Middle East
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Iran announces formalized, do-or-die rules for vessels wanting to pass through Strait of Hormuz
The 40-question "Vessel Information Declaration" tries to make clear Iran, not US, is in control of waterway
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Gulf ally Saudi Arabia pressured Trump to end his Strait of Hormuz ship escort operations
Trump reportedly angered allies with the "Project Freedom" operation, and Saudi Arabia forbade the U.S. to use a key base or its airspace. However, an intelligence expert said the reports are wrong.
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France sends in its only aircraft carrier to help with reopening of Strait of Hormuz
France is taking action as the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues, which is strangling the global economy and becoming increasingly severe.
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U.S. forces fire upon Iranian-flagged oil tanker attempting to skirt blockade
When the crew of the vessel didn't respond to the warnings, U.S. forces fired several rounds from a 20mm gun from a Navy jet into the ship's rudder.
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You Vote: With Trump's pause on 'Project Freedom, do you trust any deal that Iran might agree to?
"...while the blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz) will be paused for a short period of time to see whether or not the Agreement can be finalized and signed," Trump posted on Truth Social.
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Hegseth says Iran ceasefire 'not over,' US guiding ships in Strait of Hormuz 'temporary solution'
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth vowed that the ships from around the world that are trapped by the Iranian blockade of the strait would get out.
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You Vote: With Iran firing at UAE and ships in the Strait, and US hitting Iran's boats, what now?
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. would begin guiding ships from other nations out of the Strait of Hormuz, which is a primary shipping artery through which 20% of the world's oil is exported.
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Trump's 'Project Freedom' sinks seven Iranian boats in Strait of Hormuz
Trump updated the number of Iranian boats that the United States has destroyed to seven in a social media post Monday afternoon.
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Central Command says two vessels sailing under U.S. flags transited Strait of Hormuz
Iran's state media claimed that two missiles fired by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a U.S. warship, a claim that CENTCOM denies.
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Iran threatens to attack U.S. forces escorting ships throught Strait of Hormuz
A U.S.-led maritime task force said on Monday that the U.S. would set up an "enhanced security area" and that vessels sailing through the strait should use Oman's territorial waters.
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Cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz reports being attacked
No group has yet claimed responsibility for Sunday's reported attack.
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US warns shipping firms of fines if they make payments to Iran for passage through Strait of Hormuz
According to U.S. Central Command, 48 commercial vessels had been instructed to turn back rather than risk entering the contested waters.
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Iran sends new peace proposal to mediators in Pakistan
The updated peace deal was delivered to Pakistani officials, who have relayed it to the U.S.