📅 28 February 2026
Iran announced restrictions on navigation as vessels were hit and shipowners paused transits through the Strait of Hormuz. The chokepoint carries a large share of global oil and gas trade; its...
📅 12 March 2026
In his first remarks, Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran would avenge those killed and keep the Strait of Hormuz closed. The statement made maritime leverage explicit. The resulting disruption affected...
📅 15 March 2026
President Trump said the US was seeking support from seven countries to protect ships moving through Hormuz and urged allies to contribute naval forces. The request internationalized the military...
📅 April 13
Following the failed talks, Washington began a naval blockade targeting vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports. The measure sought economic leverage over Iran and further internationalized maritime...
📅 28 June 2026
After several days of attacks, the United States and Iran agreed to halt recent Gulf hostilities and renew talks over Hormuz, Reuters reported. The announcement was a pause arrangement amid reciprocal...
📅 25 September 2026
At the United Nations, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran had presented a concrete seven-day plan to reopen Hormuz and restore normal passage, and that action depended on the United States....
📅 7 October 2026
Reuters reported at least 12 attacks on tankers in the week ending October 5, based on maritime security sources; the International Maritime Organization verified nine incidents. Reports said a...
