Keywords: Persian Gulf


Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Qatar Calls on Iran to End Threats and Support Diplomacy

Qatar has urged Iran to demonstrate its commitment to regional stability through concrete actions, including ending threats against neighbouring Gulf countries and restoring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The appeal comes as diplomatic efforts intensify to contain the wider conflict......

Iran Threatens Legal Action Against South Korean Shipping Giant Sinokor Over Strait of Hormuz Violations

Iran has threatened to initiate legal proceedings against South Korean shipping company Sinokor, accusing vessels linked to the operator of repeatedly violating navigation rules in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The warning signals a further tightening of Tehran's efforts to regulate......

Panama-Flagged Tanker Hit by Unknown Projectile Near Strait of Hormuz

A Panama-flagged tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, triggering a fire that was subsequently brought under control, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), as tensions continue to threaten commercial shipping near the Strait......

Strait of Hormuz tensions drive oil tanker rates to record highs

Oil tanker shipping costs have surged to unprecedented levels as vessels increasingly head toward the Middle East to take advantage of elevated freight rates linked to risks around the Strait of Hormuz. The shift is tightening the global supply of available tankers and raising transportation costs across......

Iran urges US negotiations as Strait of Hormuz tensions remain high

Iran is signaling a renewed preference for diplomacy in its confrontation with the United States, even as military risks remain high across the Gulf and negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz show little sign of producing an immediate breakthrough. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told foreign ambassadors......

Shipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz falls to seven vessels amid rising tensions

Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to one of its lowest levels in recent months as heightened security concerns continue to weigh on maritime traffic in the strategically important waterway. Data from shipping intelligence company Kpler showed that only seven cargo vessels passed......

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz drops sharply amid rising maritime tensions

Commercial shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply in recent days, highlighting growing concerns over maritime security and the potential impact of escalating tensions on one of the world's most important energy corridors. Shipping data showed that an average of only 10......

Only six vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday

Only six commercial vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, according to preliminary shipping data, highlighting the continued disruption affecting one of the world's most important maritime energy routes. Data from shipping intelligence company Kpler, recorded as of 04:05 GMT on Thursday,......

Trump suggests renaming the Strait of Hormuz after claiming U.S. control

U.S. President Donald Trump has floated the idea of renaming the Strait of Hormuz the “Trump Strait” after claiming that the United States has gained control over the strategically vital waterway. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump asked whether the strait should be renamed now......