local market in Tehran, Iran, April 28, 2026

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Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a 'territory of the United States' after defeating Iran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi responded to Trump's comments later on Friday, saying that "Iran neither fears threats nor cowers before displays of power."

US President Donald Trump reacts as he speaks to the media with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent behind him, on the day of a NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

Two slicks appear in Gulf as huge oil spill off Oman threatens disaster

One slick appeared off the southern tip of Weshm Island, while a smaller one was spotted near Sirri Island in the center of the Gulf.

A satellite image shows Qeshm Island following suspected oil spills at sea, off the coast of Iran, August 10, 2026.

Middle Israel: Iran's Strait of Hormuz piracy is a reckless, losing strategy - opinion

Iran’s blockade of Hormuz is reckless militarily and politically, and likely the beginning of the end of the ayatollahs’ quest to impose theocracy on Iran and Iran’s sway over an unsuspecting world.

FROM THE viewpoint of the Iranian people’s economic future, Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz is a shot in the foot, the writer argues. Here, ships are anchored in the strait off the port of Bandar Abbas, Iran, this week.

Shipping traffic falls further in Strait of Hormuz as US, Iran compete over claims to control

The Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management," the recently appointed head of Iran's Basij paramilitary unit said on Thursday.

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 3, 2026.

China's export of electric trucks across Asia spikes, as Iran war fuels higher oil costs

China’s rapid adoption of e-trucks - from lighter vehicles to tractor-trailers - has partially shielded the world's biggest auto market from the impact of the conflict.

A driver resting in his electric truck while charging it at a station in Beijing, April 23, 2026.

Tehran says Hormuz 'cannot be seized' after Trump says he will declare strait US territory

Shipping traffic drops in Strait of Hormuz • UAE condemns 'aggressive Iranian attack' on tankers • IDF to probe soldiers' conduct in Kusra

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One on August 14, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

Iran claims control of Strait of Hormuz, rejecting Trump’s claim of US total dominance

The remarks came a day after US President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that the US had "total control" of the strategic waterway.

A person wades in the water as ships are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on August 10, 2026 off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran.

US prepares USS George Washington to replace Lincoln in Mid East, Iran maintains it controls Hormuz

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Explosion of infrastructure in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side. August 10, 2026.

Iran, US not discussing ceasefire extension, senior Iranian official says

In the agreement, the 60-day period refers to an extendable timeframe within which Iran and the US were expected to reach a final deal limiting Tehran's nuclear program and lifting US sanctions.

A Pakistani official stands during the arrival of the US Vice President JD Vance for talks with Iranian officials in Islamabad, Pakistan, Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Why isn’t Iran attacking Israel? - opinion

Ultimately, the Islamic Nazi regime can be defeated. And when it is, the Persian people will rise up like lions to take back their country.

Smoke rises after reports of multiple US strikes on the city, as loud explosions were heard according to the Iranian state TV, in Ahvaz, Khuzestan Province, Iran, July 30, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video.