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Who is Iranian oil tycoon Shamkhani whose ship is stranded in Hormuz?
Iranian oil shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani has been sanctioned by the West over his shadow fleet.
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UN agency pauses Hormuz ship evacuation initiative after vessel attacked
Iran warns vessels to use only Tehran-approved routes as IMO halts Hormuz evacuation after ship struck.
From: NewsFeed
Rubio: Gulf countries don’t support Strait of Hormuz tolls
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said all Gulf countries oppose a toll in the Strait of Hormuz.
Published On 25 Jun 2026
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IRGC warns against new Hormuz route for ships: What we know
Experts say disagreements over shipping routes and transit fees could complicate efforts to reach a permanent agreement.
Iran warns against Hormuz crossings without authorisation
An oil tanker navigates the strait, reportedly hugging the western coast, despite threats from Iran’s IRGC.
From: Counting the Cost
Has the worst of the Hormuz crisis passed?
Ships are moving again through the Strait of Hormuz, with oil prices falling. But relief for consumers may take longer.
Published On 24 Jun 2026
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Rubio says Iran cannot charge tolls in Hormuz: What we know
Tehran says the strait ‘will never return’ to its prewar conditions and claims it can charge fees for services.
From: NewsFeed
UN begins evacuation of 11,000 sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz
The UN’s maritime agency launched an operation to evacuate more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
Published On 23 Jun 2026
Shipping stalls in Strait of Hormuz after Iran declares key waterway shut
Ship tracking data shows sharp fall in transits as US and Iranian officials hold talks to save fragile peace framework.
Oil prices rise as Lebanon fighting erupts and Hormuz traffic still slow
Brent crude reverses slide after oil, LNG tankers cross critical waterway.
Iran’s supreme leader says approved US deal despite having ‘different’ view
Iran says it has suspended Strait of Hormuz transit charges for commercial vessels for 60 days.
