The Strait of Hormuz has become the center of a fresh geopolitical confrontation as Iran insists its control over the strategic waterway is "non-negotiable." While the U.S. opposes any shipping fees, reports suggest Oman has proposed a new framework that could reshape maritime transit after months of conflict. Iranian officials argue the era of free passage is over, while Washington insists commercial navigation must remain unrestricted. Is the latest dispute the next flashpoint in the U.S.-Iran standoff?

Iran’s attempt to monetise and control passage through the Strait of Hormuz risks destabilising the UNCLOS-based global trade and maritime order

TEHRAN, June 29 — Iran’s top diplomat warned Sunday that any attempt by ships to bypass its preferred route through the Strait of Hormuz would “increase tensions” in the...

Tehran believes it should control the shipping route but its neighbour has its own plans for reopening it

Iran demands full control of the Strait of Hormuz and proposes Hormuz Safe, a Bitcoin-settled maritime insurance platform expected to generate over $10

Iran and Oman are pushing for payments from ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a move opposed by Washington. This proposal, inspired by the Straits of Malacca and Singapore,…

Iran and Oman are moving forward with plans to introduce payments for merchant vessels transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz, despite strong objections from the United States.

The Strait of Hormuz has become the center of a fresh geopolitical confrontation as Iran insists its control over the strategic waterway is "non-negotiable." While the U.S.…

By Parisa Hafezi, Jonathan Saul and Angus McDowallDUBAI/LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) - Iran is determined to win international recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz and…

Iran plans to impose maritime fees and maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz. Traffic returns to normal by July 15 at 14.5% YES.

Iran is seeking international recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz and its ability to charge vessels entering or leaving the Gulf, two senior Iranian sources have…

Iran asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S. tensions, shaping future maritime management in the region.

Iran is determined to gain international recognition for its control over the Strait of Hormuz, including the right to levy fees on ships. Despite an interim deal with the U.S.…

Iran is determined to secure international recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz and the right to charge ships for passage, even if it has to use force to achieve…