Tag: Strait of Hormuz

• Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:31 UTC

  Will Iran block the Strait of Hormuz?

  

  In response to the United States' attack on Saturday, the Iranian Parliament has approved closing the Strait of Hormuz. The decision, which could hinder international trade significantly, particularly that of oil, is awaiting approval from Iran's Supreme National Security Council.

• Monday, January 6th 2020 - 08:46 UTC

  Royal Navy to escort UK-flagged vessels through Strait of Hormuz

  

  Britain's navy will accompany UK-flagged ships through the Strait of Hormuz to provide protection after the killing of Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani by US forces.

• Monday, September 23rd 2019 - 13:19 UTC

  British oil tanker Stena Impero to be released from Iranian custody soon

  

  The British oil tanker Stena Impero, held by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz since July for alleged “maritime violations,” has been cleared to leave, according to local press reports published Sunday. The vessel is due to depart “soon.”

• Friday, July 26th 2019 - 11:00 UTC

  Royal Navy begins escorting UK flagged ships sailing the Strait of Hormuz

  

  Great Britain’s Ministry of Defense announced that British Royal Navy will protect UK-flagged ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions soar in the Persian Gulf over tanker detentions.

• Monday, July 22nd 2019 - 09:25 UTC

  IMO condemns tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz and Sea of Oman

  

  The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has condemned recent attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and Sea of Oman at its meeting in London held from 15-19 July.

• Saturday, July 20th 2019 - 18:02 UTC

  Iran Guards seize British flagged tanker; foreign secretary Hunt warns of serious consequences

  

  Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Friday they had seized a British-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz for breaking “international maritime rules” as tensions mount in the highly sensitive waterway.

• Saturday, July 13th 2019 - 15:46 UTC

  Royal Navy sends Type 45 destroyer to Persian Gulf amid escalating tension

  

  The Royal Navy has announced the HMS Duncan, a Type 45 destroyer, will join HMS Montrose which is due to go in for “pre-planned maintenance” while still deployed.

• Friday, January 6th 2012 - 06:50 UTC

  Message to Iran: UK ready to use military force to keep Strait of Hormuz open

  

  Britain on Thursday signalled its readiness to use military force if necessary to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, warning Iran not to miscalculate over the West's determination to prevent disruption to the key shipping route.