Similar Stories 🔰

Iran, US-Israel war LIVE updates: Iran seized cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz, deepening tensions despite Trump extending the ceasefire. Tehran says the waterway will not reopen until the US ends its naval blockade. Brent crude surged above $101 as markets reacted. Washington downplayed the ship seizures, while fresh clashes in Lebanon and pressure on Iraq added to widening regional uncertainty.

WASHINGTON: A Pentagon assessment said it could take six months to completely clear the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian-laid mines, which could keep oil prices high

Maritime tensions surge as US and Iran vie for control in Hormuz

US-Iran War: Iran has released videshowing masked IRGC naval personnel seizing cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the West Asia region.

The POTUS moved sharply away from his aggressive posture on Thursday by extending the ceasefire indefinitely. The announcement came despite reports that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard targeted three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran-linked Tasnim report warns undersea cable damage in Strait of Hormuz could trigger major internet outages across Gulf, highlighting growing risks to critical digital infrastructure amid regional tensions.

Iran-US War: Iran defends seizure of India-bound ship in Hormuz, cites violations; move raises concerns over trade routes, shipping security and regional tensions.

China denied US claims that a seized ship carried a "gift" for Iran, rejecting allegations of missile-linked shipments as tensions rise over maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has rejected the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by the United States, describing it as a violation of the ceasefire and signalling continued resistance to US pressure.

In a major escalation near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has reportedly seized two vessels, one of them bound for Gujarat, raising concerns over global shipping and energy security.