Update: Here’s a List of Non-Iranian Oil Tankers Transiting Hormuz Since Start of War April 14, 2026 By Ruth Chai and Florence Tan The U.S. blockade on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports adds to uncertainty over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz,...
Iran Threatens to Retaliate Against Gulf Ports for US Blockade April 13, 2026 The U.S. military said it will begin a blockade of ships leaving Iran’s ports on Monday, and Tehran threatened to...
Oil Tankers Steer Clear of Hormuz Ahead of US Blockade April 13, 2026 By Florence Tan and Jonathan Saul Two Iranian-linked tankers exited the Gulf on Monday as other vessels began avoiding the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S....
Trump Blockade of Iran Ports Risks Widening War to High Seas April 13, 2026 By Eric Martin and Alastair Gale US President Donald Trump’s threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran collapsed over the weekend risks...
Dubai’s DIFC Introduces Temporary Economic Support for Business, Retail Community April 10, 2026 Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) said on Thursday it was introducing a package of temporary relief measures to support its...
Iran Demands Lebanon Ceasefire, Unfreezing of Assets Before Peace Talks April 10, 2026 By Parisa Hafezi, Maya Gebeily, Enas Alashray and Ahmed Tolba Iran said on Friday that blocked Iranian assets must be released and that a ceasefire must take hold in Lebanon...
A Toll for Using Hormuz Would Be a ‘Dangerous Precedent’, UN’s Ship Agency Says April 10, 2026 Imposing a toll on ships sailing through the critical Strait of Hormuz would “set a dangerous precedent” and countries should...
Israeli Strikes on Lebanon Jeopardize Iran Truce; Talks Planned but Strait Still Shut April 9, 2026 By Parisa Hafezi, Maya Gebeily and Ariba Shahid Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thursday, putting the U.S.-Iran ceasefire into further jeopardy after the biggest Israeli attacks...
China Confirms Three Ships Passed Through Strait of Hormuz April 9, 2026 By Jonathan Saul Three Chinese ships recently sailed through the Strait of Hormuz after coordination with relevant parties, a foreign ministry spokesperson told...
Israel Intensifies Lebanon Strikes With Ceasefire in Doubt April 9, 2026 By Omar Tamo Israel launched its largest assault on Lebanon since the start of its invasion, escalating the campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah even...