US to move 7th Fleet's USS Tripoli strike group to West Asia as tensions with Tehran escalate around Strait of Hormuz

Mar 14, 2026

US Pentagon's want for this new deployment comes amid increasing tensions in and around the Strait of Hormuz.

"US controls Strait of Hormuz": Pete Hegseth amid escalating tension with Iran

Jun 11, 2026

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Wednesday (local time) said that the United States "controls" the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating tensions with...

"Leverage of blocking Strait of Hormuz must continue," says Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei

Mar 12, 2026

In his first address to the Iranian people. Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called for the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a move that...

Trump announces 'Project Freedom' to 'guide' stranded ships safely out of Strait of Hormuz

May 03, 2026

US President Donald Trump has announced "Project Freedom", a US-led initiative aimed at helping commercial vessels trapped in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating...

Qatar Energy declares force majeure; halts LNG production

Mar 04, 2026

This move comes amid escalating tensions in West Asia and after its energy infrastructure was targeted, including the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil...

"Unlawful and irresponsible": Iranian envoy blames US, Israel for Strait of Hormuz tensions

Mar 14, 2026

Iran's ambassador to the UK told the IMO that "unlawful and irresponsible" US and Israeli actions are causing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz....