Politics
Attacks in Strait of Hormuz Nearly Halt Shipping as US Reimposes Naval Blockade
July 14, 2026 at 05:57 AM · Updated 95d ago
Coverage
17 reports · 16 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 16 hours
Iran struck two UAE tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, nearly halting maritime traffic, while the US reimposed its naval blockade and oil prices surged.
- The UAE Defense Ministry said two of its tankers were hit by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one Indian crew member and injuring eight.
- President Trump announced the US had reimposed its naval blockade on Iranian shipping, adding that the US would charge fees for protecting vessels in the waterway.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that Iran is the protector of the Strait and deserves payment for safe passage, calling Trump’s reported 20% fee "too high."
- Oil prices rose 2%, with Brent crude reaching $84.98 a barrel, as supply fears escalated.
Latest developments
- The UK Maritime Trade Operations has reported that a tanker was hit by a missile off Oman's coast, south of the Strait of Hormuz, with investigations underway.
- India summoned Iran's deputy ambassador in New Delhi to protest the attack on two Emirati tankers in the Strait of Hormuz that killed an Indian citizen and injured others.












