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Iran insists on right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near Oman

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June 26, 2026

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By Eman Abouhassira, Jana Choukeir and Jonathan SaulDUBAI/LONDON, June 26 (Reuters) - Iran reasserted its right on Friday to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and warned Gulf states against siding with the U.S., a day after an attack on a ship near Oman highlighted the fragility of a preliminary deal to end the Iran war.Tehran was responding to what it called an interventionist, irresponsible and provocative joint statement by the U.S. and six Gulf states that rejected Iran's insistence that it could charge tolls on vessels transiting the strait.

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Iran Herald

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· Jun 28, 2026

After ship hit near Oman, Iran reasserts right over Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI/LONDON: Tehran again said on June 26 that it has the right to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and warned countries in the Middle East not to support the United States. This came a day after an attack on a ship near Oman showed how fragile a temporary deal to end the Iran war is. Iran was reacting to what it called an interventionist, irresponsible and provocative joint statement by the United St

Al-Monitor

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· Jun 26, 2026

UAE stresses Hormuz security in rare call with Iran after war tensions

June 26 (Reuters) - UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed on Friday stressed the need to protect maritime corridors and ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in a call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi.The exchange, reported by state news agency WAM, marks a rare public contact between Abu Dhabi and Tehran following tensions linked to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

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· Jul 1, 2026

Defiant message from Tehran: "Hormuz is ours and will be controlled"

Iran, according to Arab media reports and unnamed sources, is insisting on control over the Strait of Hormuz and the possible introduction of tolls for ships passing through, while warning that it is also prepared to use force if necessary.

Hot Air

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· Jun 25, 2026

Attack on Ship in Strait of Hormuz; UPDATE: Iran Rejects UN Plan to Speed Traffic Out of Gulf

Attack on Ship in Strait of Hormuz; UPDATE: Iran Rejects UN Plan to Speed Traffic Out of Gulf

BRICS News

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· Jul 13, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US says Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz.

JUST IN: US says Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz.@BRICSNews

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 10, 2026

US demands Iran publicly announce opening of Strait of Hormuz

The United States has demanded that Iran publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open to international shipping and cease all attacks on commercial ships transiting the waterway following a week of strikes between the two countries. A U.S. official told reporters on Friday that Washington demanded Tehran permit passage through the strait and said the []

Fortune

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· Jul 5, 2026

Oil, gas tankers cross Hormuz via Oman-side route after U-turns

Iran has repeatedly said that vessels should only transit the strait through the route designated and authorized by the Islamic Republic.

Reuters

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· Jun 26, 2026

LIVE: Vessel tracker shows Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near Oman

Vessel tracker showing Strait of Hormuz traffic. Tehran reasserted its right to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and warned Gulf states against siding with the U.S., a day after an attack on a ship near Oman highlighted the fragility ‌of a preliminary deal to end the Iran war. #straitofhormuz #iran #iranwar #us #hormuz #oman #ships #marinetraffic #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 10, 2026

Iran not let US interfere in Strait of Hormuz: Senior cleric

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – The powerful Armed Forces of Iran will not permit any US interference in the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran provisional Friday prayers leader said, emphasizing that the strait will be run under the management of Islamic Republic.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran military command vows 'crushing response' after accusing US of strikes

Tehran asserts control over Strait of Hormuz safe passage amid escalating tensions

Libertarian Institute

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· Jul 9, 2026

Formalizing Control Over the Strait of Hormuz Is Iran’s Top Priority

Formalizing its control over the Strait of Hormuz has become Iran’s top priority in negotiations with the US. Tehran says it will not discuss the nuclear issue with Washington until control over the Strait is established. Reuters reported on Thursday, speaking with an Iranian source who explained Tehran is unwilling to speak with American officials []

Russia Today

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· Jul 11, 2026

US gives Iran deadline to declare Strait of Hormuz fully open – Axios

The US is reportedly pressuring Iran to declare the Strait of Hormuz fully open to commercial shipping following talks in Oman Read Full Article at RT.com

The Hill

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· Jun 26, 2026

Iran reasserts its authority over Strait of Hormuz

Iran on Friday asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning that safe passage can only be guaranteed for ships that coordinate with Tehran. The statement comes after President Trump accused Iran of hitting a commercial vessel sailing close to the coast of Oman with a one-way attack drone. The British military said the...

