Trump reverses course on proposal to impose 20pec toll on cargo transiting Strait of Hormuz

Washington, Jul 14 (UNI) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday reversed course on his proposal to impose a 20% reimbursement fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, saying it would instead be replaced by investment commitments from Gulf states.

Shipping industry experts call Trump’s 20pc cargo charge on goods transiting Strait of Hormuz ‘impractical’

Washington, Jul 14 (UNI) US President Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 20% charge on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz has led to heavy criticism from shipping industry experts, who have warned that it could dramatically increase costs on one of the world's most important maritime trade routes.

Israel hopes Rome talks will advance Lebanon withdrawal plan

Jerusalem, Jul 14 (UNI) Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Tuesday that ongoing negotiations with Lebanon in Rome could help advance the implementation of an agreement covering two "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon from which Israeli forces may withdraw.

Iran says more than 200 vessels coordinated Hormuz transit before renewed closure

Tehran, Jul 14 (UNI) Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) said on Tuesday that more than 200 foreign commercial vessels coordinated their movements with Iranian authorities during the three weeks following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington, prior to its closure of the vital waterway post renewed tensions with the US.

Oman says it is working with all sides to restore navigation through Strait of Hormuz

Muscat, Jul 14 (UNI) Oman on Tuesday said that it remains engaged with all parties in efforts to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, amid growing tensions over control of the strategic waterway.

US accuses Iran of backing Houthis, violating UN resolutions over Yemen and Gulf attacks

New York, July 14 (UNI) The United States has accused Iran of providing military support to Yemen’s Houthi movement and "violating UN Security Council resolutions," warning that Tehran’s actions are "threatening regional stability and maritime security" in the Gulf and Red Sea.

Washington, Jul 14 (UNI) US President Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 20 per cent charge on commercial cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz could generate between USD $176 billion and $194 billion in annual revenue if fully implemented, according to an analysis published by the New York Post.

Trump asserts US controls Strait of Hormuz amidst escalation of tensions with Iran

Washington, Jul 14 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has asserted that Washington was now controlling the Strait of Hormuz, as the US intensifies its military operations against Iran for the third consecutive day on Monday.

Trump gave Saudi Arabia US backing for conducting military action against Houthis

Washington/Riyadh, Jul 14 (UNI) US President Donald Trump gave Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman his backing for military action against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement before Saudi Arabia carried out strikes on Sana'a airport, according to two US officials.

Trump backs Saudi Arabia as Houthi missile strikes threaten Yemen truce

Washington/Sanaa, July 14 (UNI) A new escalation between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi movement has raised fears of a wider regional conflict, with President Donald Trump backing Saudi Arabia after the Houthis launched missile attacks against the kingdom.

Tehran warns of 'devastating response' after Trump threatens strike on 'Pickaxe Mountain' nuclear site

Washington/ Tehran, July 14 (UNI) Iran on Tuesday pledged to deliver a "devastating response" if the Pickaxe Mountain facility is attacked. The threat from Iran comes after US President Donald Trump warned that Washington could strike Iran's heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility, saying the United States would "take out Pickaxe Mountain" and continue military action against Tehran.

US launches third night of strikes on Iran as Trump reinstates naval blockade

Washington, July 14 (UNI) The United States completed its strikes against Iranian military targets for a third consecutive night which the military said it conducted over five-hour operation, while Iran retaliated with attacks on Gulf states, including missile strikes on two United Arab Emirates oil tankers and renewed attacks on Bahrain, escalating the conflict despite recent efforts to secure a ceasefire.

US uses sea drones for first time in combat, strikes Iran's Bandar Abbas naval base

Washington, July 14 (UNI) United States military announced the first-ever use of unmanned surface vessels (USVs), or one-way sea drones, during strikes on Iran, targeting facilities at the Bandar Abbas naval base, as fighting between Washington and Tehran entered its fourth day.

Iran says passage through Strait of Hormuz is not possible amid escalating tensions with US

Washington/Tehran, Jul 13 (UNI) Passage through the Strait of Hormuz is currently not possible because of recent US military actions, said Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) on Monday, as Tehran and Washington continue to remain embroiled in military clashes over world's most important shipping routes.

Trump announces US to reinstate naval blockade on Iranian ports & 'compensated' for providing security to all ships

Washington, Jul 13 (UNI) US President Donald Trump today announced that Washington is reinstating its naval blockade on Iran and will prevent ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports, marking a major escalation in the standoff between the two countries.