Strait of Hormuz
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Strait of Hormuz, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Iran Reportedly Strikes Merchant Ship in the Strait of Hormuz as New U.S.-Tehran Channels Emerge
Iran was reported to have attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman on Thursday. The strike came as the U.S. and Iran are creating direct military…
Iran Says Sailing Outside Authorized Strait Lanes Is Unsafe After Vessel Strike
Iran's Strait of Hormuz authority said ships traveling outside designated lanes are unsafe after reports that the Revolutionary Guard struck a Singapore-flagged cargo vessel. It s…
Oman Rejects Iranian Fees on Hormuz Shipping, Prompting Fresh Tensions
Oman’s foreign minister said future arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz will not include ship tolls or transit fees. The move, made after talks with U.S. and Gulf officials, cha…
Rubio and Gulf ministers link Lebanese and Gaza recovery to disarmament
Marco Rubio and Gulf foreign ministers issued a statement saying Lebanese sovereignty and Gaza reconstruction both depend on disarming nonstate armed groups. The statement also ba…
Vance Says U.S. and Iran Will Open Direct Channel as Reports Emerge of Gulf Shipping Attack
J.D. Vance said the United States and Iran will create a direct communications channel, with Central Command and Revolutionary Guard officials set to meet in Doha. The announcemen…
Iran, Russia and Yemen: The shipping chokepoint strategy that could shake the global economy
A Channel 14 report says Iran is preparing to weaponize the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab if talks fail. It alleges Russia finances the system through Quds Force intermediari…
British military says cargo ship was hit by missile near the Strait of Hormuz
The British military said a cargo ship was hit by a missile off Oman near the Strait of Hormuz. The statement gave no details on the ship, the attacker, or the extent of damage.
Report: Iran Eyes Billions in Revenue From the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is exploring a plan to monetize the Strait of Hormuz after wartime disruption to shipping. The proposal could bring roughly $40 billion a year and give Tehran new control ove…
Oil Prices Fall to Prewar Lows as Hormuz Traffic Resumes
Oil prices dropped to prewar levels after tanker traffic resumed through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent fell to $73.49 and WTI to $70.10, the lowest since February 27, as markets exp…
Rubio warns Iran on Hormuz fees, militias, and missile threat
Marco Rubio warned Iran against taxing ships in the Strait of Hormuz and said the U.S. knows what was agreed in the Swiss talks. In the UAE, he linked any regional peace to stoppi…
Beyond Oil and Armies: The Quiet Infrastructure of National Resilience
The article argues that modern national power depends not only on armies and oil, but on minerals, fertilizers, and supply chains. It says these systems are vital to food security…
Gulf States Fear Trump's Iran Deal Could Undermine Regional Security
A CNN analysis says Gulf states fear Donald Trump’s Iran deal could weaken regional security and U.S. credibility. Their worries center on Iran’s role in the Strait of Hormuz, the…
Iranian Navy Recording Exposes Tension Behind Hormuz Negotiations
A leaked Iranian naval recording from the Strait of Hormuz shows Tehran warning ships that transit requires its approval, despite U.S. claims of progress in talks. The article say…
Oman Says Future Hormuz Strait Arrangements Will Not Include Transit Fees
Oman said future arrangements for managing the Strait of Hormuz will not include transit fees. Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi made the statement amid Iranian claims that vessels…
Former National Security Council chief warns against early Lebanon withdrawal
Prof. Yaakov Nagel warned that Israel should not withdraw from Lebanon before its security is guaranteed and Hezbollah disarms. He said Iran could use the issue as leverage in tal…
Trump Says Iran Will Never Get Nuclear Weapons After Washington Rally
Donald Trump told a Washington, D.C. rally that Iran will never get nuclear weapons and said a deal had ended the conflict. His remarks came as disputes continue over nuclear insp…
South Korea Says Five of Its Ships Have Left the Strait of Hormuz
South Korea said five of its ships have left the Strait of Hormuz. Thirteen South Korean vessels with 87 crew members remain there as Seoul works with other countries to help them…
Trump Says Erdogan Stayed Out of Iran War at His Request
Donald Trump said Recep Tayyip Erdogan kept Turkey out of a war with Iran after Trump asked him personally. Trump also praised Erdogan, hinted at a favorable move on F-35s, and th…
Lindsey Graham Says Trump Will Not Abandon Israel’s Security
Senator Lindsey Graham said Donald Trump will not abandon Israel’s security and may use force over the Strait of Hormuz if talks with Iran fail. Graham also rejected any uranium e…
CENTCOM chief to visit Israel as Gaza, Lebanon and Iran talks intensify
CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper is set to visit Israel for talks with Eyal Zamir and Israel Katz, amid U.S.-Iran negotiations and tensions over Lebanon. Katz said Israel wou…
Hormuz Bottleneck Limits Trump’s Options on Iran
Iran’s pressure in the Strait of Hormuz is limiting Donald Trump’s room to maneuver, even as tensions rise in Lebanon. The article says hundreds of ships are trapped or delayed, g…
Iranian Delegation Walks Out After Trump Threat Derails Switzerland Talks
Trump’s threat against Iran during Sunday talks in Switzerland sparked a confrontation with the Iranian delegation led by Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. After Qalibaf rebuked JD Vance, t…
Iran Uses the Strait of Hormuz as Leverage in Talks With the U.S.
