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US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of a 'foolish violation' of the ceasefire after a drone struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The UN's shipping agency paused plans to evacuate stranded sailors, and oil prices fell sharply.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reports that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has reached about 50% of pre-war levels, but accuses the US of disrupting the recovery. TASS data shows 54 vessels crossed on June 25, followed by a decline over the next three days.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said Iran's pledge not to build nuclear weapons requires a 'very strong' verification system, as the US and Iran negotiate a permanent settlement. The nuclear programme remains a key sticking point, with contrasting information on UN inspectors' access and an uncertain fate for Iran's enriched uranium stockpile.
Iran's foreign ministry has condemned a joint statement by the US secretary of state and Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers, calling it 'interventionist, irresponsible and provocative'. Tehran dismissed US security commitments as rhetoric, rejected accusations over its nuclear and missile programs, and urged regional states to prevent third parties from using their territory against Iran.
Oil prices rose after an attack on a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed US-Iran strikes, raising doubts about the return to normal shipping in the critical waterway. Brent crude saw gains across multiple trading sessions as geopolitical tensions persisted.
Iran aims to earn billions from the reopened Strait of Hormuz, proposing a revenue-sharing model modeled on Turkey's Dardanelles management. The US rejects any tolls, and conflicting accounts emerge over the US-Iran framework deal.
The International Maritime Organization has temporarily halted its plan to evacuate over 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile. The incident occurred despite a recent US-Iran memorandum of understanding, and Iran has not claimed responsibility. The IMO had earlier announced the evacuation would proceed with regional cooperation.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Gulf countries have 'zero support' for introducing a toll or fee system in the Strait of Hormuz, and that Washington categorically rejects any such payment scheme. A joint US–GCC statement also ruled out holding charges on transit through the strategic waterway, as the two sides stressed the need to reopen it for free navigation.
The UN's International Maritime Organization has paused its evacuation of ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was struck by a projectile off Oman. The attack has raised concerns about the safety of the new transit routes and the stability of the recent US-Iran ceasefire.
Oman and Iran are at odds over temporary shipping corridors in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned that only Tehran-designated routes are safe. The dispute, which threatens a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, centers on control of the strategic waterway and maritime fees.
A cargo vessel reported being struck by an unknown projectile southeast of Oman's Dahit, causing damage to the bridge, with no casualties or environmental impact reported. The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran reportedly threatening vessels using the route without Tehran's permission.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned ships to use only Tehran-approved routes through the Strait of Hormuz, days after a US-Iran memorandum of understanding reopened the waterway. Shipowners are caught between conflicting instructions from Iran, the US, and Western insurers, with concerns over potential future tolls.
Oil prices have dropped to levels not seen since before the Iran war began in late February, as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz gradually resumes following a US-Iran interim deal. The resumption has allowed stranded tankers, including Iraqi crude cargoes, to exit the Gulf, though analysts caution that a sustained recovery hinges on a final peace pact.
As shipping resumes in the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Iran framework agreement, the perilous task of clearing naval mines begins. Al Jazeera details the types of mines and the international demining effort, while The New York Times reports on the US Navy's shift to drone-based countermeasures.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded a Gulf tour with assurances that any deal with Iran would safeguard allies' security, as Gulf states fear the accord is too soft. He also denied reports that Israel is trying to undermine the agreement, while Iranian sources warn that US statements during the visit risk derailing the ceasefire.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Gulf Arab allies that any deal with Iran would take their interests into account, as he wrapped up a regional tour in Bahrain. The visit aimed to sell the preliminary US-Iran accord to skeptical partners, while Iran's negotiator called the deal a 'declaration of America's defeat'.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on a Gulf tour, said the US will not accept any country's claim over the Strait of Hormuz or allow tolls on the international waterway. Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned against unauthorized crossings, and oil prices have dropped to pre-war levels.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned that vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz without authorization will be dealt with, as Tehran and Washington clash over fees and control of the waterway. Oman has announced an alternative route close to its shore, while Indonesia and Singapore vow to keep the Strait of Malacca accessible.
On day 118 of the Iran war, Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned against an alternative shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Bahrain for Gulf Cooperation Council talks. Tehran called its interim deal with Washington a 'declaration of America's defeat,' and the US sought to reassure Gulf allies of its commitment to their interests.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the US-Iran deal with UAE and Kuwaiti leaders, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to Gulf security. The 14-point memorandum does not address ballistic missile concerns, and Rubio warned against any tolls on the Strait of Hormuz.