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Russia calls for US and Iran to ensure safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

Russia has urged both the United States and Iran to take concrete steps to ensure the safety of maritime navigation in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s key oil transit routes. The remarks were made by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko, who stressed......

US and Iran prepare meetings in Qatar amid rising maritime tensions in the Gulf

Senior diplomatic delegations from the United States and Iran are expected to hold meetings in Qatar this week, amid growing tensions in the Gulf region and conflicting statements regarding the nature of the discussions. According to US sources, special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to travel to Doha,......

Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Declines Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has experienced a noticeable decline amid escalating regional tensions and increased security concerns, according to shipping data and regional reports. The strategic waterway, which handles a significant share of global oil shipments, is seeing reduced......

Saudi crown prince and French president discuss Iran-US agreement and regional stability

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron held high-level discussions on Sunday focused on the evolving Iran–US understanding and broader efforts to stabilise the Middle East, according to official Saudi media. The phone call, reported by the Saudi Press Agency,......

US launches new strikes on Iranian military targets after tanker drone attack

The United States has carried out a new series of military strikes against targets inside Iran, responding to what American officials described as an Iranian drone attack on a commercial oil tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the operation targeted......

Iran launches strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain following US air raids, escalating Gulf tensions

Iran has carried out missile and drone strikes targeting Kuwait and Bahrain following recent US air operations on its territory, marking a sharp escalation in tensions across the Gulf region and raising concerns over the stability of ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the wider conflict. The developments......

Shipping continues through Strait of Hormuz despite security concerns

Commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continued in both directions on Friday despite heightened security concerns following an attack on a container vessel, highlighting the strategic waterway's resilience amid ongoing regional tensions. According to industry sources, the incident......

UN report highlights gradual recovery of shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is showing early signs of recovery after weeks of disruption, with the United Nations reporting that dozens of vessels have successfully transited the strategic waterway as part of an international effort to ease maritime congestion and restore commercial traffic. According to......

Washington rejects fees on international waterways amid Strait of Hormuz debate

Washington rejects fees on international waterways amid Strait of Hormuz debate The United States has reaffirmed its opposition to any attempt to impose fees on the use of international waterways, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressing that no country has the right to charge for passage through......