The source also said that the number of ships that are allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will remain the same, less than fifteen.

Status of Strait of Hormuz will remain unchanged, only limited ships to be allowed after US-Iran talks fail: Report

Iran’s strategic mining of the Strait of Hormuz has severely backfired, creating a deadly, unmapped hazard for global maritime trade. With high-stakes peace talks underway in Islamabad, Tehran's inability to clear drifting explosives threatens to derail any immediate ceasefire agreement.

Ships to sink in Hormuz?: Why restoring shipping after mines is so difficult for Iran

Iran's strategic attempt to blockade the Strait of Hormuz has severely backfired, creating a deadly hazard for global maritime trade. With a significant portion of the world's oil passing through this critical chokepoint.

‘No safe passage’: Did Iran lose track of its own mines in the Strait of Hormuz?

PM Keir Starmer, who is on a trip to the Middle East, is facing tricky local elections back home that are likely to be dominated by cost-of-living concerns. He had refused to give the US permission to use British bases for offensive strikes and has been targeted by Trump several times since.

‘Fed up’ Starmer says Trump and Putin’s actions pushing up energy bills for Britons

Why is Iran redirecting ships even after reopening the Strait of Hormuz? Tehran has flagged risks of sea mines and redrawn routes, pushing vessels into tightly controlled corridors under its watch. All you need to know about the alternative routes shared by the IRGC.

Tehran toll booth: Iran announces 'alternative routes' in Hormuz; Why is it forcing oil tankers into IRGC-controlled waters?

Oil prices crash after weeks of surge: A US-Iran ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a sharp market reversal, with crude plunging over 15%. Is this relief here to stay or just temporary?

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Oil prices fall below $100 as Iran-US ceasefire kicks in after last minute Strait of Hormuz deal

On Saturday, following a strike near an Iranian nuclear facility and the reported downing of a US aircraft, President Trump took to Truth Social to renew his ultimatum. Referencing a previously issued 10-day window for negotiations, he warned that the final deadline was fast approaching.

'Open the Fu**ing Strait, you crazy ba***rds': Trump threatens to unleash hell on Iran if Hormuz doesn't open by Tuesday

Unimpeded transit of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is important for India because roughly 40% of the oil, 50% of the liquefied natural gas (LNG), and over 80% of the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) that the country imports flow through this route.

India to join coalition of nations exploring ways to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Even if the U.S.-Iran war ends soon, its global impact may linger for years. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have already driven up oil, gas, and fertilizer prices, sparking inflation concerns worldwide. Supply chains are under stress, food security is at risk, and even critical resources like helium face shortages. From energy markets to everyday costs, the conflict is reshaping the global economy. Is prolonged instability now inevitable?

U.S.-Iran War: ‘Gulf Of Insecurity’ Will Haunt Region Long After War Is Over 

The delivery followed urgent high-level contacts. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

'Trust and responsiveness': Sri Lanka deputy FM thanks India for emergency petroleum shipment

A consignment of 38,000 metric tonnes (MT) of fuel,  including 20,000 MT of diesel and 18,000 MT of petrol, reached Colombo on Saturday. 

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake thanks PM Modi as India sends 38,000 MT emergency fuel

Are the Houthis about to open a new front in the Iran war? The Iran-backed group says it is “fully ready” to act, with warnings of targeting a key global chokepoint. If the Bab al Mandab Strait is hit, global trade could take a major blow. Scroll down to read more.

After Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab Strait next? Houthi rebels threaten global trade lifeline, say 'fully militarily ready' to back Iran's war efforts

The United States, under President Donald Trump, has proposed a 15-point plan to end the war, delivered through intermediaries

What will end the Iran war? US demands, Iran red lines and Israel’s stance — breaking down what each side wants

A report claimed that the Pentagon is weighing a four-point plan against Iran, including seizing key islands linked to Hormuz Strait, ground offensives and harder airstrikes. Stalled talks and a closed Strait of Hormuz are leading the path back to escalation

'Final Blow': Pentagon has four-point plan for Iran if talks fail, including attacks on strategic islands linked to Strait of Hormuz, claims report

Shipping activity has been severely limited since the strikes began, with only a few vessels, primarily linked to Iran or China, receiving clearance from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.


Pay to Sail? Iran mulling new law to impose tolls on ships seeking safe passage through Strait of Hormuz

The first line of the ship’s internal defence against missile threats is the MK-29 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) system. These launchers provide medium-range protection, capable of intercepting highly manoeuvrable anti-ship missiles.

'Machine Gun Systems, RAM, ESSM and.'.: The lethal arsenal protecting USS Abraham Lincoln from Iranian missile threats

The warnings follow nearly a month of military escalation after the US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, which provoked extensive Iranian retaliation.

'We are seeing an EXISTENTIAL THREAT..': Are Iranian strikes really pushing Gulf states to the brink?

The disruption has also had a significant human impact, with around 20,000 seafarers stranded on nearly 2,000 vessels west of the strait, according to International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez.

'$140 million a day': How shadow fleet Is fueling Iran’s war as Strait of Hormuz shipping drops 95%?

Iran's military has started charging the fee on an ad hoc basis, establishing an informal toll on the world's most important waterway, Bloomberg said, citing people familiar with the matter.

Iran begins charging up to $2 million per voyage transit fee in Strait of Hormuz: Report

Iran war: NATO talked about securing the Strait of Hormuz with a coalition of nations, while quietly withdrawing its troops from Iraq. A calculated strategy of risk management? NATO's differing signalling is part of  coalition diplomacy and strategic ambiguity amid an ever-changing war

Iran war and NATO doublespeak: Chief Rutte says ‘will secure Hormuz Strait’ as alliance troops quietly exit Iraq to 'secure locations’

India's Ministry of External Affairs debunked "fake news" claiming Indian tankers paid Chinese Yuan to transit the Strait of Hormuz, confirming the Navy is safely coordinating vessel movements amid regional tensions.

'Fake News Alert!': India DID NOT pay in Chinese Yuan for oil tankers to cross Strait of Hormuz

The US issues a worldwide caution alert as the Iran war escalates, with Donald Trump warning Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz and potential energy strikes.

US issues worldwide travel alert as Iran war escalates, after Trump's 48-hour ultimatum

With roughly 2,500 troops per Expeditionary Unit, US Marines can deploy shipboard security teams and capture coastal missile batteries to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, securing 20 per cent of the global oil trade.

‘Securing the chokepoint’: What US Marines can do to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The countries included the UK, France, Germany, and Japan, along with key regional partners UAE and Bahrain, and various European and Indo-Pacific nations.

Over 20 countries pledge support to secure Strait of Hormuz shipping routes