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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.
Pragmatic choice: Israel’s war backfires as Gulf backs US-Iran deal
A war meant to isolate Iran instead deepened Gulf pragmatism and strengthened support for diplomacy.
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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.
Oil prices back to pre-war levels on rising Middle East supply
The price of Brent crude has reached its lowest since February 27, before the war started.
Iran warns against Hormuz crossings without authorisation
An oil tanker navigates the strait, reportedly hugging the western coast, despite threats from Iran’s IRGC.
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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.
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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.
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Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes
Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes.
Published On 20 Jun 2026
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Grief, tears as families hold rites for Indian sailors killed in US strike
Grief, tears as families hold last rites for Indian sailors killed in US strike.
Published On 18 Jun 2026
