Iran Allows Iraqi Oil Tankers to Pass Through Strait of Hormuz
Saturday, 22 August 2026 Iran has granted permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, providing limited relief to Iraq as maritime traffic through the strategic waterway remains heavily disrupted. Iran’s state news…
US Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Hezbollah, Citing Ties to Iranian Government
Friday, 21 August 2026 Washington: The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on Lebanon-based Hezbollah, stepping up pressure on the group over what Washington describes as its close links to Iran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force…
Why Iran Might Be Losing Its Control Over the Strait of Hormuz
Wednesday, 19 August 2026 (IST) Tehran still claims control over the Strait of Hormuz. But a major shift in shipping patterns suggests that Iran’s ability to control traffic through the strategic waterway may be weakening. The Strait of Hormuz, one of…