France condemns Russia's decision to suspend participation in Black Sea grain initiative, calls for reversal of decision

Jul 18, 2023

France said Russia is responsible for blocking navigation in the maritime area and is imposing a blockade on Ukrainian ports.

Persian Gulf not theater to impose foreign will: Iranian President

Apr 30, 2026

Pezeshkian, on the occasion of the Persian Gulf National Day, said that any attempt to impose a blockade and maritime restrictions against Iran is...

US military "redirected" 109 commercial vessels during Strait of Hormuz blockade

May 27, 2026

The US military has redirected 109 commercial vessels in the Arabian Sea to enforce a maritime blockade of Iran. Meanwhile, the White House flatly...

Sanctioned Iranian supertanker reportedly transits Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade

Apr 15, 2026

Iranian authorities claim a sanctioned supertanker and a food vessel transited the Strait of Hormuz despite a US blockade. However, CENTCOM asserts the blockade...

US lifts maritime blockade on Iranian ports after signing MoU, says CENTCOM

Jun 19, 2026

"Today, US forces lifted the blockade on all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas, in accordance with the President's direction....

US forces turn back 38 ships from Iranian ports as maritime blockade continues

Apr 27, 2026

United States Central Command (CENTCOM) is enforcing a strict blockade on Iranian ports, preventing ships from entering or exiting Iranian waters. Forces have already...