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.

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...

"Blockade of Iranian ports has been fully implemented": US CENTCOM

Apr 15, 2026

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday announced that a full blockade of Iran's ports has been successfully implemented, with US forces asserting...

Maritime blockade of Iranian ports to begin on April 13, says US Central Command

Apr 13, 2026

According to the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), the measure will apply uniformly to ships of all nationalities operating in and around Iranian ports...

Iran's parliament speaker hints at targeting Bab el-Mandeb Strait; suggests expansion of maritime blockade beyond Hormuz

Apr 04, 2026

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf suggested expanding maritime blockades from the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. In social media posts,...

Iran: Internet "near blackout" persists for 45 days; connectivity severed for over 1,056 hours

Apr 13, 2026

Iran has enforced a "near blackout" of internet services for 45 days following military strikes by the US and Israel. Amid this digital isolation,...