Hormuz Strait closure could fuel unprecedented spread of invasive species in Gulf region, scientists warn

Such organisms may act as ‘reservoirs and vectors’ for marine parasites and pathogens, study warns

Biologists say cargo ships stranded in Gulf may carry highly potent invasive species around the world as trade resumes The closure of the strait of Hormuz has created conditions for an extreme global biodiversity threat, with scientists warning that thousands of stranded ships could spread invasive marine species acros

Trump touts ‘good talks’ with Tehran, but warns bombing could resume if no deal is reached

The Trump administration is urging the U.K. and France to lead a naval coalition to secure the strait, but allies want to see a ceasefire first.

Iran rejected Trump’s claim that ships damaged by Iran in the Gulf would be compensated from frozen Iranian funds.

Tehran has said it wants to manage the strait alongside Oman which controls the opposite shore