Strait of Hormuz

Trump Says Other Countries ‘Must Take Care’ of Hormuz

US President Trump said countries that rely on oil carried through the Hormuz Strait should take responsibility for keeping the passage open.

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US Military ‘Not Ready’ to Escort Tankers Through Hormuz Strait: Energy Secretary

The US military is currently "not ready" to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, because all its assets are focused on striking Iran.

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Iran Military Says Ships of US, Israel, Allies in Hormuz Strait ‘Legitimate Targets’

Iran's military said any ships belonging to the US, Israel, or their allies passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz will be targeted.

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Cargo Vessels Hit as Iran Threatens to Close Gulf Oil Chokepoint

Three commercial ships took fire in the Gulf as Iran launched strikes against its oil-exporting neighbors.

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Iran Says Possible to Secure Gulf Waters With Neighbors

Iran said it is capable of ensuring the safety of the vital Gulf waters in cooperation with neighboring countries.

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US to Send Reinforcements to Gulf After Iran Ship Threats: W.House

The US said it was sending reinforcements to the Gulf after what it called increasing harassment by Iran of ships in the oil-rich waters.

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US Ship Fires Warning Shots at Iranian Boats in Strait of Hormuz: Pentagon

A US vessel fired warning shots at more than a dozen Iranian fast attack boats which buzzed close to a US Navy submarine and escort ships in the narrow Strait of Hormuz on Monday, the Pentagon said.

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France declares Strait of Hormuz military mission fully operational

France declared the military component to its EMASOH maritime patrol mission in the strategic Strait of Hormuz fully operational

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Dutch and Danish frigates to deploy in support of French maritime mission in the Persian Gulf

The France-led maritime mission to counter Iran in the Strait of Hormuz is set to officially start at the end of the month

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