Euronews

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· Jul 8, 2026

Gulf states brace again for fiery US-Iran showdown as tensions spiral

From the front lines of the US-Iran confrontation, the Gulf nations have again urged both sides, with strategic restraint, not to abandon their negotiations, while Tehran is telegraphing that the Strait of Hormuz is now Iran's.

BOL News

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· Jul 12, 2026

US military ‘prepared’ to keep Hormuz an international waterway

CENTCOM said Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz. The post US military ‘prepared’ to keep Hormuz an international waterway appeared first on BOL News.

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran says any violation of shipping instructions through strait will be met decisively

Iran says any violation of shipping instructions through strait will be met decisively The head of national security in Iran’s parliament said on Saturday that any violation of Iran’s shipping instructions through the Strait of Hormuz would be met decisively. This comes after Iran condemned US strikes on its coastal surveillance facilities following an alleged drone attack on a commercial vessel in the strait. Reporting from Reuters Vessels are anchored off the coast of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on 21 May 2026 (AFP)

MS NOW

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iran warns tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face ‘forceful response’

The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war. The post Iran warns tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face ‘forceful response’ appeared first on MS NOW.

Off The Press

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· Jun 26, 2026

Iran defies Trump, reasserts control over Strait of Hormuz

Iran on Friday asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning that safe passage can only be guaranteed for ships that coordinate with Tehran. The statement comes after President Trump accused Iran of hitting a commercial vessel sailing close to the coast of Oman with a one-way attack drone. The British military said the []...Click to read more

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iran: The Strait of Hormuz is under Iranian sovereignty, not American sovereignty

TEHRAN, July 02 (YPA) – The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister confirmed that the Strait of Hormuz is under Iranian sovereignty and command, and not under the authority of the US Central Command, emphasizing Tehran’s position regarding its responsibility for managing one of the world’s most important waterways for oil transportation. His remarks came amid growing []

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iran threatens ships with 'forceful response' in Strait of Hormuz

Iran has warned ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz to remain on approved routes or face a "forceful response". The warning comes despite a ceasefire remaining in place between Iran and the United States. It follows two days of indirect talks between Iranian and US officials in Qatar.

Drudge Retort

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran Reasserts Its Authority over Strait of Hormuz

Iran on Friday asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning that safe passage can only be guaranteed for ships that coordinate with Tehran.

Associated Press

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· Jun 23, 2026

Strait of Hormuz will be managed by Iran, Tehran's lead negotiator insists

The lead negotiator of the Iranian delegation, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, insisted on Monday the Strait of Hormuz will be managed by Iran and would follow international laws. Qalibaf, who is also the speaker of the Iranian parliament, spoke with Iran state media on a plane on his way back from Switzerland. #iran #straitofhormuz #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 7, 2026

[Photo] While the world focuses on Israel, the Islamic Republic of Iran is attacking global sh [...]

While the world focuses on Israel, the Islamic Republic of Iran is attacking global shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. This is not a ceasefire deal, so far it looks like a Western SURRENDER deal to Iran. They get to do whatever they want, and the only ones who are told to cease the fire are the good guys.

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 13, 2026

US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz in latest attacks

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- The United States and Iran each asserted Monday they controlled the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East, further threatening any diplomacy to end the war. The attacks, sparked by Iran striking a container ship Sunday in the strait off the coast of Oman, again underlined that the waterway that once saw a fifth of the world's traded crude oil and natural gas pass through it remained the key issue in negotiations. T

Proto Thema - English

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· Jun 23, 2026

Oman and Iran stated that any arrangement concerning the Straits must fully respect their sovereign rights

Earlier, the Omani news agency reported that, following talks held in Muscat, the two countries reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining the Strait of Hormuz as a safe and open sea lane The post Oman and Iran stated that any arrangement concerning the Straits must fully respect their sovereign rights appeared first on ProtoThema English.

