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The Latest Breaking News from the Strait of Hormuz

Dubai residents take shelter as UAE intercepts Iranian missile and drone strike

Euronews journalists reported hearing explosions from air defence intercepts above Dubai after a missile alert on Monday, as the UAE said Iran struck an ADNOC-linked tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Battle for Hormuz begins as U.S. military fights off Iranian attacks while seeking to break regime's grip on ship traffic through strait

Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper said Monday that U.S. forces destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones.

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Oil Rises Amid Conflicting Information About Ships Crossing Through The Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices rose on Monday amid conflicting reports about whether U.S. ships were struck by Iranian forces after the U.S. said it would provide guidance to vessels so they could cross the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times

US denies Iranian claim of missile strike on warship amid Strait of Hormuz standoff

US Central Command denied the claim that a warship was hit by two missiles, as US forces look set to begin ‘Project Freedom’

Evening Standard

U.S. Rejects Claims From Iranian Media That Tehran Forces Hit a Navy Ship Near Strait Of Hormuz

The U.S. is rejecting claims from Iranian media claiming that Tehran forces struck a Navy ship near the Strait of Hormuz after Trump said vessels would provide guidance to cross the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times

Project Freedom Begins With Massive U.S. Military Presence In Strait Of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said the United States will begin guiding stranded commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, launching a new operation called "Project Freedom" with a major U.S. military presence in one of the world's most dangerous maritime chokepoints.

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US military denies claim of Iran missile strike on warship in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military has denied Iranian claims that two missiles struck a U.S. warship attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported that the warship was hit near Jask island and forced to turn back, following Tehran's warning against U.S. vessels entering the Strait. U.S.…

The Independent UK

Shipping giant MSC opens new trade route to bypass Hormuz disruption

As tensions choke the Strait of Hormuz, Mediterranean Shipping Company races to keep global trade moving with new route.

Euronews

Macron calls for coordinated reopening of Hormuz as US initiative draws doubts

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged for a “coordinated” reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that a newly announced US-led initiative lacks clarity and risks further tension in an already volatile region.

Radio France Internationale

Trump says ‘Project Freedom’ will guide ‘innocent bystander’ ships through Strait of Hormuz

Thousands of U.S. troops and dozens of aircraft are to be deployed to assist in the effort - Iran has already threatened retaliation

The Independent UK

Trump claims he could reopen Strait of Hormuz on Monday in ‘humanitarian gesture’

President Donald Trump has pledged to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as early as Monday morning, describing it as a “humanitarian gesture.” Trump declared that “Project Freedom” was meant to “free up people, companies, and Countries that have done absolutely nothing wrong”, who he called “victims of circumstance.” The declaration…

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: US claims it has sunk six Iranian small boats as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

The US president vowed to free commercial ships stranded in the waterway as part of so-called ‘Project Freedom’

The Independent UK

More Strait talks: Trump rolls out 'Project Freedom' to guide ships through Hormuz

US President Donald Trump launched 'Project Freedom' to aid commercial ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, citing humanitarian concerns and low supplies. He stated the US will guide vessels safely out, emphasizing these ships belong to nations uninvolved in regional disputes. Trump also revealed positive discussions with Iran, though…

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Axios

Trump says U.S. Navy will escort ships out of the Strait of Hormuz from Monday

It's the most significant step by Trump's administration to try and reopen the key strait that Iran shut down early in the war.

Evening Standard

Iran claims US has issued a response to its proposal to end war

Trump says the Iranian regime ‘has not paid a big enough price for what they have done to humanity’

The Conversation

Australia and Japan face a similar dilemma: how to be indispensable to the US without relying on it

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit to Australia this week comes against a turbulent geopolitical backdrop. The war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran – and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz – have put energy issues at the top of the agenda.

International Business Times UK

Iran Issues Urgent 30-Day Ultimatum to End War as Tehran Unveils Bold 14-Point Peace Proposal to Trump

Iran has issued a 30-day ultimatum for resolving the conflict, presenting a 14-point peace proposal to the US. It includes demands for lifting sanctions and guarantees against future attacks.

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The clock is ticking as oil markets barrel toward nightmare scenarios with the West bracing for 'tank bottoms' and Iran racing to delay 'tank tops'

The West and Iran are staring down two diametrically opposed oil market emergencies that could materialize in a matter of weeks.

The Independent UK

UK military says a bulk carrier near Strait of Hormuz reports being attacked

A bulk carrier near the Strait of Hormuz has reported an attack by multiple small craft

The Times of India

Iranian super tanker slips past US blockade with $220 million oil cargo

Despite US claims of total control over the Strait of Hormuz and a successful naval blockade, an Iranian oil tanker carrying over 1.9 million barrels of crude has reportedly evaded US forces and reached Asia. This incident, alongside claims of numerous Iranian vessels breaching the blockade, highlights ongoing challenges in…

International Business Times UK

Trump Describes US Seizure Operations of Iranian Vessels as Piracy: 'We're Like Pirates'

Donald Trump's remarks likening US Navy actions to piracy have intensified tensions with Iran, sparking international backlash and reshaping discussions on maritime law.

The Independent UK

US warns shipping firms over paying Iran to transit the Strait of Hormuz

The United States is warning shipping companies about potential sanctions for paying Iran to pass through the Strait of Hormuz

Radio France Internationale

French navy warns stranded ships as Iran blockades choke Hormuz

A dozen members of the French navy scour screens for blinking lights indicating movement thousands of kilometres away near the Strait of Hormuz.

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The Iran war has turned the world's shipping straits into a chessboard—and the U.S. aims to box out China from the Panama Canal to the Malacca Strait

As the war over the Strait of Hormuz wages on, the U.S. is quietly gaining more influence over the Panama Canal and the straits of Malacca and Gibraltar.

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