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US-sanctioned tankers pass Strait of Hormuz on first day of US blockade, data shows

US-sanctioned tankers pass Strait of Hormuz on first day of US blockade, data shows

By Florence Tan and Mariko Katsumura SINGAPORE/TOKYO, April 14 (Reuters) - A third Iran-linked tanker was entering the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday on the first full day of the U.S. blockade L6N40X074 on vessels calling at Iranian ports, shipping data showed. U.S.
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Oil prices steady as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes

Oil prices steady as Hormuz shipping constraints counter US-Iran peace hopes

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) - Oil prices held steady on Wednesday as ongoing worries about supply disruptions offset comments by U.S. President Donald Trump that the war on Iran could be over soon.
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Factbox-Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz since start of Iran war

Factbox-Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz since start of Iran war

By Ruth Chai and Florence Tan April 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. blockade on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports adds to uncertainty over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been all-but-shut since the start of the Iran war.
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U.S. Naval Blockade on Iran Aims to Pressure Tehran Amid Economic Tensions

U.S. Naval Blockade on Iran Aims to Pressure Tehran Amid Economic Tensions

The United States has initiated a naval blockade on Iran, targeting ships entering or leaving Iranian ports in the Gulf. This move follows a six-week conflict involving the U.S.-Israeli coalition against Iran. The blockade is intended to exert economic pressure on Iran by restricting its oil exports, a critical component of its economy. President Trump announced the blockade after failed negotiations with Iran in Islamabad, aiming to force Tehran to comply with U.S. demands, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. The blockade is expected to cost Iran significant economic losses, estimated at $13 billion monthly. Despite the blockade, Iran has warned of retaliatory measures, including potential attacks on U.S. naval forces.
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Oil tankers steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade

Oil tankers steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, April 13 (Reuters) - Oil tankers are steering clear of the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a U.S. blockade later on Monday following failed peace talks between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend, shipping data showed.
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Explainer-What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows?

Explainer-What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows?

April 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said it would block shipping traffic in and out of Iran's ports starting at 10 a.m. ET (1400 GMT) on Monday, a move that would prevent roughly two million barrels of Iranian oil a day from entering the world's markets, further tightening global supply.
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Oil jumps 8% to above $100 ahead of US blockade on Strait of Hormuz

Oil jumps 8% to above $100 ahead of US blockade on Strait of Hormuz

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, April 13 (Reuters) - Oil prices jumped above $100 a barrel on Monday as the U.S. Navy prepared a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that could restrict Iranian oil shipments after the U.S. and Iran https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ failed to reach a deal to end the war.
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The Latest: US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks end

The Latest: US military says it will blockade Iranian ports after ceasefire talks end

President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy will swiftly begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement
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Exclusive-US, Iran leave door open to dialogue after tense Islamabad talks

Exclusive-US, Iran leave door open to dialogue after tense Islamabad talks

By Ariba Shahid, Parisa Hafezi, Saad Sayeed, Asif Shahzad and Humeyra Pamuk ISLAMABAD/DUBAI/WASHINGTON April 13 (Reuters) - After a sleepless and at times tense night in Islamabad, Iranian and U.S. officials ended their highest-level talks in decades https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ without a
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U.S. Central Command Announces Blockade of Iranian Ports Amid Tensions

U.S. Central Command Announces Blockade of Iranian Ports Amid Tensions

The U.S. Central Command has declared that it will enforce a blockade on vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports, starting Monday. This decision follows a failed peace negotiation between an American delegation, led by JD Vance, and Iranian officials in Pakistan. President Trump announced the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage, as a strategic move after the talks did not yield a peace agreement. The blockade is part of a broader U.S. strategy to exert pressure on Iran amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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U.S. Navy Implements Blockade on Iranian Ports, Ending Ceasefire

U.S. Navy Implements Blockade on Iranian Ports, Ending Ceasefire

The United States has initiated a naval blockade on Iranian ports following the collapse of ceasefire talks with Iran. This action, announced by President Trump, aims to restrict maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports, effectively ending the ceasefire. The blockade is a response to Iran's unlawful mining of the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted global maritime trade. The U.S. Central Command clarified that the blockade targets Iranian ports rather than the Strait itself, but the action remains a belligerent act under the laws of war. The blockade's legality and effectiveness are crucial, as it must meet specific criteria to be considered valid under international law.
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U.S. Navy to Blockade Iran's Ports, Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

U.S. Navy to Blockade Iran's Ports, Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

The U.S. Navy is set to impose a blockade on Iranian ports following unsuccessful peace talks with Iran. This decision, announced by U.S. Central Command, will take effect on Monday at 10 a.m. ET. The blockade aims to halt all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports, although vessels transiting to and from non-Iranian ports will not be impeded. This move comes after President Trump threatened to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global oil supplies, following failed negotiations to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement has led to a significant surge in crude oil prices, with U.S. crude oil futures for May delivery rising nearly 8% to $104.20 per barrel.