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U.S.-led task force tells ships to reroute on first day of new effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The United States on Monday kicked off an effort to “guide” stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, as it tries to counter
Describing the transfer of the crew from the MV Touska cargo ship back to Iran as a ‘confidence-building measure’ between U.S. and Iranian officials, Pakistan again plays a mediating role.
The story unfolds in the tense waters of the northern Arabian Sea, where the United States has been enforcing a sweeping naval blockade on Iran. The mission is simple on paper but complex in
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US military says it boarded cargo ship suspected of heading to Iran during blockade but released it
The U.S. military has boarded another commercial vessel during its blockade of Iran’s ports, but unlike in previous cases, the ship was ultimately allowed to carry on its way.
Without a solution, it could be weeks before conditions improve.
The Mariana, a 145-foot vessel with six crew members, was found overturned after a typhoon, prompting an 11-day search which found no survivors.