Strait of Hormuz

Trump Signals Iran Sanctions Relief if Tehran Makes ‘Concrete’ Nuclear Progress US willing to release frozen Iranian funds under final deal; Washington and Tehran remain divided over timing of commitments WASHINGTON: US President Donald…

Iran warns of ‘surprise’ response, vows new military technology against aggression Iranian Armed Forces spokesman issues fresh warning over any aggression, while asserting Tehran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz. TEHRAN: Iran has…

Iran Tightens Grip on Hormuz, Declares New Maritime Exclusion Zone TEHRAN: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the establishment of a new “prohibited zone” outside the Strait of Hormuz, covering parts of the Gulf…

Iran rejects US blame for Hormuz shipping disruptions, rising energy prices TEHRAN: Iran has rejected US accusations that Tehran is responsible for disruptions to commercial shipping and rising energy prices, saying Washington itself…

Araghchi, CDF Munir Review Regional Developments in Phone Call Iran, Pakistan Step Up Consultations Amid Regional Tensions ISLAMABAD: (News Pulse)  Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief…

Iran, Oman agree on temporary maritime corridor in Hormuz TEHRAN: Iran and Oman have agreed to establish a temporary joint maritime corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and launch a joint project to clear mines from the strategic…

Iran Sets Six Conditions for Full Reopening of Strait of Hormuz TEHRAN: Iran has laid down six conditions for the full reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, warning that the waterway will remain only partially accessible…

Iran, Oman reaches broad understanding on Strait of Hormuz framework Iran and Oman have reached a broad understanding on a general framework governing the strategic Strait of Hormuz, though the proposed arrangement still requires approval…

IRGC says Strait of  Hormuz to stay closed, "aggressor will be punished today" Tehran: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until what it described as continued US…

Caught in the Iran Quagmire, Trump Searches for a Way Forward Trump’s Iran Strategy under Mounting Pressure as Military Escalation Leaves Few Diplomatic Options WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump's strategy toward Iran is facing its…