Iran moves to block US, Israeli shipments from Strait of Hormuz
US president Donald Trump said there was an "all-day negotiation" on Tuesday with Iran, characterising the talks positively, while also threatening to hit the…
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But US ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa suggested ahead of the three-day talks that no new pilot zones would be immediately implemented, saying that "moving too quickly risks jeopardizing the very civilians this process is meant to protect." Alisha Rahaman Sarkar 5 August 2026 03:58. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar 5 August 2026 04:35 US military says it has helped over 1,000 ships transit Strait of Hormuz US Central Command has said it has helped more than 1,000 ships transit the Strait of Hormuz over the past three months. Hong Kong: Oil prices extended gains and stocks fell further on Friday amid fading optimism over a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as reports said Iran was planning to block US and Israeli ships from the waterway as part of a deal with Oman.
Furthermore, Iranian state media on Thursday reported that Tehran could attempt to block U.S. and Israeli shipments from transiting the Strait of Hormuz under its joint venture with Oman to reopen the critical waterway to commercial traffic. Members of Iran's parliament are reviewing a proposed bill to block "hostile" vessels from moving through the choke point.
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But US ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa suggested ahead of the three-day talks that no new pilot zones would be immediately implemented, saying that "moving too quickly risks jeopardizing the very civilians this process is meant to protect." Alisha Rahaman Sarkar 5 August 2026 03:58
according to The IndependentAlisha Rahaman Sarkar 5 August 2026 04:35 US military says it has helped over 1,000 ships transit Strait of Hormuz US Central Command has said it has helped more than 1,000 ships transit the Strait of Hormuz over the past three months.
according to The IndependentHong Kong: Oil prices extended gains and stocks fell further on Friday amid fading optimism over a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as reports said Iran was planning to block US and Israeli ships from the waterway as part of a deal with Oman
according to New Straits TimesIranian state media on Thursday reported that Tehran could attempt to block U.S. and Israeli shipments from transiting the Strait of Hormuz under its joint venture with Oman to reopen the critical waterway to commercial traffic.
according to The Hill — Just InMembers of Iran's parliament are reviewing a proposed bill to block "hostile" vessels from moving through the choke point
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