Strait-of-Hormuz

Iran has warned of attacking US warships if they advance toward the Persian Gulf. Ali Abdollahi, Chief of General Staff of the country's armed forces, said Iran has the capability to strike any US warship in the region. The warning came at a time when US President Donald Trump has hinted at a new large-scale attack on Iran.Speaking at an election rally in Florida on Friday local time, Trump said the United States could launch "another Epic Fury" on Iran. He made the remark referring to the US's...

Iranian media reported on Tuesday that Iran informed Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, that Tehran will hold no talks with Washington until the US fulfills Iranian demands. According to Nournews, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Field Marshal Asim Munir in Tehran to review ongoing mediation initiatives and regional developments, highlighting Tehran’s firm stance despite active diplomatic intervention by key intermediary Pakistan. Meanwhile, US Secretary of S...

US President Donald Trump said he “would not use” nuclear weapons against Iran, while clarifying that he did not see “putting US troops on the ground”. During an interview on Thursday with a conservative media reporter for Newsmax, Trump reaffirmed his stance against deploying ground forces or nuclear armament. Saudi Arabian forces intercepted and shot down a drone amid the escalating regional friction. Trump also revealed that the US maintains ongoing discussions with Russia and China...

The monthly salary of a captain navigating an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz has reached $100,000. Each time a captain crosses the strait, another $50,000 is credited to their account as a risk bonus. This means that if a captain crosses the dangerous Strait of Hormuz just once in a month, their total earnings reach $150,000. That amounts to nearly Tk 18.5 million in Bangladeshi currency, calculated at Tk 123 per dollar. This monthly salary and benefits package sets an unprecedent...

Although the Pentagon is prepared to launch another attack on Iran, US President Donald Trump has repeatedly called off such plans in recent months. On Thursday, he wrote on social media that he would not attack Iran before the midterm elections. He also said that “productive discussions” were underway between the United States and Iran. While President Trump remains hesitant about resuming the war, US military officials say they are preparing options for launching a major military operat...

US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the US will not execute military strikes against Iran before November’s midterm congressional elections, asserting that both nations are conducting “productive” negotiations to conclude the six-month-old war. Writing on Truth Social, Trump said, “We are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran. We will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the midterm elections to be held in the United States on 3 November.”...

Israel is preparing for a new military operation targeting Iran. An Israeli media outlet has claimed that preparations are underway to carry out the operation either in coordination with the United States or independently.Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom reported on Monday that the Israeli military is preparing for a possible attack on Iran. At the same time, it is maintaining close intelligence and military coordination with the US military.According to the report, Israel is preparing both to res...

Two oil tankers were hit by “unidentified projectiles” in the Strait of Hormuz area. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported the incidents on Friday. The attacks have created a fresh security risk for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. UKMTO said the first attack caused a small fire inside the tanker and cut off its power supply. The fire was later brought under control. No casualties were reported. There were also no reports of environmental damage. The tanker was s...

US President Donald Trump has said Iran backed Houthi forces in Yemen do not want to fight the United States. He said the Houthis asked the US not to take any action against them. Speaking to reporters in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday local time, Trump said, “The Houthis called us. They do not want to fight us. They do not want us to go after them.” He also said the situation in the Middle East would eventually be handled well. Meanwhile, Trump blamed Iran for an attack on a key oil pipe...

Maritime trackers received new reports of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, ​adding to concerns about Iran-related threats to energy supplies after Saudi Arabia shut down a vital oil pipeline.The British navy-affiliated agency UKMTO said it had a report of ‌a projectile hitting a vessel as it moved through the Strait of Hormuz. The amount of damage and the status of the crew were unknown as of early Sunday, the agency said.UKMTO's report came the day after Saudi Arabia said...

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have effectively taken control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait. They completed a rapid operation to take control of Yemen’s Red Sea coast on Friday. This has strengthened their control over one of the world’s most important shipping routes. It has also created a major strategic advantage for their supporters in Iran. Several media outlets reported that Houthi forces have captured Perim Island, located in the middle of the strategically important Bab al-Mandab Strait. Jus...

The United States has reached a major agreement to take control of Venezuela’s vast oil resources. Washington is set to gain majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves. The initiative was taken by US President Donald Trump. It has brought US Venezuela relations into renewed focus. Why was the agreement reached? And what is its real objective? Trump said Friday local time that the United States had reached an agreement with the government of Venezuela’s interim...

Iran has announced that it will not allow any military vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz under a potential agreement being negotiated with Oman, a move that could reshape maritime traffic through one of the world's most vital oil and gas chokepoints.Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed on Tuesday that Tehran is firmly opposed to military traffic in the strategic waterway under the terms of the emerging deal. His comments came after senior diplomats from Iran and Oman...

One side says the negotiating table is now empty. The other says the door to dialogue is not closed, but not by bowing down. Caught between these two positions is the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical energy routes. US President Donald Trump made it clear on Tuesday that no negotiations are currently taking place with Iran, and no new meetings are scheduled. At the same time, he claimed that the Strait of Hormuz is open and operational. Tehran, however, immediately responded tha...

The disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important waterways in global energy trade, has also affected African economies. Yet the continent possesses vast reserves of energy and other critical natural resources. African countries faced a similar crisis four years ago during the Russia Ukraine war. The Iran war is now pushing the world into a new era. It could be called the “post Hormuz era.” It is a period in which the global system will no longer depend on...

Iran has publicly stated that it has made progress in talks with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz.On Monday, Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that discussions are underway with Oman over creating a temporary route for ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Until a permanent agreement is reached, the separate routes in Iranian and Omani waters will be combined to form this temporary passage.Although temporary, the introduction of a single shipping lane in the strait could be a first...

The Middle East is boiling over with attacks and counterattacks. Israel and its US allies in the region are struggling to intercept Iran's successive missiles. Meanwhile, a warning has emerged, the United States does not have sufficient military capability on hand to sustain operations to protect Israel from ballistic missiles. The top general in charge of US forces deployed in Europe warned the Pentagon of this during the current week. The Washington Post reported this on Saturday.According to...

US airstrikes have continued for the tenth night in Iran's southern coastal cities and islands. Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reported attacks on two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, Tehran has claimed retaliatory strikes on US bases in the Middle East.According to a report by Al Jazeera, explosions have been reported on Qeshm, the largest island near the Strait of Hormuz. Explosions have also been reported in the key port cities of Bandar Abbas and B...

The United States is demanding a public commitment from Iran to completely halt attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington argues that while Iranian officials have privately expressed regret over the attacks, this is not sufficient—they must publicly announce a halt to the hostilities.A crucial meeting between the two countries is scheduled to take place today (Saturday) in Oman. As one of the primary conditions for these talks, Washington has demanded that Iran publicly dec...

An oil tanker has come under attack off the coast of Oman, causing a fire to break out on one side of the vessel.The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a UK-based maritime tracking and monitoring agency, confirmed that the incident occurred on Tuesday morning, local time.The UKMTO reported that an unidentified projectile was fired at the tanker 8 nautical miles east of the Limah area near the coast. The projectile struck the port (left) side of the tanker, igniting a fire.How...