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Strait of Hormuz
U.S. guides ships through Hormuz as UAE reports Iranian drone attack
CENTCOM said two U.S.-flagged merchant vessels safely transited under Project Freedom, but the passage came amid Iranian threats and a reported attack on an ADNOC-linked tanker
Strait of Hormuz
Trump says US will guide stranded ships out of Hormuz as Iran warns against intervention
The initiative, called “Project Freedom,” is set against a dangerous maritime standoff, disrupted energy shipments and unanswered questions over how the Navy would move vessels safely
Hormuz standoff
Iran warns U.S. over Hormuz ship plan as oil stays above $100
Trump says the U.S. will help guide stranded vessels out of the blocked strait, but Iran says passage must be coordinated with its armed forces
Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Official Warns Ships in Strait of Hormuz Could Be ‘At Risk
A saved summary of a New York Times report said vessels trying to cross without permission were warned of danger; details on enforcement were not provided
Japan diplomacy
Japan casts FOIP as bridge to Middle East as security risks grow
In a 10-year assessment of the Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision, Japan’s ambassador to Qatar points to maritime security, supply chains and development as priorities
Strait of Hormuz
Iran seizes two ships in Hormuz as U.S. tanker boardings widen
The IRGC took the MSC Francesca and Epaminondas toward Iran’s coast as Washington reported new interdictions of Iran-linked tankers in the Indian Ocean
Strait of Hormuz
Seized ships sharpen risks for crews in Strait of Hormuz
Two MSC-managed container ships have been taken toward Bandar Abbas after Iranian forces seized them, leaving shipping companies to weigh crew safety amid a widening maritime confrontation
Strait of Hormuz
Tankers stack up outside Hormuz as U.S. blockade holds and Iran keeps waterway shut
CENTCOM reports no breaches of the U.S. blockade since April 13; traffic remains minimal with vessels queueing to UAE ports as talks and warnings escalate