Strait of Hormuz

Latest MEF Articles

Showing the 12 most recent of 298 MEF articles naming Strait of Hormuz, the earliest dated March 1, 2005.

Daily Readout Items

Each item restates what a named outlet reported; it is not an MEF finding.

• October 13, 2026 Al-Quds reported that an oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile outside the Strait of Hormuz, citing the UK Maritime Trade Operations notice. Readout item
• October 13, 2026 Kayhan reported that IRGC said a third oil super-tanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz within two days. Readout item
• October 13, 2026 Entekhab reported that Britain's Maritime Trade Operations confirmed 6 incidents near the Strait of Hormuz and in the Gulf of Oman over the past 24 hours. Readout item
• October 12, 2026 Hurriyet reported that Iran's IRGC said an oil supertanker struck a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz and caught fire. Readout item
• October 12, 2026 Al-Quds quoted Mohsen Rezaei saying Washington's mediator reply is insufficient and Tehran requires 7 conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Readout item
• October 11, 2026 Haberturk reported that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said a supertanker hit a mine and then blew up while leaving through a southern passage in the Strait of Hormuz. Readout item
• October 10, 2026 Sabah reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said a large LPG tanker was struck as it tried to transit south of the Strait of Hormuz. Readout item
• October 9, 2026 Mehr reported that IRGC commander Vahidi said security in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf should be managed by regional states and not by external powers. Readout item
• October 9, 2026 Al-Ahram reported rising tensions between Tehran and Washington over control of the Strait of Hormuz and fears of a major U.S. strike before the elections. Readout item
• October 8, 2026 Al-Quds (Jerusalem) reported that Washington denied Tehran's claim of control over the Strait of "Hormuz" and affirmed continued secure navigation. Readout item
• October 8, 2026 Iran International reported Reuters said that the number of incidents targeting tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz last week was the highest weekly total since hostilities began. Readout item
• October 8, 2026 Mehr reported that the foreign ministry spokesperson outlined Iran's conditions for stopping military operations and said Tehran and Oman had agreed on security arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz. Readout item
• October 5, 2026 Iran International quoted Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqa'i saying the U.S. response focuses on the nuclear file while Tehran is negotiating about the Strait of Hormuz. Readout item
• October 5, 2026 Mizan reported that Sardar Fadavi, adviser to the IRGC commander, said no U.S. ships are in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz or Sea of Oman. Readout item
• October 4, 2026 Entekhab reported Foreign Minister Araghchi said Iran offered a proposal that, if put into effect, could restore transit through the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days. Readout item
• October 4, 2026 Sozcu reported that a Kuwait‑flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was hit and that India said its 5 citizens aboard were safe. Readout item
• October 3, 2026 Al-Quds reported the Middle East is witnessing an unprecedented US military buildup, including a third carrier, while Iran warned it may close the Strait of Hormuz. Readout item
• October 3, 2026 Kayhan reported that Nehad Modiriat Abrah Persian Gulf announced several recent strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, including three tankers owned or chartered by the UAE. Readout item
• October 2, 2026 Asharq Al-Awsat reported that a UK maritime authority said a tanker suffered damage after an unknown projectile struck in the Strait of Hormuz. Readout item
• October 2, 2026 Mehr reported that the Persian Gulf Waterway Management Authority said multiple oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz were struck, the last three owned or chartered by the UAE. Readout item
• September 30, 2026 Al-Ahram quoted Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi saying Tehran expects a US response within hours to its Strait of Hormuz proposal. Readout item
• September 29, 2026 Asharq Al-Awsat reported Washington and Tehran are discussing via intermediaries a new formula for a truce and opening the Strait of Hormuz. Readout item
• September 28, 2026 Arutz 7 reported that NBC said eight US Marines suffered smoke inhalation and concussion symptoms after an incident involving Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Readout item
• September 28, 2026 IRNA reported that Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi told a U.S. media outlet Tehran would allow navigation through the Strait of Hormuz if Washington implements certain measures. Readout item
• September 28, 2026 Mehr reported that the IRGC spokesperson said the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and serves as the IRGC Navy's operational area for US submarines. Readout item

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Policy Notes

• October 4, 2026 Houthi Attacks on Red Sea Shipping: From Campaign to Coastline MEF-PN-2026-04