Joint Maritime Information Center

Oman proposes joint management of the Strait of Hormuz with Iran, modeled after the Strait of Malacca, as mediators anticipate a breakthrough in US-Iran talks following a meeting between Trump and Netanyahu. The US and Iran have clashed over control of the waterway since a June agreement, with the US challenging Iran's designated shipping corridor.

The United States and Iran are engaged in a conflict over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran securing de facto control to influence global oil prices and pressure the US economy. A recent agreement between President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian granted Iran authority to manage safe passage for commercial vessels, but the US challenged this by establishing an alternative shipping route, escalating tensions.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil and LNG shipping route, faces severe disruption due to escalating U.S.-Iran military clashes, with Iranian attacks on vessels and U.S. airstrikes intensifying since July. Maritime organizations report heightened threats, crew reluctance to sail through the strait, and proposals for toll systems to ensure trade continuity amid ongoing conflict.

The U.S. military will enforce a maritime blockade on Iran starting July 14, covering all Iranian ports, oil terminals, and coastal areas. The blockade applies to all vessel traffic regardless of flag and begins at 2000 GMT, as announced by the U.S. Navy-led Joint Maritime Information Center.

The U.S. military will enforce a maritime blockade on Iran starting July 14 at 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, covering all Iranian ports, oil terminals, and coastal areas. Unauthorized vessels may be intercepted, diverted, or captured, though neutral transit through the Strait of Hormuz to non-Iranian destinations will remain unimpeded.

The Strait of Hormuz’s southern route remained open to shipping despite Iran declaring it closed, as tensions between the US and Iran escalated. A Cyprus-flagged container ship was struck near Oman, and Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps halted vessels attempting transit, while a ceasefire faces stress from renewed attacks.

Iranian drones attacked Bahrain and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, likely in response to U.S. airstrikes. The U.S. and Iran are negotiating an interim deal to address regional conflicts, including maritime routes and nuclear issues.

Iran launched drone attacks targeting Bahrain and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, likely in response to U.S. airstrikes. The U.S. and Iran are negotiating an interim deal to address the conflict, including maritime security and nuclear program terms.

Iran launched drone attacks targeting Bahrain and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, likely retaliating against U.S. airstrikes. The U.S. and Iran are negotiating an interim deal to address conflicts over shipping routes and nuclear issues, with tensions rising as attacks continue.

Iran and the US exchanged strikes following attacks on a cargo ship and a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the worst escalation since an interim peace deal. Both sides accused each other of violating the agreement, with Iran claiming 'defensive' attacks on US-linked targets after US air strikes on its southern coast.

Iran and the US exchanged strikes in the worst escalation since an interim peace deal, following a cargo ship attack in the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides accused each other of violating the agreement, with the US blaming Iran for the initial strike and Iran retaliating against US-linked targets. The UK reported a projectile hitting a tanker in the strait, though no crew or environmental damage was reported.

The US Navy's Joint Maritime Information Center is expanding a route through the Strait of Hormuz near Oman to ease maritime traffic. Iran has demanded compliance with its orders for ships passing through the strait and announced plans to charge transit fees.

Iran launched drone attacks on Bahrain and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, likely retaliating against U.S. airstrikes. The U.S. and Iran are negotiating an interim ceasefire deal, while a U.S.-led maritime body expanded a transit route in the strait, raising tensions. Bahrain condemned the drone attack, and a multinational center reported a ship attack with no environmental damage.