Rubio says Strait of Hormuz will open 'one way or the other'

US forces carry out series of attacks in the country's south as Iranian delegation holds talks in Qatar.

Even as the U.S. claims to be nearing an agreement to end the conflict, Tehrans ability to close the Strait of Hormuz and hold the global economy hostage has reinforced the power of regime hard-liners.

A deal appears to be emerging between the United States and Iran to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S

Trump said on Saturday that an agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details.

Ex-CIA director David Petraeus said that an initial successful peace deal with Tehran would see the Strait opened without any conditions.

The deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, US media reports.

Trump had said an agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, among other issues, was largely negotiated and would be announced soon.

The deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, according to US media.

Medical supply company Gentell sources raw materials from around the world, and the crisis at the Strait of Hormuz is causing volatility for its business.

A fragile ceasefire has been in place since April 8, punctuated by skirmishes as the U.S. and Iran jockey over the Strait of Hormuz.

Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.

Sunil Puniya was on his first sea job when a missile struck the oil tanker Skylight at the start of the Iran war.

US president says deal would include reopening Strait of Hormuz after call with Middle East leaders.

A possible deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could bring relief to Canadians facing higher gas prices, after the Middle East conflict disrupted a key global oil shipping route.

Irans conditions for an end to the US-Israeli-imposed war are the logical demands of a player with the strategic upper hand: the aggressor must pay reparations, withdraw, lift sanctions, and accept Tehrans permanent sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran says ending war and lifting US blockade are priorities in talks An Iranian official has told Al Jazeera that Tehrans priorities in ongoing peace talks remain ending the war, lifting the US blockade and securing stability in the Strait of Hormuz

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Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.

IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said the single most important solution to the Iran war energy shock is the unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Italy has deployed two minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz as part of an international mission involving several European countries.

The UAE has redirected some oil exports through an existing pipeline to Fujairah, which has a maximum capacity of 1.8 million barrels per day.

The IRGC claims to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz despite the US blockade on Iran's ports.

The waiver reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

South Korean-flagged tanker attempts Hormuz crossing A South Korean-flagged supertanker is attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship-tracking data cited by Bloomberg

South Korea investigating objects that hit vessel in Strait of Hormuz South Korea said it is continuing close and serious discussions over the recent attack on the South Korean-operated vessel HMM Namu in the Strait of Hormuz on 4 May, according to the Yonhap news agency

Moulton, a former US Marine Corps officer who served in Iraq, questioned the administrations strategy and asked how the United States planned to actually win this war, saying it felt as though we are losing. Moulton pointed to the absence of a nuclear agreement with Iran and continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the conflict doesnt seem to be going well

Two Chinese supertankers leave Strait of Hormuz after months-long delay Shipping data from the London Stock Exchange Group and Kpler showed that two Chinese supertankers carrying about 4 million barrels of crude oil from the Middle East departed the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after remaining in the Gulf for more than two months

Political pressure is also building in Washington as more Americans oppose further escalation with Tehran. Here are the latest developments: Israel intercepts more Gaza-bound aid boats using what organisers described as a fully equipped naval fleet Protests break out in Athens after Israeli forces seized flotilla vessels Iran says US behaviour is undermining diplomatic efforts to end the conflict Lebanese authorities say deaths from Israeli attacks have crossed 3,000 Israel bombs Tyre in southern Lebanon after issuing displacement warnings Hezbollah claims drone and rocket attacks on Israeli army positions The New York Times reports Iran is moving missiles into mountain facilities Majority of US voters oppose war with Iran, according to a new survey US Senate Democrats push another vote aimed at limiting the Iran conflict India raises fuel prices again amid continued Strait of Hormuz disruption The Washington Post reports Iran wants the war to end before announcing any nuclear agreement

India raises fuel prices again amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions India has increased petrol and diesel prices for the second time in a week as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to strain global fuel supplies, Reuters reported on Tuesday

Pakistan delivers weapons to Libya's Haftar as part of Saudi-financed deal, sources say Read More The agreement also involves the deployment of Pakistani warships, although Reuters could not verify if they had reached the kingdom. The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed by competing Iranian and US blockades

US issues 30-day sanction waiver for Russian oil The US has extended a waiver allowing access to Russian oil, as it moves to ease pressure on global energy supplies following its war on Iran and the resulting blockade on the Strait of Hormuz

G7 finance ministers are due to meet in Paris on Monday and Tuesday as long-term borrowing costs surge.

According to a statement from Doha, the two discussed the ceasefire between the US and Iran and attempts at de-escalating the situation. This comes shortly before Iran is expected to reveal its plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz, including charging tolls.

