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US Central Command (Centcom) stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains free and open for commercial vessels despite an Iranian blockade. Over the past three months, US forces have assisted more than 1,000 vessels in transiting the strait, with operations continuing amid Iranian aggression.

US Central Command (Centcom) reported redirecting 30 commercial vessels, disabling 2, and boarding 2 to enforce compliance during an Iran blockade. It also permitted nearly 30 ships to pass for humanitarian aid.

Oman presented Iran with a Gulf-backed proposal to jointly manage the Strait of Hormuz, including a system of voluntary fees for ships, to restore stable shipping after disruptions caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran and attacks on commercial vessels.

US Central Command (Centcom) announced on July 28 that it has redirected 18 commercial vessels, disabled two, and boarded two in the Hormuz Strait as part of its naval blockade against Iran. Over 20 ships are enforcing the blockade.

US Central Command (Centcom) has disabled one ship and redirected 12 commercial vessels as part of a naval blockade against Iran to prevent ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports or coastal areas.

The US military’s Central Command launched strikes against Iranian military targets at 5:30PM US Eastern time at Trump’s direction. The mission aims to degrade Iran’s ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels in regional waters.

US Central Command (Centcom) stated it ended a wave of strikes against Iran, targeting military command centers, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and air defense systems. The statement also mentioned Centcom facilitated the transit of 900 commercial vessels and 450 million barrels of crude oil.

The US Central Command began a new wave of strikes against Iran for the ninth consecutive night, aiming to degrade Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

US Centcom reported that seven commercial vessels were stopped under Iran's naval blockade, with six redirected and one disabled by American military forces. The action is part of a naval blockade on Iran.

The US military’s Central Command redirected four commercial vessels, disabled one, and boarded another during the first three days of a renewed naval blockade of Iran. US forces renewed the blockade on vessels entering and exiting Iranian ports.

Saronic will begin constructing a new shipyard in Texas this year. The facility will focus on building both defense and commercial vessels.

India summoned Iran’s senior diplomat in New Delhi to protest attacks on two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, which resulted in the death of an Indian seafarer and injuries to others. The affected vessels had 46 crew members, including 30 Indians.

The US-Iran ceasefire and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) began to collapse after the US conducted a second round of strikes in response to Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The retaliatory actions indicate a breakdown in the agreed-upon measures to de-escalate tensions between the two nations.

Iran accused the US of violating a peace agreement after US military strikes targeted sites around the strait of Hormuz. The strikes followed Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the strait, which the US claimed violated a ceasefire. The US also revoked a temporary sanctions waiver for Iran's oil exports.

The US launched strikes against Iran following attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Iran of violating a recent ceasefire. The US reimposed sanctions on Iranian oil sales, while oil prices rose due to the escalation. Iran claims it should control traffic through the waterway, contributing to ongoing global instability.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that US forces have begun launching strikes against Iran in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes aim to impose costs for Iran's actions, which CENTCOM described as unwarranted and a violation of a ceasefire.

The U.S. launched strikes against Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian military group targeted the ships over two days in the strategically vital waterway.

The U.S. military launched strikes against Iran in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. Central Command statement.

Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is recovering but remains fragile, with 38 confirmed crossings on 2 July, down 10% from the previous day. Iranian-flagged activity has risen sharply, and commercial vessels dominate traffic, though political factors like compliance exposure and route governance continue to influence passage.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that Tehran will not begin final negotiations with the US before key clauses of their memorandum of understanding (MoU) are implemented. The clauses include ceasing hostilities in Lebanon, removing the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring safe passage for commercial vessels for 60 days, providing export waivers for Iranian oil products, and releasing frozen Iranian funds.

Bahrain's interior ministry warned residents to seek shelter after activating sirens, citing attacks by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain. The escalation follows recent tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, including strikes on commercial vessels and reciprocal attacks between the US and Iran.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy coordinated the safe transit of 28 commercial vessels, including oil tankers and container ships, through the Strait of Hormuz under designated routes and authorization. All ships required Iran’s approval to pass through the strait.

The U.S. military has been coordinating the passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks.

U.S. Central Command has redirected over 100 commercial vessels as part of a naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, citing the move as a 'milestone' amid regional tensions. The blockade, initiated in April under President Trump's directive, involves more than 15,000 U.S. troops.

Iran attacked at least three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, accusing the U.S. military of violating the ongoing ceasefire by blockading Iranian ports. The incident escalates tensions amid the ceasefire, with CBS News reporters Natalie Brand and Charlie D'Agata covering the developments.

Oil prices dropped 10% after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial vessels. The Strait, a critical oil shipping route, had been under scrutiny due to geopolitical tensions.

Iran's foreign minister asserts that the Strait of Hormuz remains fully open for commercial vessel passage during the ongoing Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. The statement emphasizes Iran's commitment to maintaining stability in the critical waterway.