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The US is proposing to form a new alliance to open up transportation through Hormuz. Pictured is a sign with the words "Hormuz Sea is still closed" at Revolution Square in Tehran, Iran. Photo: AFP

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.

The ship anchored near an LNG plant on Sakhalin Island, off the coast of the town of Korsakov, Russia. Photo: AFP

Russia expands LNG fleet as Europe tightens imports

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All newly added LNG ships have been renamed and moved to fly the Russian flag. Previously, these ships were owned by an Oman company.

The phone call on April 29 was the 12th phone call between Mr. Putin (pictured) and Mr. Trump since Mr. Trump returned to the White House in early 2025. Photo: Russian Presidential Office

Trump and Putin phone call for the 12th time

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Mr. Trump and Mr. Putin discussed many topics, including a ceasefire on Victory Day, the peace process in Ukraine and the situation in Iran.

Iran has accumulated about 11 tons of enriched uranium. However, the location of this uranium remains a mystery. Photo: AFP

The mystery of the location of 11 tons of Iranian uranium

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Since 8 years ago, when the US withdrew from the nuclear deal with Iran, Tehran has accumulated about 11 tons of enriched uranium and the location of this uranium remains a mystery.

The UK Maritime Trade Coordination Center (UKMTO) is seen as a ship support switchboard in Hormuz. Photo: AFP

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.