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US Navy warships and aircraft transit the Arabian Sea in close formation, in a photo released July 8, 2026. (US Navy photo)
July 15, 2026, 4:14 am
US reimposes naval blockade as Trump threatens to ramp up strikes on Iran: ‘You better make a deal’
US president demands Iranians ‘get to the table and negotiate’ while at same time saying his negotiators just spoke with Tehran; Iran claims overnight attacks on Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain
By Agencies and Jacob Magid
Vessels are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Khasab on Oman's northern Musandam Peninsula on May 17, 2026. (AFP)
May 30, 2026, 11:51 pm
US says it struck ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran
American forces have yet to board vessel, which remains adrift in Gulf of Oman; 6 ships halted, one allowed to pass, and another 116 ships have been redirected since start of blockade
By AP and ToI Staff
A man stands near a boat moored along a beach on the Caspian Sea coast in Sorkhrud in Iran's northern Mazandaran province on March 24, 2026. (ATTA KENARE / AFP)
May 9, 2026, 10:02 pm
Russia said to be sending Iran drone parts via Caspian Sea, bypassing Hormuz blockade
According to New York Times, shipments could help Tehran quickly restock its drone arsenal amid ceasefire, while evading both sanctions and tense routes through Persian Gulf
By ToI Staff
A woman holds up a picture of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei during a state-organized rally, in Tehran, Iran, April 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
April 30, 2026, 7:10 pm
‘Khamenei’ statement: Only place for US in Persian Gulf ‘is at the bottom of its waters’
Marking ‘Persian Gulf Day,’ remarks said issued by still unseen supreme leader signal Iran will retain control of Strait of Hormuz, will protect missile, nuclear programs as ‘national assets’
By AP and ToI Staff
A cargo ship carrying vehicles sails through the Arabian Gulf toward the Strait of Hormuz in the United Arab Emirates, March 22, 2026. (AP Photo)
April 15, 2026, 10:47 pm
Hormuz traffic remains at a trickle as US blockade of Iranian ports appears to hold
Ship tracking data shows only a few ships have transited key waterway during ceasefire, as US military says it has some 10,000 personnel ready to enforce naval blockade
By James Pheby
FILE - In this photo provided by the US Navy, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) conducts routine underway operations while transiting through the Taiwan Strait, May 8, 2024. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd class Ismael Martinez/US Navy via AP, File)
April 14, 2026, 2:42 am
US positions warships in region as it moves to enforce naval blockade of Iran
CENTCOM tells seafarers it’s still working out how blockade ‘will be applied in practice,’ warns ships trying to leave or enter Iranian ports without permission are subject to capture
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Vessels and a boat at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman, April 12, 2026. (Reuters)
April 13, 2026, 12:57 pm
With US military set to blockade Iranian ports, Tehran says move ‘amounts to piracy’
CENTCOM says it will begin blocking all ships entering and exiting Iran’s ports, will not block Hormuz for ships using non-Iranian ports, in step down from Trump’s earlier threat
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Activists ride aboard a vessel departing from Tunisia's northern port of Bizerte on September 14, 2025, to join the last boats taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip. (Mohamed FLISS / AFP)
September 24, 2025, 8:20 am
A new Gaza flotilla is on its way; does Israel have the legal right to intercept it?
Activists for Gaza claim Israel’s blockade is illegal and Israel must not block its aid boats. But that’s precisely what Israel intends to do, arguing that international law gives it full rights to do so
By Jeremy Sharon
Demonstrators shout slogans on a boat ahead of the launch of a civilian flotilla bound for Gaza, aiming to break the Israeli blockade and deliver humanitarian aid, in Barcelona, Spain, Aug. 31, 2025. (AP/Emilio Morenatti)
September 12, 2025, 3:13 pm
With flotilla in spotlight, Israel seeks way to thwart activists without going overboard
As the Global Sumud Flotilla sails to Gaza, expert says Israel can convince it to turn back, intercept it carefully, or just let the boats into the Strip and avoid a media black eye
By Stav Levaton
A farmer stands next to wheat field near Mykolaiv, Ukraine, July 21, 2022. (Bulent Kilic/AFP)
July 22, 2022, 12:34 pm
Ukraine farmers hope UN-brokered deal will free grain for export
Wheat and other grains trapped in country amid Russian blockade; ‘We don’t have any other choice — we have to hope something works,’ Ukrainian farmer says
By Max Delany
Illustrative. Palestinian protesters carry national flags during clashes with Israeli forces on November 23, 2018, in the eastern outskirts of Gaza City, near the border with Israel. (MAHMUD HAMS / AFP)
November 26, 2018, 9:29 pm
Gazans clash with Israeli troops at weekly demonstration along border
Ships sail toward edge of permitted fishing zone, as part of protest against naval blockade meant to keep Hamas from rearming
By Judah Ari Gross
Palestinians wave their national flags while others burn tires near the fence of Gaza Strip border with Israel during clashes east of Gaza City, on November 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)
November 19, 2018, 8:28 pm
Hundreds riot along Gaza border; IDF responds with tear gas, live fire
AP cameraman among 25 said injured by military as Palestinians throw rocks, explosive toward security fence, Israeli troops on other side
By Judah Ari Gross
Palestinian fishing boats sail into the waters of the Mediterranean Sea in Gaza City, Monday, July 9, 2018, with buildings of Gaza City seen in background. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)
November 8, 2018, 4:01 am
Palestinians say Gaza fisherman shot dead by Egyptian forces
Officials say this is the third fishermen killed by the Egyptians in recent years; Cairo denies the charge
By AP
Activists escort a boat carrying Palestinians injured during clashes along the Gaza security fence as it tries to break through Israel's naval blockade from the Gaza City harbor on July 10, 2018 . (Mahmud Hams/AFP)
July 10, 2018, 7:02 pm
For second time in 2 months, IDF intercepts Gaza blockade-running boat
Navy arrests 8 passengers, some of them Palestinians injured in recent border clashes with Israel, after vessel left permitted fishing zone, ostensibly en route to Cyprus
By Judah Ari Gross
File: A picture taken on May 29, 2018 shows fishing boats carrying a group of Palestinian activists who are protesting Israel's naval blockade on Gaza, getting set to sail from Gaza City harbor. (AFP Photo/Mahmud Hams)
May 29, 2018, 5:51 pm
Israel intercepts protest boat trying to break Gaza blockade
Navy detains 17, tows vessel to Ashdod; Israeli medics offer treatment to Palestinians on board said injured in recent clashes; smaller boats remain within permitted fishing zone
By AFP and ToI Staff
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