Strait of hormuz
Islamic regime launches Persian Gulf Strait Authority, ships reportedly start paying tolls
Ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz now face tolls and strict Iranian oversight as Tehran launches the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, with JPMorgan forecasting 11‑figure annual revenue from tolls.
Kharg Island and the new energy war over Iran’s collapsing oil exports - opinion
Trump says 'clock is ticking for Iran' after call with Netanyahu on China, Hormuz
Iran to unveil new mechanism to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic
Iran: US Hormuz escort plan would breach ceasefire
Iranian officials have stressed that Tehran would not back down from its position regarding control of the strategic waterway.
Iranian missiles strike UAE, Middle East gears up for renewed war as tensions surge in Hormuz
Senior IDF official: No change in home front rules • US close to delivering Israeli "Gideon" KC-46 refueling aircraft • IDF strikes Hezbollah in Lebanon
Trump says US to begin escorting ships out of Persian Gulf through Strait of Hormuz
"This process, Project Freedom, will begin Monday morning, Middle East time," US President Donald Trump said in a statement published in Truth Social.
Iran is losing economic ground as sanctions and time reshape the conflict - opinion
The more Iran disrupts the Strait of Hormuz, the more it deepens its isolation and accelerates international alignment against it.
Washington must not fall for Iran’s ceasefire and nuclear delay tactics - opinion
Iran’s negotiation tactics risk delaying nuclear talks while securing early concessions from the US.
Israel–Iran energy infrastructure war signals a dangerous new escalation - opinion
Strikes on refineries and gas facilities signal a new phase in the Israel–Iran war with systemic risks beyond the battlefield.
The Strait of Hormuz: How the world endorsed Iran's blackmail - opinion
Energy infrastructure becomes a key battleground in the Iran conflict, threatening regional stability and global supply chains.
Voices from the Arab press: Bint Jbail, Trump's options, and Lebanon's courage
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Iranian official says conflict with US 'likely' to restart after Trump rejects proposal
Trump said on Friday that he was "not satisfied" with Iran's latest proposal, without detailing which elements he opposes, while the White House refused to comment on the state of the negotiations.
US blockade costs Iran $4.8 billion, US Navy acting 'sort of like pirates,' Trump says - report
According to Pentagon officials, over 40 vessels carrying oil and other contraband have been redirected by the US military since the blockade began on April 13th.