The vessel is reportedly carrying two million barrels of Iraqi crude oil and is heading to Vietnam. Separately,The Financial Times reported that daily shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped dramatically amid the ongoing regional conflict

Russian envoy supports Beijings stance on Strait of Hormuz Russian envoy Mikhail Ulyanov said Russia supports Chinas position that a permanent ceasefire is needed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran asserts sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz shipping Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said Iran would no longer allow military equipment intended for its enemies to pass through the Strait of Hormuz

US Centcom says 78 vessels redirected under Iran blockade The United States Central Command said Saturday that 78 commercial vessels had been redirected and four disabled as part of efforts to enforce President Donald Trumps blockade on ships travelling to and from Iran through the Strait of Hormuz

Writing on X alongside an image showing rising US Treasury yields, Araghchi said: Americans are told that they must absorb rocketing costs of war of choice on Iran. The conflict, which began on 28 February, has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas exports.

Iran's UN ambassador says the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz and its global economic consequences are solely the responsibility of those who initiated the war against Iran and their regional allies.

Iran's diplomatic tour, led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, emphasized Iran's firm stance on its nuclear program and control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran to reveal its plan for Strait of Hormuz soon as Israel attacks Lebanon and Gaza, killing and wounding dozens.

Heavy ship traffic and rising regional tensions over one of the worlds most critical energy routes.

Pakistan seeks Iran understandings to relay to US, sources say Pakistani sources told Saudi-owned Al Arabiya that Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is visiting Iran to secure understandings that could be passed on to the United States. The sources said Washington had asked for responses on specific issues it had raised, adding that some progress had been made on matters linked to the Strait of Hormuz.

The world's oil stockpiles could approach all-time lows by the end of May due to the Strait of Hormuz closure, according to UBS.

UAE building pipeline to double oil exports that can bypass Hormuz Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 05/15/2026 - 19:21 Pipeline would allow the UAE to export nearly all of its pre-war volumes as it bypasses the Strait of Hormuz Workers stand next to a pipeline at the Fujairah oil terminal during the inauguration ceremony of a dock for supertankers, on 21 September 2016 (Karim Sahib/AFP) Off The UAE says it will double the amount of oil it can export by bypassing the Strait of Hormuz via a new pipeline set to be operational in 2027

China relies heavily on crude oil imports from the Middle East but those supplies are mostly cut off due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

The war has also dented its status as a tourism and financial hub. Abu Dhabi lobbied publicly and privately for the US to continue its war on Iran and floated a failed proposal at the United Nations that would have authorised the use of force to respond to Irans newfound control of the Strait of Hormuz

The crown prince of the UAE says the project would help 'meet global demands'.

The second pipeline project comes as global energy supplies remain under pressure and flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain severely limited

The US and Chinese leaders agreed during talks that the Strait of Hormuz should remain open to ensure global supplies.

The UN warns disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could drive up food and fertiliser costs, and worsen global hunger.

President Trump held talks with President Xi during a two-day summit in Beijing on Thursday.

The EV maker is seeing an increased demand for both used and new cars as fuel prices have gone up following the disruption at the Strait of Hormuz.

Irans foreign minister says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial ships Tthe Strait of Hormuz is open to all commercial ships if they coordinate with Irans naval forces,Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday

The assessment, produced for the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine, details Beijingmaximising itsadvantage over Washington in various arenas, includingmilitarily, economically and diplomatically. China hasassisted countries around the world struggling to meet their energy needs following the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most essential waterways for the transport ofoil and gas.

South Korean official says 'unlikely' anyone but Iran behind attack on vessel A senior official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told reporters on Thursday that an entity other than Iran responsible for the attackagainst a South Korean cargo vessel is low. According to theYonhap news agency, the official indicated that Seoul has been cooperating with the US oninvestigating the strike, which occurrednearby the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week

US embargo on Hormuz Strait hits Cuba's energy stock Cuba's Energy Minister said on Wednesday that the country has completely run out of fuel as a result of the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian first vice president said Tehran's 'right' to the Strait of Hormuz is 'established and the matter is closed'.

A senior Iranian military spokesman says Iran will no longer allow US weaponry to transit the Strait of Hormuz into regional bases.

Global demand is facing constraints because supply from the Persian Gulf has been effectively cut off by Iran's blockade of the Strait of the Hormuz.

UN resolution calls for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

Heading into the summit, Beijing and Washington will likely reaffirm their shared intention to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore stability in the region.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the Islamic Republics emphasis is on ending the war and the removal of the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz before any nuclear talks can take place.