The Iranian military launched at least two missiles at merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, according to two U.S. officials (file photo) An oil tanker caught fire after being hit by an “unidentified projectile” as it passed through the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, Britain’s maritime authority said … Read more
Conflicting claims about the status of the Strait of Hormuz have reignited uncertainty just days after the United States and Iran announced an interim deal aimed at easing regional tensions. Ships anchored in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Musandam, Oman, on June 19, 2026. (Reuters) Although Iran said it had once again closed … Read more
As President Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a senior U.S. Justice Department official said the U.S. threatened to “severely prosecute” anyone who buys or sells sanctioned Iranian oil. U.S. to “severely prosecute” anyone buying or selling sanctioned Iranian oil The blockade was announced after US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on … Read more