Tag Archives: Strait of Hormuz

Tensions between Iran and the United States flared again this week following a maritime encounter in the Gulf of Oman. According to Iranian state television, Iranian military forces issued a warning to a U.S. Navy destroyer, the USS Fitzgerald, to stay clear of waters claimed by Tehran. While Iranian media portrayed the event as a successful show of force, a …

  One of the world’s most pivotal maritime chokepoints— the Strait of Hormuz—– has once again emerged as a strategic flashpoint amid escalating military tensions in the Middle East. Iran’s parliament has endorsed a motion to close the strait in direct response to recent U.S. airstrikes on its nuclear and military installations. While formal closure must still receive approval from …

On Saturday, April 26, 2025, a devastating explosion occurred at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, resulting in at least 25 fatalities and injuring over 1,000 individuals. The blast originated from a fire in a hazardous materials storage area, leading to the detonation of several containers. Among the chemicals involved was sodium perchlorate, a compound used in missile fuel. …