The latest news and updates about Strait_of_hormuz from trusted sources around the world.
— / NEW: An oil tanker exploded after hitting a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz 2 days ago, resulting in two deaths among the crew
— / NEW: President Trump crashes out on Iran, saying the U.S. totally controls the Strait of Hormuz, and asking; ‘When are the Iranian people going to rise up and fight?’
—❗ NEW: The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PSGA) announces that any vessels that violate the Iranian arrangements for crossing the Strait of Hormuz will be placed on a ‘non-compliance’ list. These vessels will not receive easy permission to transit the…
—❗/ President Trump on Truth Social: ‘There are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled, with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Naval Blockade remains in full force and effect. The Hormuz Strait is open and operating. All water mines have been removed or detonated. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP’
— // NEW: An interim deal on the Strait of Hormuz could be announced as soon as tomorrow, Barak Ravid reports for Axios As part of the deal, which is being negotiated between coastal states Iran and Oman, all inbound traffic would enter the Strait of Hormuz through a northern lane located within Iran’s territorial waters. All outbound traffic would leave the Strait through Omani waters, ‘in coordination with Iran’…
— // NEW: Under the current deal being discussed between Iran and Oman, Iran would control all inbound traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, using a corridor within Iranian waters, while charging maritime service fees Outbound traffic would use a route close to Oman, but Iran will still supervise the passage of vessels and retain the right to intervene if necessary. – New York Times
— / NEW: An Omani diplomatic delegation traveled to Tehran, Iran, earlier today to discuss mechanisms for managing ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to IRNA.
—❗/ President Trump threatens Irna on Truth Social: ‘From this point forward, any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether it be missile, rocket, drone, or any other device or weapon, the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWERPLANT, including those located next to, or in, the Capital City of Tehran.’
— / NEW: Shipping companies no longer trust U.S.-military guided escorts through the Strait of Hormuz – Reuters
🚫 CLAIM: Iranian state media claims that U.S. forces struck a civilian wheat storage facility in Hoveyzeh on July 14. This is FALSE. ✅ TRUTH: On July 14, U.S. forces hit Iranian military targets in Bandar Abbas, Khormuj, Ahvaz, Qeshm, Tunb, Bushehr, and Kuh-e Stak to degrade Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Iran has targeted innocent civilians transiting the strait and…
— One of the ships that was promised ‘safe passage’ by America. Nobody will safely pass the Strait of Hormuz except in cooperation with Iran.
—❗/ BREAKING: President Trump announces the U.S. naval blockade against Iran will be reinstated, and all other ships must pay a 20% fee to pass the Strait of Hormux
