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Iran resumes strikes in Strait of Hormuz, commerial ships hit; Tehran says vessel ignored warnings
Tehran [Iran], July 7 (ANI): Iran's state broadcaster IRIB, citing unnamed sources, on Tuesday reported that the Qatarti oil tanker 'Al-Raqayat' was targeted after allegedly attempting to transit through the Omani route in the Strait of Hormuz with US Navy support while ignoring repeated Iranian warnings. IRIB further highlighted Iran's longstanding position that 'the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will not r
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Intel Slava
· Jul 8, 2026
[Photo] 🇮🇷❌🇺🇸 — Iranian missile waves continue striking US bases in the Persian Gulf.
— Iranian missile waves continue striking US bases in the Persian Gulf.
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)
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.
Al Bawaba
· Jul 11, 2026
Iran calls Hormuz attack a "Mistake" as Nuclear talks hang in the balance
ALBAWABA — Iran has allegedly told the United States that the recent attack on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz was not deliberate, showing its desire to keep diplomatic lines open amid increasing tensions between the two countries...
Iran Herald
· Jun 29, 2026
Washington and Tehran to "stand down" from strikes as talks set to continue, says US official
Washington, DC [US], June 29 (ANI): Technical talks with Iran are scheduled to continue, indicating that both sides are actively working to de-escalate tensions, a US official told CBS News. Vessels will be allowed to move freely in the Strait of Hormuz, the official said.Additionally ABC News quoting an unnamed US Official reported that U.S. and Iran have agreed to stop attacks and allow vessels to move freely
BRICS News
· Jul 11, 2026
JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says it will not negotiate until the US implements agreed terms on the Stra [...]
JUST IN: Iran says it will not negotiate until the US implements agreed terms on the Strait of Hormuz and oil exports.@BRICSNews
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