Blockade

Iranian oil supply available to Chinese buyers is rapidly decreasing. This shortage highlights the success of a US blockade targeting Iran's ports, which is effectively restricting the country's revenue.

The U.S. reaffirmed its grip on the Hormuz blockade, reportedly turning away 55 ships. This development occurs as talks stall, reflecting continued difficulty in resolving a crisis that has choked the Strait of Hormuz for more than five months.

China has intensified maritime patrols near Taiwan, prompting analysts to warn that new law enforcement operations could escalate into a blockade of the island.

U.S. military forces disabled a tanker attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on July 24 after officials stated it was a deliberate effort to bypass a regional blockade following repeated warnings from the crew being ignored.

US President Donald Trump stated the US would respond if Yemen’s Houthis impose a blockade on Saudi ports, saying the US 'will just have to take care of business.' The Houthis declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about energy shortages and global economic impacts.

Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has decreased since the U.S. President Donald Trump's blockade began. The decline is linked to renewed fighting affecting a critical oil corridor.

US Central Command (Centcom) announced it has redirected seven commercial vessels and disabled one to prevent them from entering or leaving Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. The blockade, enforced by the USS Boxer, is part of heightened tensions between the US and Iran.

The United States and Iran exchanged attacks, with Iran targeting American assets across the Middle East. The United States has reimposed a blockade on Iran's ports.

The US conducted military strikes near Tehran and targeted a ship attempting to break a blockade, as Trump warned of further action. Trump explicitly threatened to 'finish it off' in relation to the conflict.

The US conducted strikes near Tehran and targeted a ship breaking a blockade, with Trump threatening to 'finish it off'.

The United States has expanded its military strikes into northern Iran and disabled a ship attempting to bypass a blockade.

The US conducted strikes in northern Iran targeting a ship accused of attempting to break the blockade on the Islamic Republic. Iranian officials reported over 35 deaths and more than 300 injuries from the strikes.

A U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by President Trump to end hostilities has been widely violated, with both sides continuing military actions in the Strait of Hormuz and reestablishing a U.S. blockade. Key terms, such as ceasing military operations and withdrawing forces, have been ignored, leaving the conflict unresolved despite ongoing but stalled negotiations.

The US attacks Iran while Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims strikes on US military sites in the Gulf. A US blockade on Iranian ports and air strikes has caused oil prices to rise.

China urges normal passage through Hormuz as Trump reinstates a blockade. Vessels are anchored off the coast of Oman.

US President Donald Trump announces a reinstated blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage following an Iranian attack on a vessel in the waterway. The UN's shipping agency opposes any nation imposing fees on international navigation straits.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found 79% of Americans expect the U.S. war with Iran to last a long time, up from 65% in late March, as fighting escalates and President Donald Trump declares a blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf.

Trump’s cease-fire is collapsing as he pledges to restart a blockade and tolls. Boats were anchored near Oman’s Musandam Peninsula near the Strait of Hormuz last month.

President Trump announced the U.S. will reinstate a blockade on Iranian ships through the Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20% toll on cargo. The move follows recent exchanges of fire between the U.S. and Iran, escalating tensions after a ceasefire was implemented earlier in the year.

Trump announced the US will impose a 20% fee on cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz to fund a renewed blockade, claiming it is necessary for safety and security. The policy aims to target Iran's shipping activities, with Trump asserting the US will act as the 'guardian' of the strait. The move has contributed to rising oil prices and a breakdown in a tenuous US-Iran ceasefire.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, prohibiting Iranian ships from passing and imposing a 20% toll on eligible cargo for safety. The move follows intensified conflict after failed peace talks and recent attacks on ships in the strait, which Iran claims to control under an interim peace deal.

Residents of the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine have gone over a month without food or medicine deliveries, surviving through bartering as shelling, drone attacks, and a blockade isolate the town.

Gaza's breast cancer patients are undergoing immediate mastectomies due to a lack of diagnostic tools and cancer drugs, as doctors urge international pressure to end Israel's blockade and ban on medical supplies. The blockade, in place for nearly two decades, has led to the destruction of 38 hospitals and killed 1,700 medical workers, according to Gaza's health ministry.

The closure of the Hormuz Strait has stranded nearly 1,200 cargo ships carrying $125 billion in goods, raising concerns about global maritime trade. Insurer Allianz describes the blockade as 'unprecedented' and highlights risks to future trade.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf stated the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war status, citing the successful diplomatic resolution of the blockade in Switzerland. He praised Iranian negotiators for achieving the blockade's removal without military conflict and expressed continued distrust toward the United States and Israel's opposition to the negotiations.

A partial deal with Iran could aid the gradual return to normal trade relations. The blockade has had less negative impact on oil prices and food production than anticipated.

The US-Iran talks in Switzerland resulted in the lifting of a blockade and the release of some frozen assets for Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi highlighted progress in ending the Lebanon War, including waivers for oil and petrochemical exports and a reconstruction plan.

Vance supports a US-Iran deal as Washington ends a blockade and Iran celebrates its wartime gains. The article mentions the 112th day of the Iran war and the cancellation of Switzerland trips.

The US has lifted its blockade on Iranian ports, allowing commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Vice President JD Vance stated that Centcom permitted over a dozen ships to pass through the naval blockade as part of an agreement.

The US threatens to reimpose a blockade if Iran fails to meet terms of a deal, coinciding with increased shipping activity. Israel maintains troop presence in south Lebanon despite Iranian demands, and Trump criticizes opponents of the agreement as 'jealous, bad people, or stupid.'

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the United States will restart military action and reimpose a blockade if Iran fails to fulfill its commitments under an agreement. Hegseth emphasized the deal was made possible by US strength.

Tehran celebrates a 'victory' over America as the first Iranian oil tankers exit the US blockade ahead of a deal agreement on Friday.

The Indian shipping minister reported that three Indians were killed in a U.S. attack on an oil tanker. The U.S. accused the tanker of violating an Iran blockade.

The US secretary of defense visited troops at Guantanamo Bay and issued a military warning to Cuba. He cautioned Cuba against acquiring weapons that could threaten American soil.

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that Israel and Iran are seeking an immediate ceasefire, with final peace negotiations underway. He stated the blockade would remain in place until a 'Final Deal' is reached, emphasizing the process should move quickly.

China accused the United States of using 'invented allegations' to justify its terrorism case against Cuba, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio stating no new evidence is needed to link Cuba to violent leftist groups. China's Foreign Ministry criticized the US blockade and sanctions, saying they have damaged Cuba's economy.

US President Donald Trump discussed the potential duration of the Hormuz blockade, acknowledging the crisis could last until Labor Day while expressing optimism about resolving the conflict with Iran. The article highlights Trump's comments on the ongoing situation in the region.

The U.S. military disabled the Gambia-flagged Lian Star, a merchant vessel attempting to breach the American blockade of Iranian ports. This marks the sixth such ship stopped, as the blockade began in response to Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. and Israeli strikes. A fragile ceasefire and potential 60-day extension for nuclear program talks remain under consideration.

The U.S. military disabled the Gambia-flagged bulk carrier Lian Star as it attempted to breach the American blockade of Iranian ports, marking the sixth such vessel stopped. The blockade, initiated on April 17, follows Iran's closure of the strait after U.S. and Israeli strikes in late February, with a fragile ceasefire in place since April 7. Global economic strain persists as oil and gas shipments remain disrupted.

The U.S. military has stopped another commercial vessel attempting to break through the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. The action involved disabling a commercial ship trying to reach Iran despite the blockade.