Roi Kahanovich said Iran is using control of the Strait of Hormuz as its main leverage against the United States. He argued that Tehran’s growing confidence is reshaping the confl…
Expert Says Trump’s Hormuz Victory Claim Actually Hands Iran Leverage
Iran expert Roni Kahanovitz said Trump’s effort to present the Strait of Hormuz as a success actually strengthens Iran’s leverage. He warned that Tehran could use the strait, regi…
UN begins clearing stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz
The UN International Maritime Organization has started a plan to remove about 11,000 stranded seafarers from the Persian Gulf after the US-Iran war disrupted shipping. The reopeni…
Trump warns talks will stop if Iran is lying about Hormuz tolls
Trump said Tehran told Washington it would not charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. He warned that if the claim is false, U.S.-Iran negotiations will end immediately.
Trump Repeats a Strategic Error, Undermining U.S. Leverage
The article says Donald Trump twice misread how markets and economies adapt to disruption, first regarding Iran and then regarding the Strait of Hormuz. It argues he accepted exag…
Report: Regional Reconciliation Talks Between Iran and Gulf States Planned for Riyadh
A diplomat told Reuters that separate regional reconciliation talks between Iran and Gulf states are being planned in Riyadh. The talks are distinct from the US-Iran peace track a…
Hormuz Strait Deal Faces New Battles Over Security, Fees and Mine Clearance
The US-Iran ceasefire has not resolved the future of the Strait of Hormuz, where talks continue over security, mine clearance and transit rules. Qatar says a hotline has been agre…
Iranian Speaker Says U.S. Accord Proves Washington's Defeat
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said a new U.S.-Iran memorandum signed in Islamabad proves Washington's defeat. He made the remarks in Baku, where he presented…
Israel Signals a Harder Line After October 7, With No More Permission Seeking
A commentary says Israel has shifted to a much tougher, less deferential security policy after October 7. It highlights Netanyahu and Ambassador Yechiel Leiter’s coordinated stanc…
Goldman Sachs Sees Faster EV Adoption Pressuring Oil Demand by 2027
Goldman Sachs says faster electric vehicle adoption, led by China, could reduce global oil demand by 320,000 barrels a day by the end of 2027. The bank cut its Brent forecast to $…
NATO Chief Backs Trump on Iran and Warns of Nuclear Threat
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised Donald Trump’s handling of Iran and backed his effort to prevent Tehran from getting nuclear weapons. He also confirmed NATO bases were u…
Trump Iran Deal Claims Face Pushback From Tehran, Congress and Gulf Allies
The Trump administration says it has struck a historic peace deal with Iran, but Tehran, Congress and Gulf allies are disputing key terms. The conflict centers on nuclear monitori…
FedEx Slides, Alphabet Joins the Dow as Asian Markets and Oil Turn Mixed
FedEx fell after investors focused on weaker margins despite solid quarterly results. Alphabet will enter the Dow Jones Industrial Average on June 29, replacing Verizon, while Asi…
Trump lashes out after Senate rebuke over Iran war powers
Trump attacked the U.S. Senate after it passed a 50-48 war powers resolution limiting his military action against Iran. He said the vote helped the enemy, pledged to continue his…
Netanyahu to Hold Urgent Discussion as Israel Fears Syrian Move in Lebanon
Netanyahu will hold an urgent Wednesday discussion on Syria and Lebanon after Israeli concerns intensified over Trump’s remarks about Hezbollah and the Syrian regime. Israel fears…
Trump Says 90 Million Barrels of Oil Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump said at a rally in Pennsylvania that at least 90 million barrels of oil pass through the Strait of Hormuz. He also repeated that Iran will not have nuclear weapons an…
Yitzhak Brick Says Israel Faces Its Worst Security Crisis Ever
Reserve Maj. Gen. Yitzhak Brick said Israel is in its worst security situation ever, warning that the army is too depleted to secure clear victories. He urged holding defensive li…
Trump Says U.S. Can Fly Over Tehran as Iran Faces Nuclear Inspection
Donald Trump said at a Pennsylvania rally that U.S. planes could fly over Tehran and that Iran had accepted strict nuclear monitoring. The IAEA said it will inspect Iran’s nuclear…
Volatile U.S. Trading Day Ends With Modest Recovery After Tech Selloff
U.S. markets swung sharply on a volatile day, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 falling after a selloff in memory-chip stocks. SpaceX briefly erased its post-IPO gains before rebounding…
Leak Claims Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Thinks It Has the Upper Hand in U.S. Talks
Channel 14 reported leaked private remarks from senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard officials after the first round of U.S.-Iran talks ended Tuesday. The quotes say Tehran believes…
Rubio Says Fighting Cannot End While Hezbollah Keeps Launching Rockets
Marco Rubio addressed the U.S.-Iran agreement for the first time on Tuesday evening. He said Hezbollah must stop attacking IDF forces in southern Lebanon and warned that regional…
Rubio Says Lebanon Is Outside Any U.S.-Iran Deal and Its Future Is for Lebanese to Decide
Marco Rubio said Lebanon is outside any U.S.-Iran understanding and that Lebanese citizens, not foreign powers, will decide its future. He made the comments in Abu Dhabi, as he al…
The Dangerous New Logic Behind the Switzerland Talks
The article says the real danger from the Switzerland talks is Iran turning the Strait of Hormuz into bargaining leverage tied to Lebanon. It warns this could normalize strategic…
UAE in Early Talks to Buy Advanced Indian Weapons, Including BrahMos Missile
India and the United Arab Emirates are in early talks over a possible arms deal involving BrahMos missiles and Akash air defenses. Abu Dhabi is seeking to bolster security around…
South Korean Exchange Halts Trading Twice After Tech Selloff Hits Asian Markets
South Korea’s KOSPI fell nearly 10% and triggered trading halts twice after a broad selloff in tech and AI stocks hit Asian markets. The slide followed Wall Street weakness, Fed c…
Iran and Oman pledge safe passage through Hormuz in joint statement
Iran and Oman said in a joint statement that they are committed to safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz under international law. They will continue talks through a joint fore…