USA – Donald Trump said on Tuesday that US plans on leaving Iran in 2 to 3 weeks, a sign that the war might be closer to an end. “All I have to do is leave Iran, and we’ll be doing that very soon,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “We’ll be leaving very […]
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Iranian Parliament Approves Strait of Hormuz Toll Plan
IRAN – The Iranian parliament approved the Strait of Hormuz toll plan for vessels passing through, according to local reports on Tuesday. The measure, which cleared the National Security Commission, outlines a series of new regulations governing the strategic waterway, including financial provisions that would require ships to pay transit fees in Iran’s national currency, […]
UK to Deploy Royal Navy’s RFA Lyme Bay Vessel at Strait of Hormuz
UK – UK is preparing to deploy Royal Navy’s RFA Lyme Bay vessel at the Strait of Hormuz for mine detection and clearing, according to local reports on Saturday. Sources cited by The Sunday Times, indicated that John Healey, the UK’s defense secretary, has authorized contingency plans for the 580-foot Bay-class ship to be sent […]
Japan to Send its Self-Defense Forces at Strait of Hormuz in Case of a Ceasefire
JAPAN – Japan said on Sunday that it may send its Self-Defense Forces for minesweeping at the Strait of Hormuz if Iran war ceasefire is realized. “Japan’s minesweeping technology is at the top level in the world. Let’s say (in case of a) ceasefire, and in the event that mines pose an obstacle, we may […]
Thailand Seeks Iran’s Help to Find Missing Crew Near Strait of Hormuz
IRAN – Thailand is seeking Iran’s help to find 3 crew members missing after a Thai cargo ship was struck near Strait of Hormuz last week. In a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Sunday, Thailand’s foreign minister, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, asked Tehran to allow access to the Thai cargo ship so the […]