Oil tankers navigate the Strait of Hormuz despite threats from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard

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1. -2099s ago

   US and Iran Maintain Ceasefire Amid Efforts to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

   The US and Iran have paused military hostilities while working on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration continues a military buildup. Donald Trump described ongoing talks as friendly.

   What's confirmed:

   • The US and Iran are holding fire while working on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
   • The Trump administration is continuing a military buildup.
   • Donald Trump characterized ongoing talks as friendly.
   • Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that European warships approaching the Strait of Hormuz are legitimate targets.
   • The US Central Command reported intercepting Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at US forces in the Middle East.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The Yemeni government alleges Houthi rebels are using Iranian guidance to charge fees for ships in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
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2. 1d ago

   Tanker Explosion Reported in Strait of Hormuz as US and Iran Pause Hostilities

   The United States and Iran have paused military hostilities, though the reasons remain unclear. A tanker explosion was reported in the Strait of Hormuz during this period of tension. The Iranian Foreign Ministry denies that any talks are currently happening with the US.

   What's confirmed:

   • The United States and Iran have paused hostilities.
   • Iran's Foreign Ministry stated there are no talks underway with the US and that Tehran "will never allow the United States to determine the timing of war and peace."

   Still unconfirmed:

   • A tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz.
   • Iran accuses Ukraine of the tanker attack.
   • Donald Trump says the US halted strikes on Iran at Tehran's request.
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3. 29d ago

   Oil Tankers Exit Strait of Hormuz via New Route Amid Iran Threats

   A series of oil tankers, including a Liberian vessel, exited the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. The ships used a new route near Oman's coast promoted by a U.N. maritime agency. This movement occurs as Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatens shipping and tensions rise between Iran and the U.S.

   What's confirmed:

   • A series of oil tankers navigated the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday despite threats from Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.
   • The vessels used a new route close to Oman's shore promoted by a U.N. maritime agency.
   • Tensions are rising between Iran and the United States over an interim accord to end the Iran war.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The U.N. is planning to evacuate stranded sailors from the Strait of Hormuz.
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