Strait of Hormuz
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Strait of Hormuz, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
US Central Command Denies Iran Revolutionary Guards' Claim of Tanker Explosions in Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command dismissed the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' claim that two oil tankers exploded in a mined zone in the Strait of Hormuz as false.
Two Oil Tankers Explode After Passing Through Mined Route Near Strait of Hormuz
Two oil tankers exploded after passing through a mined route south of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media citing the IRGC.
US Launches Seventh Night of Strikes on Iran as Tehran Claims Major Counterattacks
The US has conducted seven consecutive nights of airstrikes across Iran targeting military sites, while Iran claims significant counterattacks including missile strikes on US asse…
Explosions Reported Near Bandar Abbas on Strait of Hormuz in Iran
Explosions were reported near Bandar Abbas on Iran's coast along the Strait of Hormuz, with no further details provided.
Iran Strikes Thai-Flagged Vessel Attempting Unauthorized Strait of Hormuz Passage
Iran struck a Thai-flagged vessel trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz without permission, while its navy commander threatened to make the sea hostile for the U.S.
US Prepares to Send Additional Tanker Aircraft to Israel Amid Potential Iran Military Escalation
The US plans to send additional tanker aircraft to Israel to support potential expanded military action against Iran, including possible strikes on Iranian nuclear and infrastruct…
US Strikes Iranian Targets Amid Hormuz Strait Tensions and Pakistan's Mediation Concerns
Despite US President Trump's claims that the Strait of Hormuz is open, ship traffic has dropped sharply, concentrating on the Iranian route. The US escalated tensions by striking…
US Military Destroys Iranian Revolutionary Guard Watchtower Near Strait of Hormuz
The US military destroyed an Iranian Revolutionary Guard watchtower in southern Iran, disrupting their maritime surveillance and attack capabilities near the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan Expresses Concern Over Iranian Leadership Divisions and Yemen Conflict Escalation
Pakistani officials are concerned about internal divisions within Iran's leadership and the renewed Yemen conflict, fearing escalation due to Pakistan's defense pact with Saudi Ar…
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Target Strait of Hormuz Amid US Strikes, Killing Eight
Iran's Revolutionary Guards continue missile strikes in southern Iran's Hormozgan Province after US attacks, damaging six bridges and killing eight people.
Egypt and Gulf States Launch Diplomatic Push to Prevent Escalation with Iran
Egypt and Gulf states are intensifying diplomatic and military coordination to prevent escalation between the U.S. and Iran, pressuring Washington to avoid Israeli involvement. UA…
Iran Orders Houthi Blockade of Bab al-Mandeb Strait Amid Rising Tensions with US
Iran has ordered the Houthi rebels to block the Bab al-Mandeb Strait if the US attacks Iranian energy sites, escalating tensions and threatening global trade. The Revolutionary Gu…
Iranian Diplomat Reveals Deep Rift Over Economic Collapse Fears and Hormuz Control
A senior Iranian diplomat revealed a deep rift within Tehran between pragmatists fearing economic collapse and hardliners pushing for control over the Strait of Hormuz amid intens…
US Defense Secretary Announces Strike on Iranian Control Tower in Chabahar
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed a US strike on an Iranian control tower in Chabahar and released images of US forces boarding an Iranian oil tanker near the Gulf of Om…
US Intensifies Strikes on Iran Amid Iranian Retaliation in Syria and Gulf Region
The US has intensified strikes on Iran, hitting civilian infrastructure, while Iran retaliated with attacks on US bases in Syria and Bahrain. Regional tensions rise with missile i…
US Strikes Multiple Targets in Southern Iran Amid Ongoing Clashes with Tehran
The US conducted precision strikes on multiple military targets in southern Iran, killing seven, in response to Iranian attacks on commercial shipping. Iran retaliated with missil…
Former Israeli National Security Chief Warns Hamas Is Rebuilding Like Hezbollah, Urges Stronger Action
Meir Ben-Shabbat warns Israel to prepare for Iranian retaliation and Hezbollah threats amid US-Iran tensions. He stresses maintaining security in Lebanon and Syria, preventing Ham…
US Launches Fifth Night of Strikes on Iran, Iran Retaliates with Attack in Syria
The US conducted a fifth consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military and infrastructure targets, including bridges and missile sites, aiming to curb Iran's threat to commerci…
US Conducts Strikes on Southern Iran, Killing Seven Amid Rising Tensions
The US launched overnight strikes on southern Iran, killing seven and targeting military supply routes near Bandar Abbas, prompting Iranian retaliatory fire into the Gulf.
IEA Chief Warns of Global Energy Risks if Strait of Hormuz Oil Flow Does Not Improve
Fatih Birol, IEA chief, warned that without swift US-Iran action to improve oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, global energy security is at risk.
US Forces Divert Three Ships Attempting to Breach Iran Naval Blockade in Gulf
US Marines boarded an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman enforcing a naval blockade on Iran, diverting three ships and disabling one for noncompliance.
