Rubio urges "Plan B" for reopening Strait of Hormuz if Iran refuses to cooperate

May 22, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed the need for a "plan B" if Iran refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah warns destruction of energy facilities if attempts made to forcibly reopen Strait of Hormuz

Apr 06, 2026

Iranian-backed Iraqi group Kataib Hezbollah has warned of attacks on energy facilities if any attempts to forcibly reopen the Strait of Hormuz are made,...

"Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time": Trump extends deadline after 'open the Strait' warning to Iran

Apr 05, 2026

As the tensions continue to escalate between the US and Iran, US President Donald Trump has appeared to extend the deadline amid mounting pressure...

China, Russia veto Bahrain-backed UN resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Apr 07, 2026

Russia and China vetoed a Bahrain-backed UN resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. A resolution that was already diluted to secure their...

UK PM Starmer, French President Macron to host global meet on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Apr 16, 2026

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to host a virtual meeting of world leaders to discuss efforts to...

"Six months to clear mines": Pentagon warns of prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure amid "frustration" over high oil prices

Apr 23, 2026

The Pentagon reportedly warned Congress that clearing Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz could take six months, sparking bipartisan "frustration." As oil prices...