… On Saturday, US Central Command (Centcom) said it had redirected 100 vessels, disabled four, and allowed 26 humanitarian aid ships to pass since the blockade began. …
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… On Friday, US Central Command (Centcom) said US forces had disabled two Iranian-flagged unladen oil tankers attempting to pull into an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman “in violation of the ongoing US blockade”. …
Iran accuses US of ‘reckless military adventure’… US Central Command (Centcom) described the Iranian attacks as “unprovoked”, saying Iranian forces launched “multiple missiles, drones and small boats” as US Navy guided-missile destroyers transited through the strait. …
Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz… US Central Command also said it was not seeking to escalate the conflict. Iranian state media later reported that the situation “is back to normal now”. …
Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait… US Central Command said on Wednesday it had shot at and disabled an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was trying to break the blockade. …
Iran considering US proposal to end war, official says… Some 15,000 US service personnel, guided-missile destroyers and more than 100 aircraft would be involved, US Central Command (Centcom) said, adding that the US blockade of Iranian ports would continue. …
Trump says US to ‘guide’ stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz… US Central Command said that 15,000 personnel, guided-missile destroyers and more than 100 aircraft would be involved in “Project Freedom”. …
Trump says US to ‘guide’ stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz… US Central Command (Centcom) said on Friday that 45 commercial ships have been told to turn around since the blockade began. …
US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls… Trump said he was briefed with options by US Central Command on Thursday, ranging from “blast the hell out of them and finish them forever” to “make a deal”. …
Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war- April 2026
… US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of “short and powerful” strikes on Iran to try to break the deadlock in negotiations with Tehran, news site Axios reported. …
Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options
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Trump says Iran deal largely negotiated, Strait reopening planned
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US President Donald Trump says an agreement with Iran has been "largely negotiated" and will include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, though he provided no further details. An Iranian foreign ministry spokesman cautioned that converging positions do not guarantee agreement on key issues.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Saturday 23 May
Trump says Iran deal largely negotiated, Strait reopening planned
US President Donald Trump says an agreement with Iran has been "largely negotiated" and will include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, though he provided no further details. An Iranian foreign ministry spokesman cautioned that converging positions do not guarantee agreement on key issues.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 8 May
Iran accuses US of reckless military tactics amid Strait tensions
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US of pursuing "reckless military adventure" instead of diplomatic solutions, as both sides exchanged accusations of attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. The tensions come amid ongoing maritime incidents, stalled ceasefire talks, and US naval pressure on Iranian ports.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Trump says US-Iran ceasefire remains after Strait of Hormuz fire
The US and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz late Thursday, with each side blaming the other for initiating attacks. Trump said the ceasefire remains in place despite the flare-up, which comes as Iran considers a US proposal to end the war.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rose in Asia after the US military said it intercepted Iranian attacks including missiles, drones and small boats in the Strait of Hormuz and carried out self-defence strikes; Brent crude was up 1.5% at $101.60 a barrel. Analysts attribute the rise to concerns that military action could threaten energy shipments through the strategic waterway, as traders view the US-Iran ceasefire as fragile.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 7 May
Iran considering US 14-point proposal to end war
Iran says a US proposal to end the war is "still being considered," with the White House reportedly working on a 14-point memorandum of understanding that could include suspension of Iranian nuclear enrichment, lifting of sanctions, and restoring free transit through the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said the US has had "very good talks with Iran in the last 24 hours" and that a deal is possible.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 4 May
US launches operation to free merchant ships from Strait of Hormuz
The United States says it will begin efforts to free merchant ships stranded by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with some 15,000 US service personnel and over 100 aircraft involved in what President Trump called a "humanitarian gesture." Iran's military warned it will attack any foreign forces entering the strait, and a senior Iranian official said US interference would violate the temporary ceasefire currently in place.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Trump announces US will guide ships through Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said the US will help guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz from Monday, calling the operation "Project Freedom" and a humanitarian gesture, while warning that any interference will be dealt with forcefully. Iran has restricted traffic through the waterway since February, though Trump said US and Iranian representatives were having "very positive" discussions.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
US warns shipping firms against paying Iran Strait tolls
The US Office of Foreign Assets Control has warned that shipping companies could face sanctions if they pay Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, cautioning that payments could take multiple forms including cash, digital assets, or in-kind transfers. Iran, which has severely limited traffic through the strait since February, says it has begun collecting tolls from ships navigating the waterway.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 1 May
Trump claims ceasefire means no congressional approval needed for Iran conflict
President Trump told Congress that US hostilities with Iran have "terminated" due to an ongoing ceasefire, arguing he did not need lawmakers' authorisation for the conflict. Despite the ceasefire, the US and Iran have not reached a longer-term deal, though Iranian media reported a new negotiation proposal sent via Pakistan on Friday.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 30 April
Oil prices spike on Iran military action reports
Brent crude rose to its highest level since 2022, touching $126.31 a barrel, after reports that the US military plans to brief President Trump on potential military action against Iran. Energy prices have been rising as peace talks stall and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, with about 20% of the world's oil and LNG typically passing through the waterway.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →