Hormuz
Saudi Arabia considers introducing cheaper insurance to increase shipping in Middle East - report
Saudi Arabia, like many countries in the region, has had its economy severely impacted by the war. The Saudi Finance Ministry is considering offering a cheaper insurance option to revive shipping.
Strategy or physical withdrawal: What does Washington’s shift from airstrikes to sanctions signify?
Iran economic sanctions leading to extremist regime elements gaining power, dissident says - report
Several oil companies to avoid using ships on Iran's blacklist over security concerns, sources say
Shippers remain cautious on Strait of Hormuz transit after US, Iran agree on deal
Shippers have welcomed the news of the deal but are still waiting for more details, including mine clearance in the strait.
Beirut claims Israel struck Lebanon for first time since US-Iran ceasefire announced
US-Iran agreement to be signed in Switzerland on Friday • World congratulates all parties for reaching agreement • Israeli leaders decry inclusion of Lebanon in US-Iran deal
US-Iran deal agreed upon after Iran vows IDF strikes on Beirut will ‘not go unanswered’
US to cut NATO support • Qatar made a secret deal with Iran, report claims • US-Iran agreement to be signed in Switzerland on Friday
Israeli officials believe Iran is bluffing as Trump seeks long-term ceasefire deal
Israeli defense officials believe Tehran is using Washington’s reluctance to resume military action to improve its negotiating position.
Maritime leaders say US-Iran peace deal must provide clear framework for Strait of Hormuz transit
Shipowners and maritime industry officials met at a Capital Link conference and other events ahead of Posidonia, a week-long biennial shipping exhibition, where they commented on the matter.
Islamic regime fires at four ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz
The broadcaster alleged the ships attempted the journey to enter the Persian Gulf “without coordination with the security forces” at 12:35 am local time.
Khamenei reportedly says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Israel deports all flotilla activists
Twenty Iranian sailors returned home after capture by US • Two wounded soldiers see improvement after surgeries • US says removal of UN expert Albanese from sanctions list is not a policy change
Iran is consolidating control of Hormuz with checkpoints, diplomatic deals, and fees
With Iran now in de facto control of the strait, the system can involve government-to-government arrangements, intense vetting by the Iranian government, and sometimes fees in exchange for passage.
Iran to unveil new mechanism to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic
The head of the Iranian parliament's national security committee stated that the mechanism was created in an effort to ensure “the guarantee of international trade security.”
Iraq sought financial assistance from International Monetary Fund as result of Iran war
Initial conversations took place last month during the spring meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Washington.