World Israel News

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· Jul 11, 2026

US issues ultimatum to Iran over attacks in Strait of Hormuz

The US demand for a public Iranian commitment focuses specifically on guaranteeing safe passage for commercial shipping and confirming that all channels of the strait remain open to global maritime traffic. The post US issues ultimatum to Iran over attacks in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on World Israel News.

The Independent

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran-US war latest: Tehran attacks US military bases as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates

US military's Central Command says it controls the Strait of Hormuz but Iran's Guard rejects claim

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 10, 2026

Strait of Hormuz: UN Maritime Council calls on nations to reject Iran control

The governing council of the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization, IMO, has called on countries to reject Iran’s attempt to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz, urging member states not to recognize Tehran’s unilateral measures affecting navigation through the strategic waterway. The resolution was adopted amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran [] Strait of Hormuz: UN Maritime Council calls on nations to reject Iran control

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 26, 2026

Gharibabadi: Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Cannot Be Guaranteed Without Considering Iranian Concerns

Gharibabadi: Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Cannot Be Guaranteed Without Considering Iranian Concerns

Assahifa

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· Jun 26, 2026

Iran reasserts control over Strait of Hormuz, warns Gulf states against backing U.S.

Iran on Friday reaffirmed its claim to oversee shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, warning Gulf Arab states against aligning with the United States in a dispute over navigation through one of the world's most strategic waterways. Tehran's response came a day after Washington and the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) issued a joint statement ...

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 1, 2026

Iran seeks permanent Strait of Hormuz control in US talks

Iran is seeking international recognition of its authority over the Strait of Hormuz after its temporary agreement with the United States,insisting it should control vessel movements and eventually charge ships for transiting the strategic waterway. The position has emerged as one of the biggest obstacles to a broader U.S.-Iran settlement following the three-month conflict that [] The post Iran seeks permanent Strait of Hormuz control in US talks appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

BERNAMA

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· Jun 28, 2026

World : Iran Says It Has Sole Control Over Hormuz Strait Again

BAGHDAD, June 28 (Bernama-dpa) -- Iran has sole control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz for the next 30 days, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, after the fragile ceasefire with the United States (US) appeared to disintegrate amid a flurry of attacks, German Press Agency (dpa) reported.

Arab Times Online

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· Jun 23, 2026

Oman, Iran Discuss Toll-Free Passage Through Strait of Hormuz

MUSCAT, Jun 23: Oman’s foreign minister said talks with senior Iranian officials in Muscat focused on ensuring toll-free and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a key provis...

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 11, 2026

Oman Proposes Two Shipping Corridors for Hormuz as Iran-US Talks Remain Unresolved

Oman presented a two-corridor Strait of Hormuz proposal at Saturday's Araghchi-Albusaidi talks in Muscat: free southern passage through Omani waters, conditional northern transit requiring Tehran's approval. Neither Iran nor the US has accepted the framework, and the strait remains closed after 133 days.

teleSUR English

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· Jul 11, 2026

3 Strategic Moves: Strait of Hormuz Management Deal Boosts Regional Security

Strait of Hormuz management talks between Iran and Oman aim to secure safe navigation, resist U.S. pressure and stabilize global energy flows amid rising tensions. Related: Iranian Supreme Leader Promises To Avenge Khamenei’s Death Strait of Hormuz management has moved to the center of regional diplomacy as Iran and Oman intensify coordination to guarantee safe []

Presstv

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· Jun 25, 2026

Iran warns ships off unauthorized Hormuz routes amid talk with Oman

Iran warned ships off unauthorized Hormuz routes would not receive safe passage guarantees, as Tehran and Oman agreed to negotiate a framework for the strait's future administration.

Wall Street Journal

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· Jul 7, 2026

U.S. Launches Strikes on Iran in Response to Ship Attacks in Hormuz

The action comes after Iran attacked commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a peace deal agreed to end the U.S.-Iran war.

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