Newsquawk Logo

Tasnim says all traffic is under the strict control of the IRGC Navy and after the ceasefire violation by the US, the entrance and exit channels of this strategic waterway have been blocked

This escalation signals a tightening grip on a critical maritime chokepoint, heightening tensions in the region.

Newsquawk StaffPublished On the live feed at — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public
Newsquawk headlinesUTC

Two regional officials tell the AP that US and Iran signal they’ll attend a new round of ceasefire talks in Islamabad

US President Trump says Iran has violated the cease fire numerous times

Tasnim says all traffic is under the strict control of the IRGC Navy and after the ceasefire violation by the US, the entrance and exit channels of this strategic waterway have been blocked

US military boarded stateless sanction M/T Tifani vessel; US forces conducted maritime interdiction; boarded the vessel without incident in Indopacom area

RTX (RTX) Q1 2026 (USD): EPS 1.78 (exp. 1.51), Revenue 22.08bln (exp. 21.44bln)

Open the platform and use it. The whole workspace is free to try, with no signup and no card. When you want the headlines arriving live instead of on a delay, Newsquawk Pro is £24.99 for 7 days.

Try the platform free
Free. No signup, no card.
  • Until the necessary guarantees for the complete lifting of the maritime blockade against Iran are not made, no vessel will have the right to pass through this vital bottleneck, and this strait is under the strict control of the IRGC Navy, and the passage of any military vessel is prohibited.
Context

If sustained, this blockade could disrupt oil supplies, particularly impacting WTI prices, while also raising geopolitical risk premiums in energy markets. Traders should monitor for retaliatory actions and implications for broader market sentiment.

External

Related headlines

The whole workspace, free to try.

Try it free
Newsquawk Logo

© 2026 Newsquawk. All rights reserved.