Hormuz Strait
US proposes new maritime alliance to restore traffic in the Strait of Hormuz
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The US calls on other countries to join a new international alliance to help ships travel through the Strait of Hormuz.
Hotline of 18 people on duty to rescue ships in the Strait of Hormuz
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The UK Maritime Emergency Center plays a 24/7 switchboard role in remote rescue for ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil transshipment point related to Iran discovered off Malaysia
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An area off the coast of Malaysia is believed to have become an important oil transit point in Iran's oil transportation network.
Somali piracy outbreaks again, 3 ships seized in just one week
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Three ships were hijacked in just 1 week off the coast of Somalia, raising concerns about a sea piracy outbreak in the Horn of Africa.
Japanese oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz free of charge
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Japan said it did not have to pay Iran for the oil tanker to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after the two sides conducted negotiations.
President Donald Trump is considering a long-term blockade of Iran
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US President Donald Trump is said to be building a long-term blockade plan against Iran to avoid risks from direct military measures.
Iranian oil tankers flock to the US blockade line
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Iranian oil tankers are gathering offshore Chabahar, a port in Iran located outside the Persian Gulf right next to the US blockade line.
Russia's richest billionaire super yacht crosses the Hormuz Strait amid blockade
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One of the world's largest super yachts owned by a Russian billionaire, passed through the Strait of Hormuz on April 25.
Russian MP: Iran has prepared for a long-term conflict scenario with large UAV and missile stockpiles
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The Russian MP said that Iran has prepared carefully for a conflict with the US, and may possess a large number of UAVs and missiles.
President Trump: Iran can call if it wants to negotiate
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President Trump's new statement shows a tough stance but still leaves open the channel of direct contact with Iran.
Hormuz crisis causes electric vehicles to be forecast to accelerate globally
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S&P Global Vice President Daniel Yergin warned that the Hormuz crisis is "the biggest energy disruption we have ever seen".
Pirates attack oil tanker from the Middle East, arrest 17 sailors
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A tanker on its way from the Persian Gulf to Somalia was hijacked by pirates, raising concerns about the return of piracy in the region.
US Navy blocks Iran-linked ship near Hormuz
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The US Navy intercepted a ship under sanctions in the Arabian Sea on April 25.
Hormuz tensions lead the world to the world's number 1 oil transshipment point
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The tension in Hormuz forces Asian policymakers to face questions about the security of vital shipping routes, including Malacca.
Panama Canal makes a fortune when Hormuz is blockaded, priority fees skyrocket
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Businesses spend up to 4 million USD for ships to pass through the Panama Canal during the time the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.
