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Gulf

May 28, 2026

U.S., Iran exchange fire near Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire

The United States and Iran again exchanged attacks near the Strait of Hormuz early on Thursday amid a ceasefire and ongoing negotiations on ending the war.

U.S.-Iran war
April 28, 2026

Iran seeking reopening of Strait Hormuz: Trump

U.S. media reports said Mr Trump was dissatisfied with Iran’s latest peace proposal.

Strait of Hormuz
April 24, 2026
European Union
April 19, 2026

Brazilian president condemns Trump, UN Security Council over war-mongering

Iranian officials reported that thousands have been killed in the country.

Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
April 13, 2026

U.S. restrictions on vessels in international waters illegal, says Iran’s military

Iran said it would decisively implement a permanent mechanism to control the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. threats. 

Strait of Hormuz
March 25, 2026

U.S.-Israeli Airstrikes: Iran eases Strait of Hormuz transit rules amid oil shock

Ships must comply with Iranian security regulations and coordinate their passage with relevant authorities, the mission said late on Tuesday.

Vessels along Strait of Hormuz (Photo credit: Benoit Tessier/File Photo/Reuters]
March 12, 2026

One dead in attack on oil tankers in Gulf, says Iraq

One person was killed following an attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf, Iraqi authorities said early Thursday.

Oil tanker in flames
March 3, 2026

Islamic Jihad’s top commander killed in Lebanon: Israel

The Israeli military has killed Islamic Jihad’s top commander in Lebanon, the Israel Defence Forces said on Monday.

Israeli Defence Force
October 12, 2022

Japan to help Nigeria fight pirates in Gulf of Guinea

Japan has reiterated its commitment to contributing to the security of Nigeria and other West African countries through maritime safety.

Niger Delta Militants (Credit: ThisDay)