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Iran Must End Hormuz Ship Attacks, Keep Lanes Open: US Officials

Iran has told Washington that recent attacks on shipping in the Strait were from an errant part of their system, one senior official said.
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Al-Monitor
· Jul 10, 2026
US insists Iran commit to stopping attacks in Hormuz strait, say US officials
By Steve HollandWASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters) - The United States is demanding that Iran publicly state it will stop attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and that all lanes in the strait will be open to shipping with no tolls, senior U.S. officials said on Friday.Iran has adamantly refused to give up control of the strait, the strategic waterway through which a fifth of the world's oil supply typically flows.
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 11, 2026
Line In The Sand: U.S. Demand Open Strait As Internal Tehran Chaos Threatens Colation Peace
A major diplomatic standoff is unfolding over the world’s most critical energy chokepoint. The United States has delivered a firm ultimatum to Tehran, demanding a public, unambiguous guarantee that the Strait of Hormuz is open and that international shipping will no longer face attacks. According to senior U.S. officials speaking on the condition of anonymity, [] Line In The Sand: U.S. Demand Open Strait As Internal Tehran Chaos Threatens Colation Peace
World Israel News
· 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.
MS NOW
· 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.
The korea Herald News
· Jul 2, 2026
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'
Iran’s joint military command warned Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a “forceful response,” again ratcheting up tensions over a waterway crucial for international energy supplies. 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 statement from the Khatam al-Anbiya military command, reported by Iranian state television, comes af
Middle East Eye
· 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)
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Related coverage for "Iran Must End Hormuz Ship Attacks, Keep Lanes Open: US Officials": Al-Monitor — US insists Iran commit to stopping attacks in Hormuz strait, say US officials. Tampa Free Press — Line In The Sand: U.S. Demand Open Strait As Internal Tehran Chaos Threatens Colation Peace. World Israel News — US issues ultimatum to Iran over attacks in Strait of Hormuz. MS NOW — Iran warns tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face ‘forceful response’. The korea Herald News — Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'. Middle East Eye — Iran says any violation of shipping instructions through strait will be met decisively
