President Meloni Addresses Maritime Navigation and Security in Strait of Hormuz Conference
My thanks, of course, to President Macron and Prime Minister Starmer for this initiative. I consider this initiative to be extremely important, which is why I wanted to be here in person. Freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is clearly an absolutely central issue for our nations , for Italy, for Europe, and for the international community as a whole. This is obviously about affirming a cornerstone principle of international law , a principle that applies to Hormuz and to any other passage on which global supply chains depend. However, it is obviously also a huge economic issue:... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 17 Apr 2026 19:02 LONDON
Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Open to Commercial Shipping Amid Lebanon Ceasefire; European Leaders Discuss Security Measures
Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping following the implementation of a ceasefire in Lebanon.This announcement marks a significant development in the region's maritime security and international trade.The declaration was made by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who stated that the passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz would be completely open for the duration of the ceasefire.However, military vessels remain banned from the waterway, according to a senior Iranian military official.The ceasefire in Lebanon, involving Israel and Hezbollah, has allowed displaced families to return to their homes in affected areas.The reopening of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Apr 2026 18:05 LONDON
US imposes blockade on Iranian ports following failed peace talks
The United States has initiated a blockade of Iranian ports as of Monday, following unsuccessful peace negotiations over the weekend.This military action marks a significant escalation in tensions between the two countries.US President Donald Trump issued a warning via social media that any Iranian fast attack ships attempting to breach the blockade will be "immediately eliminated." The blockade aims to restrict maritime access to Iran, impacting regional and global shipping routes.The move comes amid heightened security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.Tehran has responded by urging its citizens to gather outside potential US... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Apr 2026 19:36 LONDON
Tanker Operators Advised Against Paying Iran Toll for Strait of Hormuz Passage
Following a ceasefire agreement on April 8, 2026, Iran has demanded toll payments from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route.However, tanker operators have been advised not to comply with these demands due to safety and legal concerns.Iran has indicated that ships must seek its permission to transit the strait or risk being "targeted and destroyed." The country has also suggested it may levy fees for safe passage, a move that has raised alarm among international shipping groups.Phillip Belcher, representing Intertanko, which advocates for 190 independent tanker operators and over half of the global oil tanker... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Apr 2026 00:33 LONDON
