Iran claims to have littered a central shipping passage in the Strait of Hormuz with sea mines, in a move analysts say could be a "coercive threat" to maintain its grip on the crucial waterway.
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Iran claims to have littered a central shipping passage in the Strait of Hormuz with sea mines, in a move analysts say could be a "coercive threat" to maintain its grip on the crucial waterway.
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Iran to "stop now" if it was charging tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Grouped from 12 articles across 7 sources.
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Few ships passed through the waterway Wednesday and Thursday despite a ceasefire agreement that was supposed to open the waterway key to transiting oil across the globe. Grouped from 4 articles across 4 sources.
Energy industry experts warn that allowing Iran to charge ships to ensure safe passage through the strait would raise energy costs.
The Mayasan and Yakumosan began sailing east late on April 9 from waters off Ras Tanura in Saudi Arabia.
Tehran says transits must be under its supervision.