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U.S. Navy Jet Fires Upon, Disables Iranian Tanker Accused of Violating Washington’s Blockade
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May 6, 2026
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Mike Schuler
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U.S. Navy Jet Fires Upon, Disables Iranian Tanker Accused of Violating Washington’s Blockade

U.S. forces disabled an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday after CENTCOM said the vessel attempted to violate Washington’s blockade on ships entering or departing Iranian...
Shipowners Stay Cautious on Hormuz as Iran Says ‘Contact Us’
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May 6, 2026
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Shipowners Stay Cautious on Hormuz as Iran Says ‘Contact Us’

Shipping companies remain cautious about sending vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, despite signs that Iran may be willing to reopen the channel.
U.S. and Iran Edge Toward War Deal as Hormuz Talks Advance
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May 6, 2026
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U.S. and Iran Edge Toward War Deal as Hormuz Talks Advance

Iran said on Wednesday it was reviewing a new U.S. proposal, after sources said Washington and Tehran were closing in on a one-page memorandum to end the war in the Gulf while leaving tricky issues such as Iran's nuclear program for later.
Adnoc Appears to Export Second LNG Shipment Through Hormuz
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May 6, 2026
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Adnoc Appears to Export Second LNG Shipment Through Hormuz

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. appears to have been able to export a second liquefied natural gas shipment through the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg, even as the Iran war halts most traffic.
US and Iran Closing in on Memorandum to End War, Pakistani Source Says
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May 6, 2026
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US and Iran Closing in on Memorandum to End War, Pakistani Source Says

The United States and Iran are closing in on an agreement on a one-page memorandum to end the war in the Gulf, a source from mediator Pakistan familiar with the negotiations said.
Trump Abruptly Pauses ‘Project Freedom’ Hormuz Shipping Operation as Iran Talks Advance
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May 5, 2026
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Trump Abruptly Pauses ‘Project Freedom’ Hormuz Shipping Operation as Iran Talks Advance

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States is pausing its newly launched “Project Freedom” maritime operation in the Strait of Hormuz as negotiations with Iran move toward what...
Fresh Hormuz Attack Underscores Risks of Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ Push
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May 5, 2026
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Fresh Hormuz Attack Underscores Risks of Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ Push

UKMTO has issued a new verified attack warning for the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo vessel was reportedly struck by an “unknown projectile,” underscoring the continued dangers facing commercial...
Rubio Calls U.N. Vote ‘Test’ as U.S. Pushes Iran Shipping Crackdown
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May 5, 2026
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Rubio Calls U.N. Vote ‘Test’ as U.S. Pushes Iran Shipping Crackdown

By David Brunnstrom and John Irish WASHINGTON/PARIS, May 5 (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday called a U.S.-proposed U.N. resolution demanding Iran stop attacks and laying mines in the Strait...
U.S. Shifts to Shipping Protection as Trump Administration Declares ‘Epic Fury’ Over
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May 5, 2026
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U.S. Shifts to Shipping Protection as Trump Administration Declares ‘Epic Fury’ Over

The US said offensive operations against Iran are over as it shifts to protecting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, but the targeting of another cargo vessel after a day of strikes signaled that the conflict is dragging on.
Crowley Confirms US-Flagged CS Anthem Safely Transited Strait of Hormuz
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May 5, 2026
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Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

Crowley Confirms US-Flagged CS Anthem Safely Transited Strait of Hormuz

Crowley has confirmed that one of its managed vessels has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, providing more visibility into the limited number of U.S.-flagged ships that have exited the...
Pentagon Pushes Hormuz Return, But Shipping Still Confined to High-Risk Corridor
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May 5, 2026
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Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Pentagon Pushes Hormuz Return, But Shipping Still Confined to High-Risk Corridor

The Pentagon’s rollout of Project Freedom is being presented as the first step toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz. But the details emerging behind those early transits point to something...
U.N. Weighs Hormuz Sanctions as U.S. Pushes Resolution That Could Open Door to Force
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May 5, 2026
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U.N. Weighs Hormuz Sanctions as U.S. Pushes Resolution That Could Open Door to Force

U.N. Security Council members will begin talks on Tuesday on a U.S.- and Bahrain?backed draft resolution that could lead to sanctions against Iran, and potentially authorize force, if Tehran fails to halt attacks and threats to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, three Western diplomats said.