Saudi pressure forced Trump to halt Strait of Hormuz escort mission – report

During the US’s Operation Epic Fury against Iran and before the ongoing temporary US-Iran ceasefire, Saudi Arabia allowed the US to fly aircraft from the Prince Sultan Airbase. US President Donald Trump’s decision to pause a US operation to guide … Read More

Two American-flagged merchant ships ‘successfully transit’ through Strait of Hormuz, US military says after Trump’s vow to free stranded ships

Two American-flagged merchant ships have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz, according to the US military, following Donald Trump’s vow to free stranded vessels. US forces on Monday launched an effort to guide commercial tankers through the vital waterway, where … Read More

Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ as Trump celebrates tumbling oil prices, rips into NATO as ‘Paper Tiger’

Iran’s foreign minister announced Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is now “completely open” for all commercial ships — as President Trump said the US would take all of Tehran’s leftover nuclear fuel. “In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the … Read More

Tanker ships must pay Iran’s Revolutionary Guards a toll in Chinese yaun or crypto before they can pass Strait of Hormuz: report

Ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will need secret codes and to pay up to $2 million in Chinese yuan or cryptocurrencies to avoid being attacked by Iran, according to a new report. After Iran’s lawmakers approved … Read More

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