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worldUS War Secretary Hegseth Confirms Control of Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Tensions
US War Secretary Pete Hegseth asserts US control over the Strait of Hormuz with an 'ironclad' blockade, challenging Iranian claims and impacting global energy markets.
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worldU.S. Forces Disable Gambia-Flagged Vessel in Gulf of Oman Blockade
CENTCOM confirms action as part of enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports amid the ongoing 2026 Iran war, disrupting Strait of Hormuz traffic.
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worldUS-Iran Tensions Escalate: Strait of Hormuz Blockade Unlikely to Lift by May 31
Lt. Col. Aguilar claims peace talks were a delay tactic, signaling strategic escalation at the Strait of Hormuz. Prediction markets show low odds of blockade lift.
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worldUS Blockade Emptyies Iran's Kharg Island of Tankers for 10 Days
The US Navy's blockade has shut down Iran's key oil terminal, Kharg Island, halting crude exports and causing a massive oil slick.
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worldStrait of Hormuz Blocked: Zero Commercial Vessels Transit in 24 Hours
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz halts all commercial shipping, dropping from 140 ships daily to zero amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
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worldAramco and ADNOC Resume Oil Shipments Through the Strait of Hormuz
Aramco Trading and ADNOC have resumed oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a potential easing of the blockade.
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worldIran Permanently Restricts Strait of Hormuz Passage Amid U.S. Tensions
Iran codifies permanent restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with the U.S. and impacting global oil shipments.
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worldUS Navy Launches Project Freedom to Safeguard Hormuz Navigation
The US Navy initiates Project Freedom, providing safe passage info to ships in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing blockade and Iranian mines.