Israel Prepares as US-Iran Conflict Expected to Escalate with New Target Plans
Israel expects the US-Iran conflict to escalate soon, with the US planning new strikes on Iranian power infrastructure. Israel is prepared for any fallout but does not anticipate…
US Intensifies Strikes on Iran Targeting Infrastructure Amid Rising Tensions
White House Says Iran Signals Willingness for Deal After Military Strikes
The White House says Iran is signaling willingness to negotiate a deal following recent U.S. military strikes, which were responses to Iran's violations in the Strait of Hormuz. T…
US Plans to Intensify Military Strikes on Iran Amid Rising Regional Tensions
The US plans to expand military strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran to threaten wider missile attacks and instruct the Houthis to prepare to block a key oil route. Israel expects Ir…
US Air Force Tests Long-Range Air-to-Air Missile Fired From Combat Drone
The US Air Force successfully tested firing a long-range air-to-air missile from a combat drone, marking a major advancement in autonomous aerial warfare. The test at Edwards Air…
US Strikes Multiple Sites Near Iran's Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian media reported that the US attacked multiple sites near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.
Israel Ports Company and Greek Embassy Strengthen Maritime Cooperation Amid Regional Tensions
The Israel Ports Company and the Greek Embassy agreed to deepen maritime cooperation to promote the IMEC project, aiming to establish a strategic trade corridor connecting India…
Trump Calls Iran's Release of American Prisoner a 'Goodwill Gesture' Amid Rising Tensions
President Trump hailed Iran's release of American Dana Karari as a goodwill gesture amid escalating US-Iran tensions marked by recent airstrikes and missile attacks. The developme…
US Resumes 'Freedom Project' in Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Tensions
The US has quietly resumed its 'Freedom Project' to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed tensions with Iran, using the recent ceasefire to establish a secure pas…
Negotiations Could Enable Iron Dome Component Production at Volkswagen Plant in Germany
Negotiations are underway to convert Volkswagen's Osnabrück plant in Germany for producing Iron Dome components, but face opposition from a Qatari investment fund. The deal could…
Iranian Parliament Speaker Strengthens Position by Removing Hardline Critics of US Negotiations
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf has removed two hardline critics from key parliamentary security roles, strengthening his position amid ongoing US negotiations…
Trump Considers Military Escalation Against Iran Including Seizing Islands Near Strait of Hormuz
President Trump is considering escalating military actions against Iran, including seizing islands near the Strait of Hormuz and expanding airstrikes, after recent intensified U.S…
Iran Threatens to Destroy Regional Infrastructure Amid US Energy Attack Warnings
Iran warns the US against crossing the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to destroy regional infrastructure if attacked, following US threats to target Iranian energy sites and a rece…
Iran's Threat to Cut Undersea Fiber Optic Cables in Strait of Hormuz Risks Global Internet Collapse
Iran views the undersea fiber optic cables in the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic weapon capable of disrupting the global internet and economy. Experts warn that attacking these c…
Iran Warns US Against Interference in Strait of Hormuz, Threatens Regional Infrastructure
Iran warns the US against interfering in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to destroy regional infrastructure if attacks escalate. Iran claims to have struck US bases in Kuwait an…
Iran Warns of Regional Infrastructure Destruction If Trump Acts on Threats
Iran's emergency command warns that if U.S. President Trump's threats to target Iranian infrastructure are realized, Iran will destroy all regional infrastructure in retaliation.
Asian Chip Stocks Plunge Amid US-Iran Tensions and Interest Rate Hikes
Asian stock markets fell sharply amid rising US-Iran tensions and South Korea’s interest rate hike, with semiconductor stocks leading losses. US markets showed cautious optimism a…
Trump Announces Iran Releases Detained American Citizen Amid Rising Tensions
President Trump announced that Iran released Dana Karari, an American detained in 2024, amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions and military actions. Her lawyer confirmed her freedom and…
OPC Energy Wins Major Electricity Supply Tender as Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Opens Higher
OPC Energy won the largest share of a 500 MW electricity supply tender by the Israeli Electricity Authority, enabling expansion in the competitive market. Nofar is acquiring a US…
US Military Conducts New Airstrikes on Iranian Targets Near Strait of Hormuz
The US military launched a new wave of airstrikes on Iranian military and coastal targets near the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to reduce Iran's threat to commercial shipping. The str…
Israeli Shekel Strengthens Slightly as Inflation Data Shows Cooling Economy
Following June inflation data showing a cooling Israeli economy, the US dollar fell slightly below 2.99 shekels. Inflation dropped to 1.6%, housing prices declined, and the Bank o…
Trump Considers Expanding Military Action Against Iran Including Ground Forces and Nuclear Site Strikes
President Donald Trump is considering expanding U.S. military actions against Iran, including ground forces and strikes on nuclear sites, amid talks with top officials. He critici…
US Conducts Multiple Strikes on Iranian Targets Near Strait of Hormuz
The US has reportedly carried out multiple missile strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, with explosions heard in southern Iran's Sirik and Qeshm Island areas.
US Enforces Renewed Naval Blockade on Iran by Disabling Oil Tanker Near Strait of Hormuz
The US disabled an oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz after it ignored warnings and tried to reach Iran, enforcing a renewed naval blockade.
Trump Urges Israel to Shift Focus to Iran, Suggests Syrian President Handle Hezbollah Threat
US President Donald Trump urged Israel to redeploy its forces in Lebanon to focus on Iran, suggesting Syrian President Ahmad Hussein al-Shara could handle Hezbollah. The call come…
Efforts Underway to Repatriate Israeli Toddler's Body Amid Expected Ben Gurion Airport Disruptions
Israeli officials are working to repatriate a toddler who drowned in Egypt, anticipating major disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport. This occurs alongside significant legal and secur…
Iran Significantly Increases Executions of Political Prisoners Amid US-Iran Tensions
Iran has sharply increased executions of political prisoners in 2024, with at least 47 executed so far amid escalating US-Iran tensions. The US has launched new strikes on Iranian…