Middle East: Hundreds of ships remain stranded in Strait of Hormuz

Hundreds of vessels are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran and Oman moved closer to an agreement that could ease strain on the global economy.

Iran’s deputy foreign minister says no talks with the US held in recent days, Oman route almost finalised Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazen Gharibabdi said on Wednesday that the US returning to its commitments in the Islamabad memorandum of understanding is a necessary condition, but will not be sufficient fo

Joint announcement for geographic coordinates being finalised, says spokesperson, adding that it would not guarantee security in waterway The ⁠geographic coordinates for a shipping ⁠route ⁠through the ​strait of Hormuz ⁠have been agreed by Iran and ⁠Oman, and ​a ‌joint announcement ‌is being ‌finalised, provided no thi

Crew members aboard about 80 Hong Kong-owned ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz for five months have enough supplies and access to video counselling, an industry representative said, adding that the seafarers face little immediate danger despite the stand-off. Kenneth Lam Sze-kin, deputy chairman of the Hong Kong S

The United States said on Tuesday that the southern route through the Strait of Hormuz remains free and open for all commercial vessels despite what it described as "unwarranted Iranian aggression."

Fresh attacks on commercial shipping and Iranian demands to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz are threatening the progress of a potential breakthrough deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

India says an attack on a "defenseless" commercial ship caused it to capsize and sink, but noted the crew were safe. Meanwhile, Lebanon and Israel met for talks despite Hezbollah's objections. DW has more.

An attack on a vessel near the Strait of Hormuz and a rebound in oil prices on Tuesday underscored doubts that the U.S.-Iran war was nearing a resolution, as Tehran pushed back against President Donald Trump's assertion that talks were under way.

Trump optimistic Iran talks will reopen strait, and other developments in the Middle East  AP News