There are several ways the United States could attempt to reopen the waterway, all of which carry substantial risks.
Trump administration temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea
The U.S. Treasury has authorized the purchase of Iranian oil that’s already at sea, exempting buyers from the tight sanctions that have restricted Iran’s oil industry for years, as the Trump administration grapples with high oil prices.
Donald Trump ‘very surprised’ Australia declined to send troops to strait of Hormuz amid fuel crisis
US president claims he ‘always says yes’ to Australia, Japan and South Korea, after saying he didn’t need help from trio of countries earlier this weekDonald Trump says he is “very surprised” Australia has not sent warships to aid in opening the strait…
Woman, 80, receives probation and no jail time over San Francisco crash that killed four
Mary Fong Lau crashed into bus shelter in 2024, causing deaths of two parents and two infant childrenThe 80-year-old woman that prosecutors found responsible for a car crash that killed a family of four in San Francisco has been sentenced to two years …
Coroner ‘cannot be satisfied’ that Ricky Hatton intended to take his own life
Former boxing world champion’s cause of death was hanging but his intention was unclear, inquest concludesA coroner has said she “cannot be satisfied” that British former boxing world champion Ricky Hattonintended to take his own life.Hatton, 46, was f…
Tons of aid flows into Cuba as humanitarian convoy arrives on the struggling island
Some 650 delegates from 33 countries and 120 organizations have started arriving in Cuba as part of a solidarity caravan transporting some 20 tons of humanitarian aid as the island grapples with a severe energy crisis
US judge blocks Pentagon’s restrictions on press after New York Times lawsuit
Lawsuit alleged changes gave DoD free rein to punish reporters and outlets over coverage it did not likeSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxA federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration’s restrictiv…
Elon Musk misled Twitter investors, jury finds
A San Francisco jury concludes Musk’s claims in 2022 were damaging to a group of Twitter investors.
Around 500 people sheltering in Darwin school gym as Tropical Cyclone Narelle barrels towards NT coast
Affected communities in Queensland and the NT can apply for an Australian government disaster recovery payment from 2pm SaturdayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThousands of people are bracing for Severe Cyclone Narelle as it …
Canada, NATO allies pull military mission from Iraq after Iran attacks
NATO’s top commander, Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, confirmed earlier Friday that the alliance has pulled several hundred personnel out of Iraq and relocated them to Europe.