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2026-03-19 21:44
Giant tanker forced to back down as Iran successfully maintains control of Hormuz Strait
TEHRAN - A 160,000-ton oil tanker sailing under a Barbados flag was forced to retreat from the Strait of Hormuz this week after attempting to challenge Iran's transit restrictions, in what the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) called a clear demonstration that Tehran's control over the strategic waterway remains absolute and uncontested.
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2026-03-18 17:08
US opinions to confront closing of Hormuz Strait not operational: economic analyst
TEHRAN- Ali Ashraf Afkhami, an economic analyst, believes that the US opinions to confront closing of the Strait of Hormuz are not operational, and the outlook for oil price reduction is weak.
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2026-03-15 19:34
U.S. allies and China decline warship deployment after Trump’s call for Strait of Hormuz escort
TEHRAN - Countries including the United Kingdom, France, Japan, South Korea, and China have so far declined to commit warships in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s appeal for a naval escort mission through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor for global energy shipments. None have publicly agreed to send military forces to accompany oil tankers despite Trump’s high‑profile request.
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2026-03-14 19:33
Though Trump knew Iran may close Hormuz Strait, he ordered war: WSJ
Trump was intoxicated with deep confidence that his military would achieve swift and decisive victory
Before the U.S. went to war, Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told President Trump that an American attack could prompt Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz.
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2026-03-11 20:32
Energy prices continue to surge as Hormuz Strait remains closed
TEHRAN - Nearly two weeks after the joint U.S. and Israeli military campaign against Iran, global energy markets are entering a period of severe strain. Iran, facing direct attacks on its territory, has expanded security measures in the Strait of Hormuz — a step Tehran describes as a lawful response to foreign aggression and a necessary defense of its territorial waters.
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2026-03-04 21:21
Closure of Hormuz Strait not a choice, but a necessity
Trump must face the consequences of his illegal war on Iran
TEHRAN - When a country sees that it is being deceived despite showing goodwill and practicing patience for long years in the face of injustices and deceptions, it may resort to acts that do not seem legal at first glance. These things happen when a country is left with no other alternative.
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2026-02-28 20:50
Iran’s Day 1 strikes
IRGC and Artesh hit 14 US bases, one ship, several Israeli cities, and begin closure of Hormuz Strait
TEHRAN – Iran launched a significant wave of missile and drone attacks against military installations across West Asia and targets within Israel throughout Saturday, beginning its offensive shortly after the United States and Israel conducted joint strikes against sites within Iran.
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2026-02-17 16:54
We are ready to close Hormuz Strait: IRGC navy chief
TEHRAN – The commander of the naval unit of the IRGC announced on Monday that Iran is ready to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz upon an order by Iran’s top echelons.
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2026-01-24 20:45
By Saleh Abidi Maleki
No anxiety in Tehran as commanders declare readiness for war
Top officials express confidence that US aggression failed once—and will fail again, this time at a much heavier cost
TEHRAN – Iran’s top military officials looked relaxed and in high spirits as they gathered for an annual meeting marking National Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Day. Speaking to an IRIB reporter who managed to gain access to the gathering, the commanders commented on the growing prospects of another war with the United States with visible confidence.