Middle East Conflict
Series of tourist boats leave the Gulf amid temporary ceasefire
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After more than a month of being stuck due to escalating conflict, most international cruise ships have begun their route through the Strait of Hormuz to escape the dangerous zone.
Iran denies news of agreeing to all terms with the US
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Iranian Foreign Ministry denies agreeing to transfer uranium to the US.
Mr. Trump reveals when the US and Iran may meet
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The prospect of US-Iran talks is increasing as Mr. Trump wants Middle East tensions to cool down and the parties seek an agreement to end the conflict.
US postpones arms handover to Europe for prioritizing Iran battlefield
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The US announced the delay in handing over signed weapons to European allies due to the need to focus resources on the escalating war in the Middle East.
Panama Canal overloaded, oil tanker spends more than 4 million USD to buy priority
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The Middle East conflict forced energy ships from the US to Asia to flock to the Panama Canal, pushing this waterway into an unprecedented overload.
Mr. Trump declares 10th achievement: Israel - Lebanon ceasefire agreement
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Mr. Trump suddenly announced the reaching of a 10-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon after negotiations in Washington on April 16.
Middle East peace prospects improve positively
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Middle East peace prospects improved as Israel and Lebanon promoted negotiations, aiming to end the weeks-long conflict.
Iran proposes de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran proposes to allow ships to travel freely through the Hormuz Strait in Oman.
Mr. Trump declares permanent opening of Hormuz, Iran conflict is very close to ending
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Mr. Trump affirmed that the Strait of Hormuz has been "opened forever" and the Iranian conflict is very close to ending, but the reality on the ground is still chaotic.
South Korea provides data on 26 related ships to Iran to find a way out in Hormuz
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The South Korean government shared a list of ships and boats stranded with Iran to ensure maritime safety amid escalating tensions.
US - Iran may restart negotiations this week
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Negotiations to end the conflict with Iran may resume in Pakistan in the next few days, US President Donald Trump said on April 14.
Dozens of Japanese ships stranded as US blockades Hormuz
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About 40 Japanese-related ships are still trapped in the Persian Gulf as the US blockades the Strait of Hormuz, increasing global transportation and energy risks.
Suspicion of US deploying mine hunting ships to the Middle East
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The moves to move US minesweepers raise suspicions about plans to deal with the mine threat in the Strait of Hormuz.
US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz increases pressure and risks on the market
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The US decision to blockade the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting global energy flows and increasing market risks.
Iran warns US to soon regret blockading the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran warns that no ports in the Persian Gulf and the Oman Sea will be safe if the US blockades the Strait of Hormuz.
