U.S. imposes military blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz
The price of U.S. crude rose to $104.24 a barrel following the blockade announcement and Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose to $102.29.
U.S. imposes military blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz
The price of U.S. crude rose to $104.24 a barrel following the blockade announcement and Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose to $102.29. Grouped from 13 articles across 9 sources.
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Iran war: US military to blockade Iranian ports
President Donald Trump wants to use the blockade to stop Iran from collecting transit fees and to cut off its oil revenue. Oil prices rose sharply after the announcement. Follow DW for more.
U.S. military announces blockade of Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz
CENTCOM says it would still allow ships travelling between non-Iranian ports to transit, a step down from Trump’s earlier threat to blockade the entire waterway
US to blockade Iranian ports, risking wider war over Strait of Hormuz
US‑Iran talks in Pakistan have collapsed as Trump announced the blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz starting on Monday afternoon, stoking war fears and pushing oil prices sharply higher.
US military to begin blockade of Iranian ports on April 13
It says the US forces will not impede vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports.
US military threatens to blockade all Iranian ports starting on Monday
Vessels will still be able to transit the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports, says US Central Command.
Live: US Navy begins blockade of Iranian ports after failed peace talks
The US Navy is expected to begin its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after Trump warned he would do so following failed peace talks with Iran. Follow live.
Iran threatens Middle East ports as U.S. military set to impose shipping blockade
From 10 a.m. EDT, the blockade would be enforced ‘against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas’
US stock futures slide ahead of Iran ports blockade
Oil prices expected to rise as Trump tells US navy to ‘interdict’ ships that pay Iran to pass through strategic chokepoint
Oil back above $100 as US to blockade Iranian ports after peace talks fail
The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.
Live: Iran vows to fight US Navy in Hormuz, blockade to start at midnight
US Central Command say it will begin implementing a blockade of "all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports" from midnight tonight AEST. Follow live.
Oil tankers exit Strait of Hormuz amid fragile US-Iran ceasefire
Three supertankers laden with oil exit waterway amid global energy crunch, shipping data shows.
US says two naval ships ‘transited’ Strait of Hormuz for mine-clearing
Negotiations are ongoing between US-Iranian delegations in Islamabad, with control of the strait a key sticking point.
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