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...

"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....

Strait of Hormuz "closed to all vessels," says Iran's IRGC amid escalating tensions

Jun 11, 2026

"Effective immediately, due to insecurity in the region, the Strait of Hormuz is declared closed to all vessels, including oil tankers and commercial ships,"...

UN chief calls for "full restoration" of navigation rights amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Apr 21, 2026

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for "freedom of navigation" in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising maritime tensions. As a "two-week ceasefire" between...