‘On level of atomic bomb’: Iran highlights Hormuz importance amid US talks
The strait represents 'a capability that can affect the entire global economy with a single decision', politician says.
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The strait represents 'a capability that can affect the entire global economy with a single decision', politician says.
Some 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Gulf amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Draft resolution demands Iran halt attacks, pin-point mines and ensure passage of humanitarian aid through strait.
Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says safe transit will be ensured with new procedures in place.
US pauses Hormuz escorts after Pakistan-led mediation gains traction, signalling shift towards a limited framework deal.
The average price of petrol in the United States has reached $4.48 per gallon, according to AAA.
Donald Trump has said that the US military operation guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz will be paused.
The vital passageway is key for Tehran as it seeks to leverage in negotiations with Washington.
As piracy resurges off Somalia, families of hijacked tanker crew in Pakistan search for answers and help.
Israeli attacks have killed 2,696 people in Lebanon since March 2, the country's Health Ministry reports.