U.S.-led task force tells ships to reroute on first day of new effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United States kicked off an effort to “guide” stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, as it tries to counter economic disruptions that outlasted the peak of fighting with no peace deal in sight. A day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced what he called “Project Freedom,” the … Read more

Trump says the U.S. will ‘free up’ ships in the Strait of Hormuz

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. WHO: Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on cruise ship 01:40 Concerns grow as high oil prices drive up cost of jet fuel 01:12 Legal showdown intensifies over abortion pill access 01:54 Now Playing Trump says the U.S. will ‘free … Read more

Trump says U.S. will begin escorting ships through Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. will escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, as he has offered little optimism that he will accept a recent proposal from Tehran to end the war. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Trump said the U.S. will … Read more

US warns shipping firms they could face sanctions over paying Iranian tolls in the Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United States is warning shipping companies that they could face sanctions for making payments to Iran to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The alert posted Friday by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control adds another layer of pressure in the standoff between the U.S. and Iran … Read more

U.S. asks for help with opening Strait of Hormuz while Trump attacks allies

After President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. needed no assistance in re-opening the Strait of Hormuz, the administration has launched a new effort to get allies to help to move ships through the critical passageway blocked by Iran. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. According to … Read more

How Ukraine’s demining robots could help U.S. open the Strait of Hormuz

KYIV, Ukraine — The TLK-150 is 8 feet long, weighs roughly 50 pounds and glides just below the surface of the Black Sea mapping out the minefields that lay below. Once it dips underwater, its rotors can churn for over 1,200 miles before needing a recharge.  The sea drone, manufactured by the Ukrainian defense company Toloka, … Read more