Iran, Strait of Hormuz
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Iran's publication of a new map asserting its control over the Strait of Hormuz risks extending an already punishing ordeal for thousands of mariners trapped on ships in the Gulf.
Iran just drew new lines on the map.rnrnThe IRGC Navy has formally defined a maritime zone — covering the Strait of Hormuz — and declared it under Iranian military control. Not suggested. Not warned about.
Trump recently shared a post suggesting the renaming of the Strait of Hormuz to "Strait of Trump," amid ongoing tensions with Iran over the US blockade.
As the war in Iran enters its ninth week with no clear end in sight, shipping in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz has been completely reshaped.
President Donald Trump is following through on a threatened blockade of Iranian ports by U.S. forces after peace talks broke down between the United States and Iran on April 12. The blockade started close to 10 a.m. ET April 13. It will affect “vessels ...
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Britain's navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for a peace deal
The U.K.'s Royal Navy is preparing for a potential mine-clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz.