Iranian gunboats have fired on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Iran’s military said 20% of global oil flows through the strait remain under strict control as ships turned back after gunfire.
- Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again, citing a US blockade of its ports and asserting strict military control over the waterway.
- Iranian gunboats fired on a tanker attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, leading some vessels to turn back amid uncertain transit conditions.
- The US maintains its blockade and has warned that attacks may resume unless Iran agrees to a deal including its nuclear program.
- Pakistan reports progress toward a US-Iran agreement and expects renewed talks soon, while regional instability continues to threaten global oil flows and peace.
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According to the British maritime security agency UKMTO, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) boats fired at one of the ships without any radio warnings.
Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again, fires on passing tankers
CAIRO — Iran on Saturday quickly reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after the United States announced it would maintain the blockade ordered earlier this week by President Donald Trump. Following the reinstatement of restrictions on the vital waterway, two Iranian Revolutionary Guard gunboats fired at a tanker passing through the strait, […]...Keep on reading: Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again, fires on passing tankers
The standoff over Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz has entered a new phase, after Tehran said it had reversed its decision to close the strategic sea route. The development has sharply increased tensions in the region and concerns in global energy markets, placing one of the world's most important shipping lanes back at the center of an international crisis. What is happening in the Strait of Hormuz? The strait has been closed again, after…
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