Hormuzsundet

India lodged a strong protest with the United States after American strikes on commercial ships in the Gulf of Oman killed three Indian mariners. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised the issue directly with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The United States maintained that violations of its naval blockade would not be tolerated.

2 juni 2026 Rapporterad av AI

The government has extended its crude oil swap system with private firms until the end of June amid uncertainties around the Strait of Hormuz. The system was introduced in April to stabilize fuel supplies.

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed affection for South Korea on Friday during a White House press availability, shortly after the two nations signed a memorandum of understanding to boost shipbuilding ties.

6 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Wednesday expressed strong dissatisfaction with the United Kingdom's unilateral sanctions, which include two Chinese entities. He also clarified China's position on the Strait of Hormuz situation.

Den amerikanska militären sänkte sex iranska småbåtar och avvärjde kryssningsrobot- och drönarattacker i Hormuzsundet på måndagen, vilket tillät två USA-flaggade handelsfartyg att genomföra en säker passage under president Trumps "Project Freedom"-initiativ. Separata händelser inkluderade en explosion på ett sydkoreanskt opererat fartyg samt iranska missil- och drönaranfall mot Förenade Arabemiraten – de första sedan vapenvilan i början av april – där Förenade Arabemiraten rapporterade om avvärjda anfall och personskador.

4 maj 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released a new map showing areas of the Strait of Hormuz under their naval control. The announcement comes amid tensions with the US, including a missile strike on an American frigate. IRGC spokesperson stated there is no change in overall strait management.