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Strait of Hormuz Remains Effectively Blocked After Naval Skirmishes

The U.S. Navy’s blockade continued to intercept ships trying to leave or enter Iranian ports, while fear of Iranian attacks kept other ships from attempting passage through the narrows.

By Pranav Baskar and Devon Lum

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threaten US sites in Middle East if tankers come under fire

Revolutionary Guard issue warning as Trump awaits Iran’s response to Washington’s latest proposal for peace deal Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has threatened to target US sites in the Middle East if its tankers come under fire, Iranian media reported on Saturday, as Washington was left waiting for Tehran’s response to its latest negotiating position. “Any attack on Iranian tankers and commercial vessels will result in a heavy attack on one of the American centres in the region and enemy ships,” ...

By Agence-France Presse

Iran ceasefire tested as cargo ship catches fire after being hit off Qatar's coast

A cargo ship caught fire Sunday after being hit by an unknown projectile off Qatar's coast, the British military said.

By The Associated Press

Iran war: Ceasefire tested by ship fire, drone attack

Kuwait detected several drones ​in its airspace and a ship was struck off Qatar as the ceasefire between the US and Iran is tested. Follow DW for more.

Trump awaits Iran’s response amid relative calm in Hormuz

Relative calm prevailed around the Strait of Hormuz early on Sunday after days of sporadic flare-ups, as the United States waited for Iran’s response to its latest proposals to end more than two months of fighting and begin peace talks. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that Washington expected a response within hours. But there have been no signs of movement from Tehran ‌on the proposal, which would formally end the war before talks on more contentious issues, including Iran’s...

By Reuters

Live: Iran's Guards threaten US sites in the region if its tankers come under fire

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have threatened to target US sites in the Middle East if its tankers come under fire, Iranian media reported on Saturday, as Washington continued to wait for Tehran’s response to its latest proposal for a peace deal. Follow our live blog for all the latest updates.

By FRANCE 24

British military says bulk carrier near Qatar caught fire after being struck by projectile

The British military reported the fire off the coast of Qatar on Sunday

By Ap Correspondent

‘Missiles, drones locked on US targets’: Iran warns of ‘heavy assault’ after tanker strikes in Gulf of Oman

Iran's IRGC has warned of a "heavy assault" on US military assets and ships if Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels are attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows US forces disabling two Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and an earlier exchange of fire near the strait.

By TOI WORLD DESK

US Iran war LIVE: Tehran warns US over tanker attacks amid fragile ceasefire

US Iran war LIVE updates: Iran’s IRGC warned it could target US positions and 'enemy ships' if its tankers are attacked, a day after reported US strikes on two Iranian vessels in the Gulf of Oman. It vowed a ‘heavy’ response to any assault.

‘Missiles, drones locked on US targets’: Iran’s fresh threat to US as peace talks are stalled

Ship struck by drone off coast of Qatar

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center had earlier said a bulk carrier reported being hit 23 nautical miles northeast of Doha by an "unknown projectile".

[Breaking] Korean-operated vessel in Hormuz was struck by unidentified flying object: Seoul

A Korean-operated vessel that was stuck in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unidentified flying object earlier this month, South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said Sunday, following a joint government investigation into a fire aboard the ship. According to the ministry, a joint governmental investigation team conducted an on-site probe on Friday into the HMM Namu, the bulk carrier that had been anchored in the Strait of Hormuz. The investigation found that “an unidentified flying object” hit the

By The Korea Herald

Iran strikes tanker off coast of Doha after Qatari ship breaks Hormuz blockade

Iranian lawmakers have said they are drafting a bill to formalize Iran's management of the Strait of Hormuz, with clauses including forbidding passage to vessels of "hostile states."

Gwadar Port gains strategic weight amid Hormuz crisis

GWADAR: Amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic importance of Gwadar Port has significantly increased due to its shorter access routes to Iran and Central Asia, along with investor-friendly incentives such as tax exemptions, free storage facilities, and modern infrastructure. This was stated by Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) Chairman Noorul Haq Baloch during a meeting with members of the All Pakistan Shipping Association (APSA) in Karachi. He said the port is increasingly bei...

By none@none.com (Behram Baloch)

South Korean ship in Strait of Hormuz hit by unidentified object on May 4, ministry says

US, Iran no closer to ending war as Qatari tanker sails toward Strait of Hormuz

There are still no signs of movement from Tehran on a proposal which would formally end the war before talks on more contentious issues

By Reuters

IRGC warns US of retaliation over further attacks on Iranian vessels

Iran's missiles are 'locked on American targets' as ceasefire frays around the Strait of Hormuz

By Reuters

Village boy arriving in US with 'one small suitcase' becomes first Chinese head of major university

Born in a poor Chinese village, a former international student has become the first mainland Chinese undergraduate alumnus to lead a major U.S. public university.

Nigeria risks hike in condom prices over escalating US-Iran war

Health experts warn condom prices in Nigeria could rise due to global supply disruptions from the US-Iran conflict, impacting public health. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-risks-hike-in-condom-prices-over-escalating-us-iran-war/

By Punch Newspapers

Insecurity: Nigeria, U.S. forge alliance against Sahel terror threats

The governments of Nigeria and the United States are intensifying their strategic partnership on security, counterterrorism, regional stability, and beyond. The post Insecurity: Nigeria, U.S. forge alliance against Sahel terror threats appeared first on Vanguard News.

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